ABOUT WAAD GLOBAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE

The WAAD Global Academic Conference is a significant yearly gathering of scholars, professors, leaders, government officials, university administrators, and socio-economic developers to discuss a broad range of education, research, and economic development topics. The conference and its ancillary events provide attendees with numerous educational opportunities, networking, and sessions that highlight best practice case studies from around the world.

What is WAAD?

The World Association for Academic Doctors (WAAD) Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. Our mission is to unite academic professionals around the world in diverse disciplines to create and execute initiatives that will benefit local communities and the entire society. WAAD members are employed in various environmental settings including local, state, federal governments, public-private partnerships, universities, and other institutions.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

The following category of professionals should attend and participate in the world congress:

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

For the fifth consecutive year, the WAAD global conference continues to serve as a significant opportunity for academic institutions and economic development practitioners with a common purpose: to share research data, information, and ideas about how to revamp economic well-being and the quality of life for local and international communities. The discussion focuses on addressing issues of creating and retaining jobs, diversity inclusion, cybersecurity, best leadership practices, and various education opportunities and technologies. The global conference draws attendees from all of North America and many countries, including Brazil, India, China, Uganda, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Turkey, Pakistan.

The threat of Contagious Diseases to Global Economies and Racial Inequality sessions offer training and skills enhancement benefits with critical issues and ways forward in this pandemic era. There are plenary sessions led by academic administrators, industry experts; concurrent sessions which offer in-depth discussions and question-and-answer periods on current and future trends, and dinner cruise to tour the host city. The university conference room sessions provide an opportunity for conference presenters and attendees to brainstorm and discuss about the challenges they face, the opportunities they are creating for themselves, and what lies ahead for their institutions and communities.