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We are delighted to announce that the THE World Academic Summit 2025 will be held for the first time in the Middle East, in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Delegates will convene at our flagship event to focus on the role of universities as active agents of progress and change.
Join some of the world’s most inspiring thought leaders and influential change-makers to explore how higher education, industry and policymakers can work together to ensure that universities can act as drivers of positive change within local, national and international communities.
The event will feature the exclusive reveal of the THE World University Rankings 2026, and an in-depth masterclass from THE’s data team. The session will feature detailed analysis and insight into the key findings, trends and stories from the data.
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Here's why the summit is an investment in future-ready leadership
Strategic connections at scale
Meet top-tier decision-makers from institutions spanning six continents. Whether you’re exploring partnerships, joint research or leadership collaborations, this is the place to meet the right colleagues.
Dialogue with influence
Engage in dynamic roundtables, executive briefings and curated networking events tailored to foster meaningful conversations among senior leaders. Our agenda is built to ignite powerful conversations.
Global visibility and peer insight
Your presence puts you in the room with the pioneers shaping the future of higher education - gain insight, share your vision and elevate your institution’s influence.
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"I warmly invite you to join us in Saudi Arabia in October 2025 for this landmark THE World Academic Summit. Together we will explore innovative ideas, opportunities and partnerships that position our universities as powerful agents of progress." – Sir Edward Byrne, President, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology |
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Behind the mic: Hear from our speakers
Graham Carr
President and Vice-Chancellor
Concordia University
David Garza
President
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Carmen Lamagna
Academic Adviser and Former Vice-Chancellor
American International University – Bangladesh
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