SAN DIEGO, May 9-11 — At the 2019 National Chinese Language Conference, held in San Diego, California from May 9-11, leading experts from the global education field discussed the growing field of global education, including the preparation of American students for the global academic and professional marketplace as well as the growing trend of international students exploring opportunities beyond their home countries. The conversation also discussed innovations in cross-border education and the increased professional demand to attract future-ready graduates, including both linguistic and cultural fluency. Speakers include Rajika Bhandari, Anthony Jackson, Linda Liu, and James Montoya.