The National Higher Education Accreditation System (SINAES) of Costa Rica invites the international higher education community to participate in the 18th edition of its Distinguished Lecture Series, titled “Transformative Visions: Future Scenarios for Higher Education 2030.”
The virtual event will take place on 17 November 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Costa Rica time), and will explore emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of higher education.
The lecture will address several key topics, including:
- Global models for higher education in 2030.
- The rise of generative artificial intelligence and its ethical challenges.
- Educational approaches to uncertainty and complexity.
- Traditional degrees, microcredentials, and lifelong learning.
- Student mobility and the portability of qualifications in an increasingly interconnected higher education landscape.
The session will feature Dr. José Escamilla de los Santos, Associate Director of the Institute for the Future of Education at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico. Dr. Escamilla leads initiatives focused on applied knowledge, innovation transfer, and transformative solutions for the future of lifelong learning.
He holds a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, as well as a master’s degree and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the Grenoble Institute of Technology in France.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
- Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Costa Rica time, UTC−6)
- Format: Online
- Language: Spanish (English interpretation will not be available)
Registration: Register here to attend the webinar
For further information, please visit the official SINAES announcement.