ABOUT WORLD FUTURE FORUM
World Future Forum is an international conference that provides a platform for research and discussions of student success. World Future Forum brings together a diverse group of educators, administrators, academics, and other professionals to enrich their knowledge of preparing students for their future.
The Future Institute Research Center (FIRC) organizes the World Future Forum.
Read a letter from the FIRC Director, Dr. Radhi Al-Mabuk.
Speakers
World Future Forum 2021 will present high-level speakers, ranging from educators over top business leaders to researchers and policy makers.
TODAY’S WORKFORCE SKILLS AND DEMANDS PANEL
ANTHONY P. CARNEVALE, PH.D
Director of Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University – Washington, D.C., USA
TODAY’S WORKFORCE SKILLS AND DEMANDS PANEL
CATHERINE VOSS PLAXTON, EDD, PPS
Associate Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Student Services, San José State University – California, USA
TODAY’S WORKFORCE SKILLS AND DEMANDS PANEL
JOSEPH B. FULLER
Professor Of Management Practice, Harvard Business School – Massachusetts, USA
PERSPECTIVE AND TRANSITION ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PANEL
RADHI AL-MABUK, PH.D.
Director of Future Institute Research Center
FUTURE REVIEW PANEL
JOHN KLATT, PH.D.
Assistant Dean for Student Development in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison – Wisconsin, USA
GRADUATE RESEARCH PANEL
SCOTT RICHARDSON P.T, PH.D
Graduate Scholarship Chair & Future Institute Research Center Fellow
CALL FOR PAPERS
WORLD FUTURE FORUM 2021
World Future Forum 2021 will cover these interdependent areas:
– Remote/Distance Learning
– Student Mental Health
– Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
– Dropout Prevention and Student-Centered Operations
– College Alternatives
– Community Partnerships
– Student Support Services
– School Culture
– Technology in Education
– Teacher Education
– Access for All
Schedule
Below is the tentative schedule for 2021. Updates to come soon!
*Research papers and best practices will be presented during the breakout sessions and poster presentations will be available during poster sessions and throughout the conference.
Check-in
Whova application familiarization
Paper, Poster, and Best Practices Presenter Videos
Welcoming Remarks
Master of Ceremonies:
Welcoming Remarks:
Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Panelists:
Break
Virtual Exhibit and Sponsor Booths Open
Break
Virtual Exhibit and Sponsor Booths Open
Paper, Poster, and Best Practices Presenter Videos
Future Review Panel
This panel will highlight the work that is published in Future Review, our publication. The panelists will be Future Review published authors. The panel features research and highlights the different ways of conceptualizing student success. Panelists will also discuss how their research can be used by practitioners and why they chose Future Review as a venue for their research.
Moderator:
John Klatt, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Student Development in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison – Wisconsin, USA
Panelists:
Check-in
Whova application familiarization
Paper, Poster, and Best Practices Presenter Videos
Today's Workforce Skills And Demands Panel
Moderator:
D. Antonio Cantu, Ph.D.
Professor and Chairperson of Department of Teacher Education, Bradley University – Illinois, USA
Panelists:
Anthony P. Carnevale, Ph.D.
Director of Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University – Washington, D.C., USA
Catherine Voss Plaxton, Ed.D, PPS
Associate Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Student Services, San José State University – California, USA
Joseph B. Fuller
Professor Of Management Practice, Harvard Business School – Massachusetts, USA
Break
Virtual Exhibit and Sponsor Booths Open
Break
Virtual Exhibit and Sponsor Booths Open
Paper, Poster, and Best Practices Presenter Videos
Graduate Research Panel
Moderator:
Scott Richardson P.T, PhD
Graduate Scholarship Chair & Future Institute Research Center Fellow
Panelists:
Yi-jung Wu
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Wisconsin, USA
Hannah Rapp 
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Wisconsin, USA
Jean Parrella
Texas A&M University – Texas, USA
Randi Ferguson
Rutgers University–Camden – New Jersey, USA
Poster Sessions
Poster Presenters:
Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Master of Ceremonies:
Closing Remarks:
Award Ceremony:
- Best Paper Presentations
- Best Practice Presentation
- Best Poster Presentation
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2021 World Future Forum will take place online via
Registration
The registration fee is a flat rate for 1-day and 2-day conference attendance.
Group discounts are available!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
FOR CREATING A LEGACY THAT TRANSFORMS STUDENTS’ LIVES
AND THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT 2021 SPONSORS
STAY TUNED FOR 2021 SPONSOR UPDATES!
World Future Forum Resources
World Future Forum 2019 attendees joined us from across the world!
THANK YOU!
Contact
For technical support, questions, comments or inquiries,
please contact:
Dianne Jardinez
Marketing Analyst & Coordinator
World Future Forum
info@worldfutureforum.org
