Shaping Education for a World of Change Over 400 International Scholars Convene in Hong Kong Setting a Record High of Exhibition Booths with over 520 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 December 2023 - Hong Kong has established as an international education hub. The education sector is proactively reflecting on and planning for the future development of education. Innovative education has become a significant trend in the global education arena, offering new opportunities and challenges for the education of the future. Presented by Hong Kong Education City (EdCity), organised by Bailey Communications HK and supported by the Education Bureau, the Learning & Teaching Expo 2023 (LTE) celebrates its grand opening this morning at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Themed "Shaping Education for a World of Change", the 13^th edition of LTE will take place from 13th to 15th December 2023 at Halls 3B-E of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year LTE makes it the largest showcase to date, bringing together 400 distinguished local and international experts, governmental representatives, and scholars to exchange ideas on a range of current education topics. The event will feature over 270 keynote presentations, open lessons, and seminars. Topics include artificial intelligence, educational development and collaboration in the Greater Bay Area, future talent cultivation, student development, mental and physical well-being, innovative learning, and digital skill development. Also on display will be over 520 exhibition booths, showcasing the latest global education trends innovative education resources and support. Mr Armstrong Lee Hon Cheung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EdCity said: "This year's 'Learning and Teaching Expo' presents a diverse programme of keynotes and seminars, with the debut 'AI in Education Theatre' and 'Student Empowerment Theatre' emerging as this year's hottest topics in the education sector. 'The Student Empowerment Theatre' will put a spotlight on Education 4.0, inspiring students to recognise their distinctiveness and harness their strengths, interests, and learning styles. We aim to motivate educators to cultivate students' potential and share success stories in areas including service learning, career planning, innovation, 21st-century skills, and national identity—all critical to their personal growth. I encourage all attendees to reflect on these insights and apply them, to strengthen the resilience of our future generations. Together, we can establish a solid foundation for their advancement and usher in a brighter future." Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Expo, the Secretary for Education, Dr Christine Choi Yuk Lin, said this year's Learning and Teaching Expo takes on the visionary theme of "Shaping Education for a World of Change". Among a range of captivating programmes and features, the AI in Education Theatre is a new dedicated platform where experts would explore topics related to generative AI, machine learning, AI literacy, and programming. The invaluable insights shared by the speakers in this theatre will undoubtedly inspire educators to remain at the vanguard of AI advancements and discover innovative ways to integrate them into their teaching. "Together, we can empower the young generation with the knowledge and skills essential for excelling in the future, thereby contributing to the betterment of the country and the world," she added. Artificial Intelligence in Learning and Teaching This edition of the expo brings together experienced scholars and educational practitioners from Hong Kong, Mainland China, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia to serve as keynote speakers. They will discuss with the education community the global trends in educational development, setting goals and directions for the future of learning and teaching. Popular topics include artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

• On the first day of the expo, Professor Rose Luckin, Professor of Learner Centred Design, UCL Knowledge Lab, University College London, the UK, Professor Dragan Gašević, Distinguished Professor of Learning Analytics; Director, Centre for Learning Analytics, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia will respectively discuss the opportunities and challenges that AI presents to education, as well as generative AI in learning and teaching.
• On the second day, Professor Monica Lam, Kleiner Perkins, Mayfield, Sequoia Capital Professor, Computer Science Department, Stanford University, USA; Faculty Director, Stanford Open Virtual Assistant Laboratory, USA and Professor Jason Lodge Associate Professor, School of Education; Deputy Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of...