In celebration of the (#UN80) and the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ¡¯s 50th Anniversary (#²ÝÁñÊÓƵat50), the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau AI Education Day is set to take place on October 25, 2025. This event underscores the transformative role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in shaping the future of education, research, and social innovation.
As AI continues to revolutionize various sectors, its potential to reshape education and empower future generations is profound. By focusing on the critical intersection of AI, education, and social innovation, this event will provide a platform for diverse discussions that inspire global collaboration, spark innovation, and equip youth with the tools needed to address the challenges of tomorrow.
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1. High-Level Plenary Session Chaired by ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Rector
The day opens with a high-level plenary session chaired by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ and UN Under-Secretary-General. Centered on the theme ¡°GenAI & Higher Education,¡± the session will feature keynote remarks and a panel discussion with global education leaders, including Dr. Shirley Agrupis, Commissioner of the Philippine Commission on Higher Education; Prof. David Birdsell, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kean University; Prof. Letlhokwa George Mpedi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg and Prof. S. Joe Qin, President of Lingnan University. Together, they will explore how generative AI is reshaping learning, research, and institutional strategy, with emphasis on digital equity, institutional readiness, and ethical integration.
2. Youth Engagement and Creative Learning
Youth engagement is woven throughout the day, with students from primary to university levels participating in hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and interactive activities. In the AI and SDG Games for Youth, participants will explore the role of AI in achieving the SDGs through gameplay and creative drawing workshops. A Model United Nations simulation will invite students to represent countries and debate global issues related to AI, education, and social innovation. Masterclasses led by keynote experts from the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau AI Conference will delve into AI for Good and AI for Sustainable Development, with a focus on ethical integration and regional relevance.
3. Training and Real-World Impact
Special sessions with local partners will further connect AI learning to real-world impact. A training session co-organized with Forum Macao and the University of Saint Joseph will explore how AI can be integrated into regional policy frameworks and innovation strategies for Portuguese-speaking countries. A bootcamp on TinyML and AI for SDGs will address how AI-driven research and development can strengthen climate-resilient infrastructure in developing countries. Topics will include risk assessment, predictive maintenance, participatory decision-making, and policy recommendations, with case studies from Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. The session will also address data governance, workforce development, and ethical deployment.
4. Smart Education Forum: Human-AI Co-creation and Linguistic Intelligence
The 2025 Smart Education Forum, organized by the Macau International Model United Nations Youth Association, will explore the theme ¡°Human-AI Co-creation and Linguistic Intelligence.¡± The forum examines how AI can evolve into a lifelong learning partner, fostering a new paradigm of Co-Intelligence. Through collaborative creation¡ªsuch as producing music albums or multilingual narratives¡ªstudents and educators will explore how AI can enhance multiple intelligences and elevate creativity, expression, and professional skills.
