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Innovating institutional performance for an agile future

Featuring the reveal of the THE Latin America Universites Rankings 2024, this forum will focus on best practice and common challenges around institutional data and reporting to explore how we can best approach performance data collection and its impact on institutional strategy.

Liberal arts and innovation in the digital age

The event will gather leading voices from higher education and beyond to reimagine the future of liberal arts education in an increasingly digital world, developing skills critical for the next generation of leaders. The agenda will explore reinventing liberal arts in the digital age and fostering interdisciplinary innovation.

Bridging disciplinary boundaries in academic science

This forum will convene scientific leaders, university and academic senior administrators, funders and policymakers from across the globe to discuss and debate how we can best organise and support academic science through an interdisciplinary lens to advance scientific discovery.

From vision to action: Driving growth and inclusive transformation through partnership

This event will bring together academic and administrative higher education leaders, industry partners and policy experts to discuss, debate and plan how to achieve institutional success. We will explore innovative ways to remodel university systems to ensure a resilient future for individuals, institutions and wider society.

Building resilience for a sustainable future

Taking place at a turning point for the sector, with the general election, financial challenges, major change programmes and restructuring taking place across many different institutions, the event will bring together higher education leaders, policymakers, and industry voices from across the region to discuss and plan how to improve institutional strategy and strategic planning. It will culminate with a celebratory gala dinner announcing the THE Awards 2024 winners.

Since 2005, the THE Awards have provided a moment to pause, reflect and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of individuals and teams in UK universities. Each year, hundreds of institutions enter categories covering all aspects of university activity, and over 1,200 people gather to celebrate the winners¡¯ achievements at a glittering ceremony ¨C the biggest party in the UK higher education calendar. In shining a spotlight on some of the very best success stories, we hope their work can be rolled out and scaled up so that others can benefit from the innovation, creativity and ingenuity on display.

Higher education in the AI era

The forum will bring together leading academics, researchers and thought leaders working in AI to share and discuss the latest developments in AI ethics, horizons and how universities will be impacted. Delegates will discover the latest advancements in AI and the opportunities and potential challenges that AI may present for their institution.

Agile universities for an uncertain era: Advancing Arab higher education

We are delighted to be returning to the Arab region to explore the leading role of higher education institutions in supporting the future development of societies across the region. The summit will see the exclusive reveal of the THE Arab University Rankings 2024 and a gala dinner announcing the THE Awards Arab World 2024 winners.

Launched in 2023, this exciting opportunity is the third in our series of events celebrating the very best stories in higher education ¨C stories that rankings do not capture. It shines a light on the inspirational work taking place at higher education institutions in a region that is among the most vibrant and dynamic in the world. Higher education in the Arab World is populated by highly motivated and enthusiastic people whose excellent efforts are driven by a desire to serve the region and the wider world.

Beyond borders: Empowering innovation on a global scale

This year's summit will look at the role of higher education in empowering innovation on a global scale and measuring its impact on the world. We will explore fair and sustainable approaches that universities can implement to blend technology, processes and services to address society¡¯s greatest concerns.

Digital innovation for the society of the future

This event will bring together higher education, industry and policy leaders working to accelerate change in teaching and learning, assessment, administration and the student experience. Delegates can expect keynotes, interactive panel discussions, practical workshops, networking and much more.

United leadership: Harnessing African education for sustainable growth

The summit will bring together partners from higher education, industry, policy and civil society to discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities facing African higher education and broader society. Join thought leaders, experts and changemakers to explore the importance of equitable partnerships, promoting sustainability in higher education, harnessing digital transformation for good, and improving the quality of research and employability.

Digital Universities UK 2025 will bring together higher education, industry and policy leaders working at the intersection of academic innovation and technology under one roof. The event will present the latest challenges and opportunities of digital-first higher education along with cutting-edge start-ups and ideas that will reshape the future, forever.

Shaping a healthier future through innovation, entrepreneurship and partnerships

Digital Health highlights case studies of successful collaboration between big tech, life science, NGOs and academia in the research and development of digital health solutions to improve global health outcomes.

Asia's rise: A transformative journey in science, technology and innovation

Universities play a key role in fostering a strong research culture and have reshaped global scientific landscapes through groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements. The summit will explore Asia's ascent as a leading hub for innovation in science, technology, society and research, and will feature a gala dinner announcing the THE Awards Asia 2025 winners.

Universities are extraordinary institutions that transform the lives of their students, produce research that changes the world, and deliver untold benefits to society and economies. At THE, we want to recognise, support and incentivise excellence by shining a light on exceptional achievements. Following its hugely successful launch in 2019, and with the enthusiasm and support from institutions across the continent, this event recognises outstanding leadership and institutional performance and celebrates excellence in Asian higher education in all its diversity.

Convening the global sustainability community

This congress brings together the world's leading thinkers, policymakers and actors to drive new alliances and create positive action for a more sustainable future. Delegates left our 2024 congress full of optimism and a shared commitment to accelerate progress towards the United Nations¡¯ Sustainable Development Goals.

Championing higher education as a source of trusted knowledge

The summit will pave the way for institutional excellence. Even if universities are repositories of trusted knowledge, the intersection of academic pursuits and societal responsibilities presents us with further challenges that must be addressed.

This event will bring together higher education, industry and policy leaders to present the latest challenges and opportunities of digital-first higher education along with cutting-edge start-ups and ideas that will reshape the future. Delegates can expect keynotes, interactive panel discussions, practical workshops, networking and much more.

Universities as agents of change

The next edition of our flagship summit will focus on the role of universities as active agents of progress and change. It will also feature the exclusive reveal of the THE World University Rankings 2026, and an in-depth masterclass from THE¡¯s data team.