Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead: Highlights from the 2023 Global Respectful Disruption Summit

First and foremost, we want to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your invaluable contributions to the success of the 2023 Global Respectful Disruption Summit. Your passion, dedication, and active participation truly made a difference! Let's take a moment to celebrate the highlights of this remarkable event:

1. Summit Success:

The summit surpassed all expectations, with hundreds of participants throughout the day, marking a 50% increase from last year. What's even more impressive is the remarkable engagement rate we achieved - a staggering 99% throughout the day, and it remained commendably high at 75% even after the event in our post-summit networking session. The bonus sessions also garnered substantial interest, providing space for community and dialogue. The planning committee for the Global Respect Disruption Summit was outstanding. Their expertise, dedication, and innovative ideas contributed to a remarkable event, surpassing registration goals and creating a positive attendee experience. Their passion for diversity and positive change was evident in the thought-provoking sessions. It is their hard work made the summit a resounding success. Learn about the planning committee here: https://globalrdsummit.com/meet-the-committee/

2. Summit Recordings:

For those who couldn't attend or want to relive the valuable sessions, we have made recordings of all the summit sessions available. registrants have been sent instructions on how to access the recordings. We have decided to keep the recordings accessible until a specified date, ensuring ample time for everyone to benefit from the knowledge shared. If you did not register but would like access to the recordings, they are available for a nominal fee. Email globalrdsummit@compear.org for more information.

3. Summit Evaluation:

A resounding 100% of respondents stated that they would attend the summit again, highlighting the immense value they derived from the event. Participants particularly appreciated the thought-provoking topics, diverse perspectives from speakers, and honest conversations that fostered connections and dialogue. Taking into consideration your valuable feedback, we are committed to continue innovating for future summits. We highly value your feedback and insights, here are a few testimonials that we have been granted permission to share:

• I always learn something new and immediately applicable to my work and action when I attend the GRDS. I feel like the summit recharges me to move forward with more confidence to question and challenge the so called “norms” in place in international education and a variety of other spaces. I am always excited to consider new and creative ways to apply respectful disruption in my life.

  - Anonymous

• I was so impressed with the care with which this conference was organized. The speakers were all so engaging and thought-provoking, and genuine. The conversations sparked a lot of thought and I felt a sense of community of learning, even over Zoom. Thank you! - Heidi Bennett

• I really enjoyed the topics that were covered in this all day summit. There were many things that I had not thought about previously that I want to take back to my own campus and utilize for a stronger connection with other departments. Both JEDI trainings were very impactful.

  -Emilie Lenz

• Outstanding session content. Online format was inclusive. Great conference platform - easy to navigate, useful reminders. Affordable. -Anonymous

And many more….. we are growing and learning so look out for a few cool shifts next year based on your feedback!

4. Learning Guide and Continuous Growth:

We have exciting plans to incorporate a learning guide in a post-summit event, providing participants with a comprehensive tool to facilitate continuous learning and growth. This initiative aims to extend the summit's impact and empower attendees to apply their newfound knowledge and insights in their personal and professional lives. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, you can download the learning guide for free here: https://globalrdsummit.com/respectful-disruption-learning-guide/

5. Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI):

We are grateful for the overwhelming support that our Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI) has received from passionate individuals like you. We are proud to announce that we have successfully met our first campaign financial goal, thanks to the generous matching funds provided by Compear.org and GoAbroad.com. However, we still have a long way to go in achieving our target of 100 Notes of Wisdom. We invite everyone who shares our vision of creating positive change to contribute their TIME, FINANCIAL resources, or WISDOM, or become a member of our GRDI Institutional Membership. Let's work together to make a meaningful impact. For more information about the initiative, please visit: https://globalrdsummit.com/grdi/

In Closing:

We want to express once again our heartfelt appreciation for your involvement in the Global RD Summit. Your unwavering enthusiasm and support have laid the foundation for future success and have motivated us to continue delivering exceptional events that inspire, empower, and ignite positive change. Together, let's celebrate our achievements and look forward to a future filled with boundless possibilities!