The 14th Learning & Teaching Expo 2024 (LTE) is set to take place from 11 to 13 December 2024 at Halls 3B-E of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
This year’s LTE is presented by Hong Kong Education City (EdCity), organised by Bailey Communications HK, and supported by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Themed ‘Shaping Education for a World of Change’, the scale of this year’s Expo reaches new heights in its history. The organiser will convene over 330 prominent education experts from Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, Doha, Australia, the United Kingdom, and beyond to share insights on a wide range of education topics through more than 290 keynote presentations, seminars, open lessons, and showcases. In addition, the event will feature almost 600 booths, spotlighting the latest global education trends, innovative teaching resources, and solutions.
Spotlighting Trends: AI and Language Learning at the Forefront
This year’s expo focuses on the development and application of artificial intelligence in mainstream education, as well as nurturing multilingual and cross-cultural talent with a global perspective. The event will bring together scholars, principals, teachers, and exhibitors to examine the challenges and opportunities in this area, with the goal of enhancing teaching and learning effectiveness. As collaboration and exchange between Hong Kong and Mainland China in education continue to grow, the number of expert speakers from the Greater Bay Area has reached an all-time high, with participation from the region expected to increase significantly.
In the realm of artificial intelligence applications in education, Professor Jason Lodge, School of Education, The University of Queensland, Australia will deliver a keynote on Technology Leaps of AI and Implications for Education. Meanwhile, by Professor Mu Su, Vice Dean, Institution of AI in Education, South China Normal University will share about How to Equip Teachers to Integrate the Teaching Online and Offline. Additionally, Associate Professor Jasmine Sim Boon Yee, Head and Associate Professor, Policy, Curriculum & Leadership Department, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore will lead National Education Forum: Fostering a Sense of National Identity in Students, sharing insights on strengthening students’ sense of identity and social responsibility.
The expo will explore key themes, including artificial intelligence, language learning, national education, and student development, in response to the ongoing transformation of global education models. It aims to promote dialogue and collaboration among educators.
Mr. Ken Ngai Yuen Keung, Executive Director of EdCity, remarked, ‘This year’s expo closely aligns with the latest trends in technology and education, bringing together leading international scholars and guests to Hong Kong to exchange ideas and share their insights and experiences. With artificial intelligence now advancing to practical applications, the event aims to explore its broader integration into education. Particular emphasis is also being placed on language learning, using the expo as a platform to examine strategies for improving language acquisition and harnessing AI to support language education, with the goal of nurturing students with enhanced multilingual and cross-cultural competencies.’
Mr. Stuart Bailey, CEO of Bailey Communications said, ‘This year’s Learning & Teaching Expo has achieved significant new milestones, featuring almost 600 exhibition booths – the largest in the event’s history. As the premier platform for global education suppliers, the Expo provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase innovative educational resources, including AI technologies, virtual learning tools, eLearning solutions, STEAM and Maker education resources, educational books and games, classroom and laboratory equipment, furniture, teaching aids, special education services, extracurricular activities, and more. This year’s Expo brings together top education resource providers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom and more, offering a carefully curated selection of the finest educational products. We are confident that the event will attract over 18,000 educators who will join us in collaboratively shaping the future of education.’
Teachers and Students Explore AI in Education and Language Learning
The three-day Learning & Teaching Expo 2024 will feature renowned experts from around the world, including government officials, scholars, school leaders, and education innovators, to share their insights on global education development. Key topics include:
1. Integrating AI into Teaching and Learning
- The ‘AI in Education Theatre’ will feature prominent speakers such as Professor Zheng Qin Hua, Professor, Faculty of Education; Deputy Executive Director, National Engineering Laboratory for Cyberlearning and Intelligent Technology; Director, The Research Center of Distance Education, Beijing Normal University, Professor Jason Lodge, School of Education, The University of Queensland, Australia, Professor Mu Su, Vice Dean, Institution of AI in Education, South China Normal University and Professor Cecilia Chan Ka Yuk, Professor, Faculty of Education and Founding Director, TALIC, The University of Hong Kong will explore the implications and applications of artificial intelligence in learning and teaching.
2. Language Learning and Cross-Cultural Education
- The newly launched ‘Language Learning Summit’ will feature experts such as Dr Rosanna Wong, Chairman, Asia International School Limited and Mr Tony Pang Chor Fu, Member, Quality Education Fund Steering Committee; Member, Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR); Honorary Advisor, GAPSK Language Promotion Council, focusing on the importance of language learning. In addition, at China Daily Presents: Transforming Language Learning through AI, Assistant Professor Wen Yun, Learning Sciences and Assessment, National Institute of Education – Learning Sciences & Assessment, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore will share the latest development and case studies related to artificial intelligence and language learning.
3. Holistic Student Development and Social-Emotional Learning
- Dr Stephen Yip Yam Wing, Project Director (Schools), CLAP@JC The Education University of Hong Kong, Ms Alicia Drummond, Founder, The Wellbeing Hub and Dr Vincent Chian Kwok Liang, Group Principal, Fairview International School and Provost, University College Fairview, Kuala Lumpur will explore topics including career planning, personal development, and holistic well-being, sharing innovative strategies and actionable outcomes.
4. National Education
- At National Education Forum, Associate Professor Jasmine Sim Boon Yee, Head and Associate Professor, Policy, Curriculum & Leadership Department, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Professor Gu Min Kang, JP, Associate Co-Director, Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures; Director, National Security and Legal Education Research Centre, The Education University of Hong Kong and Professor Alex Fan Hoi Kit, MH, Barrister-at-law; Adjunct Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University will collaboratively discuss ways to strengthen students’ sense of national identity.
5. Innovation Classroom
- The ‘Innovation Classroom’ will bring together educators to share practical applications of artificial intelligence in teaching. Mr Yik Ching Chan, Senior Software Engineer, CUHK Jockey Club AI for the Future Project will talk about Innovating Education in the Era of AI – Applications of Generative AI in Teaching and Learning. Ms Stephanie Yue Man To, Assistant Principal, HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School will discuss AI-Powered English Learning in the New Age for Personalised Learning. Ms Yingxian Chen, Deputy Director of the Sports Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, The University of Hong Kong will focus on Using Artificial Intelligence Exercise App to analyse and Manage Students’ Exercises and MVPA60 Data. Mr Wai Leung Wong, IT Coordinator, Ma On Shan Methodist Primary School will share about Integrating Innovative Technology into Teaching: Exploring Animal Classification and Ecological Balance through Artificial Intelligence.
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