Name: Digital Universities Asia 2026
Start: 2026-09-24T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-09-25T17:00:00+08:00
Location: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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24–25 September 2026
Chengdu, China

Elevating university excellence to power Asia’s digital future

Join us at Digital Universities Asia 2026, where leaders from higher education, industry and policy will come together to explore the profound social impact of digital transformation. The event will explore how digital can strengthen communities and prepare students for a future shaped by technology.

Together, we will discover the human side of technology and build a knowledge-exchange network that benefits everyone, everywhere.

Attendees can expect keynotes, interactive panel discussions, practical workshops, networking and much more.

It was a truly enriching experience. The event brought together forward-thinking leaders, educators and innovators across the region, creating a vibrant space for meaningful dialogue on the future of higher education. I left inspired and better equipped to drive digital transformation within my institution.

– Director of Digital Education, Learning Technologies and Analytics, Mapúa University

attendees

hours of content

speakers

Speakers joining us

Dawn Freshwater

Executive Director

Worldwide Universities Network

Jun Hu

President

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Ki-jeong Lee

President

Hanyang Unversity

Chandratilak De Silva Liyanage

Dean, School of Digital Science

Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Parichart Sthapitanonda

Vice-President

Chulalongkorn University

Shui-Min Tan

Chief Information Technology Officer

National University of Singapore

Themes the agenda will focus on

Student success and teaching innovation

Preparing students for work in a digitally transformed economy
Data-informed student success models
AI-enabled pedagogy and assessment
Upskilling academics for digital-first teaching

Smart campuses and digital infrastructure

Integration of data ecosystems across university campuses
AI and automation for operational efficiency
Cybersecurity strategies
Data governance and responsible AI

What to expect

Leaders from higher education, industry and policy will come together to examine the profound social impact of digital transformation. We will investigate the human side of technology and build a knowledge-exchange network that benefits everyone, everywhere.

Conference

Two stages of new perspectives with Asia’s brightest and best

Workshops

Practical advice and tips getting you to the heart of the discussion

Gala dinner

A chance to meet our speakers, partners and fellow attendees

Roundtables

Expert-led discussions on the future of a digital-first education

Highlights from Digital Universities Asia 2025 in Hong Kong

The presentations, discussions and interactive workshops demonstrated the capabilities and potential of Asia’s higher education sector to harness the power of AI and other emerging technologies to create an inclusive and empowering environment for learning and knowledge exchange.

– Jonathan Macayan, Dean, Mapúa University

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