09 July 2026
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QS Africa Forum 2026

9 - 10 July 2026
Addis Ababa
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Ethiopia
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Skills, Systems & Sustainable Futures

The QS Africa Forum will foster transformative discussions on the skills and systems needed to enable the quality and scale of higher education which a growing youth population demands.  
Shape the continent's future
Discover how universities are redefining talent retention, mobility and utilising AI as a core capability.  
Voices of change
Join influential educators, policymakers, and industry leaders driving bold discussions on employability, equity, and the evolving role of universities.
Innovative transformation
Explore how technology, skills development, and local insight are transforming education systems and creating opportunity across the continent.

Our Speakers

Dr Ashwin Fernandes
Chair, QS India and Vice President, Strategic and International Engagement
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Leigh Kamolins
QS Vice President, Evaluation and Insights
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Dr Kemal Abdurahim
President, Assosa University
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Dr Rami Beiram
Associate Provost for Research, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
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Prof Ahmed Ali Alraeesi
Vice Chancellor, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
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Prof Olusola Bandele Oyewole
Secretary General, Association of African Universities
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Prof William Anangisye
Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam
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Destination

The QS Africa Forum 2026 will be held at the Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Important visa requirement for all participants

All attendees of the QS Africa Forum 2026 are required to obtain a Workshop/Conference Visa (CV) prior to travel.

Please apply via the official Ethiopian E-Visa portal.

For more guidance on how to apply, view the E-Visa Application Guideline.

Please also note that an application letter and invitation letter — both required as part of the E-Visa application process — will only be provided upon successful registration to the Forum. Delegates must ensure that all required documentation details requested during registration are completed accurately, as these details will be submitted to QS’ local partner, Flawless Events, for the issuance of the supporting visa documentation.

What to expect

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See the highlights and key takeaways from last year's forum.
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