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The Higher Educational Network forms a network of international education cooperation in the field of higher education and shares domestic and international regional innovation models on the occasion of the APEC Education Ministers’ Meeting.


APEC University Leaders’Forum

In the lead-up to the APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, the forum aims to discuss the use of AI in higher education to address Asia and the Pacific issus.

  • Date May 12 (Mon) ~ 13 (Tue), 2025
  • Venue Booyoung Hotel Jeju & Yeongju Hall B, International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju)
  • Host Association of Pacific Rim Universitie(AULF) Secretariat, APRU member universities(Pusan ​​National University)
  • Theme Using AI in Higher Education to Address Asia-Pacific Issues
Time Program
Day 1
13:00-16:00 Field Trip [Optional]: Herbal Medicine Resources Museum
17:00-18:30 Higher Education Network Joint Session
18:30-20:00 Welcome Dinner
Day 2
09:00-10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks, Keynote Addresses
10:00-11:00 Session 1 | Harnessing AI in to Tackle Asia Pacific Challenges
11:20-12:20 Session 2 | Broadening Access to Knowledge and Opportunities
12:20-13:40 Luncheon
14:00-15:00 Session 3 | The Future of Universities with AI
15:20-16:20 Session 4 | AI Adoption Challenges and Ethical Considerations
16:20-17:20 Session 5 | The Future of Work with AI and Implications for Higher Education
18:30-20:00 Gala Dinner

Higher Education Network Forum on Innovating Education Globally
:Jeju RISE - Glocal Universities Forum 2025

In the lead-up to the APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, the forum aims to discuss innovation through global education collaboration, and the prosperity of regions and universities.

  • Date May 12 (Mon) ~ 13 (Tue), 2025
  • Venue Booyoung Hotel Jeju
  • Host Ministry of Education, Glocal University Council(Chungbuk National University), Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, etc.
  • Theme Higher Education Innovation and Leading Global Education Cooperation in Korea
  • Sub-Theme Global Education Cooperation and K-Learncation* Model of RISE and Glocal University
    *Learn+Vacation
Time Program
Day 1
14:00-15:15 Session 1 | Co-Growth of Regions and Universities through Global Industry-Academia Cooperation
15:30-16:30
Session 2 | Global K-Education and Research Learncation*, Jeju
*Learn+Vacation
17:00-18:30 Higher Education Network Joint Session
18:30-20:00 Welcome Dinner
Day 2
09:00-10:20 Session 3 | The Future of Universities with AI
10:30-12:00
Session 4 | The Role of Local Governments in Building Global Competitiveness in Higher Education and Regional Innovation Governance
12:00-13:30 Luncheon
13:00-18:00 Global Education Reform Conference Field Trip