GDN Network Regional Meeting — Mexico City, Mexico
Pathways Without Borders: Microcredentials and Lifelong Learning for a Future-Ready Latin and North America
Unlocking Learning for Everyone, Everywhere
April 27 – 28, 2026 | Tecnológico de Monterrey
Welcome to the Future of Learning—In the Heart of Mexico City
This April, leaders from across government, higher education, industry, and the global technology community will converge in Mexico City for a two-day experience built to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and accelerate innovation in microcredentials and lifelong learning.
Hosted at the esteemed Tecnológico de Monterrey, this GDN Network Regional Meeting is designed for those who believe that skills—not seat time—should open doors, and that learning should be as dynamic as the world we live in.
If you’re ready to shape an inclusive, technology-enabled future for learners of all ages, this is the place to be.
Event co-hosted by:
Venue
Nestled in the southern sprawl of Mexico City, Campus Ciudad de México of Tec de Monterrey is a striking blend of modern architecture, lush green spaces, and high-energy campus life — all within a sprawling 60-hectare grounds that feel like a forward-looking city within the city.
Since its founding in 1973, the campus has evolved into one of Mexico City’s premier educational and innovation hubs: with top-tier academic facilities, cutting-edge labs and technology, one of the largest student gyms in Latin America, and a mix of sports, culture, and community spaces that foster creativity, collaboration and growth at every turn.
Whether you walk through airy, high-tech classrooms, gather for discussion under shaded trees, or catch the buzz of student life in its cafés and common areas — Tec de Monterrey offers both the energy of a modern megacity and the intimacy of a thoughtful campus. This is a place where ideas thrive, partnerships bloom, and tomorrow’s learning and work ecosystems take shape.
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Mexico City
Address: Anillo Perif. 6666, Coapa, San Bartolo el Chico, Tlalpan, 14380 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Platinum Event Sponsor
Territorium is a global ed-tech company specializing in skills mapping, evidence-based learning records, and comprehensive learner wallets. Its platforms help individuals document competencies, employers identify talent, and institutions connect learning to real-world opportunity — supporting the bridge between learning, credentials, and employment. Learn more: https://territorium.com
Why Attend?
Champion a New Era of Skills Recognition
Explore how microcredentials, smart policy, digital wallets, and interoperable systems can transform access to education and work across Latin and North America.
View Global Trends Through a Regional Lens
Hear from regional and international innovators while grounding every conversation in the unique opportunities and priorities of an evolving labour and education landscape.
Build Cross-Sector Alliances That Matter
Connect with policymakers shaping national pathways, universities designing next-gen programs, and technology partners building the tools of tomorrow.
Experience Mexico City’s Energy and Innovation
From the vibrant campus of Tec de Monterrey to the cultural pulse of Mexico City, attendees will be immersed in a setting that inspires fresh thinking and bold action.
Conference Highlights
Technology & Policy Innovations
How emerging tools, interoperable systems, and enlightened policy can build trust, scale, and impact.
Recognizing All Learning—Traditional and Beyond
Strategies for valuing skills gained in classrooms, workplaces, communities, and lived experiences.
Rapid Access to Work & Learning
Models and solutions that make upskilling faster, fairer, and more flexible for all learners.
Expert Panels & Facilitated Discussions
Engage in high-energy, facilitated discussions that move ideas to implementation.
Who Should Join Us?
Government & policy leaders
University and college executives
Workforce and economic development partners
EdTech innovators and digital credentialing experts
Employers shaping the future of work
International partners interested in regional collaboration
If you’re committed to building pathways without borders, this convening is your launchpad.
Unlocking Learning for Everyone, Everywhere
The future of learning is flexible, mobile, and inclusive. At this regional meeting, we’re not just imagining that future—we’re building it.
Join us in Mexico City as we activate a new era of opportunity for learners across Latin and North America, and the world.
About our Co-Hosts
About The GDN Network. The GDN Network is an international, non-profit federated trust located in the Netherlands. It represents a voluntary network of like-minded organizations and individuals that seek to make digital student data portability happen. Its network of thought leaders from around the globe are collaborators who seek to support, advise, and offer innovative changes in the ways we share artifacts of academic learning. The GDN Network seeks common ground in best serving the academic and professional mobility needs of citizens worldwide by bringing together stakeholders in the digital student data ecosystem. It seeks to develop and support best practices and globally accepted standards for safe and citizen-oriented convenings and information exchanges. Learn more: https://groningendeclaration.org.
About ARSEE – Asociación de Responsables de Servicios Escolares y Estudiantiles A.C. ARSEE is Mexico’s national association of registrars and student-services professionals, committed to strengthening academic integrity, student mobility, and institutional quality across higher-education institutions. Through shared standards, professional development, and collaboration, ARSEE supports the modernisation of records, credentials, and student services in Mexico. Learn more: https://arsee.org.mx
About Tecnológico de Monterrey. Tecnológico de Monterrey is one of Latin America’s most prestigious private universities, known for its global partnerships, cutting-edge academic programs, and leadership in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. Its Mexico City campus — host of this convening — offers a vibrant hub for collaboration, learning, and forward-looking education. Learn more: https://tec.mx/en/ciudad-de-mexico-campus
About UPAEP – Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla. UPAEP is a respected private university in Puebla recognized for its strong academic offerings, social-impact mission, and commitment to forming leaders who contribute positively to their communities. UPAEP hosted the first annual meeting of the GDN Network held in Latin America and was the first higher education institution in the region to become a signatory to the network. With innovative programs, applied research, and international collaboration, UPAEP brings a valuable perspective on how to expand equitable access and meaningful learning pathways for diverse learners. Learn more: https://upaep.mx