THE Asia Universities Summit 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 -- Friday, April 24, 2026, 0800 - 1430
The THE Asia Universities Summit 2026 will take place in partnership with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to mark both the university's 35th anniversary and a decade since it last hosted the summit. Against this milestone backdrop, the summit will explore Asia’s rise as a global leader in innovation and the pivotal role of universities in shaping humanity’s future.
Across three days of dynamic content, we will unpack how Asia is redefining progress - from breakthrough science and entrepreneurial energy to scalable solutions for climate, health and urban resilience, alongside its growing power in influencing global standards for AI, education and the future of innovation in an age of disruption.
Why attend this event?
- Exclusive small-group leadership meetings tailored for university presidents and vice-presidents.
- Closed-door roundtable discussions with a select group of senior leaders, covering a range of strategic topics
- Live reveal of the THE Asia University Rankings 2026, followed by a detailed data masterclass, and the THE Awards Asia 2026 ceremony celebrating regional excellence.
- Focused networking opportunities outside the main programme, enabling more intimate peer connections and fostering long-term professional relationships.
Agenda themes include:
- Innovate: Asia’s innovations for tomorrow
Asia is reshaping global innovation and leading cutting-edge research to address humanity’s most pressing challenges. This theme highlights the region’s ascent as a premier R and D hub, an evolution driven by cross-border collaborations. Discover how partnerships across higher education, governments and industries are transforming bold ideas into reality - from next-gen biotech and AI for health to resilient infrastructure and advanced materials - to tackle global issues such as health, climate change and technological disruption.
- Impact: Asia’s engine of scalable solutions
Asia’s universities and entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into scalable solutions. Sessions in this theme explore unique collaboration models, such as university venture builders and industry-academia fusion, that accelerate innovation from prototype to planet-scale impact. Find out how high-density cities act as living labs, deploying smart urban tech, low-altitude economies and circular design to reshape Asia’s economic future.
- Influence: Asia’s rulebook for the future
Asia’s rising geopolitical, technological and educational influence will define the 21st century. This theme explores its role in setting global standards, from ethical AI to future-proof innovations. Can regional research networks thrive in borderless science? Can Asian universities solve society’s greatest challenges? The answers to these questions will shape the summit’s legacy.
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3486528-2?pid=2874
Category: Conferences | Education | Higher Education
Prices:
Summit and awards: USD 999.00,
Summit only: USD 899.00
Speakers: Nancy Ip, President, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Shiyi Chen, President, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Teck Hua Ho, President, Nanyang Technological University, Angelo Jimenez, President, University of the Philippines, Yusuf Leblebici, President, Sabanci University, Deog-seong Oh, President, Woosong University, Sibrandes Poppema, President, Sunway University, Stephanie Riady, President, Universitas Perlita Harapan, Mark Scott, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Sydney, Metin Sitti, President, Koc University
Across three days of dynamic content, we will unpack how Asia is redefining progress - from breakthrough science and entrepreneurial energy to scalable solutions for climate, health and urban resilience, alongside its growing power in influencing global standards for AI, education and the future of innovation in an age of disruption.
Why attend this event?
- Exclusive small-group leadership meetings tailored for university presidents and vice-presidents.
- Closed-door roundtable discussions with a select group of senior leaders, covering a range of strategic topics
- Live reveal of the THE Asia University Rankings 2026, followed by a detailed data masterclass, and the THE Awards Asia 2026 ceremony celebrating regional excellence.
- Focused networking opportunities outside the main programme, enabling more intimate peer connections and fostering long-term professional relationships.
Agenda themes include:
- Innovate: Asia’s innovations for tomorrow
Asia is reshaping global innovation and leading cutting-edge research to address humanity’s most pressing challenges. This theme highlights the region’s ascent as a premier R and D hub, an evolution driven by cross-border collaborations. Discover how partnerships across higher education, governments and industries are transforming bold ideas into reality - from next-gen biotech and AI for health to resilient infrastructure and advanced materials - to tackle global issues such as health, climate change and technological disruption.
- Impact: Asia’s engine of scalable solutions
Asia’s universities and entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into scalable solutions. Sessions in this theme explore unique collaboration models, such as university venture builders and industry-academia fusion, that accelerate innovation from prototype to planet-scale impact. Find out how high-density cities act as living labs, deploying smart urban tech, low-altitude economies and circular design to reshape Asia’s economic future.
- Influence: Asia’s rulebook for the future
Asia’s rising geopolitical, technological and educational influence will define the 21st century. This theme explores its role in setting global standards, from ethical AI to future-proof innovations. Can regional research networks thrive in borderless science? Can Asian universities solve society’s greatest challenges? The answers to these questions will shape the summit’s legacy.
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3486528-2?pid=2874
Category: Conferences | Education | Higher Education
Prices:
Summit and awards: USD 999.00,
Summit only: USD 899.00
Speakers: Nancy Ip, President, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Shiyi Chen, President, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Teck Hua Ho, President, Nanyang Technological University, Angelo Jimenez, President, University of the Philippines, Yusuf Leblebici, President, Sabanci University, Deog-seong Oh, President, Woosong University, Sibrandes Poppema, President, Sunway University, Stephanie Riady, President, Universitas Perlita Harapan, Mark Scott, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Sydney, Metin Sitti, President, Koc University
Starting Price Per Person
$ 899.00 USD
Other Information
Where
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology HKUST
Clear Water Bay
Kowloon -
Hong Kong
( College - School - Training Center )
Clear Water Bay
Kowloon -
Hong Kong
( College - School - Training Center )
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Event ID: 265936
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