Focusing on artificial intelligence, converging industry-education integration, and synergizing education in the Greater Bay Area, a grand intellectual feast on private education took place in Guangzhou. On the afternoon of January 18, 2026, the "Focus, Converge, Synergize — Forum on New-Quality Development of Private Education in the Greater Bay Area," hosted by the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province and organized by its Education Professional Committee and University Alumni Work Committee, was successfully held in the Lecture Hall of Guangzhou Hengrun Experimental School.

Great Man Education Group, as one of the co-organizers, joined hands with Hengrun Experimental School, Zhonghuang Education Group, and other institutions to build this high-level exchange platform. Distinguished guests including leaders from the Ministry of Education and its relevant departments, representatives from provincial education associations, education officials from Guangdong and Anhui provinces, education experts and scholars, renowned school principals, and leaders of educational technology companies gathered at the forum to jointly explore the path to new-quality development of private education in the Greater Bay Area.

01- Forum Background and Significance
Against the backdrop of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology and the deep-rooted adoption of the integrated development concept of "education, science and technology, and talent," private education in the Greater Bay Area is facing new opportunities and challenges. This forum aims to actively respond to the national digital education strategy initiative and implement the vision of coordinated development within the Greater Bay Area.



02 - Leadership Addresses: Charting the Course
At 2:30 p.m., the forum officially kicked off with a solemn ceremony of playing and singing the national anthem. Several distinguished leaders and guests delivered addresses, laying a solid foundation for the forum and charting a clear direction for the future development of private education in the Greater Bay Area.


Zhang Hao, Rotating President of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province, delivered the first address, extending a warm welcome to the attending leaders and guests and expressing his anticipation for high-quality exchanges at the forum.


Luo Hailang, Executive President of the Education Professional Committee of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province and Chairman of Great Man Education Group, delivered an enthusiastic and inspiring address as a representative of the organizers. He stated: "Amidst changing policies, a changing market, and a changing environment, what remains unchanged is our pursuit of goals and our dedication to our principles. That is why we have specially invited so many leaders, guests, and experts to gather together, to listen to the voices of educational enterprises, and to provide guidance and insights for educational innovation and development."


Peng Yun, former Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education, and Yao Zhibin, former Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), highly praised the profound cultural heritage and educational commitment of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province, and offered their own suggestions on the future development path of private education.



In addition, Tang Tao, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and President of Nanfang College Guangzhou, and Wang Chichang, former Director of the Higher Education Student Department of the Ministry of Education, were also invited by President Luo Hailang to connect via video link to the live event, extending their warm congratulations on the successful holding of the forum.



03 - Strategic Cooperation: Joining Hands and Moving Forward Together
Subsequently, a series of important strategic cooperations and ceremonies brought the forum to a climax. The strategic cooperation signing between the Education Professional Committee of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Higher Education Group marked a new step forward in resource integration within the private education sector.



Immediately following were the unveiling ceremony of the "Entrepreneurs Activity Base of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province," the licensing ceremony for the Education Professional Committee of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province, the handover and licensing ceremony for the Rotating President of the University Alumni Work Committee, and a health service donation ceremony — all symbolizing a joint commitment to move forward together and create a shared future.



04 - Keynote Speeches and Thematic Presentations
The core segment of the forum featured keynote speeches and thematic presentations, with four distinguished experts from different fields delivering insightful talks:
Professor Wu Di, Associate Dean of the School of Computer Science, Sun Yat-sen University:"AI-Enabled Teaching and Learning: Reflections and Explorations"
Steve Gardner, Lecturer at Harvard University:"Leadership"
Zhang Zhujun, former Party Secretary of Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic:
"Pre-Qin Confucianism: Empowering High-Quality Development of Education"
Zhu Zhenyu, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Sun Yat-sen University:
"Gene Cells and Health"


05 Roundtable Forum: A Collision of Ideas
The roundtable forum was divided into two thematic discussions. The first session focused on "Policy Leadership and Innovation in Private Schools" and was moderated by Chen Hao, former Director of the Policy and Regulation Office of the Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau. Guests who shared the stage and engaged in in-depth discussions included Zhang Yinhua, Secretary of the Party Branch and Principal of Hengrun Experimental School; Li Kanghua, Vice President of Zhonghuang Education Group; Cheng Lisheng, former Vice Principal of the Affiliated School of Guangdong Experimental High School; and Chen Erquan, President of the Greater Bay Area Education Research Institute. Together, they explored how private education can achieve innovative breakthroughs under the new policy environment.

The second thematic session, centered on "Industry-Education Symbiosis: Converging Wisdom for the Future," was moderated by Qi Lihui, Dean of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship School of Guangzhou Vocational and Technical University. Guests including Peng Yun, former Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education; Li Shengbing, Dean of the School of Education Science at South China Normal University; Chen Jia, Executive Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Working Committee of the China Association of College Student Career Development (Ministry of Education); Fan Zongming, Vice President of the Education Professional Committee of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province and Chairman of Baixin Cultural Tourism Group; and Tang Xuchang, member of the Education Professional Committee of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province and General Manager of Guangzhou Saichuang Science and Education Technology Development Co., Ltd., shared their experiences and prospects regarding industry-education integration.


06 - Appreciation Dinner: A Lasting Bond of Friendship


As evening fell, the appreciation dinner commenced in a warm and pleasant atmosphere. Several leaders and guests delivered heartfelt speeches: President Luo Hailang expressed his sincere gratitude to the attending guests. Wang Xiuqing, Secretary-General of the China-Nigeria Industry-Education Alliance; Pan Cheng, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Office of the Anhui Provincial People's Government; and Hua Tongxu, former Director of the Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau, among other leaders, highly praised the fruitful outcomes of the forum and expressed their anticipation for future exchanges and gatherings.

During the dinner, the "2025 Outstanding Contribution Award of the Education Professional Committee of the Anhui Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong Province" was ceremoniously presented. The winning units and individuals came to the stage one after another to receive their awards, as applause echoed throughout the venue and the atmosphere grew increasingly lively.


The Hengrun Experimental School Orchestra delivered a stunning orchestral performance at the dinner. The students' exquisite playing skills and heartfelt musical expression won rounds of applause from the guests, showcasing the artistic accomplishment and spiritual demeanor of the new generation of learners.


In a warm and joyful atmosphere, all the guests raised their glasses together for a toast, exchanging good wishes, and the dinner officially began. A rich variety of performances and an exciting lucky draw were prepared on site. While enjoying the delicious food, the guests engaged in warm conversations about friendship and cooperation, bringing the dinner atmosphere to a joyful climax.


Amidst laughter and cheerful conversations, the "Focus, Converge, Synergize — Forum on New-Quality Development of Private Education in the Greater Bay Area" came to a successful close. This event was not only a feast of ideas but also a meeting of hearts and minds. It brought together the wisdom and strength of education practitioners, injecting new vitality and momentum into the future of education. Under the leadership of Chairman Luo, Great Man Education, together with other educational institutions, will continue to move forward hand in hand, actively exploring new paths for the deep integration of education and technology, advancing steadily and never stopping.