2025年第24届重返校园主题峰会报告

Report © QS Quacquarelli Symonds, 2025 Global offices Terms of use and disclaimer Copyright © 2025 QS. All rights reserved. This report is owned and produced by QSUK Ltd (QS) and is for general informationalpurposes. The findings, interpretationsand conclusions expressed herein are notguaranteed as to accuracy or completeness.The analysis and forecasts are subject tochange without notice. QS does not acceptany liability arising from the use of this report.For more information and press enquiriesplease contact qspressoffice@qs.com. No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted,in any form or by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, or otherwisewithout the prior permission of QS. Join us forBack toSchool 2026 We are returning to New York for the25th annual Back to School Summit. 06Foreword 31Rountables 36 09 About the Summit AI, Tech & Finance 12Executive Summary 46 Higher Education & Skills 17Agenda 58 Foundation Track 22Keynotes Foreword We are pleased to present the Back to School Summit2025 report (produced with the help of AI, in the spirit oftechnological advancement) as a guide and reference forthe Summit. For more than 20 years, Back to School has broughttogether leaders across education, philanthropy,technology, investment, and policy. Its focus has evolvedalongside global challenges and opportunities, butits mission remains constant: to advance educationalinnovation and improve learning outcomes worldwide. Dr Maria Spies,Co-Founder, HolonIQ ChiefInnovation Officer, QSQuacquarelli Symonds Held from 9–11 September, this year’s Summit markedthe first since HolonIQ’s acquisition by QS QuacquarelliSymonds in 2024. Together, we continue the traditionestablished by BMO in 2001, when the conference firstbegan. More than 700 leaders, educators, policymakers,entrepreneurs, and investors came together to explorethe future of learning. Discussions focused on skillsand the future of work, artificial intelligence, financialpressures and new models in higher education, rethinkingtraditional pedagogy, data, measurement & outcomes,and lifelong learning. Nunzio QuacquarelliFounder and President, QSQuacquarelli Symonds It was inspiring to meet both new and familiar faces,hear from experts at the forefront of their fields, andexchange ideas on how to move education forward.Through keynotes, panels, workshops, and roundtables,participants shared best practices and focused onsolutions-driven approaches to today’s challenges. While a report can only capture a fraction of the Summit’senergy and collaboration, we hope it reflects the spiritthat has defined Back to School for more than twodecades. We look forward to seeing you again in 2026, aswe continue writing the next chapter in its story. Sponsors and Partners Track Partners Collaboration Partners Media Partners About the Summit Higher Education & Workforce The annual Back to School Summit in NewYork is the world’s leading conference forglobal education executives, policymakers,philanthropists and investors. Since 2001,education leaders have been meeting in NewYork, the week after Labor Day, to share ideas,new insights and to forge strong connectionswith fellow leaders on a mission to transformthe way the world learns. HolonIQ and QS arehonored to host the annual Back to SchoolSummit, continuing the esteemed traditionstarted in 2001 when the conference firstbegan, bringing together senior leaders in thesector from around the world. The people, institutions, ideas and new modelsthat are transforming traditional forms ofhigher education, from digital and AI ledinnovation, to micro-credentials and workforceupskilling, global and international educationand the future of jobs & industry engagement. Foundations & Philanthropy Foundations, Philanthropic leaders, multi-lateral development banks, intergovernmentalorganisations and non-profits from around theworld gather to share practice and priorities intheir work to seed, scale and support solutionsfor impact and capacity building. Summit Format and Program From September 9-11, 600 CEO’s andinfluential leaders from leading companies,major institutional investors, and globalfoundations convened for two days ofpresentations, roundtable sessions, privatemeetings, private roundtables and dinners,fireside chats and panels, dedicatednetworking sessions and networkingreceptions. Artificial Intelligence The impact of Artificial Intelligence inEducation, Personalized Learning, Assessment& Analytics. Market opportunities for simulatedand gamified solutions, and the evolvinglandscape of technology infrastructure ineducation markets. Analysis of capital flowsfrom Venture Capital, PE, Equity CapitalMarkets & Philanthropic investment scalingimpact and outcomes. The 24th Back to School Summit coveredthree major discussion tracks, exploring thelatest developments in Artificial Intelligence,Research and Philanthropic funding inefficacy, evidence