Events

February 2026 Introductory Meeting

Join us for our introductory meeting where we will bring people together to share information about the Global PBS Coalition and discuss what our community wants to accomplish.

We will be holding two meetings selected to accommodate varying time zones. Please Join the Global PBS Community to stay informed about this upcoming event and receive information to join the meeting. The session will be recorded with a short summary of major decisions and request for feedback for those who can’t make it.

Meeting 1

February 10, 2026
1:00 am GMT
(8:00 pm EST Feb 9 | Noon AEDT Feb 10)

Meeting 2

February 12, 2026
4:00 pm GMT
(11:00 am EST Feb 12 |
3:00 am AEDT Feb 13)

What are the Goals of the Global PBS Coalition?

The steering group created some initial goals to get the coalition started but expect those joining to help guide the values and vision of this group. The next few meetings starting in February 2026 will be used to talk about the goals and activities that are important to those attending.

Once the initial assessment of interests of those attending meetings and/or sharing their thoughts by email are complete, a long-term planning event will be held to bring together the information learned and map out the vision and a “backward plan” for the coalition. A “Backward Plan” is used to decide what a group wants to accomplish over 3 years and then create benchmarks for what needs to be achieved in two years, one year, and immediate next steps.

Do you work mostly in your own country and are wondering whether you should join the Global Community?

The Global PBS Coalition is focused on sharing a common language and learning from each other across the world. However, one goal of the coalition is to create a way for you to network with people and organizations in your own country as well. An important reason to join the Global PBS Coalition is that it can help you find other PBS implementers in your area.

Are you wondering how the Global PBS Coalition will work across different types of populations, ages, and settings?

A first step is to learn more about who is interested in collaborating on topics and events. Individuals who are interested in schools or other settings can form smaller subgroups to work on activities that are specific to your area of interest.