London, May 2025 │ Birkbeck, University of London, recently held its summer graduation ceremony, celebrating its postgraduate students’ achievements. Among the distinguished speakers was Juan Dávila y Verdin, Founder and General Director of The FuturED Institute and CEO of The International Green Trade and Commerce Association. He delivered an inspiring address on perseverance, leadership, and global responsibility.
Reflecting on his own academic journey at Birkbeck, Dávila y Verdin shared his experience of balancing full-time work, family responsibilities, and studies while earning his BA in Global Politics and International Relations. He expressed deep gratitude to the faculty and emphasized how education not only imparts knowledge but also fosters resilience, curiosity, and the ability to drive meaningful change.
As a leader in international education and sustainable development, he highlighted the importance of collaboration and forward-thinking leadership in shaping a better world. His words encouraged graduates to embrace challenges, seize opportunities, and remain committed to lifelong learning.
In a powerful closing moment, he reflected on Birkbeck’s legacy as a beacon of accessible education, reminding graduates that they are the authors of the next chapter, carrying forward the values of an institution that has shaped leaders for over two centuries.
The FuturED Institute celebrates this moment, recognizing the incredible potential of Birkbeck’s graduates as they step into their futures with ambition and purpose.
