15 to 17 March 2026│Le Majestic, Cannes
Partners
Conference

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An Exclusive Global Summit for Education Leaders.

Once a year, we bring together the brightest minds in higher education – a space where strategic partnerships are forged, and the future of our industry takes shape.

The GUS Partners Conference is that moment. This year’s theme is ‘Resilient Futures: Reimagining Global Education Together‘. This exclusive forum unites our most valued partners and GUS leaders to explore cutting-edge trends and tackle the complex challenges shaping higher education today. By convening senior leaders from across global education and industry, the conference strengthens partnerships and showcases the power of collaboration on a global scale.

Our event in numbers

5

Leading Sponsors

120+

High-Level Delegates

40

Partner Institutions Represented

80%

Attendees Comprised VCs or above

7+

Countries represented by Attendees

10+

Renowned Guest Speakers

  • Thank you for the planning and execution of a fabulous and productive event. So much positive feedback and great connections were made and many new possibilities opened up for us to pursue. Thank you to all of you!

    CYNDI McLEOD

    CEO of GUS North America

  • I was delighted to be there, to spend time with you, and to get to know Aaron and the amazing GUS team. And I’m hugely excited about what GUS and ZSL are going to do together. So much potential!”

    MATTHEW GOULD

    CEO of the Zoological Society of London

  • Beautifully curated conference with meaningful connections.”

    DR ANTHONY OGDEN

    Director of International Programmes & Graduate Education, Penn State Dickinson Law

  • A big congratulations for a great event. Great work.”

    SHARAD MEHRA

    Regional CEO of Asia & Australia, GUS

  • Great event, very useful.”

    JO JOHNSON

    Executive Chairman, FutureLearn

Three Days of Strategic Innovation

Over 2.5 intensive days, more than 120 senior leaders will engage in: 

  • Strategic Learning Sessions exploring the evolving landscape of higher education.

  • Executive Networking fostering collaboration across continents.

  • Interactive Workshops addressing real-world challenges and opportunities.

  • Cultural Experiences addressing Cannes’ prestigious setting for memorable connections

For more information or general enquiries, please contact our Events Team at events@gus.global.