Become a Host of a 2026 Global Respectful Disruption Summit Viewing Hub

A GRDS Hub is a local in-person viewing site designated for the virtual Global Respectful Disruption Summit. These hubs serve as physical venues where participants within a two-hour radius can gather to experience the summit live. Each hub is open to all registrants, offering a community-focused, accessible opportunity to engage with the summit’s content alongside peers and experts. Registration for these hubs is integrated into the overall summit registration process, ensuring a streamlined experience for all attendees.

1. Leadership Opportunity: Position your institution as a leader in innovative educational practices and global education, including a commitment to environmentally conscious programming. This emphasizes your leadership in sustainability alongside educational innovation.
2. Community Engagement: Enhance connections within your local and academic community by offering a platform for shared learning and networking, centered on the principle of respectful disruption. This approach fosters unity over division, emphasizing diversity in practice among our students, ourselves, and our committees.
3. Visibility: Elevate your institution’s global equity presence by demonstrating a genuine commitment to justice and proactive environmental initiatives. This showcases your institution’s integration of these important values in its daily operations.
4. Professional Growth: Provide an opportunity for your staff and students to engage deeply with topics central to respectful disruption in international education by participating directly in the summit. This event draws a diverse group of participants, from international educators across various sectors—such as Education Abroad, International Student Scholar Services, and more—to practitioners focused on intercultural communication and diversity equity and inclusion. The summit facilitates discussions on sustainable practices within education, underscoring the importance of environmental consciousness in shaping a future-oriented educational landscape. All attendees, whether students, seasoned professionals, lecturers, or newcomers, will find valuable opportunities for professional and personal development.

• Secure a venue on campus that can accommodate at least 20-50 participants (flexible based on the space available). Please note in addition to your campus community, local universities within a 2-hour radius and other global educational organizations should be able to join as well. 
• Provide on site host(s) to guide the day’s events and lead a reflective session post-summit.
• Ensure all technical requirements are met for seamless viewing and interaction with the live sessions. To ensure a successful viewing experience, your institution will need to provide:
  • Reserved Room: A dedicated space that can comfortably accommodate the anticipated number of attendees.
  • Projection Screen: Suitable for displaying virtual conference sessions to a group.
  • Sound System: Adequate for ensuring clear audio transmission throughout the event space.
  • High-Speed Internet: Essential for streaming live sessions without interruptions.
• Maintain accessibility standards to accommodate all participants.
• Promote summit within local listservs and events to maximize engagement.

• A hosting grant to assist with catering and other hosting costs (funds are limited, so apply early).
• Centralized registration support: GRDS manages the registration system for all Viewing Hubs. Your Hub is integrated into the main registration platform, allowing attendees to select your Hub during sign-up. All attendees must register individually to receive a ticket for check-in and access to summit resources.
• Customized registration instructions and materials tailored specifically for your Hub and aligned with the general GRDS registration process.
• A participant cap based on your space, capacity, and hosting preferences.
• Detailed “Being a Viewing Hub Guide” on setting up an accessible, welcoming, and engaging in-person viewing space.
• Technical support for accessing the summit schedule, Zoom links, and remote participation tools.

Bring the summit to your community. We’ll help cover the costs.

Hosting a 2026 Global Respectful Disruption Summit (GRDS) Viewing Hub means more than pressing play, it means creating a local space for connection, reflection, and disruption rooted in respect.

To support your efforts, each official Viewing Hub is eligible for a $250 USD micro-grant (funds are limited, so apply early!) to help with essential expenses like food, venue space, accessibility services, or materials. Whether you’re gathering on campus, in a community space, or at your kitchen table with others, you’ll have the tools to make it happen.

What’s Covered by Micro-grant?

Eligible uses for the micro-grant include:

• Light catering, coffee, or snacks

• Venue rental or space usage fees

• Accessibility needs (interpreters, captions, printed materials)

• Supplies like name tags, signage, or printed agendas

How It Works

1. Submit your host interest form (or confirm participation if invited).

2. If selected for the GRDS Micro-Grant, complete the Reimbursement Form.

3. Save your receipts and submit them with the form after the summit.

4. Reimbursement is processed in 2–3 weeks (by check or electronic transfer).

A Few Ground Rules

• You must provide clear itemized receipts

• Funds must be used only for approved hub expenses

• Submit your documentation within 30 days of the event