Global Challenges, Local Impact: Higher Education's
Role in Shaping a Resilient Future
14th – 16th April, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

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Global Challenges, Local Impact: Higher Education's Role in Shaping a Resilient Future

14th – 16thApril, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

Sponsorship Opportunities

The 7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum (MENA-HELF), organized by the Center for Learning Innovations and Customized Knowledge Solutions (CLICKS), will return in April 2026 as a landmark event, bringing together higher education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from over 50 countries.

As the world undergoes rapid and profound transformations, higher education institutions (HEIs) are at a critical juncture. Issues such as climate change, digital disruption, economic volatility, shifting workforce demands, and geopolitical instability are redefining the role of universities and their responsibilities toward students, societies, and economies. Universities must navigate these disruptions while ensuring institutional resilience, social impact, and alignment with evolving labor market needs. This edition of the forum will be organized under the theme “Global Challenges, Local Impact: Higher Education’s Role in Shaping a Resilient Future”

A Platform for Critical Dialogue and Action
The 7th MENA-HELF will serve as a dynamic platform for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, providing higher education leaders with strategic insights and actionable solutions to address these emerging challenges. The three-day forum will feature a carefully designed program, including plenary sessions, panel discussions, roundtables, workshops, and fireside chats, to foster dialogue on reimagining the future of higher education, promoting sustainability, enhancing student learning experiences, and strengthening university-industry-government partnerships. The event will also feature an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovations in higher education, providing participants with the opportunity to explore new solutions and services available to the sector.

Celebrating Excellence in Higher Education
A key highlight of the 7th MENA-HELF will be the celebration of the winners of the 5th cycle of the Zairi Awards for Excellence in Higher Education. This prestigious award recognizes higher education institutions that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, measurable impact, and transformative practices in advancing education, research, and community engagement.

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Position Your Brand at the Forefront of Higher Education Transformation

The 7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum (MENA-HELF) will bring together over 300 senior higher education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from more than 50 countries, offering a unique platform for organizations to showcase their expertise, solutions, and innovations. MENA-HELF presents an exceptional opportunity for sponsors to:

  • Gain Visibility: Position your brand in front of key decision-makers who influence policies, institutional strategies, and sector-wide transformation.
  • Engage with a Targeted Audience and Expand your Network: Showcase your products, solutions, services and thought leadership to an exclusive gathering of higher education leaders from the region and beyond.
  • Enhance Your Brand’s Authority: Align your brand with innovation, excellence, and leadership in higher education, demonstrating your commitment to advancing the sector.
  • Foster High-Impact Collaborations: Connect with university leaders, government officials, and industry experts, opening doors for new partnerships, client engagements, and investment opportunities.
  • Be Part of the Conversation: Contribute to thought leadership sessions, panels, and networking discussions, positioning your organization as a key player in driving change in higher education.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Over the years, the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum (MENA-HELF) has thrived thanks to the invaluable support of partners and sponsors who share a common vision for the advancement of higher education in the region and beyond. Their contributions have been instrumental in ensuring the success and impact of this prestigious non-profit event.

The role of sponsors and supporters remains crucial in sustaining the Forum’s objectives. Sponsorship helps cover key expenses associated with the event, including venue arrangements, travel and accommodation for speakers, marketing efforts, and logistical operations, ensuring a comprehensive and high-quality experience for all participants.

Held every two years, the MENA-HELF has established itself as a leading platform that attracts high-profile delegates from around the globe, offering sponsors an exclusive opportunity to enhance their brand visibility before, during, and after the event. The Forum provides a unique space for sponsors to engage directly with decision-makers, showcase their expertise, and position themselves as key contributors to higher education transformation.

This edition, we are also welcoming universities as potential sponsors, alongside organizations and companies working in or with an interest in higher education. We invite you to explore the various sponsorship packages available, each designed to maximize visibility and engagement.

Our sponsorship packages offer valuable benefits, ensuring that sponsors receive recognition and tailored exposure throughout the Forum and beyond. These packages can also be customized to align with the specific goals and interests of our sponsors.

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Target Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities are open to organizations directly or indirectly involved in higher education and those supporting the sector through research, innovation, and sustainable development. Target sponsors include:

  • Higher Education Institutions (Universities and Colleges)
  • Vocational Learning Centers and Institutes
  • University Associations and Networks
  • Government Organizations and Industry Partners with a vested interest in this
    edition’s theme
  • Sector Service Providers, including:
    o Technology and EdTech Providers
    o Publishers and Content Providers
    o Student Recruitment Agencies
    o Training and Professional Development Providers
    o International Accreditation Bodies and External Quality Assurance Agencies
  • Research Centers and Think Tanks
  • Organizations supporting Higher Education as part of their CSR Policy

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