THE Interdisciplinary Science Forum 2026
Organized by Inside Higher Ed (Events / Solutions — Inside Higher Ed)
The THE Interdisciplinary Science Forum 2026 brings together university leaders, researchers, funders and policymakers to explore how interdisciplinarity can be embedded...
- Dates
- Nov 19, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
The THE Interdisciplinary Science Forum 2026 brings together university leaders, researchers, funders and policymakers to explore how interdisciplinarity can be embedded across institutions, governance models and global research ecosystems. Taking place in Washington, DC, this high-level forum will examine how research environments are evolving in response to increasing complexity â and what this means for institutional strategy, collaboration and impact. From reward and recognition frameworks to international partnerships and AI-informed strategy, discussions will focus on how leaders can operationalise interdisciplinarity to drive innovation and societal value. The event will feature an in-depth masterclass from THEâs data team featuring detailed analysis and insight into the key findings, trends and stories from the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings.
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Partnership opportunities for higher education institutions and industry are available. Benefits include Brand awareness, Thought leadership, and Networking and lead generation. Specific opportunities include: Content partner (30-minute speaking session), Workshop (60-minute interactive session), Fringe event (60-minute topic-focused session), Roundtable (60-minute invite-only session with 8-15 university leaders), Private dinner (invite-only dinner), Exhibition (standard booth, premium stand, or custom pavilion), and Networking partner (exclusive partnership for sessions like welcome remarks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks reception). Customised options are also available.
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