Top global university leaders gather in Hong Kong as World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 opens

The World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 opened today (November 4) on the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) campus. Under the theme "Higher Education Reimagined: Innovating for the Future", the two-day Forum brings together in Hong Kong presidents and senior leadership figures from around 50 world-leading universities to explore strategic directions for the development of global higher education. As a premier event in the global education community fully supported by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and hosted by the HKUST, the Forum aims to further demonstrate Hong Kong ' s unique strength and pivotal status as a bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland with the global higher education system. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, who also delivered opening remarks. Mr Chan said in his speech that higher education has always been a vital pillar of Hong Kong ' s success. Hong Kong has long served as a hub for global talent and academic exchanges. It is also the only city in the world to host five universities in the global top 100 - a testament to the strength of its higher educat

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