The keynote speaker is Dr. Jamil Salmi from the World Bank. He will be talking about “The challenge of establishing world class universities”. A number of rectors, researchers, deans and representatives of the business community will also be presenting their views about the universities of the future. The first part of the meeting will be conducted in English. The debate will take place at the Lakeside Lecture Theatres on 25 May at 2-5 pm. Entrance is free of charge, but please register at: services.science.au.dk