Top world unis head to HK for summit on NM
The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit will be staged at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 27 and 28, its organiser announced on Tuesday. The host — Hong Kong Association for External Friendship — said the two-day event would primarily focus on the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT). Leaders from more than 50 renowned universities from more than 20 countries and…
The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit, taking place at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong on October 27 and 28, aims to provide insight into the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT). Confirmed attendees include over 50 leaders from prestigious universities across North America, Europe, and the Belt and Road region. Notably, presidents from ten Hong Kong universities will each host panel discussions, alongside representatives from renowned institutions like Harvard and Cambridge.
Priscilla Leung, the association's founding president and CEO, highlighted that many global institutions are familiar with the Greater Bay Area but lack knowledge about NMUT. She expressed optimism that the two-day summit featuring three forums would foster extensive communication and collaboration among participants during and after the event.
Leung, who is also a lawmaker, emphasized the summit's potential to establish an exchange platform among participating institutions to strengthen cooperation. Government officials will join the summit to provide additional context on Northern Metropolis' development.
The biannual summit, which began in 2024, will also focus on youth development and Hong Kong's role as an international legal hub during side events.
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