19/05/2026
Warm greetings from the AUAP–WURI–AI-STAT Secretariat!
The Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific in cooperation with World University Rankings for Innovation and AI-STAT is honored to announce the:
1st AUAP–WURI Impact Summit 2026
📍 Venue: ICONSIAM
📅 Date: July 9–10, 2026
📌 Location: Bangkok, Thailand
🏛 Theme: “University Innovation in Partnership with Government: Policy, Mechanism, and Impact”
This high-level summit will bring together WURI representatives, AUAP member countries’ embassies, government leaders, university executives, policymakers, and global innovation experts to strengthen strategic alignment between universities and national development agendas.
🔎 The Summit will:
• Examine policy frameworks and governance structures enabling effective university–government collaboration
• Showcase impact-driven case studies demonstrating measurable economic, technological, and social outcomes
• Provide comparative country insights and analytical commentary
• Assess how effectively universities respond to national priorities
• Identify pathways to enhance accountability, innovation performance, and societal contribution
A key highlight of the program is the opportunity for projects submitted under the AUAP–WURI Joint World University Rankings & Awards 2026 to be reviewed, presented, and further strengthened by AUAP–WURI international experts. This initiative is designed to support institutions in enhancing project submissions and achieving greater global recognition within the AUAP–WURI–AI-STAT framework.
On behalf of WURI, AI-STAT, and AUAP, we cordially invite university leaders and representatives worldwide to participate in this landmark summit.
📌 Register Now: https://form.typeform.com/to/UllrTrNS?typeform-source=mail.google.com
⏳ Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
Registraion information: Now to June 30, 2026
AUAP and WURI Members and : USD650 per person
Non AUAP and WURI Members: USD700 per person
🌟 We look forward to welcoming you to Bangkok for this important global dialogue!