The UNU Macau AI Conference 2026 is set to occur on November 25-26 in Macau SAR, China, under the theme “AI × Education: AI for Learning, Learning for AI.” This two-day event will merge the AI Conference 2026, the AI for SDGs – Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition, and AI × Education Workshops. It aims to unite global policymakers, education leaders, researchers, and youth innovators to explore two interconnected dimensions: AI in Education, which examines how intelligent systems can transform teaching methods, learning paradigms, assessment criteria, and institutional governance; and the Education of AI, focusing on how societies can prepare learners, educators, and institutions to understand and shape AI technologies responsibly. By combining innovation with equitable growth, the conference seeks to establish Macau as a leading global hub for AI-driven education, digital transformation, and youth empowerment, with particular emphasis on insights from the Global South.

