# The Future of Universities: Lifelong Learning for a Radically Complex World

The Future of Universities: Lifelong Learning for a Radically Complex World at ETH Zürich, Thursday 12 November 2026, 17:30.

- Venue: ETH Zürich, Sonneggstrasse 5, 8006 Zürich
- With: Klaus Schwab, Stefano Brusoni, Chris Luebkeman, Viktoria Österdahl
- Go to page: https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/meet-eth/meet-eth-news/2026/09/global-lecture-series-the-future-of-universities.html

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and ETH alumnus, gives a talk on the future of universities as lifelong learning partners in a radically complex world. In conversation with Stefano Brusoni, Vice Rector for Continuing Education at ETH Zurich, the discussion asks how higher education can evolve to meet the demands of the AI age and constant change. Schwab reflects on the ideas that shaped his work over more than five decades, from stakeholder capitalism to the Intelligent Age. The event is moderated by Chris Luebkeman and Viktoria Österdahl from the ETH Zurich Office of the President, and registration is required.

## Dates

- Thursday 12 November 17:30 — ETH Zürich

Written by a model, sources: [ethz.ch](https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/meet-eth/meet-eth-news/2026/09/global-lecture-series-the-future-of-universities.html)

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