The School of Continuing Education (SCE) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) invites educators, students, and academic professionals from around the world to take part in the upcoming Global Virtual Exchange Summit 2025, taking place on 8–9 July 2025. Held in a hybrid format (via Zoom and on-site at The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong), the summit will be hosted under the theme:
"Empowering Future Leaders in an Interconnected World."
🌍 A Global Dialogue on Virtual Exchange
This international event provides a dynamic platform for sharing insights, best practices, and research in the field of virtual exchange and intercultural education. The goal is to strengthen global collaboration and develop innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and leadership development.
Participants can look forward to five English-language panel sessions, each aligned with specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Quality Intercultural Education for Future-Ready Graduates
Digital Competencies for Future Leaders
Global Citizenship in an Interconnected World
Virtual Exchange for Public Health Engagement and Sustainable Action
Cross-Cultural Industry Engagement for the Next Generation (Round Table Discussion)
📣 Call for Abstracts – Submit by 30 May 2025
All educators, practitioners, and students are warmly invited to contribute to the summit. Share your work, ideas, or experiences by submitting an abstract.
🗓️ Submission deadline: 30 May 2025 (HKT)
📎 Submit your abstract here
🔍 At a Glance:
Dates: 8–9 July 2025
Format: Hybrid (Zoom & In-person at YMCA Hong Kong)
Target Audience: Educators, students, academic staff, and virtual exchange practitioners
Registration Fee: Free of charge (supported by the Quality Enhancement Support Scheme, QESS)
Register: Click here to register
Contact: sce_vec@hkbu.edu.hk | sce_rmo@hkbu.edu.hk
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, connect, and exchange ideas with experts and peers from around the world. Be part of a forward-looking conversation about global learning and leadership in the digital age.
We look forward to seeing you at the summit in July!
