THE World Summit Series

Our programme of worldwide activity, headed by our flagship annual THE World Academic Summit and a regular series of regional summits, bring together pre-eminent global thought leaders across higher education, research, industry and government to share best practice and innovation in the development and leadership of world-class universities and research.

Our events are the essential forum for leaders from across the academic community to meet and shape the future for international higher education governance and innovation. Alumni of our World Summit Series join a global network of outstanding presidents, vice-chancellors, chief executives and decision-makers to learn, interact, create and share knowledge and experience for the benefit of all.

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  • Innovation & Impact Summit
    25 April - 28 April 2022
    Stockholm, Sweden

    What makes a successful innovation climate?

    Leaders will gather to explore issues that affect the creation of a positive environment for innovation, and to question how universities can sustain that environment. The summit will also see the reveal of the THE University Impact Rankings 2022.

    Join us online or in-person in Stockholm to debate the importance of talent, regulation, diversity and investment in delivering a prosperous innovation climate, and what kind of impact that may have in the market and in wider society.

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    Europe Universities Summit
    16 May - 17 May 2022
    Barcelona, Spain

    Alliances for the future: Bridging education across Europe

    At the junction of education, research and innovation, higher education has a unique position in shaping sustainable and resilient economies, and in making the EU greener, digitally literate and more inclusive. This summit will address the benefits of alliances on resilience and progression, and how collaboration and knowledge-sharing through alliances impact European and global cooperation.

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    Asia Universities Summit
    31 May - 2 June 2022
    Aichi, Japan

    Facing the future, creating academic talent

    A paradigm shift is occurring in higher education with the emergence of new methods, models and missions of learning. We will examine how universities can remain vital to a Covid-disrupted society and serve the needs of a rapidly changing world.

    The summit will also see the reveal of the THE Asia University Rankings 2022.

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  • World Academic Summit 2022
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    World Academic Summit
    10 October - 12 October 2022
    New York, United States

    Trajectories in higher education: Meeting rising expectations

    Join us online or in-person in New York to examine the role of higher education leaders and policymakers in identifying, adapting to and meeting rising expectations for progress in three different areas: students, institutions, and the wider higher education sector.

    The summit will also feature the exclusive live reveal of the THE World University Rankings 2023.

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    MENA Universities Summit
    28 November - 30 November 2022
    , Kuwait

    Transforming learning for a sustainable future

    This year's summit will focus on how universities can best collaborate with partners to identify and address skills gaps, as well as secure human resources for the future growth and development of the region. We will explore how the transition to a knowledge-based, sustainable economy can be catalysed through employing and embedding new educational models, such as micro-credentialing and lifelong learning.

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