Penn State presents
The Global Impact Forum
The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) is a national convening aimed at fostering economic development, social mobility, and positive impact through education and innovation.
Founding Partners:
TGIF Featured Speakers
Neeli Bendapudi
President, Penn State
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur and Investor; Founder, Cost Plus Drugs and Mark Cuban Foundation
Hadi Partovi
Founder and CEO, Code.org
Slava Rubin
Managing Partner, humbition
Esther Wojcicki
Journalist, Educator, and "Godmother of Silicon Valley"
Jerome Bettis
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
Who is TGIF for?
TGIF brings together people navigating and shaping the future of work and learning.
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Educators and professors redesigning learning for the AI era
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Employers and workforce leaders building future-ready teams
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Students and young leaders exploring what’s next
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Innovators, technologists, and EdTech startups shaping tools for tomorrow
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Community orgs, policymakers, and funders working toward equity and access
TGIF 2025 Sponsors
We are grateful to the organizations that supported TGIF 2025 and helped make the forum possible.
