2026 Sponsors
Thank you to the 2026 Global Respectful Disruption Summit Sponsors!
THANK YOU TO OUR CATALYST SPONSOR
Alethea Global Cooperative
Alethea Global is a worker cooperative dedicated to fostering sustainability and international education by equipping academic institutions and organizations worldwide with the tools and support needed for just and climate-conscious operations. Their vision is to drive a transformative shift towards better practices in the international education sector.
Activators
Activators support the summit with $2,000-3,000 USD that provides funding for twenty summit grants and/or can contribute to the Compear Professional Development Fund. This fund supports underrepresented International Education professionals' career goals.
The Institute for the International Education of Students (“IES Abroad”) represents a consortium of more than 170 U.S. colleges and universities. A not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, IES Abroad has an all-volunteer Board of Directors and an extensive academic governance system that includes 4 committees featuring democratic representation from the IES Abroad Consortium. Additionally, IES Abroad is overseen by 8 extra-governmental organizations in specific countries where IES Abroad programs exist. Since its founding in 1950, over 65,000 students have participated in IES Abroad international study abroad programs. IES Abroad operates 75 programs at more than 30 locations in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand. With over 5,000 students enrolled in IES Abroad programs each year, IES Abroad is the largest study abroad provider in the United States and an innovative leader in the study abroad field.
Enterprise Ireland manages the Education in Ireland national brand under the authority of the Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science. Enterprise Ireland is responsible for the promotion of Irish Higher Education Institutions overseas.
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish state agency responsible for supporting the development of manufacturing and internationally traded services companies. Enterprise Ireland provides funding and supports for companies – from entrepreneurs with plans for a high potential start-up through to large companies expanding their activities, improving efficiency and growing export sales. We also provide funding and supports for college based researchers to assist in the development, protection and transfer of technologies into industry via licensing or spin-out companies..
CEA CAPA is committed to academic excellence, integrity, and innovation in learning abroad. We inspire and challenge students to explore complex cultural and social landscapes. As one organization, we are better preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a globally interdependent and diverse world. At CEA CAPA, our focus is academic quality and high-impact practices that prepare students personally and professionally to excel tomorrow.
Affirmist
Affirmists support the summit with $500-750 USD that provides funding for five attendee grants and/or can contribute to the Compear Professional Development Fund. This fund supports underrepresented International Education professionals' career goals.
Inspired by personal experiences as classmates in Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, Hilltop Global Group was founded by Phil Agbeko from Ghana, and Osa Imohe from Nigeria. The Founders seek to bridge the gap in study abroad experiences and opportunities focused on the African continent. Hilltop’s mission and operational philosophy is to “Shape the African Narrative through Experiential Learning”.
Denver based 501c3 nonprofit creating equal access to international education through first of their kind programs and scholarships. World at Hand supports low-income and underrepresented students in accessing cross-cultural and global experiences that intentionally develop long-term personal, academic, and professional growth through educational programs and scholarships. We are focused on providing equitable access to the highest quality of education to underrepresented graduates from across Colorado with a focus on the Denver Metro Area, through scholarships and educational programs
Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) is a specialized study abroad provider based in Lisbon, Portugal. As a multi-university consortium of Portuguese universities, SiPN aims to attract U.S. students and faculty to Portugal through a variety of study abroad experiences. SiPN’s tremendous value is only made possible being housed within the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), a private Portuguese non-profit grant-making Foundation, dedicated to funding initiatives to promote scientific and cultural exchanges between Portugal and the United States. FLAD firmly believes in the mission of fostering transnational understanding through the academic exchange of faculty and students.
SIT is a leader in immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates. We offer programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations. In addition to our rich history, our programs’ unique qualities – including exceptional locations, independent research, cultural immersion, and deep local networks — make our programs an ideal choice for an extraordinary, transformative study abroad experience.
SIT is also the only accredited institution of higher education in the United States that is part of an international nongovernmental organization, World Learning.
The GREEN Program (TGP) is an award-winning, experiential education program focused on our world’s most pressing issues in sustainable development. TGP’s mission is to educate and empower future sustainability leaders through experiential education, responsible travel, and adventure. By using the world as our classroom, and aligning with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our program model expertly balances sustainability-focused course work, exclusive industry exposure, and bucket-list adventures in just 10 days.
