Global University Presidents & Leaders Summit

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9:00am - 6:00pm
Theatre 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Association for External Friendship proudly organises the inaugural Global University Presidents & Leaders Summit, supported by the University Grants Committee and nine universities in Hong Kong, including The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

The 2-day summit gathers over 50 globally renowned university presidents and leaders for insightful dialogues on a vast array of topics such as: AI, diversity, globalization, innovation and science and technology.

 

Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President will chair the panel session on “The Importance of Knowledge Globalization for Humanity” on the first day of the summit (2 December). Click here for the full agenda with speakers’ and sessions details. 

For more information, please refer to the official website at Global University Presidents & Leaders Summit.

Speakers / Performers:

“The Importance of Knowledge Globalization for Humanity”

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Chair

Prof. Nancy Ip, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

Panel Speakers (in alphabetical order of surname)

 

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1. Prof. Ahmed Ali ALRAEESI, Vice Chancellor, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

 

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2. Prof. Jiangfeng DU, President, Zhejiang University, CHINA

 

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3. Prof. Pradeep K. KHOSLA, Chancellor, University of California San Diego, California, USA

 

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4.  Prof. Nancy ROTHWELL, Former President, University of Manchester, UK

 

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5.  Prof. Yujin YAGUCHI, Vice President, University of Tokyo, JAPAN 

Language
English
Organizer
Global Engagement and Communications Office on behalf of Hong Kong Association for External Friendship
University Grants Committee
Registration

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Seating: On a first come, first reserved basis.

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