Higher Education Summit 2019
Higher education is a powerful and essential tool for building a modern, knowledgeable, cultured and peaceful society
University of Management and Technology
Lahore, Pakistan.
September 13 – 14th, 2019
The Higher Education Summit – a flagship event, being organized by University of Management and Technology (UMT), is an opportunity to explore the top issues effecting post-secondary education today. Higher education is considered to be one of the most important tools for the development of modern, knowledgeable, cultured and peaceful society which can lead the country towards a bright future.
The evolution of technology (artificial intelligence) is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace and may disrupt current models of higher education. The most innovative agile universities prepare their students for this unpredictable future and leverage educational technologies to create engaging, innovative learning experience.
The summit is going to provide a forum to the leaders of the academic, government and industry to meet and shape the future of higher education in Pakistan. This is an opportunity for the presidents, vice-chancellors, rectors, chief executives, entrepreneurs and decision makers to interact, create and share knowledge and experience for the benefit of Pakistan. Strands will include:
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- Educational Innovations
- Student Success
- Leadership skills for the universities of future
- Preparing students to respond to emerging challenges of the 21st century
- Roles of VCs and Deans in Higher Education
- Ideas, Trends and Innovation in Higher Education
- Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education
Higher Education and Industry
- Technical and Vocational education in Higher Education
- Competency-based education
- Integrating Novel Technologies in Higher Education
- Integrating Digital Tools and Technologies in Higher Education
- Economic Shifts and Moves towards Emerging Markets
- Growing Disconnects between Employer demands and University Experience
- Foreign Investment, Industrialization, Global ties
Higher Education and Government
- Diversity, Equity and Student Success
- Addressing Social Challenges in Higher Education
- Community of Practice
- Research Learning Communities in Higher Education
- Social Justice, Diversity and Well being
- Developing Academic Integrity
- Academic Literacy and its Challenges
- Dwindling Budgets in Institutions
Highlights include featured talks from world renowned leaders and networking opportunities at the most senior level. The summit 2019, hosted by UMT, will take place on September 13 and 14th at Pearl Continental Hotel & University of Management and Technology, Lahore.
Registration Start: August 12, 2019
Summit Date: September 13 – 14, 2019
Students/ Participants (UMT): Rs. 2000/-
Students/ Participants (Outside UMT): Rs. 3000/-
Professional (UMT or Outside UMT): Rs. 4000/-