Youth from the Greater Bay Area Gather to Discuss the Future of AI and Education
Presenting the ‘Youth Prospect on the use of AI in Education in Hong Kong' and
Preparing for the International Model UNESCO Conference
Sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and organised by the UNESCO Hong Kong Association (UHKA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Sustainable Development Education, the “2024 Secondary School Model UNESCO (MUNESCO) International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Education—Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Conference was held on July 6–7, 2024, in Hong Kong. The conference attracted 43 secondary schools across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. After the preliminary selection, 168 students played the role of representatives of 56 different countries’ delegations to discuss how artificial intelligence can be applied to have a positive impact on the future of education. Through debate and negotiation, students’ insights were collected and will be published in the “Youth Prospect on the Use of AI in Education in Hong Kong” to promote the realisation of Sustainable Development Goal 4—Quality Education.
July 6 Group Photo
July 7 Group Photo
Professor Karen Cheung, President of the UNESCO Hong Kong Association, delivered the welcoming remarks for the conference. Prof. Karen Cheung emphasised in her speech that this conference echoes the message in UNESCO’s report “Reimagining Our Futures Together: A New Social Contract for Education,” published in 2021, and the rising international attention on artificial intelligence and its application in education. The conference empowers youth to unleash their potential, broadens their international horizons through experiential learning, and facilitates cultural exchange, respect, and inclusion among students from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, cultivating future talents with national pride and a global perspective.
The conference is supported by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government of the People’s Republic of China, College of Professional and Continuing Education of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty of Education of the University of Hong Kong, the Education University of Hong Kong, the Education University of Hong Kong Alumni Association, the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (Hong Kong), The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education, Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, co-organized by the Sprinkles (HK) Charity Foundation Limited. Consulate Generals in Hong Kong, including Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, and the United Kingdom, also supported the conference and offered messages of congratulations.
Award-winning students of this regional conference will participate in the international conference to be held on July 20. They will engage in in-depth discussion with students from Poland, Indonesia, Nepal, and other countries on the topic of artificial intelligence and education, showcasing the passion and talents of youth and proposing more innovative solutions for sustainable development. The UHKA is committed to providing students with more international exchange opportunities. The winning delegate of the conference has been successfully selected for the third Model UNESCO International Conference hosted by the World Federation of UNESCO under the recommendation of the UHKA. The delegate will travel to Kazakhstan in August to continue the discussion on artificial intelligence and education with youth representatives from 58 countries and regions.
List of Awardees
List of Awardees:
Division A:
· Best Delegation: The delegation of Colombia – Vanessa Ho, Joey Poon, Cindy Hui (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Outstanding Delegation: The delegation of Spain – Brian Tang, Adrian Tang, Samuel Pitkevich (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Special Recognition: The delegation of Hungary – To Man Chin, Leung Sum Ying, Chan Chin Hin (Pope Paul VI College)
· Best Strategy: The delegation of the United States of America – Cassley Chan, Ailis Baudrie, Jayden Chan (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Best Delegate: Adrian Tang (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Outstanding Delegate: Vanessa Ho (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Best Speaker: Leung Sum Ying (Pope Paul VI College)
Division B:
· Best Delegation: The delegation of Denmark – Valerie Shek Sze Ai, Hayden Chen, Shiloh Hui (ISF Academy, St. Paul’s Co-educational College)
· Outstanding Delegation: The delegation of Saudi Arabia – Tai Cho Fung Woody, Kwok Chue Ngai, Ho Lok Tin (The Chinese Foundation Secondary School)
