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Media Coverage of Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026
Media Coverage of Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026
The Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026, held on 10–11 April 2026 at the University of Hong Kong, brought together over 400 participants and 38 speakers from academia, policy, and industry to discuss key developments in artificial intelligence governance. For more details, please refer to the News & Media section.
The Conference generated media interest across various outlets. Selected coverage is listed below.
Official Press Release
Media Coverage
South China Morning Post
‘Common ignorance’ how China took the lead in global efforts to govern AI’s future
China News Service / 中新社
Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group / 大公文匯
港大舉辦「香港全球人工智能治理峰會2026」 推動全球AI治理對話
港大舉辦「香港全球人工智能治理峰會2026」 推動全球AI治理對話
香港大學（港大）同心基金數據科學研究院（HKU IDS）於2026年4月10日至11日在港大黃麗松講堂舉辦「香港全球人工智能治理峰會2026」，匯聚38位來自學術界、政策界及業界的領先學者與專業人士，就人工智能（AI）治理的關鍵挑戰展開深入討論。
為期兩天的峰會錄得逾400人報名。透過主題對談、爐邊對話及專題討論，會議聚焦一項核心問題：在人工智能快速發展的背景下，現有治理框架如何與時並進。討論指出現行監管模式的局限、全球協調日益複雜，以及有必要突破單一地緣政治框架，重新思考人工智能治理方向。
港大校長張翔教授於致歡迎辭中指出：「人工智能發展呈指數級增長，我們需未雨綢繆，應對其潛在的社會、法律、政治與哲學問題。」他表示期望全球學者共同探索人工智能治理，促進科技與人文深度融合，確保人工智能安全、可控並造福社會。
是次峰會為人工智能治理、政策及倫理的重要國際會議，由港大同心基金數據科學研究院轄下「跨學科・倫理・人工智能與社會」（IDEAS）倡議發起。會議體現香港的獨特優勢在於其匯聚能力，並非追求單一觀點或單一共識，而是在不同文化、制度與思想之間發揮橋樑作用，從而能夠連結來自西方頂尖學府與中國內地主要高校及科技企業的學者與領袖。
港大同心基金數據科學研究院捐助人及同心教育文化慈善基金會創辦人梁家齊先生亦致開幕辭。他指出，人工智能正迅速發展並深刻影響日常生活，並強調IDEAS倡議在推動人工智能治理方面的重要性與時代意義。
多位重量級嘉賓講者出席是次峰會，包括商湯科技董事長兼首席執行官徐立博士、沙特阿拉伯阿卜杜拉國王科技大學第三任校長（2018–2024）陳繁昌教授、曼徹斯特大學校長及副校監 Duncan Ivison 教授、清華大學蘇世民書院院長薛瀾教授、哈佛大學法學院 Cass Sunstein 教授（以視像形式參與），以及哈佛大學法學院 Henry L. Stimson伍人英法學教授。另外還包括多位來自國際組織及政策研究機構的代表。
與會嘉賓講者強調，人工智能治理不僅屬於技術或監管層面的議題，而是需要跨學科與制度層面的長期參與。主要討論涵蓋教育在培養具AI適應能力社會中的角色、人工智能的概念基礎，以及在不同政治與法律體系下建立問責性、可解釋性與制度設計的挑戰。
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關於香港大學同心基金數據科學研究院
香港大學同心基金數據科學研究院成立於2021年，為一所跨學科研究院，致力推動數據科學及人工智能研究，重點涵蓋基礎數據科學、可解釋人工智能與人機互動，以及智能社會發展。
更多資料請瀏覽：https://datascience.hku.hk/
HKU Hosts Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026, Advancing Global Dialogue on AI Governance
HKU Hosts Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026, Advancing Global Dialogue on AI Governance
The Musketeer Foundation Institute of Data Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU IDS) hosted the Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026 (HKGAGC 2026) on 10–11 April at the Rayson Huang Theatre, bringing together 38 leading scholars, policymakers, and industry practitioners to examine emerging challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) governance.
