<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Global federation of Competitiveness Councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GFCC is a global network of leaders and organization across sectors committed to accelerating competitiveness worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:24:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thegfcc.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Investing in an Energy Portfolio Approach for a World of Uncertainty ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah C. Gordon, Senior Fellow, GFCC, USA Ms. Gordon serves on the Board of Probability Management and is an advisor to emerging technology companies. Credit: Photo by Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash. Societies across the world are increasingly recognizing a fundamental challenge: energy needs are rising beyond the delivery capacity of existing infrastructure. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand is expected to grow by around 3.5% per year...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/designing-energy-for-a-world-of-uncertainty-why-a-portfolio-approach-is-needed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0aaff24f9d3e5cd7036cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_bcf1258f894d4281adf4cdc6186339a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallup Joins the GFCC as Corporate Member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: CC BY 4.0 The GFCC is pleased to announce that Gallup, one of the world’s most prestigious global analytics and advisory firms, has joined its network of leaders and organizations committed to advancing competitiveness strategies that drive innovation, inclusive prosperity, and sustainable growth.   Gallup is a global analytics and statistics powerhouse, collecting data and indicators to measure the state of the world across critical issues in both the public and private sectors. Its...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/gallup-joins-the-gfcc-as-a-corporate-member</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8b7e6bbc0f3ff74459d4e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:34:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_2f92e5cf4d07419a95f6ba278b07d9b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders Explore How to Advance Innovation Amid Disruption at the Delphi Economic Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[GFCC Leaders at the X Delphi Economic Forum in Greece in 2025. Global leaders will gather in Greece this month for a timely discussion on the forces shaping the world and impacting competitiveness at the XI Delphi Economic Forum, further reinforcing the GFCC’s role as a strategic content partner to the Forum. GFCC President and Founder, Deborah L. Wince-Smith, will moderate the panel Navigating the Frontiers of Innovation in an Age of Disruption and Discontinuity  on April 24. Drawing on the...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/global-leaders-explore-how-to-unleash-innovation-amid-disruption-in-greece</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6952f0611ac839ce7b4c5</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:54:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_15283b7c1f3c46c4970b646828b4ac53~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Report Captures Key Insights from Forging the Future Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global leaders speak at Forging the Future: The Intersection of Health, AI ad Tech in Pittsburgh, US, last year. Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping societies and transforming entire industry verticals. In healthcare, in particular, they are enabling breakthrough discoveries, accelerating clinical trials, and significantly reducing the time from research to market. Between October 19–21 last year, the GFCC, Council on Competitiveness, the University of Pittsburgh...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/new-report-captures-key-insights-from-forging-the-future-summit-in-pittsburgh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd8c999b4f1678f0817e85</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:35:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_266b181e77fb441d9c71f30a98cebdef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powering Place-making Innovation in Northern Ireland ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Momentum One Zero has worked with local companies to integrate deep technologies and accelerate time to market. Credit: Parkway Queen's University Belfast “We need two things: businesses’ hardest problems, and their partnership,” explains Dr. Stephen McCabe, Executive Director of Momentum One Zero, Northern Ireland’s applied innovation center for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and wireless systems. This global initiative has three clear objectives: create measurable commercial value,...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/powering-place-making-innovation-in-northern-ireland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc7663bec251fc0ba93507</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:32:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_ecaa7509ea544ef79fe4e30a0d553575~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Inside View into San Diego’s Innovation Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Situated at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs, the University of California San Diego has played a defining role in shaping the regional ecosystem. Beyond educating the talent pipeline, the institution has built a deliberate strategy around industry partnerships, technology commercialization, and convening power — connecting industry, government, investors, and researchers into a highly integrated innovation network. In this...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/an-inside-view-into-san-diego-s-innovation-engine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a862910df7a7bf5034fdf1</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:23:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_fe3f860fea084126bc1c0eef9a33986f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Turning Point for European Competitiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union (EU) faces a moment of deep uncertainty around its economic and political future. Slow economic growth, rising energy costs, demographic shifts and increased global competition are putting pressure on the bloc's competitiveness. At the same time, the green and digital transitions demand unprecedented levels of investment and innovation to secure Europe's leadership position on the global stage. To unpack this complex scenario, Dr. Jan Mládek, Director of the Czech Institute...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/a-turning-point-for-european-competitiveness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a71283686f0e042b4f2c86</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:24:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_603533f6e5574a1989201e2489669651~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GFCC Releases New Report with Key Insights from Lisbon Study Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly released report provides a comprehensive account of discussions and lessons learned during the Lisbon Study Trip hosted by the Catholic University of Portugal in July last year. The GFCC Community traveled to the Portuguese capital to explore the local innovation ecosystem and to unpack the strategy behind the city's transformation into a leading hub for innovation in Europe and globally. The agenda included panel discussions and site visits to leading innovation sites, such as the...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/gfcc-releases-new-report-featuring-key-insights-from-lisbon-study-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699efaa691604ab56c34ac45</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:47:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f344ed_723ca983a42c4285b4ff77e61b7af49b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GFCC Releases Its 2025-2026 Annual Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GFCC has launched  its 2025-2026 Annual Report - Advancing Competitiveness in an Era  of Disruption and Discontinuity , offering a comprehensive account of the organization’s activities, initiatives, partnerships, and global impact over the past year. The Annual Report provides a short summary of key discussions held globally, the publications produced, the partnerships strengthened, and the strategic initiatives advanced throughout the year. Leading in Global Events In 2025, the GFCC...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/gfcc-releases-its-2025-2026-annual-report-a-year-of-global-engagement-and-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699de93ce6cf3604ca33ec7d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:34:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f344ed_2369bbf9f15143b7b07331e2c30dd999~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The University of Nebraska System Joins the GFCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center at UNO. Credit: University of Nebraska System. The GFCC is pleased to welcome the University of Nebraska System to its network of global institutions committed to shaping the future of higher education and advancing place-making innovation. The University of Nebraska System comprises four campus (Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center) and is ranked among the top 75 U.S. public universities in research and...