· Special Recognition: The delegation of Switzerland – Angelina Au Yeung, Ann Ann Leung, Angeline CHAN Hau Lam (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Best Strategy: The delegation of the Ukraine – Tin Ho Yung, Rai Janesha, Tam Hei Tung (Pope Paul VI College)
· Best Delegate: Tai Cho Fung Woody (The Chinese Foundation Secondary School)
· Outstanding Delegate: Angelina Au Yeung (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Best Speaker: Hayden Chen (ISF Academy)
Division C:
· Best Delegation: The delegation of Qatar – So Joshua Chun Him、Wang Chris Sen Yu、Yeh Yuhao (St. Paul’s College)
· Outstanding Delegation: The delegation of Jordan – Lam Kwan Mei、Kon Yo、Ho Lok Yiu (HKUGA College)
· Special Recognition: The delegation of Russia – Habel Wong、Cantadivina Wong、Martin Lee (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Best Strategy: The delegation of the Cuba – Alisha Hashmi、Kadi Chan、Yeung, Jeremy (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Best Delegate: So Joshua Chun Him (St. Paul’s College)
· Outstanding Delegate: Ho Lok Yiu (HKUGA College)
· Best Speaker: Cantadivina Wong (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
Division D:
· Best Delegation: The delegation of United Arab Emirates – Safiullah Muhammad、Ibrahim Malik、Michael Wong (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Outstanding Delegation: The delegation of Finland – Li Qianxi、Gao Zexin、Zhu Xuancheng (Shenzhen Cuiyuan Middle School)
· Special Recognition: The delegation of Pakistan – Lee Tin Yu、Leung Jodie Sin Yu、Chen Chit (Kowloon True Light School, Diocesan Girls’ School)
· Best Strategy: The delegation of the Italy – Chan Hei Yu、Shiu Chun Fai、Lam Tai Yin (St. Paul’s College)
· Best Delegate: Ibrahim Malik (ELCHK Lutheran Academy)
· Outstanding Delegate: Li Qianxi (Shenzhen Cuiyuan Middle School)
· Best Speaker: Yeung Yuet Fei Phoebe (Pui Ching Middle School)
Participating Schools (including preliminary and bootcamp):
• CUHK-Shenzhen Affiliated Liwen School
• Diocesan Girls’ School
• ELCHK Lutheran Academy
• Escola Sun Wah
• Guangzhou No.2 High School
• Harrow International School Hong Kong
• HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School
• HKUGA College
• Immaculate Heart of Mary College
• ISF Academy
• Kowloon True Light School
• La Salle College
• Munsang College
• Pooi To Middle School
• Pope Paul VI College
• Pui Ching Middle School
• Rhenish Church Pang Hok Ko Memorial College
• Shenzhen College of International Education
• Shenzhen Cuiyan Middle School
• Shenzhen Cuiyuan Dongxiao Middle School
• Shenzhen Cuiyuan Experimental School
• Shenzhen Cuiyuan Junior Middle School
• Shenzhen Cuiyuan Wenjin Middle School
• Shenzhen Donghu Middle School
• Shenzhen Guiyuan Middle School
• Shenzhen Luohu Binhe Experimental Middle School
• Shenzhen Luohu Cuiyuan Dongxiao Innovation School
• Shenzhen Luohu Experimental School
• Shenzhen Luohu Future School
• Shenzhen Luohu Middle School
• Shenzhen Luohu Qiaoxiang Experimental School
• Shenzhen North foreign Language Experiment School
• Shenzhen Songquan Experimental School
• Shun Tak Fraternal Association Lee Shau Kee College
• Sin Meng Charity Association
• SKH Lam Kau Mow Secondary School
• St. Paul’s Co-educational College
• St. Paul’s College
• St. Stephen’s Girls’ College
• Tak Oi Secondary School
• The Chinese Foundation Secondary School
• Ying Wa Girls’ School
• YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
Acknowledgement:
Title Sponsor: Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Co – Organiser: Sprinkles (HK) Charity Foundation Limited
Supporting Organisations:
· Education Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government of the People’s Republic of China
· Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government of the People’s Republic of China
· College of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
· Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong
· The Education University of Hong Kong
· The Education University of Hong Kong Alumni Association
· The Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers
· Sustainable Development Solutions Network (Hong Kong)
· The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
· Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council
Supporting Consulates:
· British Consulate General Hong Kong
· Consulate General of Colombia in Hong Kong
· Consulate General of Germany in Hong Kong
· Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong
· Consulate General of Mexico in Hong Kong
· Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong
· Consulate General of Poland in Hong Kong
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