Dear Distinguished Guests,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026, held this year on the vibrant island of Bali and proudly hosted by BINUS University. We are honored to gather esteemed university leaders, scholars, and experts from across the region in a destination that embodies Indonesia’s spirit of openness, diversity, and global connectivity.
As BINUS University approaches the significant milestone of 45 years of fostering and empowering society, we remain committed to advancing quality education, impactful research, and meaningful global engagement. Since our founding in 1974, BINUS has worked to build a learning ecosystem that nurtures innovation, develops future-ready talents, and contributes to the progress of Indonesia and the global community.
Hosting this summit in Indonesia carries profound significance. As one of the world’s largest and most dynamic nations, Indonesia plays an increasingly influential role in shaping the future of global higher education. With its rapidly expanding academic ecosystem, growing research capacity, and deep engagement with regional and international partners, Indonesia stands at a pivotal moment, positioned not only as a contributor, but as a driver of innovation, collaboration, and educational transformation in the Asia Pacific and beyond. Bali serves as a global meeting point, reflecting our country’s longstanding tradition of welcoming new perspectives and fostering shared progress.
The QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific provides a critical platform for addressing emerging challenges and opportunities across our sector. I encourage all participants to fully engage in the exchange of insights, explore new partnerships, and co-create ideas that will shape the next era of education.
On behalf of BINUS University and BINUS Higher Education, I extend our warmest welcome. May this summit offer you an enriching experience and inspire collaborations that strengthen higher education across our region and the world.
Stephen Wahyudi Santoso
President of BINUS Higher Education
