Congress tracks

Welcome to the congress tracks

The congress tracks bring together university leaders, researchers, industry experts and policymakers to explore how higher education can accelerate sustainable development and drive social, environmental and economic impact, advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals toward 2030 and beyond.

AI, digital innovation and data are cross-cutting themes throughout the programme, showcasing new approaches to transforming systems and accelerating progress.

Together, the tracks provide a platform for attendees to share ideas, forge strategic partnerships and turn knowledge into action for a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive world.

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The congress will also feature the live reveal of the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2027, the only global performance table that assesses universities against the SDGs, accompanied by a data masterclass and a live Q&A session.

THE DataLabs offer delegates the opportunity to engage directly with our data experts through masterclasses, talks and one-to-one demos, exploring how THE’s data and insights can inform strategic partnerships and help advance the SDGs.

Who will you meet from higher education?

The future shapers

University presidents and institutional leaders responsible for shaping the role higher education must play in building global partnerships for a sustainable future toward 2030 and beyond.

The knowledge creators

Academic and institutional leaders advancing research and innovation – providing the evidence and insight universities must bring to the world’s biggest challenges.

The changemakers

Sustainability, impact and engagement leaders responsible for driving institutional change and translating ambition into measurable impact for communities across the globe.

Who will you meet from business and wider society?

Business and finance chiefs

Business and finance leaders providing the demand, capital, technology and implementation capability universities need to translate knowledge into real‑world impact.

Policymakers

Ministers and UN representatives providing the link that connects university expertise to decision‑making, ensuring academic knowledge informs action that benefits society.

Civil society

The NGOs, charities, associations and social enterprises partnering with universities to advance equality, inclusion and environmental justice across the globe.

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