Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will host the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit 2027 at its Bengaluru campus from April 20 to 22, 2027. The summit will be held in India for the first time, bringing together university leaders, scholars, policymakers, researchers and industry representatives to discuss the future of higher education across Asia.
The summit will focus on the theme “Talent, transition and scale: Leading in an era of expansion.” Discussions will cover talent development, technological transformation, internationalisation, research and innovation, demographic change and climate resilience.
The event will also feature the live reveal of THE Asia University Rankings 2027 and the winners’ ceremony for THE Asia Awards 2027, bringing together institutions and professionals from across the region.
Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, said, “Hosting the Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit in India highlights the nation’s growing role in global higher education. MAHE is proud to host this international event at our Bengaluru campus and to participate in discussions that could shape the future of universities, education, and research across Asia.”
Dr Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE said, “Hosting the Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit 2027 at MAHE Bengaluru is an important opportunity to promote meaningful dialogue about the future of higher education in Asia. As the summit comes to India for the first time, MAHE looks forward to welcoming university leaders, academicians, policymakers and industry representatives to Bengaluru and to creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation.”
The summit will also showcase MAHE Bengaluru’s technology and innovation environment, giving international delegates an opportunity to engage with the university’s academic and research ecosystem.
