II International
Conference on
European Higher Education
May 7-8
May 7: EU Parliament Liaison Office in Spain
Paseo de la Castellana 46, Madrid
May 8: Nebrija University, Princesa Campus
Calle de Santa Cruz de Marcenado 27, Madrid
About the Conference
EUPHE’s II International Conference is the premier event for European higher education, bringing together institutions committed to global collaboration and innovation. Featuring insightful keynote presentations and engaging, dynamic roundtable discussions, the conference offers a platform for thought-provoking exchanges on the future of higher education. With ample networking opportunities, participants can expand their international connections, explore new collaboration avenues, and share best practices shaping the sector.
Day 1
Location
EU Parliament Liaison Office in Spain
Paseo de la Castellana 46, Madrid
Date
May 7th
Schedule
10am – 08pm
Capacity
100 people
Day 2
Location
Nebrija University, Princesa Campus
Calle de Santa Cruz de Marcenado 27, Madrid
Date
May 8th
Schedule
10am – 03pm
Capacity
50 people
Objectives
European private higher education institutions have long lacked a dedicated forum to address their unique challenges and advance shared goals. EUPHE’s II International Conference serves as the ideal platform to exchange insights, showcase initiatives, and foster collaboration on key projects.
While the event is designed with private higher education in mind, it is intentionally framed to engage a broader audience within the higher education sector. Discussions will center on shared priorities, including human talent development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, innovation, internationalization, digital marketing, and lifelong learning.
Beyond knowledge-sharing, the conference promotes active networking, making it an essential event for institutions and stakeholders committed to advancing higher education through strategic partnerships and high-impact professional development programs.
Who should attend?
The conference is designed for leaders and professionals in higher education who are shaping the future of the sector. This includes:
- Senior Managers of higher education institutions
- Academic Directors and program leaders
- Business Development Executives in education
- Talent Acquisition Specialists focused on student and faculty recruitment
- Technology Leaders driving digital transformation in education
- Internationalization Officers expanding global collaborations
- EU-Funded Project Officers managing research and mobility initiatives
- Educators & Researchers exploring the ethical use of AI in education
In short, the event is for all stakeholders committed to the effective management and continuous advancement of higher education.
Opening Ceremony
Challenges in Higher Education
Roundtable
Essential Tools for Higher Education
Innovation and Cybersecurity: Essentials for Everyday Life
AI and Technological Networks Applied Academically
Key Objectives for Improvement
Closing Ceremony
Schedule: Day 1
May 7
EU Parliament Liaison Office in Spain
Paseo de la Castellana 46, Madrid
10:00 - 10:30Opening
Director of the Unit for the Internationalization of Spanish Higher Education at SEPIE
General Coordinator of Economy, Commerce and Consumption, Madrid City Council
President of AEEN
10:30 - 11:00Keynote presentation: Challenges in Higher Education
Director General of the madri+d Foundation
11:00 - 11:30Networking and refreshment break
11:30 - 12:30Roundtable: Essential Tools for Higher Education
Executive Director of CLADEA
President of AlumnI España
Central European University
Director for Europe QS
Executive Director of Nestor AI Doctoral School
Fernando Moroy
Chairman of the Advisory Board at AEEN
12:30 - 13:30Roundtable: Innovation and Cybersecurity, Essentials for Everyday Life
Colonel, Head of the Cybersecurity Coordination Unit, Civil Guard
Advisory Board Member de Sonicwall, CiberEvolution y CISOVERSO
Channel manager at the manufacturer Barracuda
Director of the ICT Area at the University of Castilla-La Mancha
Head of Cybersecurity Solutions Engineering, South Europe at Cisco
Fernando Mairata
President of PETEC
13:30 - 14:00Keynote presentation: Challenges in Higher Education
Secretary General of the Social Councils of Universities
14:00 - 15:30Networking Lunch
15:30 - 16:30Roundtable: AI and Technological Networks Applied Academically
Coordinator for European Affairs at the Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Systems Engineer, Spain & Portugal, RUCKUS Networks
Coordinator of Digitalization, Innovation, and Communication at Rey Juan Carlos University
Director of Higher Education at Microsoft Spain
Head of Presales and Solutions at Flexxible
Marlon Molina
International Vice President of Smart Campus AI
16:30 - 17:30Roundtable: Key Objectives for Improvement
Virtual Campus Coordinator at Complutense University
CEO of Educaedu
President of CINTAC
Technical Director of ACIAGREEN and Responsible for the design of the Procedure and the CUALIFICAM Guide
Head of the International and Institutional Relations Area in the Support Unit to the Management at SEPIE
Alfonso González
President of Espacios de Educación Superior
17:30 - 18:00Keynote presentation: Challenges in Higher Education
Werify
18:00 - 18:30Closing Remarks
Director de Internacionalización de SEPIE
Director de Desarrollo de Negocio e Innovación de Santander Universidades
Subdirectora General de Migraciones del MISSM
Representante de CLADEA en España
Directora de Talento ONCE
Vicario Parroquial de El Salvador y San Nicolás. Comunión y Liberación
Alfonso González Hermoso de Mendoza
Presidente de Espacios de Educación Superior
20:00 - 22:00Networking Cultural Activity
Departure from the headquarters of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, located at Plaza de la Independencia, 1
Schedule: Day 2
May 8
Nebrija University, Princesa Campus
Calle de Santa Cruz de Marcenado 27, Madrid
10:00 - 11:30Opening Board Meeting
11:30 - 12:00Networking and Refreshment Break
12:00 - 13:00Institutions' Presentations
13:00 - 13:30Sponsors' Presentations
13:30 - 15:00Networking Cocktail Lunch
Sponsors
Partners
Press
Associations
Organizer
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