High-end Forum on AI-driven Multimodal Intelligent Computing and Development in Smart Education, Science and Culture

Date

September 20–21, 2026

Format

In-person Academic Forum

Scale

15–20 Delegates

Language

English, with selected sessions in Chinese

About the Forum

Forum Overview

Artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping education, scientific research, and cultural exchange, with multimodal perception and intelligent computing at the heart of this transformation. The forum will bring together leading scholars and experts from the United Kingdom and China for in-depth discussions on emerging technologies, practical applications, and the development of smart education, science, and culture.

Background and Rationale

“AI Plus” has become an important component of China’s national strategic planning. The application of AI continues to expand across schools, universities, research institutes, and industry. This forum will convene high-level academic expertise and promote the integration of multimodal intelligent computing with smart education, scientific research, and cultural exchange.

Discussion Areas

Key Topics

Multimodal Perception and Intelligent Computing

Emerging technologies, key methods, and practical applications of multimodal perception and intelligent computing in the AI era.

Smart Education, Science and Culture

The role and broader impact of modern AI technologies in advancing education, scientific research, and cultural exchange.

International Case Studies and Experience

Representative cases, practical experience, and development perspectives from different countries, regions, universities, and institutions.

Speakers

Invited Guests and Talks

International Guests

Tariq S. Durrani

Academician / Adjunct Professor · University of Strathclyde · United Kingdom

Shahbaz Khan

Professor / UNESCO Representative · UNESCO East Asia & University of Birmingham · United Kingdom

Guests from China

Tieniu Tan

Nanjing University · Academician / Secretary of the CPC Committee

Artificial Intelligence: Strategic Directions, Emerging Opportunities and Societal Impact

Junwei Han

Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications · Distinguished Young Scholar / Changjiang Scholar / Vice President

Brain Science and AI: Cutting Edge Development and New Trends

Honggang Zhang

Zhejiang University · Distinguished Professor

6G Networks, Integrated Sensing and Communications, and Intelligent Connectivity

Jianguo Zhang

Southern University of Science and Technology · Distinguished Professor

Machine Learning and Intelligent Computing for Future Digital Ecosystems

Jing Dong

Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences · Distinguished Professor

Pattern Recognition and AI: Recent Advances and Emerging Applications

Qiao Wang

Southeast University · Dean / Distinguished Professor

Knowledge Representation, Cognitive Intelligence and Next-Generation AI Systems

Xiaojun Wu

Jiangnan University · Dean / Distinguished Professor

Computer Vision, Deep Learning and Intelligent Multimedia Analytics

Forum Program

Forum Format and Program

The working language of the forum is English, with selected discussion sessions conducted in Chinese. The program will include keynote presentations, academic exchanges, and small round-table discussions.

20 SEP 2026

Forum Day One

Keynote presentations and thematic exchanges. Detailed times and the speaking order will be announced in the official program.

21 SEP 2026

Forum Day Two

Thematic exchanges and small round-table discussions. Further details will be announced in the official program.

Program notice: This page presents the preliminary forum format. The detailed program will be updated as invited guests confirm their participation.

Location

Forum Venue

East Campus, GPNU

Forum dates: September 20–21, 2026