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UNU Macau AI Conference 2026 Registration Now Open

Be part of the future of learning

Registration is now officially open for the UNU Macau AI Conference 2026, taking place on November 25–26 in Macau SAR, China.

Under the theme “AI × Education: AI for Learning, Learning for AI”, this premier two-day event brings together global policymakers, education leaders, researchers, and youth innovators to shape the future of AI-driven digital transformation. By bridging innovation with equitable growth, the conference positions Macau as a global nexus for youth empowerment and tech-forward education, with a special focus on insights from the Global South.

Secure your spot today to connect, learn, and collaborate across three integrated tracks:

  • The AI Conference (Nov 25): A high-level plenary day featuring the UNU Rector’s Lecture Series IV, keynote addresses, and curated panel discussions. Follow the complete arc of the global AI conversation, from policy framing and trend analysis to forward-looking strategic solutions.
  • AI for SDGs - Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2026 (Nov 26): Witness the next generation of innovators in action. Launched by the UNU Global AI Network, this year's competition challenges youth to leverage artificial intelligence to address the defining educational challenges of our time.
  • AI × Education Workshops & Training (Nov 26): Turn dialogue into action. Moving beyond conceptual discussions, these immersive workshops are strategically engineered to equip you with tangible tools, methodologies, and frameworks for real-world institutional implementation.

 

Ticket Categories & Inclusions

Choose the pass that best fits your role. Please note the specific eligibility requirements for the following categories:

  • Speaker Pass: Please only register after receiving final confirmation of your selection as a panelist from the conference team.
  • UN Pass: A valid UN email address is required to register.
  • Student Pass: A valid Student ID is required to register.

General Pass

USD 350

•AI Conference 2026 Access
•AI for SDGs Competition Access
•AI × Education Workshops Access
•Lunch for Nov. 25 & 26
•Conference Materials and Souvenirs

Speaker Pass
For confirmed panel speakers only

USD 250

•AI Conference 2026 Access
•AI for SDGs Competition Access
•AI × Education Workshops Access
•Lunch for Nov. 25 & 26
•Conference Materials and Souvenirs

UN Staff Pass
Valid UN email address required

USD 100

•AI Conference 2026 Access
•AI for SDGs Competition Access
•AI × Education Workshops Access
•Lunch for Nov. 25 & 26
•Conference Materials and Souvenirs

Student Pass

USD 50

•AI Conference 2026 Access
•AI for SDGs Competition Access
•AI × Education Workshops Access
•Conference Materials and Souvenirs

UNU Macau AI Conference 2026

November 25 · Agenda at a Glance (tentative)

8:30-
12:30

Parallel Sessions

1: AI & Education in the Global South: Consumers or Creators?
4: AI Infrastructures, Design Choices, and Governance Frameworks
7: Re-imagining AI Education in Low-Resource Regions: Who Builds the Future?
10: Agentic AI in the Loop: From Autonomous Tools to Shared Capacity
2: The "UN-AI" Corridor: Enhancing Macau's Role as a Multilateral Tech Bridge
5: AI in Ethical Education: Who is the Devil's Advocate?
8: AI & Law
11: MAIA: AI in Law Education Brazil
3: AI & Education: End of an Era of the Old Education System?
6: How Should the Education Sector Respond as Generative AI Reshapes the Value of Learning and Employability Skills?
9: Human Agency in AI-Mediated Communication: Integrity, Trust, and Ethical Practice
12: Education on Trusting AI in DRR & DRM: Is XAI a Savior?
12:30-
14:00

Networking Lunch

14:00-
15:00

Opening Ceremony

15:00-
17:00

Parallel Sessions

13: A Cross-National Study of Governing AI in Higher Education: Human-AI Collaboration and Interoperability
15: UNU Global AI Network Panel
14: When AI Plays Dice in Education, Who Is Responsible?
16: LLMs in Scientific Journals When Writing and Reviewing

November 26 · Agenda at a Glance (tentative)

9:00-
12:30
AI for SDGs -
Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2026
Final Round
AI × Education
Workshop Sessions 1-6
12:30-
14:00

Networking Lunch

14:00-
15:00

Joint Plenary Keynote Sessions

15:30-
17:30
AI for SDGs -
Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2026
Award Ceremony
AI × Education
Workshop Sessions 7-9

Register now

You may also find practical information including VISA, accomendation and transportation on the registration portal. For further inquiries, please contact us at AIConference@unu.edu

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