Hong Kong Hosts World Class University Presidents Forum 2026, Reinforcing Global Higher Education Hub Status
Hong Kong recently hosted the World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 from November 4-5, bringing together education leaders, university presidents, and scholars from over one-third of the world's top 50 universities. The event, held at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), focused on critical issues such as talent cultivation in the intelligent age, technology and innovation driving the future economy, and universities' responses to global challenges. Mr. Chan Kwok-ki, Acting Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), highlighted Hong Kong's sustained government investment and clear policy direction in higher education, noting that five of the city's universities are ranked among the world's top 100. The forum also saw several interuniversity cooperation agreements signed, including MOUs and seed fund agreements, further solidifying Hong Kong's role as a bridge between East and West in academic collaboration.
