QS Back to School Summit 2026 call for proposals

Submit your proposal by the 31st July 2026 to be a speaker at the QS Back to School Summit 2026. 

Bold conversations for the future of education

We’re excited to invite passionate, insightful, and engaging speakers to be part of the 25th annual Back to School summit. We’re looking for speakers who can deliver impactful sessions within our three core themes:

‍Higher Education & Workforce Futures: The transformation of universities and learning models to meet the new skills demand.

‍Technology & Finance: The opportunities for scaling educational opportunity through technology, collaborative and inter-disciplinary initiatives and funding.

‍Outcomes & Impact: The leading role education can play in solving the world’s greatest challenges and contributing to greater education equity.

Whether you’re an experienced speaker or bringing a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your proposal
Submit your proposal by the 31st July 2026.
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