8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration
Participants who have completed online pre-registration will receive a link containing details of breakout sessions and visits.
Upon arrival, participants are required to sign in and collect conference materials and name badges.
9:00 – 9:20 AM Opening Ceremony
Opening Performance: Cultural performance by the University Indigenous Student Association.
9:20 – 9:50 AM Welcoming Remarks
Pres. Dong Sing Wuu
HLU President-Elect
Ying-Yao Cheng
Minister of Education (TBC)
Pres. Noel Yasi
Former HLU President 2025-2026
Professor Anoop Swarup, AUAP Secretary General
Pres. Dong Sung Cho
HLU Honorary President
9:50 – 10:00 AM Group Photo
10:50 – 10:10 AM Media Interview
10:10 – 10:30 AM Coffee Break & Networking
10:30 – 11:30 AM HLU Parallel Sessions 1
Future Transformation of Universities in the AI Era
1.Future Universities in the AI Era-Performing Arts Theater
(Reinventing higher education through artificial intelligence)
2.Digital Governance Universities-Lecture Hall
(Data-driven management and smart university operations)
3.Smart Research Universities-Octagon Hall
(AI-enabled research ecosystems and interdisciplinary innovation)
11:30 – 12:30 PM HLU Plenary Session 2
Global Engagement and Talent Development
4.Global Engagement and Talent Development
Global Talent Universities-Performing Arts Theater
(Developing next-generation global professionals)
5.Transnational Education Universities-Lecture Hall
(Dual degrees, mobility programs, and cross-border education)
Inclusive Universities-Octagon Hall
(Diversity, equity, and inclusive education innovation)
Universities for Social Impact and Leadership
6.Universities as Regional Transformation Engines-Performing Arts Theater
(USR and regional revitalization through higher education)
12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch
(served at each meeting venue)
2:00 – 3:00 PM HLU Parallel Sessions 3
Sustainable and Resilient Universities (1)
7.Universities for Net Zero Transition-Performing Arts Theater
(Higher education leadership in climate action and ESG)
8.Sustainable Innovation Universities-Lecture Hall
(Integrating sustainability into research, teaching, and operations)
9.Resilient Universities-Octagon Hall
(Responding to global uncertainty and future risks)
3:00 – 4:00 PM HLU Parallel Sessions 4
Innovation Ecosystems and Entrepreneurial Universities
10.Entrepreneurial Universities-Performing Arts Theater
(Fostering startup culture and commercialization)
11.University-Driven Innovation Ecosystems-Lecture Hall
(Building industry–university collaboration platforms)
12.Innovation Universities and Global Rankings-Octagon Hall
(Strategies for innovation recognition and global competitiveness)
4:00 – 4:30 PM Coffee Break & Networking
4:30 – 5:00 PM MOU Signing Ceremony and Networking of Universities
5:00 – 5:45 PM NCNU Campus tour ＆Orientation of WURI Mentorship (Those who aaply to the WURI Mentorship)
6:00 – 7:00 PM Official Dinner -- Welcome Banquet
Shuttle buses will be provided to return participants to their hotels after the banquet.
8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration
Participants who have completed online pre-registration will receive a link containing details of breakout sessions and visits.
Upon arrival, participants are required to sign in and collect conference materials and name badges.
9:00 – 9:20 AM Opening Ceremony
Opening Performance: Cultural performance
9:20 – 10:00 AM Keynote Speech
AI statistics software (AI-STAT) in WURI analysis (President Kyung Sung Kim)
10:00 – 10:30 AM Plenary Session
WURI Global Ranking Release (Chairman Kwan-Soo Shin)
Global Rankings (Top 500)
Categorical Rankings (Top 100 in 24 categories)
10:30 – 10:40 AM Group Photo
10:30 – 11:00 AM Coffee Break & Networking
10:45 – 11:45 AM WURI Global Ranking Release Ceremony
11:00 – 12:00 AM Plenary Session (Innovations of WURI)
Leaders and Innovators in Higher Education
1.Certified WURI Mentor (CWM) Program-Performing Arts Theater
Orientation for new and prospective CWMs-
Experience sharing by experienced CWMs
Foundation of CWM Association and election of Chair,executives, and BOD members
2.Investor Relations (IR) Presentations by AI-Based Startups for Higher Education Institutions – Lecture Hall (20 minutes each)
Startup A: LucasMeta
Startup B: Huemone Lab
Startup C:
Startup D:
3.Universities as Catalysts for National Competitiveness-Octagon Hall
12:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch
(served at each meeting venue)
2:00 – 2:30 PM MOU Signing Ceremony
2:30 – 3:30 PM Parallel Sessions
World University Networks for Innovation Meetings
13.WUNI-Presidents-Performing Arts Theater (Networking, collaboration, and planning)
Chair Elyxzur Ramos, University of Makati
14.WURI-Leaders-Lecture Hall (Networking, collaboration, and planning)
Chair Robert Hayden, Miriam College
15.WUNI-Experts-Octagon Hall (Networking, collaboration, and planning)
Chair Henry Magat, University of Makati
3:00 – 4:00 PM Coffee Break & Networking
4:00 – 5:00 PM Plenary Session
WURI in the Future
“With Whom to Innovate” as the Fourth Axis
Accreditation of universities and Validation of programs
5:00 – 6:15 PM HLU Annual Conference---General Assembly
Introduction of 2026 WURI Global Conference at Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany on September 23-25, 2026
Introduction of 2027 HLU Annual Conference at Badr University of Cairo, Egypt on May 5-7, 2027
Inauguration of President Dong Sing Wuu as HLU President 2026-2027
6:30 PM Networking Banquet
(including cultural performance)
Cultural Tour
Note:
Participants may choose their preferred tour destinations and are responsible for their own admission fees.
Detailed information for each destination will be provided in the online pre-registration form.
Taichung One-Day Tour - HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TOUR
Introduction
Taichung, a city where history meets modern culture, offers traditional heritage, Japanese-era architecture, and vibrant art—perfect for exploring the city’s past and present.
Tour Schedule
08:50 | Meeting Point: National Chi Nan University
09:00 – 11:30 | Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Feast: Dunpinzan Chinese Cuisine
13:40 – 14:30 | National Taichung Theater / Taichung City Hall
14:50 – 16:00 | Miyahara Ice Cream
16:45 | Arrival at Taichung HSR Station
Nantou One-Day Tour - SUN MOON LAKE ONE-DAY TOUR
Sun Moon Lake is a signature lake destination in central Taiwan, known for its beautiful natural scenery and tranquil atmosphere-perfect for a relaxing one-day nature escape.
Tour Schedule
08:50 | Meeting Point: National Chi Nan University
09:30 – 11:30 | Sun Moon Lake Cycling Experience
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Feast: Sun Moon Restaurant
13:30 – 15:00 | Sun Moon Lake Boat Tour
15:30 – 16:30 | Sun Moon Lake Cable Car
17:30 – 17:30 | Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple
18:00 | National Chi Nan University
Tour arrangements and guides will be organized by Washington Travel Agency.