Program Schedule · Draft

IAUP Semi-Annual Conference 2026

Transforming higher education for a sustainable, innovative, and AI-enabled future.

19–21 November 2026Dhaka, BangladeshAll times shown in GMT+6

Day 1 · Thursday

Arrival & Welcome

19 November 2026

VenueDaffodil Tower & Dhaka
  1. All Day

    Early & regular check-in

    Airport pick-up from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with transfer to designated hotels. Conference help desk open in the hotel lobby for visa, transport, local SIM, and city information.
  2. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Registration & kit distribution

    Delegate badge and conference kit distribution.
  3. 9:30 – 11:00 AM

    Complimentary golf

    Kurmitola Golf Club, for early-arrival guests, on request.
  4. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    IAUP Executive Committee Meeting

    Venue: Hotel Sheraton Dhaka.
  5. 12:30 – 1:30 PM

    IAUP Board of Directors Meeting & lunch

    Venue: Hotel Sheraton Dhaka.
  6. 2:30 – 3:00 PM

    Transfer to Bangladesh National Parliament

  7. 3:00 – 5:00 PM

    Explore Bangladesh National Parliament

  8. 5:00 – 5:30 PM

    Transfer to Daffodil Tower

  9. 6:00 – 8:30 PM

    Welcome reception

    Informal welcome by DIU leadership and IAUP representatives, with a light cultural performance and networking dinner.
  10. 8:30 – 9:00 PM

    Transfer to hotels

CeremonyKeynotePanelDialogueSocialCampusLogisticsMeeting

Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Last updated ahead of the conference — please check this page for the latest version.