Huawei showcases digital education technologies at APAN60
Huawei participated as a diamond sponsor at APAN60, from July 28 to August 1, focusing on its digital education technologies in Hong Kong. The company organized the Huawei Intelligent Education Forum, which gathered over 100 representatives from National Research and Education Networks, universities, and IT sectors to address developments in intelligent education.
Key Insights from Forum Leaders
Aaron Wang, General Manager of Enterprise Business at Huawei Hong Kong, stated, “The digital transformation of education is a collaborative journey—where global expertise meets regional needs to build an inclusive, future-ready ecosystem.” He noted the significance of co-developing solutions to improve educational accessibility.
Tang Fei, a Legislative Council member in Hong Kong, emphasized the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, noting that over 77% of local teachers utilize them. He spoke on enhancing teaching efficiency and reducing workloads while advocating for improved training and localized AI tool creation.
Collaboration and Development
Wilson Kwok, Chairman of APAN60 LOC, described JUCC’s objective of advancing educational collaboration among Hong Kong universities, particularly in IT services for teaching and research. Peter Zhang, Vice President of Huawei’s Global Public Sector BU, reflected on the company's three-decade presence in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its interest in collaborating with the education sector for talent cultivation.
Human-centric Approaches and Applications
Xin Yao from Lingnan University focused on a human-centric Trustworthy AI approach, advocating for technology that meets societal needs through interdisciplinary efforts. Justin Mendes discussed the partnership between Huawei and Shenyang Institute of Technology, which aims to merge industry with educational practices through innovative dual-teacher instruction.
Flora Ng, CIO at The University of Hong Kong, highlighted AI’s impact on education, urging responsible adoption and collaboration between educational and industry leaders. Roshan G. Ragel, CEO of Lanka Research and Education Network, provided insights into Sri Lanka's inclusive AI-enabled education initiative.
Puklao Sithithavorn from UniNet addressed the wide-ranging applications of AI in Thailand, promoting accessibility and ethical use within communities. Hong-Eng Koh from Huawei concluded by discussing how sovereign AI could support intelligent advancements in education and research.
Dilan Huang from Huawei APAC acknowledged the support from customers and partners, indicating a commitment to enhancing education with competitive solutions. Huawei currently serves over 7,800 clients in the education sector across 120 countries, focusing on bridging the digital gap.