Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) participated in the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026, held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Bali International Convention Centre, Indonesia. The summit, themed “Advancing Education for Purpose and Impact”, brought together higher education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from across the Asia Pacific region and beyond to exchange insights, explore emerging trends, and strengthen international collaboration in higher education.
Representing UTB at the summit were Yang Mulia Pengiran Dr. Mohamad Iskandar bin Pengiran Haji Petra, Vice-Chancellor of UTB; Dr. Aida Maryam Basri, Director of the Planning and Development Office (PDO); and Dr. Hajah Ummul Hasanah binti Haji Hassan, Deputy Director of PDO.
During the summit, the UTB delegation engaged in discussions with Ms. Jessica Turner, Chief Executive Officer of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, accompanied by Ms. Yi Yin Tham, QS Account Manager. The engagement provided an opportunity to strengthen UTB’s engagement with QS and exchange perspectives on higher education developments, institutional performance, international visibility, and opportunities for continued collaboration.
(Cont.) As part of the summit’s high-level engagements, the Vice-Chancellor also participated in the exclusive, invitation-only Presidents’ Roundtable, themed “The AI Century: Will Asia Pacific Lead It?”. The roundtable brought together university leaders to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, the region’s potential to lead AI-driven innovation, and the strategic role of universities in preparing future-ready graduates and advancing research and innovation.
In addition, the UTB delegation held a meeting with Professor Widodo Widodo, Rector of Universitas Brawijaya (UB), Indonesia. The meeting served as an opportunity to reconnect and reinforce the existing relationship between the two universities, building on previous collaborative activities and exploring potential avenues for future academic and institutional cooperation.
UTB’s participation in the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 reflects the University’s continued commitment to strengthening its international presence, fostering strategic partnerships, and engaging in global discussions that shape the future of higher education. Through such engagements, UTB remains dedicated to advancing academic excellence, innovation, and impactful collaboration in support of its aspirations as a leading university in the region.
