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In response to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on higher education, HKU SPACE Community College held its second academic conference on 5 June 2026 at its Kowloon East campus. Themed "Artificial Intelligence and Education: Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Perspectives", the conference attracted scholars and industry experts from various tertiary institutions and secondary schools in Hong Kong and abroad to explore new educational paradigms in the age of AI. 

The conference started with addresses from Professor Ian Holliday, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HKU SPACE, and Professor William K.M. Lee, Director of HKU SPACE. This was followed by a keynote speech on AI and Education by Professor Yiu Siu Ming from the School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Hong Kong, analysing the profound impact of AI technology on future teaching and learning. 

Encompassing nearly 40 panel discussions, the conference explored a spectrum of educational topics, including "The Influence of AI on Education - From Kindergarten to Higher Education", "AI and Human Creativity", and "AI and Healthcare". Participants explored opportunities and challenges through interdisciplinary dialogue. 

The venue also featured interactive exhibition areas, including a book exhibition by university presses showcasing latest research, live demonstrations by the School’s E-learning Team on immersive technologies such as virtual reality and the metaverse, and student poster presentations highlighting young innovators in science-related projects. 

The conference facilitated cross-institutional academic exchange while underscoring the Community College’s proactive and forward-thinking approach to the AI era.