1. About the Event

The online forum Leading Higher Education for Sustainable Futures is organized by the relevant units of Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, with support from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.

The event will explore how higher education institutions can respond to future challenges through forward-thinking leadership, sustainability, and innovative educational practices.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Miki Sugimura, President of Sophia University, Japan, and UNESCO Chair on Education for Human Dignity, Peace and Sustainability. The forum will also feature experts and academics from the Philippines, Malaysia, and Australia, who will share their perspectives on higher education and sustainable futures.

2. Event Details

• Date: November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 4:30–6:30 PM (GMT+8, Taiwan Time)
• Format: Online via Zoom
• Registration Fee: Free
• Participants: Administrators, faculty, and students from higher education institutions across Asia, as well as members of the general public.

3. Keynote Speaker and Panelists

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Miki Sugimura, President of Sophia University, Japan, and UNESCO Chair on Education for Human Dignity, Peace and Sustainability
• Panelists:
  • Mr. Shermon Cruz, Founder and Chief Futurist of the Center for Engaged Foresight, Philippines
  • Dr. Zeeda Mohamad, Founding Director of the Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre and Associate Professor at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
  • Dr. David Rousell, Associate Professor of Regenerative Education at RMIT, Australia

4. Registration

Interested participants are invited to register online via the link below:

Registration Link: https://the-lily.ateneo.edu/register-now

For inquiries, please contact the organizer at lilyacademy@ateneo.edu.

Faculty, staff, and students of the College of Engineering are welcome to participate.