QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 Agenda

Explore the agenda for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 possible.

Agenda

The QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 will begin with a pre-summit networking reception on Monday 2 November, followed by a programme of discussions, insights and collaboration exploring the future of higher education across the region. Please note that the agenda is subject to change as additional sessions and speakers are confirmed.

Day 1

Tuesday, Nov 3

9:00AM – 10:00AM
Registration and Breakfast

10:00AM – 11:00AM
Opening Ceremony
(Cultural performance | Welcome Remarks from QS | Welcome Remarks from Host | Welcome Remarks from Co-Hosts | Guest-of-Honour Keynote | Opening Keynote)

11:00AM – 11:30AM
Opening Presentation
(The Rise of Asia Pacific Higher Education and the Opportunity Ahead)

11:30AM – 12:00PM
Coffee Break

12:00PM – 1:30PM
Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

1:30PM – 2:30PM
Networking lunch break and Lunch & Learn sessions at the QS Demo Lounge

2:30PM – 4:30PM
Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

2:30PM – 4:00PM
Closed-Door Presidential Roundtable
(Topic TBC)

4:30PM – 5:00PM
Coffee Break

Timings TBC
Welcome Reception & Dinner

Day 2

Wednesday, Nov 4

9:30AM – 10:30AM
Opening Keynote | Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

10:30AM – 11:00AM
Coffee Break

11:00AM – 1:00PM
Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

11:00AM – 12:30PM
Closed-Door Presidential Roundtable
(Topic TBC)

1:00PM – 2:00PM
Networking lunch break and Lunch & Learn sessions at the QS Demo Lounge

2:00PM – 4:00PM
Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

4:00PM – 4:30PM
Coffee Break

4:30PM – 5:00PM
Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

Day 3

Thursday, Nov 5

9:30AM – 11:00AM
Opening Keynote | Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

11:00AM – 11:30AM
Coffee Break

11:30AM – 1:30PM
Panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops

11:30AM – 1:00PM
Closed-Door Presidential Roundtable
(Topic TBC)

1:30PM – 3:00PM
Networking lunch break and Lunch & Learn sessions at the QS Demo Lounge

3:00PM – 4:00PM
Closing Ceremony
(Closing Keynote | Closing Remarks from Host | Closing Remarks from Co-Hosts | Closing Remarks from QS | Handover to 2027 Host)

Details TBC
Closing Reception