Internationalisation for a Multipolar World

The Brazilian Association for International Education – FAUBAI invites proposals for FAUBAI 2026 Conference, to be held in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, on April 11-15, 2026, under the general theme Internationalisation for a Multipolar World.

The world of higher education is undergoing a profound transformation. Geopolitical shifts, growing regional alliances, and the rise of new scientific and cultural centers have given shape to a truly multipolar global context. In this evolving landscape, Brazil and Latin America are called not only to participate but to lead, influence, and redefine the priorities and practices of internationalisation.
The contributions will explore how higher education institutions can navigate and build this new multipolar world by developing internationalisation strategies that, rooted in local and regional aspirations, contribute meaningfully to global dialogue and collaboration.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Reimagining internationalisation from a Global South perspective

• Brazil’s role in global knowledge flows and scientific diplomacy

• South-South and interregional cooperation in a multipolar era

• Innovation, technology, and sustainability in international academic collaboration

• Internationalisation and the BRICS, CELAC, and MERCOSUR agendas

• Autonomy, equity, and ethics in cross-border education

• Multipolarity and multilingualism in higher education

• Strategic approaches to mobility, curriculum, and research collaboration beyond traditional North-South paradigms

FAUBAI invites professionals from Brazilian and international higher education institutions, government, international organisations, and the private sector to contribute to a rich and forward-looking conference in shaping the future of international education.

Submission deadline: October 31, 2025