The 2026 Global Smart World Conference was held in Beijing
The Global Smart Education Conference 2026, dedicated to reimagining education in the age of artificial intelligence, took place in Beijing on August 18–20. Under the theme “Rethinking Education in the Age of AI: Equity, Quality, and Sustainability,” the event brought together representatives from more than 60 countries, according to ECNS.
The three-day conference was co-organized by Beijing Normal University and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education. The program focused on creating inclusive educational systems using technology. The event featured forums covering all stages of learning—from early childhood education to lifelong learning.
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One of the key events was the launch of the Global Smart Schools Program—an international cooperation initiative for sharing best practices and case studies from China, the Netherlands, Singapore, Canada, and Kenya. The program identifies five areas for the development of smart schools, including AI-assisted learning, digital training for teachers, and collaboration between schools, families, and communities.
China’s Deputy Minister of Education, Zhen Yucun, announced the “AI Plus Education” action plan, which calls for the integration of digital resources at all levels of education. UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Tang Qian emphasized the sustainable, equitable, and people-centered implementation of technology, as well as the shared use of resources.
