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INSPIRE ASIA 2026|MANILA
The Future of Higher Education Is Shaped by Shared Intelligence
Register NowThere is no better city in which to begin
The Philippines is one of Asia’s most dynamic higher education markets: a young, globally minded population; a regulator actively championing micro-credentials and lifelong learning; universities expanding across borders; and one of the world’s great traditions of looking outward. There is no better city in which to begin.
The question in the morning. The answer in the afternoon.
MorningThe Question
Why higher education must change: the new leadership agenda for Asia, a Philippine view of institutional transformation, AI risk and readiness, an executive dialogue from policy direction to institutional action — and shared intelligence demonstrated live on stage.
AfternoonThe Answer
Shared intelligence in practice: micro-credentials and lifelong learning case discussions, employability by design with industry, pathways to Australia and beyond with Perth in focus, and the institutional models that make it real — closing on clear next steps for every institution in the room.
A room of decision-makers
University owners & presidents
Vice-presidents & executive leadership
Deans driving internationalisation, innovation & quality
Heads of institutions ready to lead the shared-intelligence era
Attendance is by approved registration. The room is intentionally limited, with places per institution capped to keep it diverse and senior. Private HEIs, SUCs, LUCs, colleges and institutional networks are all welcome.
What your institution takes home
For Philippine and Asian university leaders building AI-ready, employability-driven, internationally connected institutions, the day is built around four outcomes:
Micro-credentials & lifelong learning
Working models for stackable micro-credentials and lifelong learning, shared by institutions already delivering them.
Graduate employability
Industry-designed learning that strengthens employability — so qualification and work-readiness become the same thing.
International pathways
Australia-linked and regional partnership pathways, open to institutions ready to expand across borders.
AI, institutionally controlled
How AI can support teaching while your institution keeps control — closed platforms, content you own.
These are directions Philippine higher education has already set for itself — including the priorities of the Commission on Higher Education’s ACHIEVE Agenda 2030, from advanced and accessible lifelong learning to expanded internationalisation. The summit exists so that no institution pursues them alone.
Seda Vertis North, Quezon City
Where
Seda Vertis North — Sola corner Lux Drives, Vertis North, Quezon City 1105. Level 2 function rooms; the room is shared with confirmed delegates.
Getting there
In the Vertis North complex, beside Ayala Malls Vertis North and near TriNoma. Parking is available within the complex.
On the day
Business attire. Registration opens 8:30. Joining instructions and delegate assistance details are sent to confirmed delegates.
A room of decision-makers. By approved registration.
Apply to attend the 2026 edition in Manila.
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