World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 concludes on high note
The following is issued on behalf of the University Grants Committee:
The World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 concluded yesterday (November 5). Themed "Higher Education Reimagined: Innovating for the Future", the Forum brought together over 130 higher education leaders from more than 50 leading universities and institutions worldwide, fully demonstrating Hong Kong's role as a premier international education hub.
As a flagship event in the global higher education calendar, the Forum provided a valuable platform for dialogue among global higher education leaders on the future of universities in the rapidly changing world. Through detailed panel discussions and roundtable sessions across three key topics: "The University in the AI Era", "The University and Society", and "The University and Civilization", participants exchanged forward-looking insights and inspiring strategies regarding how the higher education sector can navigate rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, global competition for talent, and the imperative of sustainable development.
At the closing ceremony of the Forum, the Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC), Mr Tim Lui, noted that Hong Kong's higher education sector is shaped by openness, exchanges and connectivity. The UGC-funded universities are globally recognised for their academic distinction, research excellence and international character.
Mr Lui highlighted that the eight UGC-funded universities have established over 2 700 exchange agreements and are working on almost 8000 international collaborative research projects with universities worldwide, including many top universities presented in the Forum. The extensive global collaborations are a resounding testament to the collective dedication of the universities, the world-class scholars and the steadfast support of the nation. With its world-class universities, international outlook, proximity to the Chinese Mainland, and the golden opportunities arising from the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town and related initiatives, Hong Kong serves as a true "super connector" between the nation and the world. The UGC looks forward to gathering great leaders of global higher education sector in future editions of the Forum.
Looking ahead, the UGC will continue to work closely with the eight UGC-funded universities and relevant stakeholders to cultivate future-ready talent, and deepen national, international and cross-sector collaboration, thereby further consolidating Hong Kong's distinctive role as an international hub for post-secondary education and high-calibre talent.
World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 concludes on high note Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 concludes on high note Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 concludes on high note Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Australian clean technology company ClearVue sets up global R&D base in Hong Kong for Asian expansion
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (November 6) that ClearVue Technologies Limited (ClearVue), an Australian clean technology company that converts solar energy absorbed by building façades into renewable energy, has established a new global research and development (R&D) base in Hong Kong. The facility will further expand to address increasing project management and business development needs in Asia, with a strategic focus on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Supported by InvestHK, ClearVue has previously announced a joint venture in Hong Kong with Mainland vacuum-glass manufacturer Luoyang Landvac Ti-Vig Co., Ltd. Through this joint venture, the two companies will collaborate on R&D, combining ClearVue's patented solar glass technology with Mainland manufacturing strengths to produce cost-effective, energy-generating glass for buildings. Hong Kong will play a pivotal role in this new global R&D base. InvestHK has been providing advisory services to ClearVue on its business establishment in Hong Kong, and connecting the company with local and international industry stakeholders and investors.
The Acting Director-General of Investment Promotion, Mr Arnold Lau, said, "We warmly welcome ClearVue's decision to base its global R&D in Hong Kong. Our city of high-rises is an ideal proving ground for technology that turns glass façades into clean power generators. This investment perfectly illustrates Hong Kong's unique value proposition - seamlessly combining Australian frontier technology with our local R&D strengths and the robust manufacturing capabilities of the broader GBA. We look forward to seeing ClearVue use Hong Kong as a springboard to promote not only its innovative solutions, but also this powerful synergy across Asia and beyond."
The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of ClearVue, Mr Doug Hunt, said, "Hong Kong brings together everything we need to accelerate our growth in Asia. Strong local demand, a deep engineering talent pool and a well-regarded construction industry make it the ideal location to develop and deliver projects. Through our Hong Kong joint venture, we can combine our technology with Mainland manufacturing capabilities to make solar glass more cost-effective, while our R&D team benefits from easy access to rapid prototyping and testing. We will continue to invest in people and infrastructure in Hong Kong as our GBA projects take shape, and use the city as a strategic gateway for further expansion across Asia Pacific."
ClearVue is an Australian-listed clean technology company that integrates solar technology into building façades and rooftop surfaces to provide renewable energy generation and offset the operational carbon footprint of buildings. The company's advanced, patented glass technology preserves glass transparency, maintaining building aesthetics while generating energy.
For more information about ClearVue, please visit www.clearvuepv.com.
Australian clean technology company ClearVue sets up global R&D base in Hong Kong for Asian expansion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Australian clean technology company ClearVue sets up global R&D base in Hong Kong for Asian expansion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
