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When and where is the next QS Summit happening?
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29 June 2026
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When and where is the next QS Summit happening?
QS Summits bring together policymakers, university leaders, researchers and industry voices from across the world to explore the forces shaping higher education and the future workforce. Hosted in key global regions, these events serve as platforms for dialogue, collaboration and long-term partnerships.
Below, you’ll find details of the next upcoming QS Summit, including where it will take place, when it’s happening, and what to expect.
The next QS Summit
QS Africa Forum 2025
Location: Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date: 9-10 July 2026
Why attend the QS Africa Forum 2026?
Africa's growing youth population is driving demand for quality higher education at an unprecedented scale.
The QS Africa Forum 2026, hosted by the United Arab Emirates University, will facilitate transformative discussions on the skills and systems needed to meet this challenge, bringing together educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore employability, equity, talent retention, mobility, and the evolving role of universities. Through a focus on AI, technology, skills development, and local insight, the forum will examine how innovative approaches can strengthen education systems and create sustainable opportunities across the continent.
Who attends QS Summits?
QS Summits welcome a diverse global audience, including:
- Senior higher education leaders
- Data scientists
- CIOs and CDOs
- AI and innovation leads
- Ambitious data practitioners
- Heads of student recruitment & outcomes
- Government leaders & policymakers
- Employers & corporate leaders
Find out more here.
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Join the next QS Summit
Registration is now open for QS Africa Forum 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Register now to secure your place.
