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SUMMARY:UNICON Team Development Conference\, TDC 2026 | Arizona State University
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: UNICON Team Development Conference 2026\n    Hosted by Arizona State University in Phoenix\, AZ\n    November 18–20\, 2026. \n\n    Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university committed to excellence\, access and real world impact. Guided by the ASU Charter\, the university pursues research and discovery of public value\, prepares students to succeed in a rapidly changing world\, and assumes fundamental responsibility for the overall health of the communities it serves. ASU brings a broad set of academic\, research and engagement strengths together to support learners\, organizations and communities in Arizona and around the world.\n   \n\n    For many years ASU has been recognized nationally for leadership in educational innovation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked ASU the number one “Most Innovative School” in the United States every year since 2016. The university combines high quality teaching with scientific and technological excellence across fields such as engineering\, sustainability\, health\, business\, social sciences\, humanities and the arts. ASU invests heavily in research that addresses urgent global challenges\, and the university is consistently ranked among the top institutions worldwide for progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\n   \n\n    ASU provides learning opportunities across the lifespan. Students can enroll in campus immersion programs\, fully online degree programs\, hybrid formats\, and a wide range of flexible\, modular and credit eligible learning offerings. Through the Learning Enterprise\, ASU also provides professional and workforce learning designed for individuals seeking new skills\, as well as organizations that want to invest in developing their employees. ASU additionally has Thunderbird School of Global Management\, W.P. Carey School of Business and other ASU schools and colleges that offer executive education programs to a wide range of global partners. This portfolio of learning opportunities builds on ASU’s reputation for high-quality digital learning and its commitment to meeting learners where they are.\n   \n\n    ASU’s faculty\, students\, researchers and partners work across disciplines to address major societal and economic challenges. Their work includes advances in water security\, clean energy\, biomedical diagnostics\, sustainable materials\, climate adaptation\, semiconductor manufacturing\, public policy\, learning science and artificial intelligence. This breadth of activity positions ASU among the country’s fastest growing research universities and supports innovation that improves lives locally and globally.\n   \n    Mark your calendars: November 18–20\, 2026. More details to come.
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LOCATION:Québec
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: UNICON 2027 Directors Conference (Sydney + Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date \nUNICON 2027 Directors Conference\n  May 4–7\, 2027  ·  Sydney + Melbourne \nHosted by the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) and Melbourne Business School (MBS). \n  \n    \n      \n    \n     \nGet ready for a first-of-its-kind UNICON experience: a dual-city immersion across two of Australia’s most dynamic leadership hubs. \n  \n       \nSydney \nInnovation-fueled\, global energy. \n       \nMelbourne \nDesign-led\, academic depth. \nAll delivered through one seamless\, fully coordinated journey. No logistics. No stress. Just transformative learning\, connection\, and discovery. \nAGSM and MBS will curate a unified program that uses both cities to tell a bold\, future-focused story about executive education in Australia—its momentum\, creativity\, and global influence. \nAt the heart of this experience is Australia’s First Nations heritage. Delegates will engage with the world’s oldest continuing culture and its leadership principles—offering powerful insights into resilience\, sustainability\, and community that strongly align with executive education’s evolving mission. \nJoin us as Australia’s leading business schools bring UNICON’s collaborative spirit to life in a way only Australia can: immersive\, high-quality\, culturally grounded\, and absolutely unforgettable. \nMark your calendars: May 4–7\, 2027. \nMore details to come. \nTraveling to Australia — FAQ \nEverything you need to plan your trip to the 2027 Directors Conference\, May 4‐7 in Sydney and Melbourne. Getting to Australia is more straightforward than many travelers expect ‐ here are the questions we hear most often. \n\nIs Australia difficult to reach?\nNot at all. Australia is well connected from every major region. Most travelers from Europe reach Sydney with a single stop\, North America offers extensive nonstop options\, and Asia is only a few hours away. Travel times are firmly in line with global long-haul norms\, served by high-quality airlines and reliable infrastructure. \n\n\nWhat are the best flight routes from my region?\nEurope \nMost journeys are one stop\, typically around 22–26 hours.London → Singapore → Sydney (Singapore Airlines\, Qantas)Paris / Frankfurt / Amsterdam → Hong Kong → Sydney (Cathay Pacific)Major hubs → Tokyo → Sydney (Japan Airlines\, ANA)One-stop routings via Dubai or Doha (Emirates\, Qatar Airways) are also available. \nNorth America \nExtensive nonstop service\, particularly from the West Coast.Los Angeles / San Francisco → Sydney (Qantas\, United\, American) — ~14–15 hoursDallas → Sydney (Qantas) — ~16–17 hoursVancouver → Sydney (Air Canada\, Qantas) — ~15–16 hoursFrom the East Coast\, ~21–26 hours via a West Coast connection. \nAsia \nFrequent direct services\, mostly 8–10 hours. Singapore\, Hong Kong\, Tokyo\, Jakarta\, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok all offer direct flights to Sydney. \nLatin America \nSantiago → Sydney nonstop (~15 hours\, LATAM)\, or one stop via Los Angeles. \nMiddle East \nDubai → Sydney (~13–14 hours\, Emirates)\, Doha → Sydney (~14 hours\, Qatar Airways). \nAfrica \nOne stop via Singapore\, Dubai or Doha (~20–25 hours). \n\n\nDo I need to arrange travel between Sydney and Melbourne?\nNo — all travel between the two cities will be fully arranged by your hosts\, AGSM and Melbourne Business School\, and is included in the participant fee. It’s one of the world’s most efficient domestic routes\, and we’ll ensure a seamless transition between locations. No logistics\, no stress. \n\n\nHow much should I budget for flights\, and when should I book?\nBooked three to six months ahead\, return economy fares are typically AUD $1\,800–$2\,800 from Europe\, $1\,200–$2\,200 from North America\, and $700–$1\,500 from Asia. Premium economy and business class are widely available across all routes. We recommend booking early to secure the best fares and connections. \n\n\nWho can I contact for help with planning?\nWe’re here to make your trip as easy as possible. If we can assist with routing\, timing or any other planning questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’ll be glad to help.
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LOCATION:Québec
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