A flagship event of the first ​Digital Education Week, the International Summit on the Use of AI in Learning & Teaching Languages & Other Subjects (AIinLT), was launched today.

The AIinLT is co-organised by the Education Bureau, the Standing Committee on Language Education & Research, Polytechnic University (PolyU) Department of English & Communication and Hong Kong Education City, providing a valuable and practical platform for teachers, researchers, and others in the education sector to learn and share insights regarding the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in their respective fields of education.

Officiating at the opening ceremony, Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin said that the country placed great importance on advancing digital education.

She noted that the bureau implements digital education through four major focus areas, including enhancing students' digital literacy and skills; strengthening professional training in digital education for teachers; optimising digital education infrastructure; and expanding cross-boundary and international collaboration.

Ms Choi also called for collaboration among all stakeholders, such as the Government, educational institutions, educators, and the community, to optimise resources, share best practices, and maximise the impact of digital education.

She also emphasised the irreplaceable role of human connections in learning, encouraging attendees to harness AI wisely to empower individuals, strengthen communities and build a smarter, more connected world of learning.

The AIinLT is taking place at PolyU for four consecutive days starting today. The first two days feature keynote speeches, a panel discussion, paper presentations and teaching demonstrations.

The following two days will include a post-summit workshop series covering a wide range of topics, along with a technology showcase where leading EdTech providers will demonstrate the latest AI hardware and software solutions, offering educators firsthand exposure to cutting edge-innovations.