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Conferences on higher education

Upcoming higher education Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
9th December London, United Kingdom
12th December Cambridge, United Kingdom
12th December Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12th December Fukuoka, Japan
13th December Online, Other
15th December Bangkok, Thailand
15th December Bali, Indonesia
16th December Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19th December Berlin, Germany
3rd January Honolulu, United States
10th January Online, Other
15th January Los Angeles, United States
16th January Stone Town, Tanzania
16th January Bali Island, Indonesia
20th January Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
23rd January Sapporo, Japan
3rd February Singapore, Singapore
5th February Los Angeles, United States
5th February Singapore, Singapore
16th February Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19th February Amsterdam, Netherlands
20th February Barcelona, Spain
20th February London, United Kingdom
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
26th February Taipei, Taiwan
27th February Tucson, United States
2nd March Valencia, Spain
3rd March Online, Other
3rd March Singapore, Singapore
5th March Bangkok, Thailand
6th March Vienna, Austria
6th March Manila, Philippines
7th March Paris, France
12th March Honolulu, United States
12th March Berlin, Germany
19th March Melbourne, Australia
19th March Los Angeles, United States
19th March Florence, Italy
20th March Sydney, Australia
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
22nd March Tokyo, Japan
23rd March Philadelphia, United States
26th March Prague, Czech Republic
27th March Singapore, Singapore
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
27th March Xi'an, China
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
1st April Fukuoka, Japan
13th April Tokyo, Japan
14th April Miami, United States

Higher Education Conferences FAQ & Content

Higher education conferences bring together academics, researchers, administrators, and policymakers to discuss innovations, challenges, and trends in universities and colleges. Below is a detailed FAQ and content guide for attendees, speakers, and sponsors.

Some of the top global conferences include:

  • NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo (USA, 2025) – Focus on international education
  • EAIE Conference (Europe, 2025) – European higher education trends
  • QS WORLDWIDE (Various locations) – Global university rankings & strategy
  • AAC&U Annual Meeting (USA, 2025) – Liberal education & inclusive excellence
  • THE World Academic Summit ( 2025) – University leadership & research impact
  • Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate ( 2025) – Digital education innovations

  • University leaders (Presidents, Provosts, Deans)
  • Faculty & Researchers
  • Academic Administrators
  • Student Affairs Professionals
  • EdTech & Digital Learning Specialists
  • Government & Policy Advisors
  • Higher Education Consultants

Networking with global education leaders
Discover trends (AI in education, student success strategies)
Professional development (workshops, leadership training)
Research presentations & publishing opportunities
Exhibition hall (EdTech, publishing houses, accreditation bodies)

  • Check the conference website for themes & submission deadlines .
  • Follow guidelines (abstract word count, formatting).
  • Submit via the conference portal (e.g., NAFSA, EAIE, AAC&U).
  • Peer-reviewed conferences may take 2-3 months for acceptance notifications.

Costs vary by conference:

  • Early Bird (cheapest, 3-6 months before)
  • Standard Rate (mid-range)
  • On-Site/Late Registration (most expensive)
  • Group Discounts (for universities sending multiple attendees)
  • Student & Early-Career Discounts

Many conferences now offer:
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Live-streamed keynotes & sessions
📁 On-demand access post-event
💬 Virtual networking & breakout rooms

  • Submit an abstract for a paper/poster presentation .
  • Apply for a workshop or panel discussion .
  • Contact organizers if you’re a recognized expert in a field.
  • Industry professionals can propose sponsored sessions .

  • AI & Digital Transformation in Education
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategies
  • Student Mental Health & Well-being
  • Global Mobility & International Student Recruitment
  • Sustainable Universities & Climate Action
  • Microcredentials & Lifelong Learning

Some organizations offer:
✈️
Travel grants (EAIE, NAFSA, IAU)
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Early-career researcher funding
🌍 Developing country support programs

  • Official conference website or mobile app
  • Programs are usually released 4-8 weeks before the event