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Richmond 2Pros is the summit where Higher Education connects learning, assessment and employability for global opportunities.

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International Summit 2026

From Learning 2 Employability

Live Aqua Punta Cana | Dominican Republic

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Where Higher-Ed Leaders Redefine Employability

Higher Education English
Skills-First Economy
English for Employability
Skills-First Hiring
Workforce Development
AI-Enhanced Learning Ecosystems
Authentic Tasks
Evidence-Based Assessment
Institutional Reporting
TOEIC Preparation
Talent Ecosystems
Employability Outcomes
Graduate Employability
English For Professional Outcomes
CEFR-Based English
Adaptive Learning
AI In Education
Future-Ready Curriculum Design
Analytics For Decision-Making
Quality Assurance
Certification Pathways

Our Three Pillars

Learning

Future-ready curriculum design, AI-enhanced learning ecosystems, academic English for mobility, instructional innovation, and life skills integrated through authentic tasks.

Assessment

Continuous evidence-based assessment, institutional frameworks, analytics for decision-making, certification pathways, and quality assurance.

Employability

Skills-first hiring, workforce development, skills mapping, visibility of evidence in the market, and how universities measure and strengthen employability outcomes.

Note: In Richmond Pro, English and Life Skills are developed together through authentic tasks, projects, and professionally oriented simulations—not as separate, standalone courses.

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Program

The program of Richmond 2Pros International Summit 2026 is designed to guide participants through a shared journey of reflection, insight, and strategic action. Each block has a purpose: to raise questions, connect perspectives, and translate ideas into meaningful institutional opportunities.
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Arrivals and registration, followed by a Welcome Reception and an event overview to set the tone and objectives for the Summit.

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  • Moonada Terrace

Welcome Reception by Esdras Taylor

Richmond Global Managing Director

  • 19:30 - 20:00 hrs.

Dinner

  • 20:00 - 22:30 hrs.
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A full day of strategic keynotes and plenary sessions, complemented by parallel workshops focused on implementation. Topics range from AI and learning innovation to assessment for institutional decisionmaking, plus hands-on sessions that translate ideas into real program actions.

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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Atlántico Room

Welcome 2Pros                    

Camilo Montenegro

  • 9:00 - 9:15 hrs.

From learning 2 Employability

Arturo Calderón

  • 9:15 - 9:45 hrs.
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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Atlántico Room
  • Plenary

Al Is Your Friend; Not Your Enemy

Donald Clark

  • 9:45 - 10:30 hrs.

From Learning to Employability: Building Professional Identity in ELT

Jill Fortune

  • 10:30 - 11:15 hrs.
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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Báltico Room
  • Showcase

Group 1 Showcase Session: Teacher Enablement with AI

  • 11:30 - 12:00 hrs.

Moisés Salcedo

  • 14 april, 2026
  • Adriático Room
  • Showcase

Group 2 Showcase Session: Designing Engaging Learning Experiences

  • 11:30 - 12:00 hrs.

Alejandro Toledano

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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Adriático Room
  • Showcase

Group 1 Showcase Session: Designing Engaging Learning Experiences

  • 12:00 - 12:30 hrs.

Alejandro Toledano

  • 14 april, 2026
  • Báltico Room
  • Showcase

Group 2 Showcase Session: Teacher Enablement with AI

  • 12:00 - 12:30 hrs.

Moisés Salcedo

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  • Foyer

Break and Pro Experiences

  • 12:30 - 13:00 hrs.
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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Adriático Room

Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI: Formative Practice, Critical Thinking, and Creativity

Nancy Reeves

  • 14:00 - 14:45 hrs.

What Does It Mean to Be a Pro?

Arturo Calderón

  • 14:45 - 15:30 hrs.
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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Báltico Room
  • Showcase

Group 1 Showcase Session: English ID 3.0: Try. Learn. Grow. That’s your ID

  • 15:45 - 16:15 hrs.

Mabel Manzano

  • 14 april, 2026
  • Adriático Room
  • Showcase

Group 2 Showcase Session: Personal Best 2.0: Practice at the heart of learning

  • 15:45 - 16:15 hrs.

Luke Baxter

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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Adriático Room
  • Showcase

Group 1 Showcase Session: Personal Best 2.0: Practice at the heart of learning

  • 16:15 - 16:45 hrs.

Luke Baxter

  • 14 april, 2026
  • Báltico Room
  • Showcase

Group 2 Showcase Session: English ID 3.0: Try. Learn. Grow. That’s your ID

  • 16:15 - 16:45 hrs.

Mabel Manzano

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  • Foyer

Break and Pro Experiences

  • 16:45 - 17:15 hrs.
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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Atlántico Room
  • Plenary

Making Certification Meaningful for Employability

Benjamin Cook

  • 17:15 - 18:00 hrs.

Announcements

Camilo Montenegro

  • 18:00 - 18:10 hrs.
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  • 14 april, 2026
  • Miraflores Beach

Caribbean Night Dinner & Dance Party

  • 20:00 - 23:00 hrs.
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  • 15 april, 2026
  • Atlántico Room

Welcome 2Pros

Camilo Montenegro

  • 9:00 - 9:15 hrs.

Skills-First Employability in the Age of Al

Seamus Clancy

  • 9:15 - 10:00 hrs.
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  • 15 april, 2026
  • Atlántico Room

Skills, Evidence and Opportunity: What Higher Ed Can Do to Prepare Graduates Beyond the CV

Christopher MacGuire

  • 10:00 - 10:45 hrs.
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  • Foyer

Break and Pro Experiences

  • 10:45 - 11:00
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  • 15 april, 2026
  • Atlántico Room
  • Panel

Panel Discussion: From Skills to Opportunity

Andrés Guerrero

  • 11:00 - 11:45 hrs.

Closing Remarks

Arturo Calderón

  • 11:45 - 12:15 hrs.

Final Host + Prize Draw

Camilo Montenegro

  • 12:15 - 12:30 hrs.
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Conference speakers

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Richmond 2Pros features confirmed speakers and experts working at the intersection of language education, assessment, innovation, and employability. Sessions will deliver evidence-based insights and practical strategies tailored for Higher Education decision-makers.

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Seamus Clancy

LinkedIn

Head of Public Sector, Healthcare and Nonprofit Sales across EMEA and LATAM

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Benjamin Cook

EnglishScore – British Council

Head of Assessment and Academic Development

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Donald Clark

Learning / EdTech

Learning & EdTech Thought Leader / International Speaker

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Christopher MacGuire

English UC, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Academic Leader, Higher Education Language Programs

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Jill Fortune

UNAD – INVIL

Director, Virtual Language Institute (INVIL)

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Nancy Reeves

RDV Publishing & Coaching

Co-Founder | Curriculum Desing, eLearning & Ethical AI Integration

Venue

A premium, adults-only beachfront resort designed to deliver a sophisticated, immersive summit experience.

Live Aqua reflects the level of this gathering: a setting where university leaders can engage in high-level strategic dialogue in an environment that encourages focus, reflection, and global perspective. Its contemporary design, refined atmosphere, and seamless service create the right conditions for meaningful conversations across Learning, Assessment, and Employability.

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Travel Guide

The Dominican Republic is a strategic bridge between Latin America, North America, and Europe, with a growing profile in tourism, services, and international connectivity. As the host country of Richmond 2Pros, it becomes a natural meeting point for regional Higher Education leaders to share perspectives, compare institutional priorities, and build collaborations across borders.

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