Reshaping the learning experience
The Global Bridge harnesses powerful technology that combines face-to-face and online communication to meet today’s lifelong learning needs. By going beyond geographical boundaries and language barriers, we can focus on what matters: bringing people together to impart knowledge, share experiences, and solve problems. Here educators take the stage, and audiences take an active role in their learning process.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the Global Bridge experience?
Explore the image gallery to see examples of our seamless integration of 3D elements, virtual guests, customized sets, and hybrid events.
Professor Olivier de Weck explains data from a slide deck during one of his webinars. 
Mr. Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director of MIT Professional Education, interacts with participants in his Cultural Awareness for Global Business course. 
Example of a virtual set. Sets can be customized to fit any session, brand, or topic. 
Prof. John E. Fernández 
Global Bridge Cambridge is equipped to host hybrid events for live and online audiences. 
Prof. John Williams and Dr. Abel Sanchez join a session virtually 
Example of a hybrid event, with a live audience and virtual guests. 
Prof. John E. Fernández 
Professor Olivier de Weck uses a 3D model of the International Space Station in a webinar for his New Space Economy course. 
A panel discussion among three guest speakers during a live event.
Global Bridge Cambridge
Global Bridge Cambridge is the largest immersive telepresence venue dedicated to education in the world. This state-of-the-art space centers students in the learning process and enables educators at MIT Professional Education to conduct their sessions in a lively, natural manner. A team of experts ensures a fluid experience in putting augmented reality, virtual reality, and the latest broadcasting and streaming technology at the service of education.
The Experience
Global Bridge Cambridge hosts and supports tailored, immersive experiences that connect people. Both presenters and participants benefit from the dynamics that unfold in this environment. Fueled by interaction and collaboration, the learning that comes alive here leads to impactful and enduring engagement.
The Possibilities
Thanks to the flexibility of the Global Bridge, the space can be transformed into a virtual auditorium, conference room, or lecture hall. The face-to-face feel and capacity for unlimited spectators make it ideal for a wide range of gatherings—corporate events, award or graduation ceremonies, and webinars—within and beyond the academic sphere.
The Technology
The best part of the technology that powers the Global Bridge is what you do not see—seamless integration of components, real-time delivery, and the incorporation of updated elements to keep pace with advances in EdTech. Session-specific needs and presenter directives are supported from start to finish by our team of specialists.
Technical Specifications
64 ultra-thin bezel screens
3 Full HD cameras
294 online participants
Unlimited spectators
2 high-definition ceiling microphones
More than 80 onsite guests
Pricing
Global Bridge Masterclass
A tailored set with your company logo and branding using preexisting templates-
IT support for participants and your team
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Zoom Enterprise and Zoom Rooms integration
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HD recorded sessions
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Slide deck integration
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Automatic Subtitles
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Up to three 3D objects per session
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Teleportation Effect
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Script and flow creation with a creative team of instructional designers, academic delivery, graphic designers and video experts.
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Additional creative and technical support for group activities, breakout rooms, live polls, guest speakers (virtual or live)
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Onsite guests in the audience
Global Bridge Bespoke Event
A customized set from scratch featuring your company logo and branding, specially designed to meet your needs.-
IT support for participants and your team
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Zoom Enterprise and Zoom Rooms integration
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HD recorded sessions
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Slide deck integration
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Automatic Subtitles
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Up to three 3D objects per session
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Teleportation Effect
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Script and flow creation with a creative team of instructional designers, academic delivery, graphic designers and video experts.
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Additional creative and technical support for group activities, breakout rooms, live polls, guest speakers (virtual or live)
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Onsite guests in the audience
Global Bridge Premium Session
A customized set from scratch featuring your company logo and branding, specially designed to meet your needs.-
IT support for participants and your team
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Zoom Enterprise and Zoom Rooms integration
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HD recorded sessions
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Slide deck integration
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Automatic Subtitles
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Up to six 3D objects per session
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Teleportation Effect
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Script and flow creation with a creative team of instructional designers, academic delivery, graphic designers and video experts.
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Additional creative and technical support for group activities, breakout rooms, live polls, guest speakers (virtual or live)
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Onsite guests in the audience
Other Services
Studio recording
Our facility features two video recording studios where we can help you produce the videos you need. Whether you prefer to improvise or use a teleprompter, the studio and the team are ready for as many takes as required.
Post-production
We have a dedicated team of video editors, graphic designers, sound editors, and storyboard experts to create engaging videos.
Translation
Our international translation team can help you reach new audiences, localizing your material precisely and industry-accurately. Our services include text translation, subtitles, dubbing, or live interpretation in multiple languages.
Where is the Global Bridge?
Global Bridge Cambridge is located at 185 Green Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Is there parking nearby?
Parking is available at 438 Green Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
Are there more Global Bridge rooms?
There are 3 Global Bridge rooms, located in Madrid, Spain; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Chicago, Illinois.
What kind of events or sessions are hosted in the Global Bridge?
The Global Bridge is very flexible for hosting different types of events such as webinars, open houses for prospective participants, internal team presentations, demos for B2B opportunities, and social events like book launches. Due to this flexibility, your imagination is the only limit. The Global Bridge has space for on-site guests and catering and has working areas. The same building also features 2 video recording studios.
How should I prepare for using the Global Bridge?
A good session is not necessarily one that features many audiovisual elements. The most important element is how you integrate your content with the audience, so preparing the flow for the session is the first step. It can be as simple as: introduction, activity to ask participants where they are connecting from, masterclass, poll, closing remarks, and Q&A.
You can bring your own slide deck, or we can help with that. The more information you provide about your expectations, the more ideas we can incorporate. Slides are a great way for our team to come up with 3D object suggestions.
Remember that the Global Bridge team will create any audiovisual elements for you.
Is there a dress code I should follow?
It is important that you feel comfortable with what you are wearing. Avoid wearing green or any patterns for your session.
What are the recommendations for virtual sets, slide decks, and 3D objects?
For a slide deck, it is important to use a design that is easy to read. This means it should have less text, good color contrast, and bigger fonts (larger than 18 pts). If you provide the slides at least a week in advance, we can make sure it is suitable for the Global Bridge.
If you need a customized virtual set, let us know well in advance as, depending on the complexity, this can take about a month to create. However, we have a library of existing sets that can be adapted with different colors and logos.
As with the virtual sets, 3D elements take time to make if we create them from scratch, about one week per object. We also have a library of virtual elements, and there are thousands available online.
If I have more questions, who should I contact?
We are happy to have a call to answer all your questions. We can also schedule a demo session for you so you can see the Global Bridge in action.
If you want to get in touch, email us at gbteam@globalalumni.org or laura.palacio@globalalumni.org
Request a demo
If you would like a demonstration of how the Global Bridge works, please complete and submit the form below. We are also happy to answer your questions and explore customization options.
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