International Conference on Higher Education and Sustainable Development (ICHESD2024), titled: Fourth Generation Universities and their Impact on Regional Development, cognizant of these challenges, aims to explore the opportunities and challenges of fourth-generation universities in the fields of higher education, scientific research, innovation, AI revolution, regional development and entrepreneurship and search for the potential contributions of universities through active engagement to sustainable development and to bolster regional competitiveness.

The conference places a specific focus on defining and modeling “Fourth Generation” Universities and examines their roles and connections with regional development.
The overarching goal of the conference is to assemble prominent academics, researchers, and experts in higher education, economics, technology, health, and innovation. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and research findings related to higher education and sustainable regional development. The interdisciplinary nature of the conference provides a platform for researchers to present and discuss concerns, challenges, and solutions pertaining to the nexus of universities and regional development.