What are QS conferences?
Our conferences are global events that bring together university leaders, academics, researchers, and education professionals from around the world. They provide a platform to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in higher education, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Why should you attend QS conferences?
Unlock data-driven insights for future-ready strategies
Stay ahead in the ever-evolving higher education landscape with comprehensive analyses and exclusive insights. Explore emerging trends in education, benchmark your performance, and leverage data-driven strategies to confidently shape your university’s future. Gain expert guidance to improve student recruitment, and drive innovation in your institution.
Forge strategic partnerships to drive innovation
QS Conferences offer a platform for collaboration among global education leaders, policymakers, and academic professionals in higher education. Engage in meaningful discussions, build influential partnerships, and co-create innovative solutions that tackle the evolving challenges facing universities worldwide. These events empower education leaders to drive strategic change, foster cooperation, and shape the future of higher education.
Engage in Transformative, Interactive Learning
Participate in hands-on workshops and dynamic sessions designed specifically for higher education leaders and decision-makers. Gain actionable strategies and innovative solutions to overcome real-world challenges and drive measurable impact across your institution. Leave equipped to implement initiatives that enhance academic excellence and strengthen stakeholder engagement—empowering your team to lead transformative change in a competitive global landscape.
Our 2026 Conferences Calendar
QS Africa Forum
Join us from 9-10 July 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the QS Africa Forum 2026. Learn how to attract top talent and stay ahead of the curve in the constantly changing higher education landscape.
Back to School Summit
Join us from 15-17 September 2026 in New York City. Engage with the people and ideas that are shaping the future of Education, Skills and Workforce at Back to School Summit.
QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas
Join us from 30 September-2 October 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas, the Summit aims at creating a global network of expert higher education professionals interested in growing their connections in the region, learning and sharing the best pedagogical approaches with their peers.
QS Arab Forum
QS Arab Forum happening from 14-15 October 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi. A premier event for leading academics, industry experts, and decision-makers to gather and share ideas, best practices, and research on the future of higher education in the Arab region.
QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific
Join us on 3-5 November 2026 in Bali, Indonesia for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific. During the three days, hundreds of higher education leaders will discuss Higher Education trends and challenges in Asia.
QS Eurasia Forum
Join us from 19 November 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the QS Eurasia Forum, a premier event for leading academics, industry experts, and decision-makers to gather and share ideas, best practices, and research on the future of higher education in the Central Asian region.
QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East
Join us on 22-24 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East. During the three days, hundreds of higher education leaders will discuss Higher Education trends and challenges in the Middle East.
QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference
Join us on 7-8 December 2026 in London, UK for the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference to explore measuring learning gain, neuroscience and AI applications, new teaching methods, and the future of education.