The inaugural NESSIC Leadership Conference was successfully held at AISL Harrow Haikou on 15-16 November, 2024, where education leaders from 29 international schools in China gathered to discuss how to fully empower teaching and learning in the AI era through diverse exchanges under the theme - Forging Creative Futures.
NESSIC, the Network for Enriching Students and Schools in China, was officially established this year with the core values of Connection, Enrichment, and Development, aiming to create opportunities for teachers and students from allied schools to continuously improve and go beyond. Founding members include Harrow Haikou, Aven Shenzhen, Cogdel Cranleigh School Changsha, Daystar Academy Beijing, Hiba Academy Shanghai, Shanghai United International School Qingpu Campus, Shenzhen College International Education and Dalian Huamei School.
In today's era where artificial intelligence (AI) technology is continuously innovating in the field of education, school leaders are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To help decision-makers in education better understand and leverage this transformation, NESSIC hosted its inaugural leadership conference in Hainan Free Trade Port, inviting nearly 100 education leaders from around the world to gather at Harrow Haikou to deeply discuss how to better harness the unlimited potential of artificial intelligence in education.
Over two consecutive days, like-minded education leaders participated in interactive sessions centered on teamwork and problem-solving, deeply analyzing how artificial intelligence can accurately align with and support the strategic vision of schools, while stimulating a culture of innovation and creativity within the campus. This unique event not only helped school leaders deepen their understanding of leadership in the AI era but also explored in a diversified way how to promote learning, team building, collaboration, and community development through artificial intelligence.
It is worth mentioning that the conference was honored to invite two globally renowned keynote speakers: Ms. Luisa Wang, General Manager of Education and Healthcare in the Public Sector at Microsoft (China), and Mr. Marlon Devonish, the Olympic champion and track and field coach, who is from the British International School of Shanghai, Puxi Campus. They joined a team of outstanding leaders and elite peers in the field of education to present a series of brilliant seminars. A special session for leaders in the field of sports was added to the conference, aiming to further promote the vigorous development of campus sports culture by enhancing students' participation in sports competitions and exchanges.
The conference with the theme of Forging Creative Futures is not only a platform for learning, but also a chance to gain deep insights and positive preparations for the future.
As the first internationally renowned education brand to settle in Hainan, Harrow Haikou has been committed to building the most influential and competitive international school since its establishment in September 2020. Relying on 450-year educational foundation of Harrow School in the UK and the powerful network resources of AISL Harrow Group, we aimed to promote the internationalization level of Haikou's education and the competitiveness of Haikou development. We look forward to working with education leaders from around the world to start a new chapter in education.
