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- Time: May 22 – 24, 2026
- Venue: XJTLU Entrepreneur College(Taicang) M-1018
- Language: Mandarin
- Format: Conference, Competition
- Organizer: ILEAD
Abstract
In 2026, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) celebrates the 20th anniversary of its founding. Since its inception, driven by the vision of becoming " a research-led international university in China and a Chinese university recognised internationally for its unique features in learning and teaching, research, social services, and education management." XJTLU has continuously explored the future model of universities by integrating education, digitalizing instruction, collaborating with industries, and fostering international talent development.
Standing at the threshold of a new two-decade journey, we ask: By 2046, how will higher education respond to an increasingly uncertain, complex, and technology-saturated world? As artificial intelligence and climate change intertwine and evolve, does the role of the university still merely confine to knowledge transmission? What capabilities and qualities will students need to not only adapt to society, but also actively shape a fairer, more sustainable, and creative future?
In recent years, a growing number of universities have attempted to break the boundaries of traditional education. By driving learning through real-world projects, promoting interdisciplinary integration, and deepening industry-academia collaboration, they are building an educational ecosystem that supports lifelong growth. These practices mark a fundamental shift: from "imparting knowledge" to "cultivating the whole person," and from "transmitting information" to "co-creating value." The goal of education is no longer just about what students "know," but rather what they "can do," for what causes they are "willing to take responsibility," and what positive changes they can bring to the world.
To this end, XJTLU will host the 11th Annual Conference on Innovation in Higher Education in May 2026. Under the theme "Higher Education towards 2046: From Knowledge Transmission to Value Creation," this conference aims to invite university leaders, frontline educators, education researchers, industry partners, and policymakers from across the nation to gather in Suzhou. Together, we will explore how to drive teaching reforms through real-world challenges, build a new ecosystem of collaborative education among universities, industries, and society, and reshape the form and mission of future universities. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate a new generation capable of creating value and addressing complex challenges.
Additionally, the on-site final of the 11th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award will be held concurrently, showcasing an annual feast of teaching innovation. We sincerely invite our peers in higher education across the country to stand at this milestone of the 20th anniversary, look ahead to 2046, and co-create the new landscape of future education.
Agenda
| Time | Schedule |
| Thursday, May 21 | |
| Morning | Registration |
| Afternoon | [ Workshop 1] Higher Education Workshop 14:00-15:00 Case Sharing 1-Integrated Learning in Industrial Partners: From Disciplinary Courses to Industry Problem-Driven Learning 15:15-16:15 Case Sharing 2-Learning Ecosystem in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Port: From Course Learning to Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice |
| [Thematic Forum 1] The 9th Council Congress of the Association of Sustainable Faculty Development in Higher Education (ASFDHE) 14:00-14:10 ASFDHE Overview Introduction 14:10-14:30 ASFDHE Work Report 2025-26 14:30-15:30 Deliberation and Approval of ASFDHE's 2026 Strategic Plan 15:30-15:45 Deliberation and Approval of the List of Newly Appointed Vice Chairperson Units 15:45-16:20 Commendation Ceremony for Excellent Member Units and Individuals of ASFDHE & Awarding Ceremony for Alliance Certified Teacher Developer Certificates |
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| Friday, May 22 | Friday, May 22 |
| 9:00-12:00 | [ Workshop 2] Teacher Development Director Workshop & ASFDHE Teaching Research Project Proposal Report 09:00-09:40 Keynote Sharing 1 From "Teaching Support" to "Value Co-creation": Reshaping the Role of Teacher Development Centers in the Future Higher Education Ecosystem 09:40-10:00 Interactive On-site Communication and Q&A 10:00-10:40 Keynote Sharing 2 Core Competencies of Future Teacher Developers: From Knowledge Transmitters to Value Creation Catalysts Teaching Development Center, Wenzhou University 10:40-11:40 Thematic Session Teaching Research Project Proposal Report and Project Exhibition |
| [Thematic Forum 2] Bridging the Research-Practice Gap: Co-creating Educational Solutions for the Real World 09:00-09:25 Keynote Speech 1 09:25-09:50 Keynote Speech 2 09:50-10:15 Keynote Speech 3 10:15-11:00 Roundtable Discussion |
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| [Thematic Forum 3] Exploration of XJTLU Integrated Education Model and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Education Practice 09:00-09:30 Thematic Sharing 1 09:30-10:00 Thematic Sharing 2 10:00-10:10 Break 10:10-11:40 Roundtable Discussion |
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| 14:00-17:30 | [Keynote Speech] Higher Education for the Next 20 Years (2046): From Knowledge Transmission to Value Creation |
| Saturday, May 23 | |
| 8:00-17:15 | The 11th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award (TIA) Final (Day 1) |
| Sunday, May 24 | |
| 8:00-16:00 | The 11th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award (TIA) Final (Day 2) & Launch of the 12th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award (TIA) |
| 16:30-18:00 | [In-depth Teaching Innovation Experience Workshop] From Case Review to Your Classroom Practice |
| 19:30-21:00 | Awarding Ceremony of the 11th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award (TIA) |
Contact us
Dongni Xie (Conference Content): 0512-89165341 dongni.xie@xjtlu.edu.cn
Siyu Chen (Conference Registration): 0512-81888349 siyu.chen@xjtlu.edu.cn
Registration Link: https://ilead.xjtlu.edu.cn/zh/activity/211
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