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Bridging Borders Through Technology: Belt & Road Conference on Special Education 2025

2025-05-30

Co-organized by Integrated Centre for Wellbeing (I-WELL) and the Department of Special Education and Counselling (SEC) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), in collaboration with SDU University in Kazakhstan and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Malaysia, "Bridging Borders Through Technology: Belt & Road Conference on Special Education" was successfully held on May 20 at the Tai Po Campus.

The conference adopted a hybrid format, combining both online and in-person participation, attracting over 250 scholars, educators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. The event featured diverse formats, including keynote speeches, sharing sessions, and exhibitions, aiming to explore the latest research findings in higher education and diverse learning, as well as to facilitate in-depth exchanges on innovative applications and future directions of artificial intelligence and educational technology in the field of special education.
 

(From left) Professor Leung Chi-hung, Co-Director of I-WELL, EdUHK; Dr. Liu Duo, Head of the Department of SEC, EdUHK; Madina Suleimen, Head of Social and Inclusive Education Research Center, SDU University, Kazakhstan; Dr Yum Yen Na, Acting Head of the Department of SEC, EdUHK; Prof. Chan Che Hin, Vice President (Research and Development), EdUHK; Prof. MACFARLANE, Bruce John, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Human Development, EdUHK; Dr. Wang Li Chih, Director of I-WELL, EdUHK; Dr. Abdul Halim bin Masnan, Deputy Dean (Student Affair and Alumni) and Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia; Dr. Jan Gube, Assistant Dean (International Engagement) of the Faculty of Education and Human Development and Assistant Professor of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, EdUHK

The conference included 37 sharing sessions, bringing together over 40 leading experts and scholars to exchange research findings and practical experiences around three key themes: "AI, Technology, and Inclusion in Education," "Special Education, Pedagogy, Psychological Interventions" and "Inclusive Education Policies, History, and Global Perspective".
 

Dr. Abdul Halim bin Masnan delivered a keynote speech on "Transdisciplinary Model Between Family, Specialist, & Teacher in Inclusive Preschool Education Program in Multi-Ethnic Malaysia"
Professor Zulfiya Movkebayeva shared insights on "Preparing children with disabilities for professional work"
Dr. Aliya Oralbekova led participants in exploring "Entertainment or education: from game to study"
Mr. Nurbek Yensebayev shared his perspectives on "Inclusive technologies for people with disabilities"

Eight institutions from Hong Kong and Malaysia, including universities, non-governmental organizations, and educational technology companies, participated in the exhibition, showcasing how AI, big data, and innovative tools can address educational challenges and support children with special educational needs in communities, schools, and families.
 

I-WELL exhibited "I-WELL Home", an innovative piece of furniture integrating physical and psychological functions to promote children's holistic well-being.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service showcased its commitment to providing professional assessments, counselling, training, and therapy for youth and students to enhance their well-being and unlock their potential.

I-WELL has been dedicated to building an interdisciplinary research network, collaborating with universities along the Belt and Road to organize academic seminars, launch joint research projects, deepen educational research cooperation, and promote systematic innovation in international talent development.

For more details about the "Bridging Borders Through Technology: Belt & Road Conference on Special Education", please visit the following link:
https://www.eduhk.hk/iwell/en/projects/obor2025/event-details.html
 

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