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Held from November 2 to 4 under the theme “Reallocation of Intelligence: Transforming Education for the Future of Human–AI Collaboration,” GMC 2026 was organized in cooperation with the Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance (GMA) and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE).
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony at VNU's Nguyen Van Dao Hall. The conference also welcomed representatives of government ministries, diplomatic missions, international organizations and leading universities, including Harvard University, Tsinghua University, Chulalongkorn University and the University of Johannesburg, etc.
Keeping People at the Center of AI-Driven Educational Transformation
In his opening remarks, VNU President Bui The Duy highlighted how AI is fundamentally transforming teaching, learning and scientific research. While recognizing its potential to personalize learning and enhance educational quality, he emphasized the importance of developing students' independent thinking, critical reasoning, creativity and problem-solving skills.
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He noted that educational transformation requires more than introducing AI into classrooms; it calls for a fundamental rethinking of how universities teach, learn and conduct research while preserving human agency and creativity.
VNU has made AI research, development and application a strategic priority. Since the 2025 intake, the university has introduced a compulsory course on digital technologies and AI applications for undergraduate students across all disciplines. It is also advancing AI-enabled teaching, interdisciplinary research, responsible AI governance and smart university development.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau emphasized that educational success in the AI era should be measured not by the number of technologies adopted, but by meaningful improvements in learners' competencies, character and creativity.
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He outlined key priorities for higher education, including transforming educational models, strengthening human capabilities, ensuring ethical and responsible AI applications, and expanding substantive international cooperation.
The Deputy Prime Minister also called on VNU and its international partners to translate the conference's discussions into concrete collaborative programs and projects with clearly defined outcomes and timelines.
Reimagining Higher Education and Expanding Global Collaboration
A major highlight of GMC 2026 was the keynote presentation by Tsinghua University President Li Luming, who examined the concept of intelligence reallocation as AI reshapes the division of cognitive tasks between humans and machines.
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He emphasized that universities must increasingly prioritize critical thinking, creativity, independent judgment and the ability to formulate meaningful questions. He also introduced Tsinghua University's AI-integrated educational ecosystem and proposed expanding multilingual, interactive and personalized open AI courses through international collaboration.
Speakers from UNESCO, Harvard University, the University of Ottawa, the University of Johannesburg, Chulalongkorn University and other institutions shared perspectives on university transformation, educational leadership, learning innovation and responsible AI governance.
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The conference also featured the launch of the Global Higher Education Digital Development Report 2026 and the Global Higher Education Digital Development Index 2026, drawing on data from 101 countries to assess progress in higher education digital transformation.
Another highlight was the GMA Awards 2026, which recognized outstanding educational innovations. VNU's English B1 Course on the Learning Management System (LMS) was among the award-winning initiatives, reflecting the university's commitment to digital learning resources and online education quality.
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Through GMC 2026, VNU reaffirmed its commitment to international academic collaboration, responsible AI integration and the development of innovative educational models. The conference provided a platform for universities and educational organizations worldwide to exchange knowledge and pursue practical partnerships that place human development at the heart of technological progress.
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