The THE Latin America Universities Summit 2025 will pave the way for institutional excellence through discussions on a sustainable and secure digital revolution, the journey towards COP 30 and strategies for driving regional economic growth. Although the primary role of universities is as repositories of trusted knowledge, the intersection of academic pursuits and societal responsibilities presents us with challenges that must be addressed: How can we strengthen academic collaboration with government, civil society and industry? What strategies can increase research visibility and deepen internationalisation? How can we achieve these goals while protecting the environment, upholding minority rights, promoting mental health on campus and fostering technological advancement in local communities