AI in Higher Education Summit 2026 – Paris, 17–18 March

Why Attend the AI in Higher Education Summit?

The AI in Higher Education Summit 2026 has emerged as a key European forum for institutions seeking to understand and shape the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education.

Following a highly successful call for contributions, the Summit will bring together a diverse and international group of academic leaders, researchers, policymakers and practitioners. The strong volume and quality of submissions confirm the urgency of building a shared, strategic reflection on AI in higher education.

• Gain strategic perspective by engaging with leading scholars, institutional leaders and policymakers working at the forefront of AI adoption in higher education.
• Learn from concrete experiences through selected case studies, demonstrations and applied research drawn from universities and institutions across Europe and beyond.
• Engage in high-level debate on pedagogy, research integrity, ethics, governance and institutional transformation in the age of AI.
• Contribute to lasting impact by helping shape a landmark White Paper and taking part in the emergence of a European community of practice.

The Summit is designed not only as a space for discussion, but as a platform for co-creating orientations and solutions that will influence the future of universities.

Program Highlights

The programme is currently being finalised and will feature a combination of keynote sessions, high-level roundtables, thematic discussions and demos informed by contributions.

• White-Paper Keynote – Presentation of the 2026 AI in Higher Education state-of-the-art report.

• High-Level Roundtables:

  Education in an AI World – Rethinking learning, knowledge creation and academic practices in the era of generative AI.

  Deans & University Leadership with deans from: ITBA, Univ of Alberta, Georgetown University – Rethinking governance, academic roles and institutional strategy in the age of AI.

  Skills for the AI-Driven Corporation – Redefining professional skills, ethical standards and human–AI collaboration in a rapidly evolving workplace.

  Policies for AI in Higher Education – Shaping public frameworks for responsible, trusted and impactful AI adoption across higher education systems.

• Keynotes confirmed by Open AI, Digital Education Council, HuggingFace.
• 10 Demos & EdTech Showcase – Discovering practical AI solutions and innovative tools for higher education, teaching and administration through live demonstrations.
• 40+ academic submissions received from all over the world and from universities active in engineering, science and humanities. Notable institutions represented: BI Norwegian Business School, ITBA, University of Lancashire, Rotterdam School of Management, Czech University of Life Science, American University of Cairo, Edhec, Oxford, ISAE Supaero, Tech de Monterrey, Kozminski, IIT Madras, Harvard.

Thematic Tracks:

• Teaching – Classroom innovation, digital assessment, student engagement and new learning models.
• Research – AI-powered methodologies, international collaboration and academic integrity.
• Administration – Institutional transformation, smart admissions, AI-driven student services and operational efficiency.