QS China Summit 2026

Explore the previous edition of the QS China Summit

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Forge new partnerships in Shenzhen

The QS China Summit convenes higher education leaders from China and the wider Asia Pacific region to share international knowledge, forge partnerships and foster innovation.
500+ connections
Meet and network with over 500 delegates in the innovation hub of Shenzhen.
Expert guidance
Get the insights and expertise you need to improve your global presence.
Driving performance
Take innovations from around the world and drive institutional performance.

Meet our speakers

Prof Michelle Mingyue Gu
Assistant Vice President (Research), The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
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Dr Claudia Xu
Vice Rector (Administration), University of Macau
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Yixiao Zhao
Dean, College of International Education, Harbin Institute of Technology
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Dr Wang Chenglu
CEO, Shenzhen Kaihong Digital Industry Development Co., Ltd
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Kiran Patel
Senior Director Commercial & Deputy Head of China China-Britain Business Council
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Agenda

In 2026, our theme was Connected Cities, Collaborative Campuses, and focused on four key pillars:

  • Skills, employability and workforce transformation in China
  • Performance, quality and strategy for China’s world-class universities
  • The future of student mobility in and out of China
  • Accelerating research, technology and impact in Chinese higher education

Destination

The QS China Summit 2026 was held in the Futian Shangri-La Shenzhen, the perfect location for the higher education sector to meet, gain new insights, and forge new partnerships.

Insights

Explore our latest data and perspectives on higher education innovation.
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