UNICON works with a select group of sponsors who share our commitment to strengthening standards and innovation in executive education worldwide. We’re grateful for their support—together, we help executive education leaders connect, benchmark best practices, and deliver high-quality events, research, and year-round member engagement initiatives.
For over a decade, XED has built a leadership ecosystem at the intersection of academia and enterprise—partnering with globally ranked institutions including the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Cornell University, Harvard Graduate School of Education, University of Michigan Ross School of Business, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Judge Business School, Cambridge University among others. We have engaged several top senior leaders across 25+ countries, with operational presence across North America, India and South Asia, Middle East and Africa and Far East. Our growth has been measured, governance-led, and structurally disciplined—setting us apart from the disruption-driven trajectory of traditional edtech.
Find out more about XEDUNICON convenes executive education leaders throughout the year—creating space to stay abreast of trends, gain deeper insight into business-related topics, exchange ideas with peers, and develop innovative approaches that strengthen executive education operations worldwide.
Networking and info-sharing events:
Sponsorship makes gatherings possible, supporting discussions on relevant topics and enabling informal networking via coffee groups on Zoom, organized by common interests and function.
Research webinars:
Webinars bring research findings to life—creating space for discussion, peer learning, and practical takeaways members can apply in their own contexts.
Affinity Groups:
Sponsors enable connection points like our CRM and Tech Groups, as well as our European Meet-Up—organized by a coalition of schools in Europe—offering a more intimate setting for collaboration and networking.
Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to produce and share research that helps executive education teams stay informed, compare approaches, and make evidence-based decisions. These initiatives strengthen collective learning across our member community and support continuous improvement across the sector.
Benchmarking surveys:
UNICON runs benchmarking surveys that enable members to contribute data, exchange insights, and compare practices—supporting stronger strategy and decision-making within their institutions.
Research papers and reports:
Sponsorship allows us to develop and share research papers and reports that highlight emerging trends, practical insights, and member perspectives across the executive education landscape.
We’d love to hear from you:
Melanie Weaver Barnett
UNICON Executive Director
melanieweaverbarnett@uniconexed.org
UNICON Executive Education
3305 Garfield St. NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 USA
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