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ASI Global participated in the University Education and Future Talent Development Forum, held on October 24 as part of the 2025 World Young Scientist Summit at Wenzhou-Kean University, where it shared practice-based insights on cultivating internationally competent talent in the context of artificial intelligence and globalization. Through its contribution to the forum, ASI Global highlighted a scalable education model that integrates curriculum design, experiential learning, and ecosystem building, offering concrete pathways to prepare future-ready talent.
The forum brought together senior academics and higher education leaders from diverse global contexts to create a high-level platform for dialogue on the future of university education. Set against the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and deepening global interdependence, discussions at the forum examined how universities can rethink talent development beyond knowledge transmission, and how higher education can cultivate graduates with the capabilities needed to navigate complex global challenges.
Invited to speak at the forum, Dr. Ning Zhang, Vice President of the Chinese Society of Educational Development Strategy and President of the International Competence Development Committee, called on universities to proactively lead educational transformation in response to the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence. He stressed that higher education must shift “from knowledge transmission to competence building,” supported by more intelligent, personalized, and internationally oriented teaching models. Dr. Zhang also highlighted the need for evaluation systems that prioritize continuous learning and innovation, noting that such changes are essential for preparing students to navigate an increasingly complex global environment.
Mr. Edison Yan, Executive Director of ASI Global and CEO of GEC Academy, delivered a thematic presentation titled “ASI Global’s Practices in Cultivating Internationally Competent Talent.”
In his remarks, Mr. Yan noted that amid profound shifts in the global landscape, international competence is increasingly becoming a core capability for young people engaging in cross-border collaboration and global affairs. He then introduced ASI Global’s integrated “Curriculum–Practice–Ecosystem” model, which is designed to translate international competence education from conceptual frameworks into scalable, institution-level practice.
Mr. Yan further explained that ASI Global has collaborated for years with former senior officials from the United Nations and other international organizations, as well as leading scholars from China and abroad, to develop a structured Global Competence Development curriculum. Organized around five interconnected modules, from global governance literacy to practical engagement with international organizations, the Global Competence Development project integrates knowledge, values, attitudes, and transferable skills. To date, the project has been implemented at more than 65 universities, with its educational outcomes receiving broad recognition.
Emphasizing that international competence education extends beyond course design alone, Mr. Yan underscored the importance of building a holistic and sustainable talent development ecosystem. Through initiatives such as the LUMINAI Public Lecture series, Global Masters Talk, faculty development programs, Technical Sponsorship Conferences, and cultural and educational initiatives including the Hello, Hanzi book series, ASI Global has gradually established a four-dimensional ecosystem linking student empowerment, faculty development, institutional collaboration, and cultural communication. This ecosystem-based approach, he noted, aims to support the development of globally engaged graduates with strong adaptive capacity and cross-cultural communicative competence.
Building on our continued engagement in global education initiatives, ASI Global will remain committed to advancing the cultivation of internationally competent talent with a strong global vision and practical capability. Looking ahead, we will deepen our collaboration with universities and partners, further refine our integrated education models, and contribute to the development of a more open, connected, and sustainable international education ecosystem for the next generation.
From left to right: Prof. Qingzhong Pan, Executive Associate Dean of Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, and Vice Chair of the International Competence Development Committee; Mr. Changchui He, Former Deputy Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Vice Chair of the International Competence Development Committee; Dr. Ning Zhang, Vice President of the Chinese Society of Educational Development Strategy and Chair of the International Competence Development Committee; Prof. Hong Wang, Professor at Beijing Sport University and Vice Chair of the International Competence Development Committee; Mr. Edison Yan, Executive Director of ASI Global and CEO of GEC Academy.