Explore the leaders, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of higher education, skills, and innovation across the Middle East and beyond. The summit programme is developed around key themes including higher education transformation, workforce and skills development, research and innovation, and global collaboration, and features keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, strategic dialogues, and networking opportunities.
Please note that the programme is subject to change, with additional sessions and speakers added as they are confirmed.
Networking
Sunday, Nov 22
2:45PM - 3:30PM
Reverse Panel
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Innovation Showcase
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Khalifa University Campus Tour
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Networking Reception
Day 1
Monday, Nov 23
9:30AM - 9:40PM
Opening Cultural Performance
9:40AM - 9:50AM
Opening Remarks by QS
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Opening Keynotes
11:00AM - 11:30PM
Morning Coffee Break
11:30PM - 1:00PM
Panels & Presentations
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Lunch & Networking Break
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Panels & Presentations
3:30PM - 4:00PM
Afternoon Coffee Break
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Panels & Presentations
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Dinner Reception
Day 2
Tuesday, Nov 24
9:00AM - 9:30PM
Keynote
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Panels & Presentations
11:00AM - 11:30PM
Morning Coffee Break
11:30PM - 1:00PM
Panels & Presentations
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Lunch & Networking Break
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Debate
3:00PM - 3:15PM
Closing Keynote
3:15PM - 3:45PM
Closing Remarks & Handover
