This conversation delves into the evolving dynamics of global education, considering the critical interplay between academic institutions, employability, and shifting international student demographics. With projections indicating a surge in higher education students to 380 million by 2030 and international student mobility rebounding to over 6.4 million in 2022, higher education is more global than ever before. The discussion will explore the urgency for a profound reassessment of the sector's strategies and value proposition in a rapidly changing global educational landscape.