Reimagining Education for the Future
Location
Columbia Global Center | Beijing
Date and Time
April 18, 2025 | 3:00 PM (UTC+8)
Overview
Hosted at the Columbia Global Center in Beijing, this high-level forum convenes leading educators, scientists, and global development practitioners to explore new models for scientific talent development and foundational AI education.
Against the backdrop of accelerating technological change and widening educational gaps, the event addresses how future-proof learning systems can align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals while remaining contextually grounded across regions.
Key Themes
- Global models for cultivating scientific talent across cultures and regions
- Integrating artificial intelligence in early and foundational education
- Bridging educational inequality through inclusive innovation
- Cross-regional insights on science literacy and curriculum transformation
Distinguished Speakers
- Irina Bokova — Former Director-General, UNESCO
- Joseph Sifakis — Turing Award Laureate
- Su Wei — Deputy Secretary General, China Council for Climate Change
- Zheng Xiaoying — China’s first female opera conductor
- Aslam Chaudhary — Chief Economist, UN Office for South-South Cooperation
- Liu Weidong — Senior Research Fellow, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xiao Yuan — Chair, UN Future Research Institute
- Zhang Wenxiu — Co-Chair, Global Youth Development Alliance
Organizers and Partners
Organized by: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Global Youth Development Alliance (GYDA), Columbia Global Centers | Beijing
In collaboration with: Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center, World Association of Young Scientists (WAYS), Europe Asia Center, FMCI Institute for Future Media and Culture Innovation
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