The First Innovation Leaders Summit was held at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), SIP on Apr 27. A number of entrepreneurs and experts from renowned enterprises and organizations in Suzhou discussed talent cultivation strategies in the “AI era” which features universal application of artificial intelligence (AI) in both production and living.

The event included keynote speeches, a roundtable and an interaction session where the participants shared their views on educational philosophies and teaching approaches that can help better meet the demand for talents in the new era.

In his speech, XJTLU Executive President Xi Youmin gave an introduction to XJTLU’s integrated education mode which is devised to transfer to the students not only know-what but also know-how. 

Additionally, XJTLU and Suzhou Yunxue Shidai Co Ltd, a tech company in SIP, signed an agreement at the event to launch strategic cooperation in AI-based education.