Global Education Dialogues (GED) bring together key policy-makers and influencers to debate the challenges and opportunities facing international higher education. They are facilitated dialogues between governments, universities and industry, with contributions and fresh perspectives from our network of leading thinkers.

English, Skills and Employability ‘Trinity or Trilemma?’
South Asia is facing a crisis in terms of its human and especially youth capital unprecedented in its modern history. Skills development has taken centre stage as many countries in South Asia attempt to employ and up skill its massive populations in an effort to alleviate poverty, promote social mobility and address inequity on many levels. This is a policy area the region simply cannot afford to get wrong. How is South Asia responding to the challenge and what has been achieved already and what remains to be done?

Why participate in the GED?

Participating in the British Council’s South Asia Policy Dialogue Series provides you with a unique opportunity to reach an influential group of education policy makers from across South Asia, the UK and beyond. You will be recognised as leading the way in helping create change in higher education across emerging markets that matter in the 21st century. This exclusive event brings together select leaders and professionals in a single forum to initiate and participate in discussions around English, Skills and Employability in the South Asian context.

There is no cost of participation for the GED. However, delegates will need to fund their travel, accommodation and any other related cost to the GED.

**Reference market profile document.

Benefits for participating UK institutions:

1.      Raise your institution’s profile and showcase your institution’s excellence. Position the UK as the first choice for international education

2.      Reach and network with a unique group of important influencers, government officials and education policy makers across South Asia

3.      Gain market intelligence on Sri Lanka’s international education potential and possible tie ups in the fields of English and Skills development.

4.      Gain insight on and explore Sri Lanka’s rapidly developing TNE market.

5.      Opportunity to explore links with leading local institutions and audiences and first-hand understanding on international collaborations with local institutes

6.      Explore institutional collaborations and TNE partnerships with local institutions through faculty interaction.

Who can participate?

UK higher education institutions including universities and colleges; English language centres, Further Education Institutions, Private Training Providers, academic centres and vocational institutions which are licensed tier 4 sponsors. 

Other attendees will include:
• Strategic and/or executive decision-makers from government, education or business and have the authority to enact change or policy.
• Internationally recognised experts, senior researchers and education leaders with an interest in the series themes.
• Entrepreneurs, business and industrial leaders with an interest in education and employability.

Are you participating in the South Asia Global Education Dialogue in Colombo on English, Skills and Employability? British Council’s Services in International Education Marketing (SIEM) team has designed wrap-around and outreach activities around the GED to help maximise your time in Colombo and raise your institution’s profile in South Asia.
If you are attending the GED in Colombo, you may be interested in participating in one or more wrap around and outreach activities designed to promote your institution in the local market. You may also choose to buy one of our sponsorship packages to increase your brand presence at the GED.

Download the proposal to see our sponsorship offers as well as the wrap around activities we have designed to make the most of your time at the GED in Colombo.