Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders
Modernising higher education to be future-ready and AI-driven
Ellucian is proud to bring our regional conference back to the Middle East & Africa after four years. Taking place on 3–4 November at voco® Riyadh, this event comes at a pivotal moment as institutions across the region accelerate their modernisation journeys and explore how artificial intelligence can enhance student success, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
As institutions align with Saudi Vision 2030 and national transformation agendas, higher education is being called to modernise, embrace artificial intelligence, and deliver skills-focused, future-ready outcomes. This conference provides a strategic forum to explore how modern, SaaS-based platforms, data, and AI — applied with higher education expertise — can enable institutional agility and support student-first outcomes to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join peers from across the Middle East & Africa for focused discussions, regional insights and Ellucian updates, and practical strategies that support leadership priorities and regional impact. This is an opportunity to reconnect, collaborate, and shape the future of higher education.
Call for Papers
Share Your Insights and Innovations
Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of higher education in the Middle East & Africa. We invite institutions to share their experiences, insights, and success stories at the Ellucian Middle East & Africa Regional Conference 2026. We are looking for sessions that highlight:
- Modernising institutional journeys
- Applying AI in higher education
- Enhancing the student experience and outcomes
- Preparing institutions for a future-ready, skills-focused education landscape
This is your chance to inspire peers, showcase innovation, and contribute to a collective vision for the future of higher education in the region.
Submissions are now closed.
Submit Your Presentation
Featured Speakers
Laura Ipsen
President &
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Dinski
Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer
Mike Wulff
Chief Product &
Technology Officer
Josh Rice
Chief Commercial Officer
Maged Fahmy
Senior Vice President &
Head of Region, MEA
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