Since its establishment in 2021, the ASEF Higher Education Innovation Laboratory (ASEFInnoLab) has provided a platform for higher education stakeholders across Asia and Europe to connect, exchange knowledge, and collaboratively address global challenges. Its fifth edition, themed “Universities’ Role in AI Innovation Ecosystems,” explored the evolving role of universities in the AI era in three subthemes: AI Governance, AI in Education, and AI for Sustainable Development.
Building on the momentum of ASEFInnoLab5’s online programme, we convened a select group of participants in Shanghai, China, for the ASEFInnoLab5 Onsite Event. This gathering led to the development of a series of white papers and informed the design of the upcoming ASEFInnoLab6. These white papers provide a comprehensive exploration of AI’s intersection with higher education and innovation ecosystems, offering university leaders and administrators valuable insights to inform institutional strategies and decision-making.
You will find in this page the White Paper for Universities on Navigating AI Innovation Ecosystems in AI for Sustainable Development, which discusses how AI can be leveraged to address global challenges, such as climate change, resource management, and social inequality, while highlighting the need for inclusive and equitable AI solutions that benefit all communities. Read on to learn more on the guiding principles, bold moves, and specific key actions recommended by our Sustainable Development thematic working group!
This is one of three white papers that we officially launched on 19 February 2025 to an audience of 110 participants from all over Asia and Europe. Our attendees learned more about the highlights of all three papers and had the opportunity to interact with some of the authors.
Read more about the launch and watch the recording here.