Lingnan Global Forum 2026: Explores AI and the Future of Humanity

21/01/2026

Supported by the Lingnan Foundation, the 2026 Lingnan Global Forum was held on 21 January 2026 at the Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C., with Lingnan University hosting the afternoon session. The Forum, themed “AI and the Future of Humanity,” examined how artificial intelligence is transforming technologies and industries while also reshaping education, governance, human development, and contemporary understandings of humanity. Prof Raymond Chan, Vice President (Academics) cum Provost of Lingnan University, delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the growing importance of AI discourse in shaping society and the future of higher education. 

The Lingnan Global Forum, jointly launched in 2020 by Lingnan College of Sun Yat sen University and the Lingnan Foundation, and joined by Lingnan University, Hong Kong as a co-organiser in 2025, reflects a shared commitment to advancing global dialogue through the “Tri-Lingnan” partnership. With strong roots in the Greater Bay Area and a global outlook, the Forum continues to amplify the Lingnan voice on the world stage, fostering cross cultural and interdisciplinary exchange while contributing perspectives on AI, sustainability, and the future of higher education.