APAIE 2026

Conference & Exhibition

23–27 February 2026

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Join us in vibrant Hong Kong from 23–27 February 2026 for the premier gathering of international higher education leaders, policy makers and industry professionals from across the Asia Pacific and beyond. 

Our program promises to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to shape the future of international higher education. 

Welcome from the President of APAIE

On behalf of APAIE, it is my pleasure to extend a warm invitation to you to join us for the APAIE 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Hong Kong, taking place a little earlier in the year than usual, over 23-27 February 2026. We are honoured to have The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a founding member of APAIE, leading the local Hong Kong higher education community in welcoming APAIE to their vibrant city.

Back in 2013, CUHK hosted the APAIE Conference and Exhibition event which attracted 1,250 delegates. As we return to Hong Kong, some 13 years later, we are expecting 2,500 delegates from over 65 countries/regions for the 19th iteration of the event – testament to the growth of APAIE and global interest in the region’s higher education sector.

The fundamental purpose of APAIE remains unchanged since its inception in 2004: to serve as a platform for international educators to come together, fostering connections within the Asia Pacific region and bridging it with the global community. APAIE also strives to incorporate an emphasis on sustainability in our mission.

It is a privilege to be part of such a diverse region, with its array of cultures, histories, perspectives, and experiences. We are honoured to have the opportunity to share this richness with you through the annual APAIE conference and exhibition. Our program is designed to foster mutual sharing of ideas through the 2026 theme of “Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good”.

I encourage you to take full advantage of all APAIE 2026 Hong Kong has to offer, as a delegate, sponsor, exhibitor, and presenter. Furthermore, I hope you extend your stay to explore the remarkable city that is Hong Kong!

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Professor Venky Shankararaman

President

Welcome from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Host University

On behalf of APAIE, it is my pleasure to extend a warm invitation to you to join us for the APAIE 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Hong Kong, taking place a little earlier in the year than usual, over 23-27 February 2026. We are honoured to have The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a founding member of APAIE, leading the local Hong Kong higher education community in welcoming APAIE to their vibrant city.

Back in 2013, CUHK hosted the APAIE Conference and Exhibition event which attracted 1,250 delegates. As we return to Hong Kong, some 13 years later, we are expecting 2,500 delegates from over 65 countries/regions for the 19th iteration of the event – testament to the growth of APAIE and global interest in the region’s higher education sector.

The fundamental purpose of APAIE remains unchanged since its inception in 2004: to serve as a platform for international educators to come together, fostering connections within the Asia Pacific region and bridging it with the global community. APAIE also strives to incorporate an emphasis on sustainability in our mission.

It is a privilege to be part of such a diverse region, with its array of cultures, histories, perspectives, and experiences. We are honoured to have the opportunity to share this richness with you through the annual APAIE conference and exhibition. Our program is designed to foster mutual sharing of ideas through the 2026 theme of “Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good”.

I encourage you to take full advantage of all APAIE 2026 Hong Kong has to offer, as a delegate, sponsor, exhibitor, and presenter. Furthermore, I hope you extend your stay to explore the remarkable city that is Hong Kong!

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Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming

Vice-Chancellor and President

Welcome from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Host University

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Theme

Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good

Location

Hong Kong SAR, China

Venue

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Dates

23-27 February 2026

Email

queries@apaie.net

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Key Dates

Proposals
Submission open: Early May 2025
Submission close: 24 June 2025 

Notifications: 28 August 2025

Academic Research Papers
Abstract submission open: Early May 2025
Abstract submission close: 24 June 2025
Abstract notifications: 7 July 2025
*Full paper timeline to be confirmed shortly. 

Registration
Early bird open: 20 August 2025 

Early bird close: 20 November 2025 

Standard open: 21 November 2025 

Standard close: 22 February 2026 

Late open: 23 February 2026 

LEAD HOST
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
HONG KONG SUPPORTERS
University Grants Committee
Hong Kong Tourism Board
HONG KONG UNIVERSITY CO-HOSTS
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong