9th Global China Dialogue——AI and Global Society: Building, Governance and Communication

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Following nine successful Global China Dialogue (GCD) Forums, the 10th GCD (GCD10) – ‘Governance for Global Education’ – will be held at the British Academy on Friday, 5 December 2025.

GCD10 will focus on how to promote sustainable development in education worldwide through policy coordination, international cooperation, equity assurance, quality improvement, and institutional innovation. As a vital foundation for achieving social justice, fostering global prosperity, and addressing future transformations, education increasingly relies on cross-border collaboration, multi-stakeholder engagement, and technological empowerment.

In particular, with the profound impact of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data reshaping educational models and learning ecosystems, global education governance faces both unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This Dialogue will provide a platform for diverse conversations, bringing together policymakers, scholars, educators, business leaders, and representatives from international organizations to explore new ideas, mechanisms, and pathways for global education governance.

Organizers

• Global China Academy, UK
• Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, University of Exeter, UK
• ESRC Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science, Lancaster University, UK
• TBC, China

Chairs of Organizing committee

• Professor Tony McEnery FAcSS FRSA, Distinguished Professor of English Language and Linguistics at Lancaster University; Council Member of Academy of Social Sciences; Chair of Global China Academy Council and Founding Fellow
• Professor Xiangqun Chang FRSA, President of Global China Academy and Founding Fellow; Honorary Professor of University College London (2015-20); Distinguished Professor of Nankai University of China
• Professor Li Li is Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS), University of Exeter, UK
• TBC, China

GCD X includes the following four panels

• Panel 1: Global Education Policy and International Cooperation: this section covers global and regional policy frameworks, the coordination roles of international organizations, and cross-border cooperation through university alliances, degree recognition, and digital platforms. Education policy today relies on multi-level collaboration beyond national boundaries, with international organizations and global networks promoting the sharing of educational resources.
• Panel 2: Educational Equity, Inclusion, and Quality Assurance: this section focuses on protecting educational rights, promoting research integrity and academic ethics, and improving quality through global assessments, certification, and teacher training. Equity and quality remain central to education governance, supported by open science and transparent evaluation systems.
• Panel 3: Governance Innovation and Technological Empowerment: This section explores multi-stakeholder collaboration, public-private partnerships, and the use of AI, big data, online education, and open resources to reshape educational models. Lifelong learning and skills development are vital to meeting future challenges.
• Panel 4: Education Financing and Sustainable Development: this section highlights global financing mechanisms, international aid, and the integration of education with technology and industry. Fair and sufficient funding supports education goals, while innovation and cross-sector collaboration drive inclusive growth and shared prosperity.

Through diverse perspectives and cross-sector dialogue, the 10th Global China Dialogue aims to contribute both Chinese insights and international experience to global education governance, working together to build a fairer, higher-quality, more inclusive, and sustainable global education ecosystem..

Important Dates for GCD X

• 31st July 2024: Deadline for submitting abstracts for proposed topics.
• 1st November 2024: Deadline for interested parties to submit an abstract.
• 8th November 2024: Deadline for speakers to submit their notes and PowerPoint presentations.
• 11th November 2024: Final deadline for registration.
• 25th November 2024: Programme available for download in English, Chinese, and dual-language formats.
• 29th November 2024: Date of the 9th Global China Dialogue.

The proceedings of GCD IX will be published in 2025, featuring transcribed records, bilingual translation, and editing. This landmark event promises to be a pivotal platform for discussing the future of AI in global governance and its broader societal implications.

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