Education Summit 2026 -
Artificial Intelligence & Cross‑Cultural Intelligence
Conference/Forum/Meeting
Date
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue
Co-hosted by the Faculty of Education of The University of Hong Kong and the London Ball Foundation, the Education Summit 2026, themed "Artificial Intelligence & Cross‑Cultural Intelligence", convenes leaders from higher education and the technology sector to explore how higher education can flourish in a rapidly changing world. The event highlights the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-cultural intelligence in shaping the future of learning, education-industry collaboration, and global citizenship.
Building on this theme, the Summit examines responsible AI adoption, cross-cultural understanding, multilingual technologies, ethical frameworks, and inclusive design, fostering dialogue on AI’s role in supporting diverse communities.
Date: April 19, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, HKU [Map]
Language: English
Registration: https://luma.com/1m8haqj6
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Speakers
| Dr Jeff Sze, JP Under Secretary for Education Education Bureau, HKSAR |  | Professor Sandy Lau, MH London Ball Foundation | |||
| Professor Xiang Zhang, JP President and Vice-Chancellor The University of Hong Kong |  | Dr Michael Spence, AC University College London | |||
| Professor Jay Siegel Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) The University of Hong Kong |  | Professor Yike Guo The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | |||
| Professor Li Wei University College London Institute of Education |  | Professor Yang Rui Dean, Professor, Chair of Education Faculty of Education The University of Hong Kong | |||
| Professor Irwin King Distinguished Professor Department of Computer Science & Engineering The Chinese University of Hong Kong | .jpg) | Professor Helen Meng Patrick Huen Wing Ming Professor of Systems Engineering & Engineering Management The Chinese University of Hong Kong | |||
| Professor Lo Yuen Yi, MH Faculty of Education The University of Hong Kong |  | Mr Benjamin Meunier Education Summit Co-Chair London Ball Foundation Director of University Libraries The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Rundown
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
1:30 pm | Registration & Networking |
2:00 pm | Welcome Remarks
Opening Remarks
|
2:10 pm | Hong Kong as a Hub for Education, Culture and Innovation
|
2:20 pm | Group Photo |
| 2:25 pm | Keynote Speeches Challenges for Higher Education in Artificial Intelligence Era
The Urgent Need for Universities to Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding
|
| 3:10 pm | Panel Discussion AI & Cross‑Cultural Intelligence This panel explores how artificial intelligence intersects with cross-cultural intelligence in both theory and practice. As AI systems increasingly mediate communication, decision-making, and learning across borders, how are cultural values, norms, and contexts evolving? Speakers will reflect on how AI can either bridge or widen cultural divides, and how institutions can foster culturally aware AI development and deployment. The discussion will also consider the role of multilingual technologies, ethical frameworks, and inclusive design in ensuring AI serves diverse global communities equitably.
Moderator: Mr Benjamin Meunier, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
3:55 pm | Networking Break |
4:10 pm | Panel Discussion AI and Interactive Education: Educators’ Views This panel explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the learning experience, moving beyond didactic teaching methods toward more interactive and personalised education. With tools like AI-powered chatbots and adaptive learning platforms, educators now have the potential to engage students in dynamic, two-way learning environments. The discussion will explore what is gained and what may be lost in integrating AI into pedagogy, including impact on teacher roles, student agency, and cross-cultural understanding in the classroom.
Moderator: Professor Lo Yuen Yi, MH, The University of Hong Kong |
| 4:55 pm | Closing Remarks
|
5:00 pm | Summit Concludes |
For more information, please visit: https://londonball.org/summit/
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