Daffodil International University (DIU) co-hosted the 38th annual conference of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) at Hungaricum Liget Hotel in Hungary on 9–10 November, 2026. Representatives from 17 universities across 16 countries attended.

The conference gave academic leaders an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping higher education, according to the press release. This year’s theme was “Reimagining Higher Education in the Age of AI: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact for a Sustainable Future”.

Dr Md Sabur Khan, founder of DIU and chairman of its Board of Trustees, led the university’s three-member delegation. He delivered a keynote address titled “Building Human-Centered, Entrepreneurial, and Sustainable Universities in the Age of AI”.

Khan urged universities to adopt artificial intelligence while upholding human values, encouraging entrepreneurship and promoting sustainability. He called for more inclusive learning environments where students can develop the skills to solve problems, start businesses and take on leadership roles responsibly.

DIU said co-hosting the conference was part of its efforts to strengthen international academic ties and contribute to discussions on innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability in higher education.