East Meets West: Chinese Value-Based Leadership in Education Conference 2026
The Education University of Hong Kong
Date：9-10 February 2026（Monday and Tuesday）
Venue：Hong Kong Science Park (TBC)
Theme:
Harmonizing Traditional Values in the Age of Globalization
Balancing cultural heritage with modern advancements, educational leaders integrate Confucian values—morality, respect, education—into contemporary practices. The challenge lies in preserving identity while fostering creativity and critical thinking, adapting to global influences, and meeting academic and societal demands in a rapidly changing world.
Strategies for Leadership in Organizational Transformation
Effective leadership in organizational change requires vision, adaptability, and innovation. Leaders balance traditional values, like Confucian morality and respect, with modern management emphasizing creativity and inclusivity. Addressing academic pressures, digital transformation, and global competition, they harmonize heritage with contemporary strategies for sustainable progress.
Balancing Innovation with Tradition in Chinese Organizations
Chinese organizations blend innovation with traditional values to maintain identity and drive progress. Educational leaders integrate Confucian principles with technology, global perspectives, and creativity-focused teaching. This approach fosters disciplined yet innovative environments, meeting the demands of AI, global competition, and critical thinking.
The Role of Technology in Promoting Values-Based Approaches
Technology supports values-based approaches by preserving and sharing cultural heritage through digital tools. Educational technologies integrate traditional values into modern curricula, ensuring cultural continuity amid innovation. The challenge is to balance technological advancement with ethical principles, making technology a bridge between tradition and modernity.
The Speakers (in alphabetical order of the surname)
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Professor John Chi-Kin LEE
President; Director of Academy for Educational Development and Innovation
The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President and Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, joined The Education University of Hong Kong (the then Hong Kong Institute of Education) in 2010. He was Vice President (Academic) from 2010 to 2019, and Vice President (Academic) and Provost from 2019 to 2023. Professor Lee was previously Dean of Education and a Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
Professor Xiao-Ping CHEN
Professor of Management, University of Washington, United States
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Professor Chenyang LI
Emeritus Professor
School of Humanities, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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