Global Crossroads Conference 2025
The International Center at The University of Texas at Dallas is proud to host the first annual Global Crossroads Content on Friday, September 5, 2025.
The state of global affairs, marked as it is by complex geo-political tensions and socio-economic challenges, calls us all to come together to foster partnerships, share strategies, develop people-to-people connections, and sustain inspiration to keep advancing global engagement.
Workshop Highlights
- Opportunity to engage with thought-provoking ideas and strategies to continue global engagement
- Professional Development
- Networking opportunities with industry and academic professionals
- Q & A session with the keynote speaker

Locations
Davidson Gundy Alumni Center
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W. Campbell Rd,
Richardson, TX
Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
The University of Texas at Dallas
777 Loop Rd SW
Richardson, TX

Agenda
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration, Networking, Sponsor Booth Visits & Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:25 AM
Welcome Remarks
9:25 AM – 9:55 AM
Keynote Speaker
9:55 AM – 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Lunch & Presentation of Papers, Sponsor Booth Visits
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Joint Session
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Speaker
3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
Thank You & Closing Remarks
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Reception & Optional Tour of the UT Dallas Athenaeum
Workshop Chairs

Josephine K. Vitta
Senior Director,
International Center, UT Dallas

Jennifer Hilton Montero
Senior Director
International Initiatives, UT Dallas

Reginald Johnson
Director of Development
UT Dallas

Michelle Johnson
International Support
Program Coordinator
Contact Information
For inquiries or special requests, please contact us at:
JosephineK.Vitta@utdallas.edu, 972-883-4064
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at:
Reginald.Johnson@UTDallas.edu, 972-883-3900