Sanya, Hainan, June 30, 2025 – Shaoren Gou, Ran He, Canada & World Report —On the morning of June 30, 2025, the press conference for the 2025 Hainan International Forum on Higher Education Innovation and Development was held at the Lecture Hall of the Shushan Pavilion, University of Sanya. Now in its third edition, the forum builds on the success of the previous two sessions and is dedicated to exploring the deep integration of artificial intelligence with higher education. It aims to promote diversified educational reform, strengthen university-industry collaboration, and open up access to global educational resources.
Forum Scheduled for November, Officially Recognized as a Hainan Provincial Key Convention
The forum is hosted by Geely Talent Development Group, and co-organized by the University of Sanya, Z.H. Island, and Xinwei Education. It has been listed as a key provincial-level convention in Hainan for 2025 and is scheduled to take place in Sanya, Hainan, with registration on November 28 and the main sessions held from November 29 to 30.
The press conference was moderated by Zhang Hongwei, General Manager of Brand Marketing at Z.H. Island. Attending guests included Lu Dan, CEO of Geely Talent Development Group and Chairman of Xinwei Education; Che Yi, Vice President of Geely Talent Development Group and Executive General Manager of Xinwei Education; Prof. Shen Jianyong, President of the University of Sanya; Prof. Que Haibao, President of Geely College; Prof. Nong Kezhong, President of Nanning Institute of Digital Science and Technology; Prof. Dai Shugen, Vice President of Xiangtan Institute of Technology; and Huang Lilu, Founding Partner and Vice Chairman of Z.H. Island.
“Three Campuses” Concept Draws Interest, AI-Education Integration Becomes a Highlight
At the press conference, Dr. Lu Dan emphasized that the 2025 forum centers on the theme of Innovation and Development in Higher Education, focusing on how AI can effectively integrate with educational systems to drive comprehensive upgrades in teaching methodology, curriculum design, and student development pathways. He introduced the “Three Campuses” model promoted by Geely Education—Physical Campus, Industrial Campus, and Digital Campus—as the three pillars of future higher education.
“Through this forum, we aim to build an education ecosystem that is both adaptable to industry needs and technologically forward-looking—one that delivers truly personalized learning for each student,” said Lu.
Xinwei Education to Showcase Smart Teaching Platform at the Forum
Che Yi, Executive General Manager of Xinwei Education, explained how the company seeks to address structural challenges in traditional education through system redesign and ecosystem innovation. During the forum, Xinwei will unveil real-world applications of its intelligent teaching platform across multiple universities. Key features to be presented include automated class scheduling, personalized learning path generation, student profiling, and AI-driven feedback systems.
Che Yi also revealed that Xinwei is actively collaborating with several domestic and international universities and will officially launch a global promotion initiative during the forum.
Z.H. Island Plays Key Role in Connecting Education with Industry
Huang Lilu, Vice Chairman of Z.H. Island, described how the platform acts as a bridge between the education sector and the business world. By leveraging the forum, Z.H. Island will facilitate precise matching between educational needs and industrial resources, supporting universities and enterprises in co-designing curricula, building training platforms, and developing joint education programs.
“Our goal is to activate more points of connection between educational innovation and real-world business needs, fostering a new ecosystem of cross-disciplinary collaboration and co-creation,” said Huang.
Media Q & A Session Highlights In-Depth Dialogue
During the media Q & A session, several mainstream media outlets raised questions on educational technology, talent development, and industry alignment, with speakers offering thoughtful responses:
- People’s Daily asked Dr. Lu Dan how Geely Education is applying AI through Xinwei Education.
Lu responded: “The Xinwei platform centers on data and leverages smart algorithms to tailor learning pathways for each student, making teaching processes visualized, intelligent, and highly personalized.” - The Paper inquired about how the forum will support international collaboration between academia and industry.
Lu replied: “We will bring together global universities and industry experts for thematic panels, workshops, and project showcases to foster new international partnerships.” - Global Business News (Macao) asked President Que Haibao what tangible changes AI-powered personalized learning brings.
Que noted: “Personalized recommendations and instant feedback significantly enhance student motivation and learning outcomes—especially in STEM fields.” - Gonggong News Agency (Hong Kong) asked Vice President Dai Shugen about innovative practices in university-industry integration.
Dai answered: “We embed front-end industrial needs into curriculum planning and strengthen application-based training through co-built labs and real-world project collaboration.” - China Daily asked President Nong Kezhong how his institution adjusts curriculum in response to industry shifts.
Nong explained: “We closely monitor trends and have recently updated our programs by introducing new modules in smart manufacturing and AI applications.” - Guangming Daily asked Vice Chairman Huang Lilu how Z.H. Island ensures long-term collaboration between education and business.
Huang responded: “We are developing a framework that combines educational demand mapping with enterprise resource integration, enabling continuous, collaborative project incubation.”
Building a Collaborative Platform for the Future of Education
As a flagship initiative within Hainan’s effort to build an international hub for educational innovation, the 2025 Hainan International Forum on Higher Education Innovation and Development is committed to linking education, technology, and industry. The forum will foster the co-evolution of pedagogical ideas and technological advancement.
Through this event, the organizers aim to create an open, inclusive, and cooperative platform for educational innovation, helping higher education institutions explore new pathways in the era of AI, digital transformation, and globalization.
This November, Sanya will once again become a focal point for educational change, bringing together global thinkers and practitioners to envision the future of learning.
