World Academic Summit 2025 | Universities as Agents of Change (In-Person Only)

Our flagship event will focus on the role of universities as active agents of progress and change.

We are delighted to announce that the THE World Academic Summit 2025 will be held in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. 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.

Agenda themes:

  • Universities as drivers of innovation and economic development
  • Universities as agents of regional collaboration
  • Universities as catalysts for cultural preservation and transformation
  • Universities as champions of sustainable development 

 

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 masterclass will feature detailed analysis and insight into the key findings, trends and stories from the data.