GIOYA Collection Events
As part of the Learning Business Club experience, GIOYA brings members into a world of exclusive events, offering direct access to GIOYA’s global network of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, institutional partners, and investors.
From refined networking receptions to luxurious gala graduations and senator gatherings — intimate dinners with top professionals — every event is designed to foster high-value connections and elevate both your professional and personal journey.
Graduation Day – MANAMA – 27 January 2026
100 students from 50 countries gathered in Manama, Bahrain, for the second Graduation of GIOYA Higher Education Institution, United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) – UN Mandated, and the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance. The second edition of the Postgraduate Diploma in Peaceful Coexistence brought together diplomats and executives from around the world—more relevant than ever in today’s global context.
GIOYA Collection events - TOUR 2025
From Geneva at the UN to Shanghai, Madrid, Malta, Monaco, Forte dei Marmi, and Málaga—traveling through ideas, people, and purpose.
Through events and encounters, we built bridges and created highways toward a modern education—where education is not just learning, but experience.
Here’s to a new year of impact, connection, and shared growth.
Celebration Day Malaga 2025 – Graduation Day – 24 October 2025
At The Embassy – Training Center in Fuengirola, GIOYA Higher Education Institution celebrated the Graduation Ceremony and Gala of the Bachelor in International Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Double Degree with the University of Turin. The event brought together distinguished guests from UNITAR, UPEACE, and the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino, as well as leaders from sectors including luxury, banking, yachting, and international cooperation. The evening highlighted the achievements and global mindset of GIOYA’s graduates, honoring education as a catalyst for transformation, purpose, and international leadership.
Celebration Day Malaga 2025 – Academy Plenary Annual Meeting – 23 October 2025
At the Higuerón Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton, GIOYA Higher Education Institution convened the annual Plenary Meeting of its Academic Senate, chaired by Prof. Maurits Van Rooijen and Francesco Cappè, President of GIOYA. The session gathered international leaders in academia, diplomacy, and innovation to reflect on the evolving meaning of education and the shared responsibility of preparing ethical and visionary leaders for a rapidly changing world. The meeting reaffirmed GIOYA’s commitment to transformative learning, global collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.
GIOYA Collection Receptions - MALAGA - 21 & 22 october 2025
GIOYA Higher Education Institution joined the celebration of the opening of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission’s first European office in Malaga, Spain, under the banner Trade and Peace. The event brought together the leadership of Malaga and Shanghai, representatives of UNITAR, and members of GIOYA’s faculty, marking a milestone in fostering dialogue between business, diplomacy, and education across continents.
GIOYA Collection Receptions - Monaco - 26 September 2025
At the Monaco Boat Show, the world’s premier yachting event, GIOYA Higher Education Institution, together with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and NAVIGO, officially launched the Executive Programme for Leadership and Sustainability in the Maritime Sector.
GIOYA Collection Receptions - Shanghai - 14 July 2025
As part of the GIOYA Higher Education Institution Collection, an exclusive reception at China Merchants Bank introduced the new Joint Center with the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law. Event co-hosted by the Shanghai International Mediation Center.
GIOYA Collection Receptions – Forte dei Marmi - 5 July 2025
In Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany, industry, beauty, and social responsibility converged at the fourth international appointment of the GIOYA Higher Education Institution Collection Reception, launching the joint Leadership Program in Yachting and Maritime Governance with UNITAR and the Tuscany Yachting District Navigo.
GIOYA Collection Receptions - Madrid - 30 June 2025
The Gioya Collection Reception in Madrid focused on commercial diplomacy and the intersection of sports, bringing together leaders and partners at Club Financiero Génova.
GIOYA Collection Receptions - Malta - 13 June 2025
A distinguished evening in Malta bringing together ministers, diplomats, and leaders to explore GIOYA HEI’s vision for luxury-management and commercial diplomacy.
GIOYA Collection Receptions – Geneva - 29 May 2025
GIOYA Collection Receptions 2025 kicked off at the United Nations Palais in Geneva with the launch of the Executive Doctorate in Commercial Diplomacy and the second edition of the Diploma in Peaceful Coexistence in collaboration with UPEACE, UNHCR, the King Hamad Global Centre, and Education Malta.
Graduation in Bahrein and Launch of the Executive Doctorate in Commercial Diplomacy
Graduation Day in Bahrein, Gioya HEI , Upeace and King Hamad global center celebrated in Manama the 50 professionals from 19 countries that attended our postgraduate diploma in peaceful coexistence. During the event the faculty and the first cohort of students from the Gioya Upeace Doctorate in Commercial Diplomacy met in ad hoc interactive sessions
The Embassy Sport Premium Powered by GIOYA HEI
At the exclusive training venue of Higueron, GIOYA and The Embassy Sport Premium, a group led by NBA and World Champions José Calderón and Berni Rodríguez, presented their joint venture to support higher education for athletes and professionals.
Gioya HEI Academic Senate celebrate Horacio Pagani
Gioya HEI Academic Senate celebrate Horacio Pagani by delivering, to one of the most sophisticated entrepreneurs of our time, the laurea Honoris Causa in International Business and entrepreneurship
GIOYA HEI Celebration Day, 26 April, 2024
More than 120 international guests celebrated the first intake of the Bachelor in International Business and Entrepreneurship and the delivery of CIFAL UNITAR Certificates. The premium event took place at Dragonara, Malta.
Senate Members meEtING in Malta, 2024
GIOYA HEI Academic Senate Members met in their plenary session in Malta, 2024
GIOYA and UN UPEACE joint forces
Under the patronage of the Minister of Education of Malta, Clifton Grima, our CeO, Francesco Cappè, launched with Amb. David Fernandez Puyana from United Nations University of Peace UPEACE, the first ever joint Doctorate in commercial diplomacy for executives. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta Evarist Bartolo supports the joint team.
networking event at Malta Royal Yachting Club
Malta Royal Yachting Club, Gioya HEI professional networking event with the participation of the Minister of Education and Minister of Transport of Malta.
Gioya Honorary degree awarding ceremony 2022
GIOYA IN MALAGA AT UNITED NATIONS HOUSE
Gioya signing academic agreement to receive CIFAL – UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) certification for its courses in sustainability
