The TCU Global Futures Symposium is an annual convening hosted by Texas Christian University. Organized by TCU Global—TCU’s central unit for advancing comprehensive internationalization, global partnerships, and international engagement—the symposium examines major global developments shaping the years ahead and explores their implications for higher education, research, and international collaboration. The TCU Global Futures Symposium provides a platform for forward-looking insight and strategic discussion, creating space to engage complex global challenges and consider the evolving role of universities in shaping the future.

The inaugural 2026 TCU Global Futures Symposium will feature keynote remarks from General David Petraeus and moderated sessions exploring global energy systems and transitions, geopolitical and economic developments across Central and South America, and the shifting political, economic, and security dynamics of the Middle East. Together, these sessions will deliver timely analysis, comparative regional perspectives, and actionable insights—equipping leaders to navigate an increasingly complex global environment.