Future-Ready Universities

US Innovation Ecosystems and lessons for Australian Higher Education 

Earlier this year, senior tertiary leaders joined ServiceNow and Adobe on an Education Leadership Study Tour across the US West Coast for an immersive experience across global innovation hubs, with participation from industry experts and university leaders. 

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Featuring insights and participation from Deloitte and Education Leadership Study Tour contributors.

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Universities are under pressure to evolve faster than ever before.




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AI is reshaping teaching, research, and operations  

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Workforce expectations are shifting rapidly  

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Legacy systems are slowing down innovation

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Governance and trust gaps are widening

  Yet most institutions are still stuck in fragmented transformation efforts. 

This is not a technology challenge

It is a leadership and execution opportunity.

THE STUDY TOUR

A High-Trust Education Leadership Study Tour, Built for Action

In April 2026, a select group of senior tertiary leaders travelled to the US West Coast for an immersive experience across global innovation hubs.

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