Furman University | Greenville, South Carolina | March 29-30, 2022
USC Upstate | Spartanburg, South Carolina | March 31, 2022
Furman University | Greenville, South Carolina | March 29-30, 2022
USC Upstate | Spartanburg, South Carolina | March 31, 2022
The inaugural Global Upstate Conference, presented by the World Affairs Council Upstate and hosted at Furman University and at the George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics, University of South Carolina Upstate, is an interdisciplinary event that will bring scholars and leaders together for serious and thoughtful discussions about the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the world. Over the course of three days in March 2022, the conference will host representatives of different international companies, government agencies, national think-tanks, universities, the military, non-governmental organizations, and many more.
The World Affairs Conference, co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council Upstate and Furman University, is an interdisciplinary event that will bring scholars and leaders together for serious and thoughtful discussions about the most pressing issues facing the world.
Over the course of two days in March 2022, the conference will host representatives of universities, companies, government agencies, the military, think–tanks and non-governmental organizations, among others.
The World Affairs Conference, co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council Upstate and Furman University, is an interdisciplinary event that will bring scholars and leaders together for serious and thoughtful discussions about the most pressing issues facing the world.
Putting on an event like this requires all kinds of skills and contributions. Whether you are student looking for an internship opportunity or whether you are a working professional simply wanting to help, we’d love to have you on board.
Email [email protected] with a description of how you’d like to contribute and include a copy of your resume, and we’ll reach out to discuss volunteering opportunities.
Sponsorships not only help bring world leaders to the Upstate of South Carolina, enabling South Carolinians to build connections across the globe, but they also expose business leaders and deal makers to your company’s name and mission.
Scroll down to see the list of current sponsors. Learn about sponsorship packages and benefits by clicking here.
Networking/Closing Event Sponsor
Conference Grant
Luncheon Sponsors
Breakfast Sponsor
Venue Sponsors
Panel Sponsors
Networking Breakfast Sponsor – Spartanburg
Table Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our Engaging Students Globally Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our Media Sponsor and Business Track Sponsor
Special Thanks to Our UI Month Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bring the world to South Carolina. As a company with global connections, your company is one of those few with global impact. Help connect South Carolinians with the world, to build the local economy, and to influence the world. Sponsoring this event will not only allow your company to have a powerful local and global impact, sponsoring the Global Upstate Conference will expose your company to hundreds of the most powerful, most globally connected business people and leaders in the region. Talk with us about how you can reach the international community from South Carolina today.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Tracie Frese, our sponsorship coordinator.
Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University