September 28-30, 2027
Registration link coming soon.
Networking
Build meaningful connections with academic leaders from leading institutions across Latin America. Discover new perspectives from other institutions, engage in cross-institutional collaboration, and participate in a global exchange of ideas that will continue long after the program ends.
Executive Coaching
Receive personalized executive coaching focused on enhancing your leadership effectiveness, communication strategies, and organizational impact that extends beyond the program.
Engineering Education
Immerse in and learn about innovative strategies shaping the future of engineering education with an emphasis on AI tools and best practices. Discover emerging trends and new degrees shaping the next generation of engineers.
Fundraising and Industry Engagement
Learn practical strategies for developing donor relationships, building sustainable funding pipelines, and strengthening institutional efforts that support the research, academic and student workforce needs.
Managing Large Research Centers
Learn best practices for setting research goals, establishing teams and infrastructure to lead complex research enterprise opportunities – from proposal development, staffing models and long-term sustainability. Gain practical strategies to establish industry partnerships that support research the research enterprise.
Program
LIDER is facilitated by an interdisciplinary team led by Prof. Marisol Koslowski, Associate Dean for Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships; Dr. H. Parker, Managing Director Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships; and Diana Harbison, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives for Global Partnerships in collaboration with the Office of Global Partnerships represented by Dr. Juan Diego Velasquez de Bedout Director of Global Partnerships and Latin American Programs.
Program sessions are led by distinguished experts in higher education leadership, research management, and global partnerships. Their experience and insights help participants strengthen their leadership skills, advance strategic initiatives, and expand international collaboration at their institutions.