Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026
About GUPLS 2026
A high-level international platform for university leaders to explore how higher education should respond to global change, community needs and the next generation of talent.
GUPLS AT A Glance
27—28
OCT 2026
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Theatre 1 and Theatre 2
20+
Participating countries
50+
University presidents and leaders invited from around the world
1,000+
Expected in-person participants from academia, government, industry and the next generation of talent
1.9M
Projected global online audience reach
Programme
Highlight
View full programme- DAY 01
TUESDAY · 27 OCTOBER | 10:10 – 11:15
Connecting Global Knowledge and Shared Value: Empowering Industry–Academia Collaboration in the Northern Metropolis University Town
Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre Theatre 1
- DAY 01
TUESDAY · 27 OCTOBER | 14:30 – 15:30
Fostering Synergy Between Policy, Entrepreneurship, and Education for Sustainable Growth: Innovative Governance, Intellectual Property Protection, and Industry Collaboration
Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre Theatre 1
- DAY 02
WEDNESDAY · 28 OCTOBER | 09:15 – 10:30
Cultivating Future Talent in the Big Data Era: An Academia-Industry-Government Approach Across Sustainability, Green Finance, Space Economy, Biomedical Innovation, and Arts & Creative Industries
Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre Theatre 1
- DAY 02
WEDNESDAY · 28 OCTOBER | 10:45 – 12:00
Connecting Knowledge, Talent and Market Needs: Advancing University–Industry–Government Collaboration
Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre Theatre 1
Featured Speakers
All speakersDr. the Hon. CHOI Yuk-lin, JP
Secretary for Education of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Hon. Christopher HUI Ching-yu, GBS, JP
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Prof. the Hon. Dong SUN, JP
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Hon. Alice MAK Mei-kuen, SBS, JP
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Hon. Chris SUN Yuk-han, JP
Secretary for Labour and Welfare, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Prof. the Hon. Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun, GBS, JP
Barrister-at-law, Member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Association for External Friendship
Hong Kong Association for External Friendship
Featured Speakers
All speakersDr. the Hon. CHOI Yuk-lin, JP
Secretary for Education of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Hon. Christopher HUI Ching-yu, GBS, JP
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Prof. the Hon. Dong SUN, JP
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Hon. Alice MAK Mei-kuen, SBS, JP
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Hon. Chris SUN Yuk-han, JP
Secretary for Labour and Welfare, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Prof. the Hon. Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun, GBS, JP
Barrister-at-law, Member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Association for External Friendship
Hong Kong Association for External Friendship