DKU Global Education Innovation Forum brings together educators, scholars, and academic leaders to explore the evolving landscape of higher education in Asia. Centered on the theme “The Future of Teaching: Judgment, Authenticity, and Innovation in Asian Higher Education,” the forum examines how teaching and learning are being reshaped in an era defined by rapid technological change, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence.
Hosted at Duke Kunshan University, the forum reflects DKU’s commitment to innovative, interdisciplinary education grounded in the liberal arts. As institutions navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, this gathering focuses on a critical question: how can educators cultivate independent thinking, preserve human agency, and design authentic learning experiences in increasingly AI-mediated environments? Rather than emphasizing technical proficiency alone, the forum highlights the importance of judgment, ethical engagement, and purposeful innovation in shaping the future of teaching.
Bringing together diverse perspectives and practical experiences, the forum creates a space for open dialogue, experimentation, and shared learning. Through this exchange, participants collectively explore how higher education can adapt responsibly while remaining anchored in its core mission—to develop thoughtful, capable, and lifelong learners prepared for an uncertain and complex world.
Keynote Address
Peking University
Biography
Dr. Sebastian Sunday Grève is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Peking University. His research spans both practical and theoretical philosophy, with additional interests in psychology and artificial intelligence. Since 2020, his work has increasingly focused on the philosophy of AI, examining its conceptual, ethical, and human implications.
Originally from Germany, Dr. Sunday Grève received his doctorate from the University of Oxford, where he also previously taught philosophy. In addition to his research, he teaches widely across the history of Western philosophy, engaging with major philosophical figures and traditions. His work is characterized by a broad, interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex intellectual and contemporary challenges.
Panel Sessions
From Execution to Orchestration: Cultivating Evaluative Agency and System Leadership
Reclaiming the Struggle: Fostering Deep Learning When AI Can Do the Work
Beyond Opt-in and Opt-out: Authentic Teaching and Learning
The Crisis of Mastery: Rethinking Pedagogical Practices in the Era of Autonomous Agents
Reimagining the Educator: From Knowledge Transmitter to Learning Architect
Hybrid Human-AI Humanistic Research and Creative Practice
AI and Authenticity: Community and Local knowledge
