Mihaela Gjorcheva, Vice President of the Management Board of International Slavic University, participated in the B20 USA Summit 2026, held from November 9 to 11 in Washington, D.C., United States, and organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The B20 is the official G20 dialogue forum with the private sector, bringing together leading representatives of the business community, international corporations, and policymakers from the world’s largest economies. This marked the first time the summit was held in the United States.

The official opening was led by Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The program also featured a concert by world-renowned singer Jennifer Hudson, a recipient of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards, as well as performances by other American musical artists.

Throughout the summit, numerous panels and discussions focused on global economic growth, international trade, investment, innovation, and artificial intelligence.

Of particular relevance to higher education were discussions on the future of the labor market, the growing demand for skilled professionals, and the need to align education with the evolving requirements of the global economy. Among these was a session organized by BlackRock, dedicated to developing a skilled workforce for the next phase of economic growth. Headquartered in New York, BlackRock is one of the world’s largest investment management companies, managing assets worth trillions of dollars.

For International Slavic University, participation in such international events provides an opportunity to stay informed about global economic and social trends, exchange experiences, and strengthen the connection between higher education and the practical needs of the business sector.