The two-day Conference attracted over 400 registrations. Across keynote dialogues, fireside conversations, and panel discussions, the Conference addressed a central question: how governance frameworks can keep pace with rapidly evolving AI systems. Discussions highlighted the limitations of existing regulatory approaches, the growing complexity of global coordination, and the need to move beyond narrow geopolitical framings in shaping AI governance.
In his welcome address, Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, noted: “AI development is growing exponentially. We need to plan ahead to address its potential social, legal, political, and philosophical implications.” He expressed his hope that scholars from around the world would work together to advance AI governance, promote deeper integration between technology and the humanities, and ensure that AI develops in a safe, controllable, and beneficial manner.
The Conference is a flagship global forum on AI governance, policy, and ethics, initiated by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Dynamics: Ethics, AI and Society (IDEAS) under HKU IDS. It reflects Hong Kong’s distinctive convening power—its ability to bring together world-class scholars and leaders from leading Western institutions, Chinese Mainland universities, and technology firms. Rather than enforcing a single ideology or seeking uniform consensus, Hong Kong also serves as a bridge across cultures, systems, and intellectual traditions.
Mr Ka Chai Leong, benefactor of HKU IDS and Founder of The Musketeers Education and Culture Charitable Foundation, also delivered opening remarks. He highlighted the rapid advancement of AI and its transformative impact on everyday life, noting the importance of initiatives such as IDEAS in advancing discussion on AI governance.
The Conference featured distinguished speakers including Dr Xu Li (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SenseTime), Professor Tony Chan (Third President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, 2018–2024), Professor Duncan Ivison (President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Manchester), Professor Lan Xue (Dean of Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University), Professor Cass Sunstein (Harvard Law School, via video contribution), and Professor Mark Wu (Henry L. Stimson Professor of Law, Harvard Law School), alongside senior representatives from international organisations and policy institutions.
Speakers emphasised that AI governance is not solely a technical or regulatory issue, but one that requires sustained engagement across disciplines and institutions. Key themes included the role of education in preparing AI-resilient societies, the conceptual foundations underlying AI systems, and the challenges of accountability, explainability, and institutional design across different political and legal contexts.
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For enquiries, please contact:
Jimmy Kwok
Executive Officer
HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science
Email: jimmyk@hku.hk | Tel: (852) 3917 2324
About HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science
Established in 2021, HKU IDS is a cross-disciplinary research institute dedicated to advancing data science and AI research, with a focus on Fundamental Data Science, Explainable AI and Human–Machine Interactions, and Smart Society.
More details about the Institute are available at: https://datascience.hku.hk/
Bring our Conference Mascots home! 🐴 ✨
Bring our Conference Mascots & Souvenirs Home! 🐴 ✨
Meet Bobo, Momo and Coco—three limited edition plushie companions created for HKGAGC 2026.
Cute, simple, and easy to carry. A small keepsake from the conference.
Before the big day, explore our limited edition souvenirs:
A notebook 📓 for your ideas
A pen 🖊 for your notes
A tote bag 🛍 for your daily essentials
Simple, useful, and made to remember the experience.
Limited quantities only.
Shop now and get ready for HKGAGC 2026 ✨
🐴 Horsey Key Chain HKD 75 | Size: 5×6×10 cm (Pre-order)
📓 Notebook HKD 75
🖊 Ink Ballpen HKD 40
🛍 Tote Bag HKD 50
LIMITED TIME OFFER:
HKGAGC 2026 “Carry and Cuddle” Kit
(Tote Bag + Horsey Key Chain) HKD 100 (Pre-order)
HKGAGC 2026 “Write and Carry” Kit
(Notebook + Tote Bag) HKD 90
🛒 https://onlinepytsysprd.feo.hku.hk/ShopItem
💡 Shop now and collect with ease at the Conference!
Pre-order items will arrive in approximately 1 week.
📤 Collection of most items:
Foyer, Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU
10–11 April
08:30–12:00 | 14:00–16:00
Collection of Horsey Keychain and “Carry and Cuddle” Kit will be arranged at HKU IDS office upon arrival notification.
Cute, simple, and easy to carry. A small keepsake from the conference.
