Partnership Guidelines for the Global China Dialogue (GCD) Series Forum

The Global China Academy (GCA) cordially invites institutions and organizations worldwide to join the 10th Global China Dialogue (GCD X) as partners. As an annual high-level international platform, GCD addresses major global challenges from interdisciplinary and transcultural perspectives, exploring issues through Chinese and comparative lenses.

GCD X focuses on “Governance for Global Education” and will convene representatives from academia, government, practice, and civil society to engage in in-depth dialogue on education amid digital transformation, cultural diversity, and international cooperation. The Dialogue also advocates comparative perspectives on education systems and governance cultures, examining cross-national differences in policy, institutional models, and developmental paths to promote intercultural understanding and global community building in education governance.

The Global China Dialogue is a long-term, institutionalized dialogue platform, supported by a core partnership network consisting of its organizing committee, supporting institutions, and sponsors committed to global governance issues. To streamline coordination, existing partners will be deemed continuing participants by default unless they notify us otherwise. Their partnership status and associated privileges will be retained for each Dialogue.

Each Dialogue is theme-specific, addressing emerging global challenges of relevance. Accordingly, new institutional partners with relevant expertise are invited to contribute to the planning, organization, and implementation of each edition.

This dual structure ensures both the continuity and institutional depth of the GCD and the thematic flexibility needed to support dynamic and inclusive engagement across sectors.

GCD X consists of four thematic panels:

• Global Education Policy and International Cooperation
• Educational Equity, Inclusion, and Quality Assurance
• Governance Innovation and Technological Empowerment
• Education Financing and Sustainable Development

For more information: https://globalchinaacademy.org/global-china-dialogue-10-governance-global-education/

Forms of Partnership
We welcome partnerships in the following forms:

1. Co-organizing Partners

• Deliver a 5-minute opening address
• One plenary speaker slot
• Provide funding or in-kind support equivalent to or exceeding £10,000
• Participate in programme design, guest invitations, and outreach

2. Co-sponsoring Partners

• One plenary speaker slot
• Provide funding or in-kind support equivalent to or exceeding £5,000
• Participate in guest invitations and outreach

3. Supporting Partners

• Assist with preparation and promotion
• May host a panel, recommend speakers, or provide volunteers
• Primarily contribute substantive content support

4. Sponsoring Partners

• Provide funding (starting from £1,000)
• or resources, venue, staffing

Partner Benefits
All confirmed partners will enjoy the following benefits:

• Name Recognition: Names and logos will be displayed on event visuals, handbooks, website, and related platforms according to the level of support
• Participation Rights: May recommend speakers (subject to review by the GCA Academic Committee), organize panels, receive priority registration and VIP seating
• Publishing Rights: May showcase their institution and work via GCD channels and engage in co-publication or media collaboration. All co-published content is subject to academic review by relevant GCA Fellows and adheres to the publishing standards of Global Century Press (GCP). Even in co-developed projects with host institutions, GCP ensures that all content is reviewed by qualified experts and edited according to its professional editorial workflow to ensure academic quality and global reach.
• Promotional Rights: Receive support from GCA and its media platforms; may use the “GCD10 Partner” logo for self-promotion
• Publishing Priority: Priority consideration for submissions to GCD publications (e.g., proceedings, journal issues). GCP applies a multi-stage quality assurance process, including content planning, peer consultation, editorial review, language editing, and digital publication, ensuring scholarly integrity and international readability
• Registration Fee Waiver: Two representatives per partner organization are exempt from registration fees
• Dinner Invitation: Two representatives from each partner will be invited to the Dialogue dinner
• Fellowship Nomination Priority: Partner institutions may be eligible for nomination to the Global China Academy Fellowship, Associate Fellowship, or Institutional Fellowship. Successful nominees will be formally recognized during the Dialogue.
  • GCA Fellowship Nomination Guidelines: https://globalchinaacademy.org/fellowship-nominations/
  • GCA Fellowship Benefits and Obligations: https://globalchinaacademy.org/fellowship-benefits-obligations/
  • GCA Fellowship Award Ceremonies (e.g. 2021): https://globalchinaacademy.org/gca-fellowship-awards-ceremony-2021/
  • List of GCA Fellows: https://globalchinaacademy.org/fellows/
  • Positioning GCA’s Fellowship System and International Comparisons: https://globalchinaacademy.org/clarifications-global-china-academys-position-status

Partner Responsibilities

• Provide agreed financial or in-kind support (e.g., venue, guests, publicity, personnel)
• Submit required materials on time (e.g., session topics, guest details, logos)
• Assist in event publicity, guest outreach, and information dissemination
• Respect academic diversity, the values of global dialogue, and comply with applicable laws and international norms
• Use the name ‘Global China Dialogue’ or ‘Global China Academy’ with prior authorization

Additional Notes

• All partners must be registered with the GCD Organizing Committee
• Partnerships take effect upon signing of the confirmation letter or agreement
• Partners will receive priority for authorship and recognition in GCD-related publications
• GCA reserves the right to adjust the form and priority of partnership based on actual circumstances

Contact： Kai Liang

• Email: info@globalchinaacademy.org
• GCA website: globalchinaacademy.org
• GCD website: https://globalchinaacademy.org/global-china-dialogue-series-forum 

We sincerely look forward to working with you to advance global dialogue and cooperation in education governance.

Related information

• Abstract Submission
• GCD10 Call for Papers
• GCD10 Call for Papers (Chinese)
• GCD10 Basic Info
• GCD10 Basic Info (Chinese)
• Registration
• GCD10 Home (Chinese)
• GCD10 Partnership Guidelines (Download PDF file)
• GCD10 Partnership Guidelines (Chinese)
• Global China Dialogue Series site (English only)