Digital Education Week 2026 Concludes, Highlighting AI's Role in Language Learning and Future-Ready Education

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.

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/).

The second Digital Education Week, held for seven consecutive days from June 21, has concluded today (June 27). Photo shows participants engaging in a workshop to learn about the application of AI-powered teaching tools at the International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The second Digital Education Week, held for seven consecutive days from June 21, has concluded today (June 27). Photo shows scholars sharing their latest research findings with participants at the International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The second Digital Education Week, held for seven consecutive days from June 21, has concluded today (June 27). Photo shows a group of local and overseas scholars and educators sharing their insights at the expert panel discussion of the International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The second Digital Education Week, held for seven consecutive days from June 21, has concluded today (June 27). Photo shows the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research, Dr Anissa Chan (second right), with the speaker of the closing keynote speech, the Dean of Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Alan Cheung (second left), and other guests at the International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The second Digital Education Week, held for seven consecutive days from June 21, has concluded today (June 27). Photo shows members of the public visiting the booth of the Education Bureau at the Learning & Teaching Expo 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The second Digital Education Week, held for seven consecutive days from June 21, has concluded today (June 27). Photo shows the Principal Assistant Secretary (Innovation Technology Education) of the Education Bureau, Ms Edith Tse, delivering a keynote speech on the details of the Blueprint for Digital Education Development in Primary and Secondary Schools at the Learning & Teaching Expo 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the Learning and Teaching Expo today (June 25). Photo shows (from second left) Mr Chan, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, and other guests visiting the Learning and Teaching Expo 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the Learning and Teaching Expo 2026 today (June 25). Photo shows (from third left) the Permanent Secretary for Education, Ms May Chan; the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; Mr Chan; the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Education City, Mr Armstrong Lee; the Founder and Honorary President and Chairwoman of the Steering Committee of the Smart City Consortium, Ms Elizabeth Quat; Founder and Honorary President of the Smart City Consortium Dr Winnie Tang, and other guests at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAD and aviation management personnel complete National Studies and Visit Program

The seven-day National Studies and Visit Program for the management personnel of the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) and Hong Kong's aviation industry concluded today (June 28). On the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the department, CAD invited the management personnel from various local civil aviation organisations to take part in the national studies course at the National Academy of Governance (NAG) together and conduct site visit to a number of aviation facilities there. The program aimed at enhancing participants understanding of the country's development and visionary strategy, so as to continue to work together to promote the aviation development.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, said that with full support by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the course is tailor-made to meet the professional needs of CAD and local aviation industry. Mr Liu expressed his sincere gratitude to the Administrator of the CAAC, Mr Song Zhiyong, for attending the first day of the course as keynote speaker, in which he shared the high-quality development of the civil aviation in China, and provided participants with high-level professional guidance and forward-looking insights. He also acknowledged the support of the Vice President of the National Academy of Governance, Mr Li Wentang, in meeting with the course participants, and providing guidance to the teaching team.

The course covers various topics including national policy, national security, foreign affairs, technologies and civil aviation. The participants also had opportunity to visit Beijing Daxing International Airport, as well as the trio of the CAAC (namely the Operation Management Centre, Aviation Meteorological Centre and Aeronautical Information Service Centre), with a view to deepening connection with the Mainland authorities, as well as the experts and scholars there.

A total of 30 management personnel from CAD and aviation sector participated in the program. The Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong, represented CAD to attend the graduation ceremony. After that, she joined the participants to proceed to Tianjin, and paid visit to the "Uprising of the Two Airlines" Exhibition Hall and Civil Aviation University of China, to gain a deeper understanding of our country’s civil aviation development.

CAD and aviation management personnel complete National Studies and Visit Program Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAD and aviation management personnel complete National Studies and Visit Program Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAD and aviation management personnel complete National Studies and Visit Program Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAD and aviation management personnel complete National Studies and Visit Program Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAD and aviation management personnel complete National Studies and Visit Program Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases