ICQAA 2026 conference addresses AI in higher education

The 2nd YÖKAK International Quality Assurance and Accreditation Conference (ICQAA 2026) was held on September 14–15, 2026, at Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul. The conference focused on the theme of “Quality Assurance Systems and Artificial Intelligence in the Process of Digital Transformation.”

Participants included representatives from 171 universities, including rectors, academics, and accreditation experts. Discussions centered on the impact of digital transformation on quality assurance, AI-supported quality policies, data-driven decision-making, and learning analytics. Other key topics included internationalization, micro-credentials, and global quality standards.

During the event, Arkın Creative Arts and Design University (ARUCAD) presented research regarding ethical and adaptive AI governance in higher education. The study emphasized integrating AI into strategic management and quality processes through a lens of responsible leadership and economic sustainability. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (KSÜ) also participated in the proceedings to address developments in higher education accreditation.