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/the-university-of-nebraska-system-joins-the-gfcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994afa531440415cc689fc7</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:18:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_dacc07c60d6b485f91f7ca9742fff636~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_770,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are We Ready for an AI-driven Future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: AI-generated image. It seems that everywhere you turn these days, you come across an article about Artificial Intelligence.  We have repeatedly seen how AI and its agents have the potential to automate tasks, enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and drive breakthrough scientific discoveries. At the same time, we have watched with growing concern as warnings emerge about mass job displacement, rising youth unemployment, ethical distortions, and the spread of misinformation....]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/are-we-ready-for-an-ai-driven-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985fbe72cdf2c42d92c0920</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:21:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_d95ce7a3c4ba42d0a3c5bc35738a85ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The University of Notre Dame Joins the GFCC ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: Notre Dame University website The GFCC is pleased to welcome the University of Notre Dame to its global network of thought-leading institutions shaping the future of higher education and innovation. Founded more than 180 years ago and located in South Bend, Indiana (USA), the University of Notre Dame is a preeminent global Catholic research university guided by a mission to serve humanity through education, research, and ethical leadership. Its work consistently bridges academic...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/the-university-of-notre-dame-joins-the-gfcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985f4bd7004b3790551b1ca</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:10:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_9ed059f9617149a29fcde75026e60c57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy of Art University Joins the GFCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GFCC is pleased to welcome Academy of Art University to its global community of innovators and thought leaders. Founded in 1929 and located in the heart of San Francisco, United States, Academy of Art University is one of the largest institutions in the country dedicated exclusively to training creative professionals. The university offers programs across 22 schools, spanning art, design, film, communications, and emerging technologies. The institution is widely recognized for its...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/academy-of-art-university-joins-the-gfcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698360a20b2d097f708b2a49</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_ee0b052a064347a0a1460b5302a4e377~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Step-by-Step Guide to Place-making Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around the world, cities and regions are striving to find ways to differentiate themselves and innovate to transform local and regional economies. The GFCC, in partnership with Prof. Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Aston University, advocates for a holistic and structured model that places universities at the center of local and regional socio-economic transformation, an approach called place-making innovation. GFCC member Aston University has been a key actor driving place-making...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/a-step-by-step-guide-to-place-making-innovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977bc1b6b7a080e43d6d8a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:22:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_05c6955a84bb4e118f70693e1ac99c07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The University of Arizona Joins the GFCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Arizona is internationally recognized for excellence in astronomy and astrophysics, hosting multiple NASA-funded initiatives and a long-standing legacy in planetary science.]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/the-university-of-arizona-joins-the-gfcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697762bfea2eced608459c63</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:57:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_d6fcf38719694acfa4c1df7b8ee67065~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_798,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Universities Collaborate to Expand Their Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover a GFCC-Catalysed Partnership Model that is Driving Real Impact]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/when-universities-collaborate-to-expand-their-impact-a-gfcc-catalysed-partnership-model</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697224ac2ac9f625b6a9c375</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:05:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_aadadac98eef4d58bfd5dd08187094fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The University of Vermont Joins the GFCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GFCC is pleased to announce that the University of Vermont has joined the network, becoming part of a group of more than 20 university members committed to shaping the future of higher education and acting as engines of economic growth in innovation-driven economies. Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont has a long-standing tradition of inclusion and the defense of public freedoms. It was the first institution to declare public support for freedom of religion and the first university...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/the-university-of-vermont-joins-the-gfcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696a7517482610fa28911332</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_49f3a70d8e7c46fcbbb5ffb04666e5c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Year of Partnership, Leadership and Building for the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world shaped by rising complexity, rapid technological change, and shifting geopolitical dynamics, societies and economies also stand before extraordinary new possibilities. In her End of Year Letter, GFCC President and Founder Deborah L. Wince-Smith reflects on the network’s achievements in 2025 and commemorates the 15th anniversary of this global community of thought leaders.  Click here to read the full letter. Supported by the leadership of Mr. Chad Holliday and the GFCC...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/a-year-of-partnership-leadership-and-building-for-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69382dbc0b27bc7cafc67973</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_42c228b80f294394b46d3ba18768f187~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Incentives and New Industries Drive Economic Growth in Bulgaria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Plovdiv has attracted tourists after Bulgaria entered the EU. Credit: Unsplash Bulgaria's competitiveness landscape has undergone a significant transformation recently. A member of NATO since 2004 and part of the European Union since 2007, for the past two decades the country has enjoyed a stable economy, participation in international markets, and a boom in Foreign Direct Investments. Next year,  the GFCC will hold its Global Innovation Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria, in partnership...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/infrastructure-development-and-tax-incentives-drives-friendly-investment-climate-in-bulgaria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69319ea0d6a3f601d6468c4e</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_cbe6529a36dd41489461dd612968feaf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is Reshaping Economies and Societies Across Sectors: 3 Key Takeaways from "Forging the Future”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming global economies, driving innovation across industries and redefining how societies work, connect, and deliver healthcare. According to recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), around 60% of jobs in advanced economies are exposed to the effects of AI ,  a trend that will most likely affect high-skilled professionals and reshape the labor market.   In healthcare, the rise of generative AI is accelerating drug discovery,...]]></description><link>https://www.thegfcc.org/post/how-ai-is-reshaping-economies-and-societies-across-sectors-3-key-takeaways-from-forging-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69166cd18299f58d7f835f5f</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:15:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b14e00_192dca3a9a9244b6b6dd3d8e75ca4505~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>