As the year progressed, Maya and Jalen found themselves navigating the challenges and opportunities of managing a growing global institution with renewed determination. With the grand opening of the Southeast Asia campus on the horizon, they were focused on strengthening the academy's integration with the global magical community.
Jalen's vision for expanding MagiConnect to include augmented reality environments was met with enthusiasm, promising to revolutionize remote magical research and experimentation. Meanwhile, Maya drove forward the establishment of the Global Magic Research Collaborative (GMRC), aiming to address pressing issues like climate change and energy sustainability through innovative solutions.