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Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy

Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy

Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, HKU Centennial Campus
Speaker(s): Michael Spence, Rafael Reif, Peter Mathieson, Victor K Fung
Abstract

Innovation has triggered rapid changes to the face of the global economy. Can we turn potential challenges created by advancing technology into creative learning and employment opportunities?

Discussions covered:

  • Technology: social enabler or inhibitor?
  • Is technology accelerating the divergence between generations in the workforce?
  • Harnessing technology as a positive force for change in education
  • Retraining the workforce
About the Speaker(s)
Michael Spence

Michael Spence

Advisory Board Chairman, Asia Global Institute

Professor Michael Spence is Advisory Board Chairman of Asia Global Institute and he is a Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, and a world authority on growth in developing countries and on the convergence between advanced and developing economies.

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Rafael Reif

Rafael Reif

President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Since July 2012, Dr. Rafael Reif has served as the 17th President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he is leading MIT’s pioneering efforts to help shape the future of higher education.

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Peter Mathieson

Peter Mathieson

Former Vice-Chancellor and President, HKU
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Victor K Fung

Victor K Fung

Chairman, Asia Global Institute
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Videos
  • Introduction and Welcome Remarks: Zhiwu Chen, AGI Director

  • Speaker Introduction: Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate and AGI Academic Council Chairman

  • Panel discussion moderated by: Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate and AGI Academic Council Chairman

  • Question and Answer Session with the Audience

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  • Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy
  • Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy
  • Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy
  • Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy
  • Rafael Reif - Technology's Impact on Education and the Global Economy

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