Study Abroad 4711 is a study abroad provider that offers journeys for those interested in international travel and lifelong learners passionate about global education. As a JEDI advocate, we believe that all students should have affordable options to study abroad. To infuse affordability with full intercultural immersion in the ever-evolving world of international education for all students, giving them the opportunity to fathom their journeys as they embark into a globalized workforce.
CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and operating innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, later expanding to other locations around the world. Today, CET offers a varied portfolio of semester, summer, and customized programs around the world for students of all ages.
Advocates
Advocates are globally focused minority led/owned businesses or organizations that will support the summit by sharing it with their respective networks. This is in line with our mission to support underrepresented voices.
Aventurine Intercultural consults and provides tailored, interactive workshops to K-12 and higher education institutions exploring stories and the intersectionalities between intercultural learning and the action of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through a social justice lens. With the paradigm shifts in education, Aventurine Intercultural also focuses on looking inward and prioritizing well-being to create intentional curriculum and programming to promote self-discovery and empower, mentor students, faculty, and staff.
NourishED International provides a platform for international education practitioners to learn and engage with community and professional services, guiding and supporting new through retiring professionals in navigating their careers.
Best Life Abroad helps individuals navigate the complex and often overwhelming process of relocating to a new country. With a customized and comprehensive approach, support, and resources needed to make a seamless transition, consulting sessions are designed to help clarify goals and make informed decisions about an international move.
Celei is an international educational organization with over 40 years of experience in designing and implementing study abroad programs. They focus on promoting regenerative cultures through multidisciplinary approaches. Their programs aim to cultivate critical thinking, global perspectives, and emotional education on environmental regeneration, interculturality, social justice, and cultural heritage. Celei’s immersive programs encourage experiential learning, critical debates, and group reflections, helping students develop intercultural competencies and sustainable travel skills.
We celebrate the diverse people who explore the world near and far. Feel free to read about our amazing Kurators who have stepped outside their comfort zones to explore different places, connect with others, and engage meaningfully across cultures. We encourage you to do the same in ways that are authentic and empowering for you!
WorldKind Learning is a “for purpose” company that supports learning and development projects across the world. By designing inclusive, collaborative learning opportunities, WorldKind fosters a kinder, more connected world.
With a vision of lifelong learning for all, WorldKind empowers individuals and communities to grow through meaningful, globally conscious experiences.
Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA) creates language learning and cultural exchange experiences for high school students of color. Founded by Brooklyn-based educator Lamar Shambley in 2018, TOCA has sponsored new passports for 20 students, served over 1,000 youth across the U.S., and provided more than $100,000 in scholarships.
Rainbow Routes is a nonprofit reimagining study abroad for LGBTQ+ students. Our programs create identity-affirming experiences that connect queer students across cultures and generations, while addressing the barriers that have historically excluded them from global education.
IOI is a transnational non-profit advancing community-centred study abroad and sustainable development in remote, environmentally sensitive regions. Our programmes integrate conservation, local partnership, and meaningful experiential learning.
Guided by a Carbon-Negative Strategy and commitments such as the Glasgow Declaration and the CANIE Accord, we embed climate action and carbon education across all operations. Beyond our own work, IOI collaborates across global networks to help shape a more sustainable, equitable future for international education.
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
Molise IS Adult Study Abroad, Italian Language Training, Digital Nomads, University Semesters, Summer Internships, and Faculty-Led Programs—each program centered around Global Intercultural Citizenship and based in the small and authentic Italian region of Molise.
Whether you long for a more sustainable lifestyle full of real connections and experiences, or to learn from a welcoming and hard-working people whose artisan techniques go back countless generations, or to immerse yourself in a land of magical hillside villages and stunning vistas–Molise IS where your adventure begins.
Professional Development for Intercultural Teaching & Learning. True North Intercultural helps faculty and staff navigate cultural differences and facilitate intercultural learning—at home and abroad—to create more inclusive classrooms, campuses, and communities.
Amplifier Wall
Amplifier Sponsors are independent professionals, freelancers, and small businesses who attend the Summit while paying it forward by helping cover access for another participant.
- Angela Luedke (2 seats)
- Elena Anderson (2 seats)
- Tylo Ward (2 seats)