El Colegio Nacional to host forum on the future of Mexican higher education

El Colegio Nacional has announced the XI Encuentro Libertad por el Saber, a forum titled “Higher Education in a Changing World,” scheduled for November 3–7, 2026, in Mexico City. The event will bring together 49 specialists, including 23 members of the institution and 26 external guests, to debate the challenges facing higher education in Mexico.

Key themes include the impact of digital advancement, artificial intelligence, and shifts in the labor market. Experts will address the current state of university education, institutional responsibilities, equity, freedom, and the social connection between universities and society. Participants noted that institutions are struggling to adapt to rapid changes following the COVID-19 pandemic, citing issues such as social isolation and the rise of social media.

The academic program is coordinated by a committee including Julia Carabias, Julio Frenk, Silvia Giorguli, Claudio Lomnitz, and José Sarukhán, with advisory support from Salvador Malo. The forum will feature 10 interdisciplinary analysis sessions and a concert.