Before the big day, explore our limited edition souvenirs:
A notebook 📓 for your ideas
A pen 🖊 for your notes
A tote bag 🛍 for your daily essentials
Simple, useful, and made to remember the experience.
Limited quantities only.
Shop now and get ready for HKGAGC 2026 ✨
🐴 Horsey Key Chain HKD 75 | Size: 5×6×10 cm (Pre-order)
📓 Notebook HKD 75
🖊 Ink Ballpen HKD 40
🛍 Tote Bag HKD 50
LIMITED TIME OFFER:
HKGAGC 2026 “Carry and Cuddle” Kit
(Tote Bag + Horsey Key Chain) HKD 100 (Pre-order)
HKGAGC 2026 “Write and Carry” Kit
(Notebook + Tote Bag) HKD 90
🛒 https://onlinepytsysprd.feo.hku.hk/ShopItem
💡 Shop now and collect with ease at the Conference!
Pre-order items will arrive in approximately 1 week.
📤 Collection of most items:
Foyer, Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU
10–11 April
08:30–12:00 | 14:00–16:00
Collection of Horsey Keychain and “Carry and Cuddle” Kit will be arranged at HKU IDS office upon arrival notification.
UPDATE: Registration Deadline Extended to 7 April 2026
UPDATE: Registration Deadline Extended to 7 April 2026
The registration deadline for the Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026 has been extended to 7 April 2026.
We have received strong interest from the community, and registration remains open.
If you are an HKU member (e.g. current staff or student), you may sign up for the free conference pass wait-list here.
Alternatively, you may also purchase a conference pass at the prices below to secure your place.
For details and registration: https://ideas.hku.hk/hkgagc2026/
港大舉辦「香港全球人工智能治理峰會 2026」 匯聚國際學者拓展 AI 治理討論視野
港大舉辦「香港全球人工智能治理峰會 2026」 匯聚國際學者拓展 AI 治理討論視野
香港大學同心基金數據科學研究院 (HKU IDS) 將於 2026 年 4 月 10 日至 11 日於港大黃麗松講堂舉辦「香港全球人工智能治理峰會 2026」，匯聚來自亞洲、歐洲及北美的學者、政策制定者及業界代表，探討人工智能治理在當前全球格局下的關鍵發展方向。
在人工智能政策與監管討論日益受到大國競爭影響的背景下，是次峰會將嘗試引入更多來自不同地區及制度背景的觀點，拓展現有討論框架，回應全球多元社會的實際需要。
峰會由港大同心基金數據科學研究院轄下「跨學科・倫理・人工智能與社會」(IDEAS) 倡議統籌，結合科技、法律、哲學及公共政策等多個領域，提供跨學科交流平台，並突顯香港作為國際交匯點的角色。
為期兩天的議程將涵蓋人工智能與教育、概念基礎、法律與監管、公共治理及國際合作等議題，並深入探討可解釋性、問責性及人工智能對社會帶來的影響。
出席講者包括商湯科技徐立博士、沙特阿拉伯阿卜杜拉國王科技大學陳繁昌教授、曼徹斯特大學 Duncan Ivison 教授、清華大學薛瀾教授、哈佛大學法學院 Cass Sunstein 教授（將以視像形式參與）及伍人英教授等。
港大同心基金數據科學研究院院長馬毅教授表示：「人工智能正迅速改變社會與制度運作，相關挑戰需要跨學科及跨地域合作應對。」
峰會籌備委員會主席、IDEAS 倡議總監 Herman Cappelen 教授則指出：「這不僅是一場人工智能會議，而是一場當下世界所需要的重要對話。」
詳情請瀏覽：https://ideas.hku.hk/hkgagc2026/
傳媒查詢，請聯絡：
香港大學同心基金數據科學研究院
行政主任 郭先生
電郵：jimmyk@hku.hk｜電話：(852) 3917 2323
關於香港大學同心基金數據科學研究院
香港大學同心基金數據科學研究院成立於2021年，為一所跨學科研究院，致力推動數據科學及人工智能研究，重點涵蓋基礎數據科學、可解釋人工智能與人機互動，以及智能社會發展。
更多資料請瀏覽：https://datascience.hku.hk/