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The Universities Australia Solutions Summit is the hottest ticket in higher education bringing together a who’s who of higher education to set the agenda for the year ahead. 

It is the sector’s pre-eminent event, attracting over 1,000 delegates and providing access to university leaders, sector experts, and key government figures. Run by the sector, for the sector, it is unmissable for anyone who works in or around higher education, and those looking to gain a foothold in the sector.

Our summit is the flagship event in the higher education sector, attracting vice-chancellors, chancellors, senior university representatives, senior parliamentarians, business leaders, researchers, international education specialists and media. It is unmissable for anyone who wants to join the discussion on how we can collaborate to grasp the opportunities and address the challenges we face as a nation.

Join us at the 2026 Solutions Summit — 24–26 February 2026

2025 session recordings available now

2025 featured speakers

Catherine Livingstone
Catherine Livingstone AC FAICD
University of Technology Sydney
Chancellor
Christine Holgate
Christine Holgate
Team Global Express
CEO
Angus Houston
Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Ret)
University of the Sunshine Coast
Chancellor
Vicki Treadell
Her Excellency Vicki Treadell CMG, MVO
British High Commissioner to Australia
Mick Mulvaney
Mick Mulvaney
Former White House Chief of Staff, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland
Arthur Sinodinos
The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO
Former Australian Ambassador to the United States
Sam Mostyn
Her Excellency the Hon Sam Mostyn AC
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
Jason Clare
The Hon Jason Clare
Minister for Education
Sarah Henderson
Senator the Hon Sarah Henderson
Shadow Minister for Education
Luke Sheehy

"Our Solutions Summit brings higher education leaders together with politicians and industry representatives, fostering an environment for debate and discussion on issues of national importance and providing opportunities to partner and collaborate for the benefit of our sector and the nation."

Luke Sheehy, CEO, Universities Australia

60+

high profile presenters

1000+

delegates

40+

partners and exhibitors

24+

sessions and functions

Platinum partners