The Year 2025 marks two historic milestones: the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations University. As the UN reflects eight decades of peacebuilding, global prosperity and sustainability, and UNU celebrates five decades of bridging research and policy for global progress, the moment invites renewed commitment to stronger global governance, multilateral cooperation and inclusive innovation.
To honor these legacies, UNU Macau is launching a multi-day, three-pillar event series from October 23 to 25, 2025. This expanded structure now includes the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025, AI Education Day, and AI for SDGs — Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2025.
Register now: https://unuai2025.scimeeting.cn/
UNU Macau AI Conference 2025
AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future
October 24 | Galaxy International Convention Center | Venue Sponsored by Galaxy Entertainment Group
Held on UN Day, this high-level conference convenes global thought leaders, researchers, and policymakers to explore how AI can serve sustainable development, particularly in the Global South. It reinforces the UN’s Global Digital Compact and the modernization goals of UN 2.0, promoting digital technologies for sustainable development.
Keynote speakers include Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala (UNU Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General), Prof. Benjamin Rosman (University of the Witwatersrand), Dr. Girmaw Abebe Tadesse (Microsoft), Prof. Simon See (NVIDIA), and Prof. Virginia Dignum (Umeå University).
From around 300 global submissions, 30+ sessions will span the day, tackling themes such as global AI governance and multilateral collaboration, responsible and ethical AI frameworks, agentic and human-centered innovation, and youth perspectives on SDG-aligned technologies. The conference expects to welcome over 500 participants.
The UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 is hosted with Galaxy Entertainment Group as the venue sponsor, and supported by Chunlai Education Group, HKUST IEMS, MGM, and SenseTime.
AI Education Day
October 25
This dynamic program includes masterclasses, youth workshops, and a Model UN simulation. It embodies the UN’s commitment to meaningful youth engagement, especially with the youth community in Macau and the Greater Bay Area, and showcases Macau’s leadership in digital education and regional cooperation.
AI for SDGs — Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2025
AI for the Environment and Green Transition Challenges
This global competition highlights youth-led solutions for climate resilience and green innovation. A special UNU Macau Prize celebrates local talent, reinforcing the Institute’s dedication to Macau engagement and its role as a platform for youth-driven impact.
Organized by UNU Global AI Network, co-organized by UNU Macau and Venture Cup China, with academic support from Tsinghua University’s Institute for AI International Governance.
Register now: https://unuai2025.scimeeting.cn/
For further inquiries, please contact us at aiconference@unu.edu or unuai25.reg@gmail.com
