Digital Education Week 2023 Concludes, Highlighting AI's Role in Language Learning and Future-Ready Education

2026-06-27 17:35 Last Updated At：17:48

Second Digital Education Week concludes

The second Digital Education Week (DEW), held for seven consecutive days, has concluded today (June 27). The two highlight events of DEW, namely the International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026 and the Learning & Teaching Expo 2026 (LTE 2026), were held under the themes "AI in Language Education: From Ideas to Implementation to Impact" and "Reimagining Education: Human-Centric, Future-Ready" respectively, demonstrating Hong Kong's pivotal direction in holistically advancing the integration of humanities education with innovative technology to actively meet the needs of national and societal talent nurturing in the age of AI.

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Second Digital Education Week concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Second Digital Education Week concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The first highlight event, the Summit, was co-organised by the Education Bureau (EDB), the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The event was held from June 21 to 24, attracting over 5 000 attendances. The Summit sought to provide a practical platform for teachers, researchers, and other members of the education sector to learn from one another, and share insights regarding the use of AI in language education. During the first two days of the Summit, a total of six keynote speeches were delivered by leading scholars from around the world, alongside an invited expert panel discussion, and 93 paper presentations and teaching demonstrations, fostering professional exchanges. Scholars and experts from different regions shared their perspectives, integrating theoretical research into teaching practice, and explored in depth how AI can be effectively applied in diverse language education contexts.

In the following two days of the Summit, a total of 22 workshops were held, receiving an enthusiastic response. Participants engaged in hands-on experiences with various AI-powered teaching tools and explored different strategies and possibilities for integrating AI into language education to further promote the incorporation of innovative technologies into classroom practice.

Another highlight event of DEW, the LTE 2026, was fully supported by the EDB, presented by the Hong Kong Education City and organised by the Smart City Consortium. The event, held from June 25 to 27, attracted a total attendance of over 23 000. The EDB especially arranged three keynote sessions on the newly released Blueprint for Digital Education Development in Primary and Secondary Schools. The sessions highlighted the guiding direction and implementation strategies for promoting digital transformation of education in primary and secondary schools, which aims to enhance students' digital literacy and equip the younger generation to meet the opportunities and transitions of the digital era.

The LTE 2026 featured more than 600 local and overseas booths, and over 270 programme sessions with the introduction of new sessions such as the "Parents' Summit". Speakers from around the world also attended the event to share future classroom solutions to further advance Hong Kong's development in the field of digital education.

This year's DEW brought together experts, scholars, policy researchers, and representatives from education and technology sectors from Hong Kong, the Mainland and around the world, along with teachers, students and parents, to explore new trends in educational technology development, particularly focusing on how AI can drive innovation in learning and teaching, and build a future-ready digital education ecosystem collaboratively.

For more information on DEW, please visit the Digital Education Resource Platform (www.digitaleducation.hk/en/).

Hong Kong's Strategy for Smart Tourism Highlighted at APEC Ministerial Meeting in Macao

SCST attends APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macao

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (June 27) attended the 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macao.

The theme for the meeting this year is "Digital Innovation, Collaborative Empowerment: Leveraging Tourism for an Asia-Pacific Community". At a discussion session, Miss Law shared with other participants Hong Kong's strategic approach to integrating digital and intelligent technologies to drive economic growth in tourism.

In her address, Miss Law highlighted the city's remarkable recovery and strategic direction, noting that Hong Kong welcomed nearly 50 million visitors in 2025—a 12 per cent year-on-year increase—and hosted over 240 mega events, many of which were held at the Kai Tak Sports Park. She said these results reflect Hong Kong's strategic vision of "+ Tourism", which weaves together culture, heritage, arts, sports, and mega events to create richer and more immersive visitor experiences.

During the discussion session, Miss Law outlined a three-pronged strategy for harnessing technology to ensure sustainable growth:

1. Disseminating Smart Information

Hong Kong is leveraging big data and AI to provide travellers with real-time, personalised information. The Discover Hong Kong platform, managed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, now offers live crowd updates and waiting times for major attractions during peak travel periods. The Government is also developing an AI-powered itinerary-planning feature on the platform and collaborating with map service providers to integrate data into a dedicated Hong Kong travel map, enabling visitors to plan their ideal trips in just a few clicks.

2. Nurturing Tourism Products with Smart Elements

Technology is being embedded into attractions to create authentic yet globally appealing experiences. From the new East Kowloon Cultural Centre, which incubates arts-tech performances, to the Hong Kong Museum of Art, which blends heritage with multimedia, and events like Art Basel Hong Kong featuring AI-generated avatars, these innovations deepen visitor engagement. Attractions such as Hong Kong Disneyland are also utilising advanced animatronics to enhance guest experiences. Miss Law added that when visitors connect in this way, they stay longer, spend more, and become storytellers who amplify the city's cultural identity.

3. Empowering the Tourism Trade

To ensure the widespread benefits of smart tourism, Hong Kong is committed to empowering its workforce. The Government has collaborated with Cyberport, the city's flagship IT hub, to connect technology providers with industry practitioners to solve real-world challenges through digital solutions, enhancing productivity and global competitiveness.

In her concluding remarks, Miss Law reminded delegates of the human element at the heart of travel. "Tourism does not thrive on technology alone, but also on the warmth of human connection. While AI can personalise journeys and digital tools enhance convenience, they can never replace the real local stories and human interactions that truly define travel. Let us use technology to enrich, rather than replace, the soul of our destinations. Let us work to ensure every visitor explores our cities, deeply, meaningfully, and memorably," she said.

Upon her arrival in Macao yesterday (June 26), Miss Law met with the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr Sun Yeli. After the meeting, she attended the welcome dinner for the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting.

Miss Law returned to Hong Kong today following the meeting.

Digital Education Week 2023 Concludes, Highlighting AI's Role in Language Learning and Future-Ready Education

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