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When and where is the next QS Summit happening?
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11 September 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 Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2026
Venue: Hotel RIU Plaza, Guadalajara
Date: 30 Sept - 02 Oct 2026
Why attend QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2026?
With five million international students expected to look beyond the traditional ‘Big Four’ study destinations by 2030, Latin America has a significant opportunity to strengthen its position in global higher education. The QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2026 will bring together more than 450 higher education leaders, policymakers and industry experts to explore how innovation, AI, skills and international collaboration can help institutions harness the region’s cultural and demographic strengths, build meaningful global partnerships and increase their international impact.
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.
Join the next QS Summit
Registration is now open for QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Register now to secure your place.
