Daffodil International University (DIU) has been awarded the responsibility to host the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Semi-Annual Meeting 2026, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s higher education sector.
The conference is scheduled to be held from 19 to 21 November 2026, in Bangladesh, and will be the first time in IAUP’s history that the event takes place in South Asia, reads a press release.
The announcement was made during the closing session of the IAUP Semi-Annual Meeting 2026 at Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius, Lithuania.
At the event, Chairman of DIU and Daffodil Group, Md Sabur Khan, attended as a distinguished speaker and Treasurer-Elect of IAUP.
As part of the formal transition, he received the symbolic conference crest, confirming Bangladesh as the next host country.
Describing the achievement as a proud moment for both the university and the country, Sabur said, “This conference brings together university leaders and academics from across the world. Hosting it in Bangladesh is a great honour for us and will further elevate the country’s higher education on the global stage.”
He added, “Such international platforms help position Bangladesh as an emerging hub for education, innovation and academic leadership.”
The IAUP is one of the world’s leading global organisations representing university leaders. It works to strengthen international collaboration in higher education, promote leadership development, and foster institutional partnerships.
Hosting the conference is expected to position Bangladesh as an important centre for global academic dialogue, while further strengthening the international standing of DIU.
