About the Conference
In a rapidly changing world, two of the key priorities international higher education leaders must focus on, are innovation and inclusion. Incorporating technology and the change in paradigms, both are inextricably linked to ethical realities and dilemmas.
Join your fellow university presidents for three days at IAUP Triennial 2020 where we will share, debate and discuss these relevant changes faced by universities worldwide, along with best practices and global networking opportunities.
¡Bienvenidos a México! / Welcome to Mexico!
On behalf of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), we invite you to join us at the XIX IAUP Triennial Conference: Innovation and Inclusion: Key Priorities for Universities in a Complex World, to be held at Palacio de Minería from July 29 to August 1, 2020 in Mexico City.
For three days, senior leadership will share, debate and discuss current trends and future challenges faced by universities worldwide regarding these key priorities.
Drawing from the experience of the extensive IAUP network and senior leaders of distinguished higher education organizations from around the world, we have designed a program that includes concepts, trends, ideas, and best practices conducive to a comprehensive global learning experience.
Palacio de Minería and Mexico City will also provide ample opportunities for networking, individual activities, and interaction with our experienced speakers.
About the International
Association of
University Presidents
About Triennial
Conferences
Conference Program
Innovation and Inclusion: Key Priorities for Universities in a Complex World
This triennial conference focuses on important priorities for higher education around the world: innovation and inclusion. Incorporating technology and the change in paradigms, both priorities are inextricably linked to ethical realities and dilemmas.
Topics
Major Challenges in Higher Education
- A Complex World and its Challenges: What Type of University for What Type of World?
- The Role Of Inclusion. Global Complexities and Challenges: What University for What World?
- Society 5.0 and the University: Contextual Analysis.
- Ethical Frameworks and Model for the University of the Future.
Innovation: Universities and the Future
- Innovation and Curriculum: Trends and Case Studies.
- Best Practices in Faculty Development.
- Innovation and Educational Technology.
- Innovative Practices in Student Success and Experience.
- Innovation and Research.
Inclusion: A Major Challenge for Globalized Universities
- Institutional Philosophy and Inclusion.
- Higher Education and Inequality.
- Inclusion, Diversity and Women in Leadership.
- Case Studies on Inclusion.
Program
Pre-conference workshop: Leadership Development for University Presidents The Seminar provides an opportunity for current university presidents to review and update their knowledge and understanding on key topics such as: Nature of the Presidency; Governance; Finance and Planning; Innovation and Technology; Quality, Accreditation and Rankings; Challenges and Trends for Presidents. View complete itinerary here.
Pre-conference workshop: Leadership Development for University Presidents View complete itinerary here.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Time Activity 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. Registration Open at Hilton Hotel 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Time Activity 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration Open at Hilton Hotel 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 8:30 am - 5:45 pm IAUP - Board of Directors / Executive Committee Meeting (Closed Event) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Conference Registration 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome Cocktail at Hilton Hotel Centro Histórico - Terrace THURSDAY, JULY 30
Time Activity 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration Open at Palacio de Minería 9:00 am – 9:50 am Opening Ceremony 9:50 am – 10:00 am Networking Break 10:00 am – 11:30 am Opening Plenary 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Networking Break 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Panel: “The Role of Ethics and Inclusion: University for What World?” 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Lunch 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 4:30 pm – 4:45 pm Networking Break 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm Panel: “Society 5.0: University and Innovation” 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Dinner and Cultural Event FRIDAY, JULY 31
Time Activity 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration Open at Palacio de Minería 9:00 am – 10:15 am Plenary 10:15 am – 10:30 am Networking Break 10:30 am – 11:45 am Panel: “Innovation and Educational Technology” 11:45 am – 12:00 pm Networking Break 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Lunch 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 4:30 pm – 4:45 pm Networking Break 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm Panel: “Innovation and Curriculum: Current Trends” 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Gala Dinner SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Time Activity 9:00 am – 10:15 am Plenary 10:15 am – 10:30 am Networking Break 10:30 am – 11:45 am Panel: “Innovation for Inclusion and Student Success” 11:45 am – 12:00 pm Networking Break 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Closing Ceremony
