Seoul, 6 November – BINUS University has officially been appointed as the host of the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026, taking over the role from Korea University. The handover ceremony took place during the closing of the 2025 summit in South Korea, marking the beginning of the university’s journey as the next host of this prestigious event. 

The symbolic handover was received by Stephen Wahyudi Santoso, President of BINUS Higher Education, and Dr. Nelly, Rector of BINUS University, witnessed by representatives from QS and university leaders from around the world. 

The 2026 summit will be held on November 3–5, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia, and is expected to be a significant milestone for Indonesian higher education to showcase its global capacity and potential.  

“We are deeply honored to host the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026. This is not only a milestone for BINUS University but also for Indonesia. We hope this conference will strengthen inter-university collaboration in the Asia-Pacific and highlight Indonesia’s potential as a global hub for innovation and world-class education,” as expressed by Dr. Nelly.  

The conference aims to serve as a strategic platform for leading universities to build academic collaborations and strengthen synergy between education, research, and industry across the Asia-Pacific region. 

“We believe higher education plays a vital role in shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific region. Through the 2026 summit in Bali, we aim to create a forum that not only brings together global university leaders but also fosters tangible collaborations that benefit the global community while showcasing Indonesia’s rich culture and the spirit of collaboration that defines the university,” said Stephen. 

The upcoming summit in Bali is expected to attract hundreds of university leaders, researchers, and academics from around the world. BINUS is committed to expanding its global network, strengthening research collaboration, and presenting innovative ideas to address the future challenges of higher education.