Hong Kong hosts Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026

The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026, organized by the Hong Kong Association for External Friendship (HKAEF), has concluded in Hong Kong. The event brought together presidents and senior management from over 50 global institutions representing more than 20 countries and regions.

A key outcome of the summit was a joint declaration issued by participating university presidents regarding the mission of higher education in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The declaration emphasizes the necessity of promoting AI education while maintaining the importance of liberal arts education for human social development.

Discussions at the summit also focused on youth development, the legal system, and leveraging the Northern Metropolis University Town to attract international talent. During the event, Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Prof. Priscilla Leung Mei-fun noted that humanity must maintain a leading role in the AI era to ensure that ultimate decision-making remains under human control.