International Conference on AI-Enabled Design and Educational Innovation (AIDE 2026)

14-15 November 2026

Hangzhou, China

About

About

Artificial intelligence is transforming design innovation, education, and academic research, creating new opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and practical applications.

The 2026 International Conference on AI-Enabled Design and Educational Innovation (AIDE 2026), themed “Interdisciplinary Research and Practice,” brings together scholars, researchers, educators, and doctoral students from around the world to explore emerging trends, research methodologies, and practical applications of AI in design and education.

The conference features keynote speeches, academic presentations, and roundtable discussions highlighting recent advances in AI-enabled design and educational innovation. Dedicated academic writing and publication workshops provide early-career researchers with guidance on research design, manuscript preparation, and scholarly publishing.

AIDE 2026 aims to establish an international platform for academic exchange, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance research and innovation in artificial intelligence, design, and education.

Conference Content

Day 1: International Academic Forum (November 14, Saturday)

Morning Session	Program
08:30-09:00	Registration and Check-in
09:00-09:20	Opening Ceremony
09:20- 9:50	Keynote Speech 1 – Prof. Hongkun Xu: How Should Universities Transform to Better Educate Students in the Age of AI?
9:50-10:20	Keynote Speech 2 – Prof. Kin Keung Lai: From Automation to Intelligence: Rethinking Competitive Advantage in Manufacturing
10:20- 10:50	Keynote Speech 3 – Prof. Massoud Moslehpour: From AI Tool to Research Partner: Redesigning Education, Research, and Academic Practice in the Age of Generative AI
10:50–11:00	Break
11:00–11:30	Keynote Speech 4 – Prof. Xiande Zhao: AI-Enabled Supply Chain and Business Model Innovation

Afternoon Session	Program
14:00–14:30	Roundtable Discussion – From Academic Research to High-Impact Publication: Strengthening Research Skills and Academic Writing
14:30–15:00	Scholar Presentation 1 – Jianan Shi: AI-Enabled Interaction Design: From Creative Generation to Immersive Experiences
15:00–15:15	Coffee Break
15:15–15:45	Scholar Presentation 2 – Dr. Siqi Jia: AI-Enabled Climate-Responsive Urban Design: Interdisciplinary Research and Academic Writing from Urban Sensing and Prediction to Spatial Decision-Making
15:45–16:15	Scholar Presentation 3 – Prof. Gang Liang: AI-Enabled Environmental Research: From Research Topic Selection to Academic Paper Writing

Day 2: Research and Academic Writing Workshops (November 15, Sunday)

Time	Program
9:00-11:30	Advanced Academic Writing and Publication Workshop
14:00-16:30	Advanced Academic Writing and Publication Workshop

Speakers

徐洪坤 Hongkun Xu

Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS); Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); Distinguished Professor, School of Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University.

黎建强 Lai Kin Keung

Honorary Professor, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

梁伟强 Leung Wai Keung

Director-Designate, Future Intelligence Center, City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan)

赵先德 Xiande Zhao

JD.com Chair Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management; Associate Dean, CEIBS Shenzhen Campus; Director, Supply Chain Innovation Institute, China Europe International Business School