Agenda

This theme will set out the validity and agency of universities as institutions that record the past, understand the present and shape the future.

• What will future demand from higher education?
• What can developing nations do to help their neighbours in education, research and industry?
• How can higher education level out resources and needs across the region?
• What will your university look like in five to ten years?

Explore how universities can become essential public tools for creating the human resources required for Asia's continued socio-economic growth, and how that growth can be realised sustainably and equitably.

• What is the divide between vocational colleges, polytechnics and universities?
• Are there prejudices or biases against vocational and technical education compared to traditional university education?
• Should the micro-credits trend be encouraged?

Gain strategic insight and inspiration from leaders of significant agencies, funders and institutions, and ask their views on the importance of financial resources and leadership perspective.

• Which destabilising factors will Asia face in the five to ten years?
• How are different countries tackling demographic challenges?
• How can we support junior female academics to reach the top in a generation's time?

The summit will reveal of the THE Asia University Rankings 2022, accompanied by a data masterclass to examine the performance of the 300 universities in the rankings. Delegates will be invited to share their reflections.