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About the Global Respectful Disruption Mini Summit

COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com have teamed up to shed light on the experiences of underrepresented groups worldwide. Together, we aim to foster understanding and address not only issues within international education but also broader societal practices and policies that perpetuate inequality and discrimination.

The Global Respectful Disruption Mini Summit, held virtually on December 12, 2025, is a collaborative endeavor to unite individuals passionate about creating positive change through knowledge and dialogue within global education and beyond.  

Rooted in the theme Blank Without Exception, this one-day virtual gathering dares us to pause at the empty spaces, where certain words have been censored, sidestepped, or struck through. It’s about what’s unsaid in global education: the quiet removal of care, the sidelining of belonging, the dilution of bold ideas in favor of what’s ‘safe’ or palatable. But here, we reclaim the margins. We fill the blanks with people-first practices, with radical listening and bold action with scholarship that holds space, for everyone, and everything they carry.

Who Attends?

We invite international educators, intercultural professionals, community leaders, creatives, service providers, and justice advocates for global education to join us. Whether you’re based in North, Central, or South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, or Oceania, your voice and perspective are valued. We welcome contributions from students, scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, emerging practitioners, experienced leaders, grassroots educators, or anyone related to accessible global learning. We want to hear from you. Our goal is to elevate voices and perspectives that have been under-amplified in global and multicultural education, especially those that challenge norms and reimagine what ethical global engagement can look like.

Students, seasoned professionals, lecturers, or newcomers are all welcome.

"The interactive breakout rooms provided valuable opportunities for engagement and networking. Most topics were relevant and insightful, and the speakers demonstrated expertise in their fields."
Anna SalaUPF
"The presenters are always great. One key takeaway was the realization that Letters of Recommendation (LOR) can be inequitable, a perspective I hadn’t considered before."
Kelly CrayBurr Burton Academy
"The topics and speakers reflected true commitment and passion for their work. The program breaks were helpful, balancing responsibilities during the summit."
Lombuso S. KhozaHoward Community College
"The summit topics, discussions, and learning were outstanding. It reminded me how complex belonging is and emphasized the need for a community-wide sense of inclusion."
Daniel F. DíazCatawba College
"I enjoyed learning about various DEI aspects like neurodivergence, intersectionality, and indigenous perspectives through art. It was empowering to rethink study abroad as resistance, especially for underrepresented students."
Ramil CollierCEA CAPA
"The summit provided an inclusive and socially just space where I felt comfortable and engaged with passionate researchers. I appreciated the opportunity to present my work and connect with others in the field."
Gabrielle HagginsFSU

Mini Summit Registration Costs

FULL ACCESS

EARLY BIRD
$ 65
Until October 14, 2025
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FULL ACCESS

STUDENT
$ 35
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FULL ACCESS

REGULAR
$ 85
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FULL ACCESS

GRDS Access Grant
$ 0
25 fully funded sponsored registration grants available for those needing assistance!
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GROUP RATE PROMOTION

When registering three or more participants in a single order, attendees will receive $10 off per ticket!

Just use promo code GRDS2025GROUP at the top of the registration page.

Respectful Disruption Learning Guide

One of the goals of the summit is to provide you with the opportunity to reflect on what it would mean to respectfully disrupt those systems that have governed and shaped the spaces you inhabit–professional, personal, etc. Ideally, the summit will inspire and empower you to think deeply about what is necessary for true, sustainable change to occur. To that end, we invite you to use the following exercises and activities, a disruptive “roadmap” if you will, to guide your learning and engagement before, during, and after the summit.

We’re also confident that this learning guide will prove useful when attending any event or activity and encourage any and all to download and use these guidelines to learn how to be a better Respectful Disruptor.

Download and use of this guide is complimentary!

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