Knowledge Exchange 2026 - Artistic Intelligence: Shaping Human Achievement

The *Knowledge Exchange 2026-Artistic Intelligence: Shaping Human Achievement* forum launched at Hong Kong’s East Kowloon Cultural Centre on May 15, 2026, marking the venue’s first major international arts education event. Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and organized by AFTEC, the two-day event gathered nearly 260 educators, artists, and stakeholders to discuss how creative teaching can inspire learning and adapt to the rise of artificial intelligence. The opening ceremony was officiated by Ms. Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) at The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Yip highlighted the success of the *AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project*, which has strengthened students’ interdisciplinary learning and empathy since 2021. She emphasized the club’s commitment to supporting the project’s second phase, aiming to further develop students’ and teachers’ creative and problem-solving skills. A multimedia performance titled *Prelude in Light, Sound & Video*, created by students from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), opened the forum, showcasing young talent. Ms. Lynn Yau, CEO of AFTEC and project director, stressed the need to redefine human value in an AI-driven era. She introduced AFTEC’s focus on nurturing the ‘5Cs’—Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Contribution—through creative learning integration in school curricula. The forum’s first keynote, *Creative Cities, Creative Mindsets: Bath, Hong Kong, New Delhi*, featured Ms. Kate Cross (Director of The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath), Ms. Jigyasa Labroo (CEO of Slam Out Loud), Professor Anna CY Chan (Director of HKAPA), and Yau. They discussed how Artistic Intelligence fosters imagination, empathy, and adaptability in young people across diverse cultural and educational systems. The dialogue explored adapting global frameworks to local contexts in Hong Kong, Bath, and New Delhi to prepare students for an uncertain future. The event underscored the importance of blending artistic and technological education to cultivate resilient, innovative thinkers. AFTEC’s initiative, supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, aims to build a cross-disciplinary network for creative practitioners and educators, shaping a future where human creativity remains central despite AI advancements.