PolyU participated in the 2nd Asian Universities Science and Technology Innovation Forum, held in Tokyo on 17-18 February. The event was co-organized by the China Association for International Exchange of Personnel (CAIEP) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
The forum aimed to promote collaboration and foster knowledge exchange among universities to address global challenges and drive sustainable development. As the main supporting university representative from Hong Kong, Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, joined a roundtable discussion on the transformative impact of AI and digitalisation in education. In his speech, Prof. Chao emphasised the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of education, research, and technology transfer. He highlighted AI’s potential as a tool in educational settings, its ability to drive innovation and breakthroughs in fundamental research, and its capacity to reduce costs in technology transfer.
On the second day of the event, Prof. Chao led a dialogue with university leaders to explore collaborative opportunities and foster partnerships aimed at creating sustainable solutions that benefit both academia and society.
The event brought together over 30 university leaders from across Asia, including representatives from China (Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, and other Asian countries and regions. Notable participants included PolyU, Peking University, University of Science and Technology of China, Fudan University, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Waseda University, among others.
PolyU is committed to advancing translational research, fostering technological innovation, and nurturing talent. By continuing to build strong collaborative relationships with global universities, PolyU aims to transform challenges into opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute to global sustainable development and societal progress.
