28 Sep – 1 Oct 2027 · Cape Town, ZA

THE World Academic Summit 2026

THE World Academic Summit 2026 is an international higher-education summit taking place at the University of Cape Town from 2026-09-29 to 2026-10-01. It brings global leaders in higher education, research and policy together for keynote sessions, high-level debates, masterclasses and networking, and includes the exclusive reveal of the THE World University Rankings 2027 with detailed data analysis. The summit focuses on how universities can harness human, artificial and collective intelligence to shape fairer, more sustainable and future-ready societies.

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Dates
28 Sep – 1 Oct 2027
Venue
CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre)
Location
Cape Town, ZA
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
4 days
Scale
International
Education & Training
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About THE World Academic Summit 2026

THE World Academic Summit 2026 is an international trade show in Cape Town, South Africa for the Education & Training industry. The 2027 edition runs 28 Sep – 1 Oct 2027 at CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre).

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Venue

CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre)

Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, 8001 Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

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Frequently asked questions

When is THE World Academic Summit 2026 2027?
THE World Academic Summit 2026 2027 runs 28 Sep – 1 Oct 2027 at CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre).
Where is THE World Academic Summit 2026 held?
THE World Academic Summit 2026 is held at CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Is THE World Academic Summit 2026 worth attending?
THE World Academic Summit 2026 is an international trade show for the Education & Training industry, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in that industry. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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