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

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, HKU Centennial Campus

Victor K Fung, Michael Spence, Rafael Reif, Peter Mathieson

Global Thinkers

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 Speakers

Chairman, Asia Global Institute

Victor K Fung

Advisory Board Chairman, Asia Global Institute

Michael Spence

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.