Date: April 22–24, 2026
Venue: Shaw Auditorium and AIS Lobby at HKUST, Cloud 39 at The Henderson
Hosted for the second time by HKUST in a decade, the three-day Asia Universities Summit reaffirms the University’s established status as a global leader in innovation and research. Co-organized with Times Higher Education, the event will bring together over 500 senior leaders and presidents from universities across Asia.
Centered on the theme Igniting Global Transformation: Asia's Leadership, the summit will feature keynote sessions, parallel panels and workshops designed to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen strategic partnerships, and highlight emerging technologies. Speakers will include Judson ALTHOFF, CEO of Microsoft Commercial Business, along with distinguished academics and higher education influencers.
The summit will also honor academic achievements and offer networking opportunities at the gala dinner and cocktail reception, culminating in the announcement of the THE Awards Asia and the Asia University Ranking 2026.
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