Speakers
Paul LeBlanc
President
Southern New Hampshire University
Henry Stoever
CEO and President
Association of Governing Boards
Esther D. Brimmer
CEO and Executive Director
NAFSA
Susanna Karakhanyan
President
International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education
Pilar Aranda
President
Universidad
de Granada
Ricardo Mairal
President
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Francisco Marmolejo
Education Advisor
Qatar Foundation
Liu Jinan
President
World Women University
Presidents Forum
Luiz Claudio Costa
President
IREG
Ricardo Rivero
President
Universidad
de Salamanca
Jamil Salmi
Global Tertiary Education
Expert
Carmen LaMagna
President
American International University of Bangladesh
Judith Eaton
President
CHEA
Muhammed Sahin
President
MEF University
Rita Hartung Cheng
President
Northern Arizona University
Donald Betz
President Emeritus
University of
Central Oklahoma
Fernando Galván Reula
Former President
Universidad de Alcalá
Brad Farnsworth
Vice President
Global Engagement
American Council on Education
Dan Shunk
Arizona State University
Jaime Alonso Gómez
University of San Diego
Celestino Fernández
University of Arizona
Mariella Remund
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Alex De Noble
San Diego State University
Marja Liisa Tenhunen
Former President
CENTRIA University of Applied Sciences
Alan Sweedler
San Diego State University
Ramón Mínguez
Universidad de Murcia
Companion Program
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
8:00 am to 7:00 pm - Registration open at Hilton Hotel.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Welcome Cocktail at Hilton Hotel Centro Historico (Terrace).
THURSDAY, JULY 30
8:00 am to 7:00 pm - Registration open at Palacio de Mineria.
9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Guided visit to the Museum of Anthropology (three main rooms)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Lunch at the emblematic Historic Center. Options: Sanborns Azulejos, Terraza Bellas Artes, El Mayor.
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: - Guided visit to the Cathedral, Templo Mayor and National Palace.
6:30 pm - Arrival at the host hotel (Hilton).
FRIDAY, JULY 31
8:00 am to 7:00 pm - Registration open at Palacio de Mineria.
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Visit to the Archaeological Zone of Teotihuacan.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Lunch at Restaurante La Gruta.
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Guided tour to Basilica of Guadalupe.
6:30 pm - Arrival at the host hotel (Hilton).
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Guided visit to Frida Kahlo Museum (Blue House in Coyoacán)
1:30 pm - Arrival at the host hotel (Hilton)
Call for Proposals
In the past few decades, higher education has experienced vast transformations. New paradigms in social, cultural, and economic contexts have brought forth numerous trends and challenges faced by higher education leaders nowadays. With the aim of educating the next generation of citizens, Universities, now have to be prepared to produce era-appropriate knowledge as they advance on numerous fronts and academic fields. This is the context upon which the event seeks to foster academic exchanges and discussions, in the topics of innovation, inclusion and equality.
The Academic Committee invites you to participate in the XIX IAUP Triennial Conference 2020.
Submit your abstracts for our concurrent session program!
Objectives
To foster discussions and exchanges among international peers.
To analyze and share case studies and projects related to innovation and its connection to the global university.
To share and discuss best practices related to diversity and inclusion as well as their impact on today's university.
Topics
Major Challenges in Higher Education
- A Complex World and its Challenges: What Type of University for What Type of World?
- The Role Of Inclusion. Global Complexities and Challenges: What University for What World?
- Society 5.0 and the University: Contextual Analysis.
- Ethical Frameworks and Model for the University of the Future.
Innovation: Universities and the Future
- Innovation and Curriculum: Trends and Case Studies.
- Best Practices in Faculty Development.
- Innovation and Educational Technology.
- Innovative Practices in Student Success and Experience.
- Innovation and Research.
Inclusion: A Major Challenge for Globalized Universities
- Institutional Philosophy and Inclusion.
- Higher Education and Inequality.
- Inclusion, Diversity and Women in Leadership.
- Case Studies on Inclusion.
Submission Requirements
- Proposal must be submitted to iaup2020@cetys.mx by April 20, 2020 and must include the following
- Topic and subtopic.
- Short abstract. Word limit 70.
- Proposal description. Word limit 250.
- Target Audience (i.e. presidents, deans, academics, researchers, etc.)
- Presenter's Bio. Word Limit 80.
