QS In Conversation

QS is dedicated to bringing together the many voices of the sector to showcase expertise, case studies and experiences.

That’s why we are pleased to reintroduce you to QS In Conversation, a series of podcasts and live online panel discussions unpacking global trends in higher education, online learning, employability and the student experience.

QS In Conversation brings together experts in their field as well as QS’ experts and content creators to get the story behind the data and trends.

Objective

Learn from experts in their field to find out how the world is adjusting to the new normal, and what this could mean for the future of higher education. Stay in the know on how technology is being implemented into teaching methods and the adjustments that need to be made.

Audience

Everyone interested in the state and current trends of global higher education. From vice-chancellors to academics, edtech providers, and marketing staff, discover the story behind the headlines of world trends and keep on top of the changing world of education.

Our Speakers

David Garza

President
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Arif Satria

Rector
IPB University

Akbota Zholdasbekova

Vice Rector for International Cooperation
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University

Sachin Tipnis

Senior Executive Director
The University of Hong Kong Business School

Adrienne Torda

Associate Dean, Education and Innovation, Faculty of Medicine
UNSW Sydney

Peter Vesterbacka

Entrepreneur and co-founder at Edunation, Fun Academy, Lightneer, HP Bazaar, FinEst Bay Area, and Slush
The former Mighty Eagle and CMO of Angry Birds at Rovio

Rob Smith

Higher Education & Research Industry Lead
Microsoft Asia Pacific

Teklu A Bekele

Associate Professor
The American University in Cairo

Maria Spies

Co-CEO & Co-Founder
HolonIQ

Ian Curran

Vice Dean, Education
Co-Director, Academic Medicine Education Institute
Duke-NUS Medical School

Simon Nelson

Chief Executive
FutureLearn

David Hanson

Founder, Chairman, Chief Creative Officer
Hanson Robotics

Giota Alevizou

Research Fellow in Collective Intelligence and Digital Ethics
Knowledge Media Institute – The Open University

Andy Coxall

CEO
Common Purpose Student Experiences

Ailsa Lamont

Co-founder
CANIE: Climate Action Network for International Educators

Our Speakers on 25 November 2021

José Escamilla

Associate Director of the Institute for the Future of Education
Tecnologico de Monterrey

Dr Irwan Trinugroho

Director of Partnership, Development and International
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Dr Punit Gaur

Foreign Expert (Associate Professor), Department of Political Science, Faculty of Journalism And Political Science,
Eurasian National University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Anton John Crace

Editor and Program Designer
QS Quacquarelli Symonds