The United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) recently hosted its 2026 Spring Reception, gathering partners from central government representatives, the Macao SAR Government, academic institutions, businesses, media, and community organizations. The event provided a platform to review the collaborative achievements of the past year and explore future directions for cooperation in digital technology and sustainable development.
In her address, Dr. Huang Jingbo, Director of UNU Macau, reflected on the significant milestones of 2025, a year marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of UNU. Among the notable accomplishments were the successful hosting of the Milestone Series, which included the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025, the Global Youth AI Innovation Competition, and AI Education Day. These events attracted over 800 experts, youth innovators, and policymakers from more than 30 countries and regions, who explored how AI can contribute to an inclusive and sustainable digital future.
The Institute also made strides in strengthening international research collaboration and knowledge exchange, notably through the UNU Global AI Network. The network now includes 124 institutions from 36 countries, fostering cooperation in AI research, capacity building, and youth innovation. Furthermore, UNU Macau launched the first UNU Hub in Asia in collaboration with Lingnan University, advancing research and cooperation in humanitarian technology and sustainable development.
UNU Macau continued to offer specialized training in AI and digital governance for diplomats, government officials from Portuguese-speaking countries, and young scholars. Through winter and summer camps, as well as research training programs, the Institute has been working to cultivate youth leadership, enhance digital literacy, and foster interdisciplinary skills in the digital technology field.
Dr. Huang emphasized that these achievements were made possible through the support from the Macao SAR Government and the collaboration of various partners. This has highlighted Macao’s role as a platform for international exchange and technological cooperation, further strengthening the city’s position as a bridge connecting China, Portuguese-speaking countries, and the world.
Looking ahead, UNU Macau will continue to play its role as a United Nations think tank, advancing research, education, and capacity building in digital technology and sustainable development. The Institute plans to host an international AI Conference in Africa, promoting dialogue and collaboration between the Global South and other regions on artificial intelligence and digital technologies. In addition, UNU Macau will organize an AI & Education Conference, bringing together policymakers, educators, and technology experts to explore the application and governance of AI in education, with outcomes contributing to a policy-oriented white paper. The Institute will also establish a Youth Innovation Group, engaging young innovators in co-designing and implementing activities under the UNU Global AI Network, fostering international youth collaboration and innovation.
During the event, attendees engaged in discussions on AI, digital technologies, and the importance of nurturing youth talent. They commended the Institute’s progress over the past year and expressed their commitment to continuing collaboration, exploring new opportunities for digital technology to foster sustainable development.
聯合國大學駐澳門研究所日前舉行二〇二六年春茗交流活動，邀請來自中央政府駐澳門聯絡辦公室、外交部駐澳門特派員公署、澳門特區政府、高校、工商企業、媒體及社會團體等多個界別代表出席，共聚一堂，回顧過去一年合作成果，並探討未來在數字科技與可持續發展領域的合作方向。
研究所所長黃京波博士致辭表示，二〇二五年是聯合國成立八十周年及聯合國大學成立五十周年的重要里程碑。過去一年，在各界支持下，研究所積極推動數字科技與可持續發展領域的研究、教育與能力建設工作，並成功舉辦人工智能大會、全球青年人工智能未來創新賽及人工智能教育日等系列活動，吸引來自三十多個國家及地區逾八百名專家學者、青年創新者及政策制定者參與，共同探討人工智能如何促進包容與可持續的數字未來。
研究所同時持續深化國際科研合作與知識交流，推動聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡發展，目前該網絡已匯聚來自三十六個國家的一百二十四家機構，促進人工智能研究合作、能力建設及青年創新。研究所亦發布多份有關人工智能治理與數字化發展的重要研究成果，並與香港嶺南大學合作成立亞洲首個聯合國大學中心，推動人道科技與可持續發展相關研究與合作。
在教育與能力建設方面，研究所持續開展面向外交人員、葡語國家政府官員及青年學者的人工智能與數字治理培訓課程，並透過冬令營、夏令營及青年研究培訓等項目，培養具全球視野的科技人才，促進數字素養與跨學科能力的提升。
黃京波博士表示，相關成果有賴澳門特區政府支持及各界合作夥伴共同推動，亦充分體現澳門在促進國際交流及科技合作方面的平台優勢，進一步強化了澳門連接世界、特別是葡語國家的橋樑角色。
展望未來，研究所將繼續發揮聯合國系統智庫角色，推動數字科技與可持續發展領域的研究、教育與能力建設，並計劃在非洲舉辦人工智能國際會議，促進全球南方與不同地區在人工智能與數字科技領域的交流合作，推動相關議題的全球對話。同時，研究所計劃計劃舉辦人工智能與教育大會，探討人工智能在教育領域的應用與治理，並形成政策導向白皮書；此外，研究所將成立青年創新團隊，攜手青年共同策劃及推展全球人工智能網絡系列活動。
研究所表示，未來將繼續支持澳門特區政府及粵港澳大灣區發展需求，推動科技人才、尤其是青年人才培養，並進一步促進政策研究與數字素養提升，助力澳門提升作為國際科技交流平台的角色，在數字科技與可持續發展領域發揮連接世界的重要橋樑作用。
活動期間，與會嘉賓就人工智能治理、數字技術發展及青年人才培養等議題深入交流，並對研究所過去一年的工作成果表示肯定，期望未來持續深化合作，共同探索數字科技促進可持續發展的新機遇。
