APSB was invited to attend the 2025 World Digital Education Conference, which took place in Wuhan from May 14–16

The Asia Pacific School of Business (APSB), a globally recognized institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in business education, is proud to announce that Dr. Jianyin Yiyan, Rotating Chairman of the Board of University, participated in the 2025 World Digital Education Conference held in Wuhan, China, from May 14–16.

APSB’s International Accreditation and Global Partnerships 

As a testament to its academic rigor and global standing, APSB holds multiple prestigious international accreditations, QM (Quality Matters) , EEQA (EduTrust Education Quality Accreditation Association), and IAPUC (International Association of Private Universities and Colleges) etc. is ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs) Improvement System) , IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education) and AMBA&BGA (Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association) Institutional Academic Members. These accreditations underscore the School’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in teaching, research, and ethics. APSB is also an active member of the UNAI (The United Nations Academic Impact) and ACUNS( ‌Academic Council on the United Nations System) and AUAP (Association of the Universities of Asia and the Pacific), AAOU (Asian Association of Open Universities) enabling it to collaborate with over 40 global institutions and align its programs with industry benchmarks.

Pictured is Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a speech

In 2025, APSB further solidified its international footprint by signing a comprehensive strategic partnership with Geely Talent Development Group, a subsidiary of the world’s leading automotive conglomerate. The collaboration includes the establishment of the "Chips and Semiconductors College (Vietnam)", which offers dualdegree programs in automotive industry management and supply chain analytics, integrating APSB’s ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018certified curriculum with Geely’s industry expertise.

 The picture shows that Vice Minister of Education Wang Guangyan presided over the meeting

The 2025 World Digital Education Conference: A Catalyst for Innovation 

Hosted under the theme "Education Development and Transformation: The Intelligent Era", the conference brought together 2,000+ policymakers, educators, and tech innovators to address challenges posed by AI and digitalization in education. During the meeting, Dr. Jianyin Yiyan focused on introducing APSB's AIenabled teaching models, such as virtual simulation laboratories and AIdriven personalized learning platforms, to the participating colleges and research institutions, which have been recognized by the Quality Matters (QM) certification for online course excellence . 

The picture shows Barry.C.Barish, the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, delivering a keynote speech

“At APSB, we view digital transformation not as a disruption but as a mechanism to amplify educational equity,” Dr. Yiyan stated. “Our partnership with Geely exemplifies this philosophy, where AI facilitates realtime crossborder collaboration between students and industry experts, preparing graduates to thrive in ASEAN’s digital economy.”

The conference also provided a platform for APSB to showcase its global campus network, which includes campuses in Singapore, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Academic Research Centre in Shenzhen, and partnerships with institutions like Boston College and the National University of Hanoi and Trade ｕｎｉｏｎ University. These initiatives, supported by APSB’s ISO 29990:2010 certification for international education services, enable students to earn globally recognized degrees through flexible, hybrid learning models.

Academic Implications and Future Directions

The picture shows Dr. Zhang Fuli, president of Hunan University of Information Technology, unveiling the Human-Computer Interaction and Information Security Center

The 2025 World Digital Education Conference served as a pivotal moment for APSB to align its strategic goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). By sharing its AIintegrated curriculum frameworks and crosscultural management programs, APSB aims to inspire other institutions to adopt inclusive, technologydriven pedagogies.

Looking ahead, APSB plans to launch the ASEAN Digital Business Research Consortium, a collaborative initiative with universities across Southeast Asia to address regional challenges in digital transformation. The consortium will leverage APSB’s GAFM certification to develop standardized curricula in fintech and sustainable business practices.

“Participating in the World Digital Education Conference reinforces APSB’s role as a thought leader in redefining business education for the 21st century,” said Dr. Jianyin Yiyan said in a media interview. “We are committed to nurturing graduates who not only excel in technical skills but also embody ethical leadership and crosscultural competence—a mission deeply rooted in our international accreditations and global partnerships.”

For more information about APSB’s initiatives, visit https://www.apsb.edu.eu.

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2025 World Digital Education Conference 

Cohosted by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, and the People’s Government of Hubei Province, the 2025 World Digital Education Conference was held under the theme "Education Development and Transformation: The Intelligent Era". 

Key Milestones: 

January 25, 2024: At the Promotion Meeting for Hubei’s Special Action on Educational Digital Transformation, it was announced that the 2025 World Digital Education Conference would be hosted in Hubei. 

May 7, 2025: Hubei convened a special meeting to advance preparations for the Conference. 

May 9, 2025: The Ministry of Education held a press conference to introduce the Conference, announcing the release of five landmark achievements in educational digitization. 

May 14–16, 2025: The Conference was held in Wuhan. The "AI Aesthetic Education System" by Hubei Institute of Fine Arts was showcased at the event. 

Afternoon of May 14, 2025: Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the opening ceremony in Wuhan and delivered a speech. 

May 15, 2025: The Plenary Session of the Conference, cohosted by the Ministry of Education, China’s National Commission for UNESCO, and the Hubei Provincial Government, was successfully convened. 

Conference Structure and Participants: 

The Conference brought together heads of education departments from relevant countries, leaders of international organizations, principals and representatives of teachers and students from pretertiary and tertiary institutions worldwide, digital technology enterprise representatives, and experts/scholars to discuss topics including technological frontiers, policy mechanisms, application promotion, and digital ethics. 

The event comprised four main components: opening ceremony, plenary session, parallel meetings, and closing ceremony. Preconference school visits were arranged, and a Global Educational Digitization Achievements Exhibition was held concurrently, featuring an immersive onlineoffline viewing experience. 

Key Releases and Initiatives: 

China Smart Education White Paper 

Launch of the National Educational Digitization Strategic Action 2.0 

Release of digital education standards and specifications 

Initiative on Building an International Digital Education Standard System Framework and the alliance standard General Reference Framework for Educational Large Models (first release of alliance group standards) 

Global Digital Education Development Index 2025 

Top 10 Global Hotspots in Digital Education Research 

Wuhan Initiative for Digital Education Cooperation 

Announcement of the establishment of the World Digital Education Alliance 

Global Participation: 

Representatives from dozens of countries and regions across the world attended, including: 

Nobel Economics Prize Laureate and New York University Professor Thomas Sargent 

Turing Award Laureate and Cornell University Professor John Hopcroft 

President of the European Academy and Professor at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, Rodrigo Martins 

Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and Professor at ETH Zurich, Eric Carrera 

Heads of education departments from countries/regions such as the UK, Brazil, South Africa, and representatives from international organizations including UNICEF. 

The Conference served as a pivotal platform for global collaboration, driving innovation and standardsetting in digital education amid the intelligent era.