The IAUP held its 20th Triennial Conference in Beijing, China, from October 13 to 15, 2024. This gathering of higher education leaders focused on the theme “Generative AI and the Future of Higher Education,” addressing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on universities.
More than 60 international speakers shared their insights on how AI is reshaping educational structures, teaching, and learning globally. Topics such as the ethical dimensions of AI, fostering innovation in education, governance, talent development, and the overall role of AI in shaping the future of higher education were discussed.
Istanbul Aydın University President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, also participated online, highlighting the importance of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. In his speech, he stated: “The integration of artificial intelligence into university governance, along with the technological revolution we have experienced in recent years, requires us to rethink university operations. Otherwise, one of the most critical elements here would be to overlook the contributions that AI and technology bring to data-driven decision-making processes.”
