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Community Blog Journey of Apsara Conference 2024 | Integration of AI and Education

Journey of Apsara Conference 2024 | Integration of AI and Education

During Apsara Conference 2024, Alibaba Cloud invited 18 educators from 6 countries and regions to explore smart education and the intersection of education and technology.

During the Apsara Conference 2024, Alibaba Cloud invited 18 educators from 6 countries and regions, including the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore, to jointly embark on a two-day journey of exploring smart education to deeply explore the intersection of education and technology, focusing on how to use AI technology to upgrade educational methods and improve learning outcomes, equipping educators and students for the AI Era.

Roundtable Discussion

Focusing on Equipping Educators & Students for the AI Era, the participants held an in-depth roundtable discussion. The event was kicked off by an inspiring opening speech from Selina Yuan, Vice President of Alibaba Group, President of International Business, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, along with Dongliang Guo, Vice President of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence International Product & Solution Department. They emphasized the importance of integrating AI into education.

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Stephanie Gao, Vice President of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence International and Head of Alibaba Cloud Academy and International Website, gave a comprehensive overview of Alibaba Cloud Academy. Alibaba Cloud Academy provides a wealth of training resources and a comprehensive curriculum system to meet diverse international learning needs. Additionally, Alibaba Cloud Academy is working with educational bodies around the world to establish a series of Skills Centers and Training Centers to nurture more local digital talents.

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Kevin Guo, HR Director, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence International, and Queena MA, HR Manager, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence International, shared the "Future Star Internship Program," which contributes to the development of the global cloud computing industry by fostering a pool of highly skilled and diverse professionals.

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Partnership Collaboration

During Apsara Conference 2024, Alibaba Cloud signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNESCO-ICHEI to launch the GenAI and Cloud Micro-Certification online program for global learners.The program targets educators and students in higher education institutes including universities and colleges across Asia and Africa.

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Alibaba Cloud's partnership with Bangkok University has taken a substantial leap forward, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration paves the way for the delivery of a series of high-quality courses, focusing on topics such as GenAI and cloud computing jointly cultivating highly skilled talents with innovative capabilities.

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Additionally, collaboration with Universitas Indonesia has garnered attention, as both sides have exchanged a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly establish a Skills Center, building a learning platform that integrates technology and education.

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Exploration Journey

In this journey, we also organized a special exploration tour to give participants a comprehensive understanding of Alibaba Cloud's cutting-edge technologies and their applications in the education field.

This exploration journey begins with "A Walk Through History with Alibaba," where participants witness the evolution of Alibaba Group from its inception to becoming a global leader, experiencing the company's spirit of innovation and corporate culture.

The second stop of the exploration is the cloud exhibition at Alibaba Cloud headquarters, where participants explored cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence, as well as their applications in the education field. This experience allowed participants to vividly appreciate the infinite charm of the integration of technology and education.

Subsequently, the participants visited the exhibition of Apsara Conference, where they can closely experience pioneering innovations and breakthroughs of advanced technologies across various fields. The exhibition of Apsara Conference spans 40,000 square meters, covering three main themes: AI+, Computing, and Emerging Applications. The numerous examples of the integration of education with different technological tools provided participants with fresh perspectives on innovation of teaching methods and development of students' capabilities.

Outlook: Integration of AI and Education

In the future, Alibaba Cloud International will continue to deepen the global local ecosystem and cultivate local digital talent. We sincerely invite fellow educators from around the world to join us in exploring the applications of AI technology in the education field, contributing to the advancement of global education!

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