THE 5TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE
HANSEATIC LEAGUE OF UNIVERSITIES

"Breaking Barriers, Empowering Change"

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About The Conference

The HLU Annual Conference brings together member institutions and partners from across the globe to share insights, spark innovation, and forge lasting collaborations. Rooted in the legacy of the original Hanseatic League, this modern network of universities is built on shared values of connectivity, entrepreneurship, and societal impact.

Now in its 5th year, the conference continues its mission to explore how universities can thrive as engines of regional development, global cooperation, and sustainable innovation.

Where

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

When

Wednesday to Friday
9-11 July

Event Speakers

Dr. Carl E. Balita

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Dina S. Ocampo

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis

Plenary Speaker

Event Schedule

Venue: Silliman University Luce Auditorium

Registration

  • (Participants are pre-registered online. Link will be provided and details of registration for the break-out sessions and site visits be included)
  • Upon arrival participants will affix their signatures and will get their kits and name tags

Opening Ceremonies

  • Invocation/Opening Prayer – SU Campus Choristers
  • Philippine National Anthem – SU Campus Choristers
  • Opening Salvo – Cultural Presentation: SU Dance Troupe and Orkestra Sin Arco

Welcoming Remarks

Pres. Noel Marjon E. Yasi

President-Elect of HLU

Messages

Dr. Aldrin A. Darilag

Former CHED Commissioner


Pres. Samuel Martin Barbero

Former President of HLU


Pres. Emeritus Dong Sung Cho

Honorary President of HLU


Intermission

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Carl E. Balita

Founder, President & CEO: Dr. Carlo E. Balita Review Center (CBRC)

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Dina S. Ocampo

Professor, University of the Philippines

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis

CHED Chairperson

Lunch Break

Transport to Breakout Sessions

Buses are available to transport the participants going to the venues for the Breakout

Breakout Sessions

  • Student Support and Engagement
    Venue: St. Paul University Dumaguete

  • Student Mobility and Openness
    Venue: Negros Oriental State University

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
    Venue: Silliman University

  • Ethics and Integrity
    Venue: Negros Oriental State University

Transport to Welcome Dinner

Buses are available to transport the participants going to the venue for the Welcome Dinner

Welcome Dinner

Buses are available to bring participants back to the City Center

Breakout Sessions

  • Funding for Sustainability
    Venue: St. Paul University Dumaguete

  • ESG Trend
    Venue: Negros Oriental State University

  • Empowerment Based Management
    Venue: Silliman University

  • Culture and Values
    Venue: Negros Oriental State University

Lunch at respective venues

Transport to Luce Auditorium

Buses are available to transport participants going to Luce Auditorium, Silliman University

Introduction to the WURI Ranking

Pres. Emeritus Dong Sung Cho

Chair of the WURI Foundation

Announcement of the 2025 WURI Ranking

Kyung Sung Kim

President of i-STAT

Introduction to the 2025 Global Conference

Jin-Suk Kim

President of INBP

Invitation to the 2025 WURI Global Conference

Kang Kyung Su

Chair of Tongmyung University and Conference Host

Break

Introduction of the WURI related Special Issues and Guest Editors

Announcement of selected paper abstracts for the AI Journal of Business Special Issue

Presentation of selected paper abstracts

Announcement of appointed Guest Editors

Introduction of appointed Guest Editors

Discussion on WURI Ranking for Research

HLU Board Meeting

Closing and Fellowship Dinner

with Cultural Presentation

TOUR: Participants may select the tour site and will shoulder the site tour fee. Details for each site tour be included in the pre-registration online form

Siquijor

  • ETD of Tour 6:00 AM

Bayawan - Pamplona

  • ETD of Tour 7:00 AM

Apo Island

  • ETD of Tour 6:00 AM

Dumaguete City/Valencia

  • ETD of Tour 8:00 AM

Manjuyod Sand Bar, Solar System Bais City, Twin Lakes

  • ETD of Tour 5:00 AM

Event Attire

Event Hosts

These esteemed institutions have played a vital role in making this event possible through their support, collaboration, and shared vision.