LEAD Academic Network Symposium: AI-Empowered Higher Education and Scientific Research Collaboration

📍 Sino-Danish Center, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

21–22 August 2025

Part of the EU–China 50th Anniversary Series of Academic Activities

In celebration of 50 years of EU–China diplomatic ties, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences – Sino-Danish College, LEAD Academic Network, the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and the World Education Research Association (WERA) IRN are co-hosting a high-level academic symposium in Beijing.

This symposium is part of the EU–China 50th Anniversary Series of Academic Activities, coordinated by the LEAD Academic Network.

Themed "AI-Empowered Higher Education and Scientific Research Collaboration", this two-day event will bring together university leaders, researchers, and policy experts from China, Europe, and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming doctoral education, academic leadership, and research governance.

Highlights of the 2-Day Event:

• August 20: Arrival and welcome reception

• August 21:

  - Morning: Opening session and keynote presentations on AI in education leadership, digital transformation, and collaborative governance

  - Afternoon: Roundtable discussions on global challenges and opportunities for AI in higher education

  - Evening: Social program and networking dinner

• August 22:

  • Morning: Team-building and networking session for LEAD Academic Network members

  • Midday: Closing lunch

    
    

👉 Stay tuned on the LEAD Academic Network websites for program updates and registration details.