Beirut Arab University (BAU), represented by Prof. Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi, the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture- Design and Built Environment participated in the IAU 16th General Conference, which was held from 25 to 28 October 2022 and hosted by the University College Dublin (UCD). The event brought together the higher education community for an in-person event in Ireland to discuss the theme: Relevance and Value of Universities to Future Society. It was a unique opportunity to exchange and network with peers from around the world and contribute to the business sessions to shape the future direction of the International Association of Universities (IAU).