Wednesday 04 / June / 2025
Muscat – QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education experts and compiler of the QS World University Rankings, will hold the annual QS Africa Forum at the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel from 3-4 July.
The forum will address issues related to the theme “Maximising Africa’s Potential: Scientific Research, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, and Skills for a Thriving Future” and is co-hosted by the Modern College of Business and Science.
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insights to the global higher education sector, is pleased to announce the QS Africa Forum 2025, co-sponsored by the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), Oman’s leading institution for business and applied sciences. The event will be held in Zanzibar in July 2025 under the theme “Maximizing Africa’s Potential: Scientific Research, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, and Skills for a Thriving Future.”
Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, this landmark event will bring together leaders from academia, industry, and government to engage in critical dialogues on harnessing higher education as a catalyst for Africa’s transformation.
The forum aims to explore how to maximise the continent’s vast potential by equipping emerging generations with future-ready skills, knowledge, and opportunities to drive economic growth, innovation, and societal progress.
“We are honored to co-sponsor the QS Africa Forum 2025, a significant platform that aligns perfectly with MCBS’s commitment to fostering global academic partnerships and supporting the growth of East Africa as a key player in the international knowledge economy,” said Executive Chairman, Dr Muneer Al Maskari. “This forum will empower the region to maximize its educational and innovation potential through effective knowledge transfer and capacity building.”
Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice-President, said: “The QS Africa Forum is a pivotal and transformative event that unites leaders from universities, academia, industry, and government. Its mission is to foster collaboration, champion sustainability, and serve as a catalyst for innovation and thought leadership to tackle vital contemporary challenges. We would like to thank our hosts, The Modern College of Business and Science, for their outstanding support in making this event possible.”
Guest speakers include:
▪ Dr. Bismark Tyobeka, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, North-West University, South Africa
▪ Prof. Kayode Ijadunola, Vice-Chancellor, Elizade University, Nigeria
▪ Hon. Lela Muhamed Mussa, The Minister of Education and Vocational Training Revolutionary, Government of Zanzibar
▪ Dr Muneer Al Maskari, Executive Chairman, Modern College of Business and Science
▪ Prof. Qurashi Mohmed Ali, President, National University, Sudan
The QS Africa Forum 2025 is a premier event for higher education leaders, researchers, and investors, with sessions dedicated to Africa’s potential in scientific research, innovation, and skills development. This Forum focuses on knowledge transfer as a key enabler of sustainable development and the pathways for collaboration between African Higher Education Institutions and leading educational institutions worldwide.
The complete list of speakers is available https://portal.qshesummits.com/event/qsafricaforum/speakers and the full agenda can be found https://portal.qshesummits.com/event/qsafricaforum/agenda
To attend the Forum online or in person, please register https://portal.qshesummits.com/event/qsafricaforum/regPage:4bbce63c-80dd-4688-992a-8f4ecbe611c7 Members of the African Union are entitled to a FREE conference pass.
