US Universities & Colleges Summit 2026 | Leadership for a Resilient Future (In-Person Only)

The IHE US Universities & Colleges Summit 2026 brings together presidents, provosts and senior institutional leaders to explore how universities can navigate disruption while strengthening their long-term impact. Taking place in New York City on October 19–20, 2026, this invitation-only summit will examine how the US higher education landscape is evolving in response to political, economic and technological upheavals – and what this means for institutional strategy, leadership and resilience. From funding pressures and public trust to AI adoption and workforce alignment, discussions will focus on how leaders can respond to complexity with clarity – shaping institutions that are adaptive, innovative and future-ready. Agenda themes: Rethinking higher education: Innovation for sustainability and restoring public trust Leading with confidence: Governance, partnerships and institutional autonomy The next chapter: Academic freedom, AI and the future of institutional leadership