Future Thought

09:10–10:45        Chapter 1  Innovative Education

Education, in addition to imparting knowledge, also enlightens innovation. Innovation is the foundation for progress, and education informs innovation. On the eve of the fourth scientific revolution, it is imperative for the global education system to improve education’s efficacy and reach, using systematic change to remodel our educational institutions.

09:10–09:28                 Keynote Speech

Online Learning and the Future of Higher Education

−      Richard Charles LEVIN, Chief Executive Officer, Coursera; President Emeritus, Yale

09:28–10:45                 Panel

Commentator

−       John HOPCROFT, IBM Professor, Engineering and Applied Mathematics in Computer Science, Cornell University, Laureate of Turing Award 1986

Panelists

−       Xiqing GAO, Cheng Yu-tung Chair Professor, School of Law, Tsinghua University; Member, Consultative Committee of Future Forum

−       Jeffrey S. LEHMAN, Vice Chancellor, NYU Shanghai

−       Richard Charles LEVIN, Chief Executive Officer, Coursera; President Emeritus, Yale

−       Kai LI, Paul & Marcia Wythes Professor, Princeton University; Member, U.S. National Academy of Engineering;Member, Science Committee of Future Science Prize

−      Yingyi QIAN, Dean and Professor, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University

−      Yi RAO, Chair Professor and Dean, Division of Sciences, Peking University; Member, Science Committee of Future Science Prize

−      Lei ZHANG, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hillhouse Capital Management Group; Trustee, Yale University; Member, Council of Future Forum