About the Conference
Welcome to the HKUST–FWE Conference on AI, Technology, and Education.
The conference provides a comprehensive platform for sharing insights on the current state of AI use, highlighting successes and challenges while envisioning future directions. Discover how teachers are harnessing AI to enhance their teaching quality and efficiency, and learn best practices for upskilling current educators and training future teachers.
Together, we’ll generate actionable recommendations for teacher educators, school leaders, education policymakers, and AI developers to ensure that AI advances education in ways that maximize benefits and minimize risks. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of education!
25-26 MAY, 2026
9AM - 5:30PM
SHAW AUDITORIUM
The Hong Kong University of
Science and Technology
Speakers
Assessment Innovation Matters
University of Waikato
The University of Hong Kong
Solomon
The University of Hong Kong
Esperenza
Cherrypicks
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Secretary for Education, Hong Kong SAR Government
Forum for World Education
OECD Education and Skills Directorate
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Beijing Normal University
University of Waikato
The Education University of Hong Kong
University of Pennsylvania
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
CONNECT MENA
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
OECD
Former US Assistant Secretary of Education
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Forum for World Education
University of Pennsylvania
Brookings Institution
The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
Registration
Regular Participant
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Program
A two-day program featuring keynote and invited talks, interactive discussions, and sharing sessions that bring together academic, industry, and policy perspectives on the future of education.
Venue
HKUST Shaw Auditorium, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
The Shaw Auditorium is home to HKUST's cultural activities and a new landmark for large scale events, providing new flexibilities and possibilities to create a vibrant arts and cultural scene at the University.
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For location and transport to HKUST Shaw Auditorium, please visit here.
Stay & Travel
You may check out the following hotels for off-campus accommodation. Room has to be reserved on your own via their official website; and you have to arrange your own transportation to the conference venue.
- Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, Tseung Kwan O
- Vega Suites, Tseung Kwan O
- WM Hotel, Sai Kung
- Hotel Cozi Harbour View, Kwun Tong
More hotel option can be found at Hong Kong Tourism Board’s website.
Organizers
The Forum for World Education (FWE) is a non-profit world organization with its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts and with operations in major cities throughout the world. Its mission is “to transform education in answer to the skills and knowledge requirements of current and future global society, its economic growth, societal progress and sustainability.”
FWE aims to provide an inclusive setting for business and thought leaders to engage in an ambitious and far-reaching conversation about the future of education, the workforce, and play a catalytic role in transforming education systems to better equip the new generation with the knowledge, skills and mindset for a challenging and rapidly changing world.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-class university known for its innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 6th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, and 19th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings 2025. Thirteen HKUST subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” coming in 17th worldwide and first in Hong Kong. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. In terms of research and entrepreneurship, over 80% of our work was rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of January 2026, HKUST members have founded over 1,900 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 21 exits (IPO or M&A).