- Language of Submission: English or Spanish (please note abstracts must also be sent in English).
Deadlines
MONDAY, APRIL 20 Proposal Submission.
FRIDAY, MAY 8 Notification of Acceptance.
About Mexico City
Venue
Palacio de Minería and Hilton Hotel Reforma
Palacio de Minería.
Our venue for the triennial 2020 is one of the masterpieces of Neoclassical architecture in the Americas. It was designed and built between 1797 and 1813 by Valencian Spanish sculptor and architect Manuel Tolsá, to house the Royal Seminar of Mines. Later, it housed other institutions such as the National University, the School of Engineering, College of Mining, and the Physics Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Today it is a museum that belongs to the Faculty of Engineering of UNAM.
Hilton Mexico City Reforma.
In a high-rise overlooking Alameda Central, this contemporary hotel is only 20 minutes from Mexico City International Airport, and footsteps away from the historical downtown and Reforma Avenue. For business travelers, it offers flexible meeting spaces and dining options, as well as modern guest rooms with work desks, ergonomic chairs and complimentary WiFi.
Hotel information.
Download other options for accomodation here.
Culture, Tourism, and Other Activities
Registration
Registration can be made by:
- Online registration form
- Phone:
Xiuyi Mei
Office of the President
CETYS University
Tel: +52 686 567 3700; ext. 1117
E-mail: iaup2020@cetys.mx
Registration hours:
Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00 hours, Pacific Time.
Registrations will only be confirmed upon payment.
Registration Fees
| Early-Bird (Until May 29) | Regular (Until July 24) | On-Site | |
| IAUP Members | 715 USD | 845 USD | 890 USD |
| Non-Members | 875 USD | 1, 035 USD | 1, 090 USD |
Includes:
- Welcome kit and badge
- Welcome cocktail
- Access to all sessions, panels and keynotes
- Badge
- Lunch, dinner and coffee breaks
- Gala Dinner and Cultural Event
Does not include:
- Pre-conference workshop: Leadership Development for New and Emerging Presidents ($375 USD)
Companion Program Fees
| Early-Bird (Until May 29) | Regular (Until July 24) | On-Site | |
| IAUP Members / Non-Members | 390 USD | 465 USD | 490 USD |
Includes:
- Welcome Cocktail
- Cultural activities
- Gala Dinner and Cultural Event
Payment
- Online (Available February 2020)
- International transfer (please contact iaup2020@cetys.mx for more information)
Registration Form
Sponsorship
Sponsor Packages
PLATINUM SPONSOR
- Advertising on the proceedings.
- Logo placement on the conference website.
- Company document in the conference bag.
- Logo on the printed dinner menu.
- Conference Registrations for up to 5 participants or up to 10 for the Presidents Leadership Program.
- Speaking opportunity during the dinner or participation on Panel Session.
- Interaction with VIP or Special Guests.
- Logo during the dinner on screen.
- Logo on main screen before Plenary Sessions.
- Advertising on the proceedings.
- Logo placement on the conference website.
- Company document in the conference bag.
- Logo on the printed dinner menu.
- Conference Registrations for up to 4 participants
or up to 8 for the Presidents Leadership Program. - Speaking opportunity during the dinner or
participation on Panel Session. - Interaction with VIP or Special Guests.
SILVER SPONSOR
- Advertising on the proceedings.
- Logo placement on the conference website.
- Company document in the conference bag.
- Conference Registrations for up to 3 participants
or up to 6 for the Presidents Leadership Program. - Speaking opportunity during the lunch or
participation on Panel Session.
BRONZE SPONSOR
- Advertising on the proceedings.
- Logo placement on the conference website.
- Company document in the conference bag.
- Conference Registrations for up to 1 participants or up to 2 for the Presidents Leadership Program.
- Acknowledgement during Concurrent Session.
IAUP FRIENDS SPONSOR
- Advertising on the proceedings.
- Logo placement on the conference website.
- Company document in the conference bag.
- Possibility to provide a raffle or giveaway.
In addition - All sponsoring packages include interaction
with VIP Guests and Speakers!
We look forward to partnering with you!
Contact Information
If you have a general inquiry pertaining to the XIX IAUP Triennial Conference, please let us know by emailing iaup2020@cetys.mx.
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