Under the guidance of the Ministry of Education, the 8th International Conference on Smart Campus and Exhibition (iCSC&E), hosted by Tamkang University and the Excellent Long-Established University Consortium of Taiwan (ELECT), was held on November 21 at 10:00 AM in the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center on the Tamsui campus. Over 370 experts, scholars, and students from within and outside the university participated. Themed “Smart Empowerment, Sustainable Innovation, Advancing Toward Smart Sustainable Campuses” (「智慧賦能，永續創新，邁向智慧永續校園」), the event featured 2 keynote speeches and 12 special forums. By leveraging smart technologies, it aimed to drive educational innovation and campus sustainability, envisioning a blueprint for future smart campuses. The conference also included an unveiling ceremony for the Computerized Examination site of the National Examination Center, marking a new milestone in Tamkang University’s smart campus applications.

In his opening speech, President Keh emphasized, “AI combined with digital transformation in education is not just a trend but a responsibility. Over the years, Tamkang University has been on the right track, adhering to the philosophy of ‘AI+SDGs=∞, ESG+AI=∞.’ This integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and technological applications to foster a more innovative and sustainable learning environment for faculty and students through the promotion of smart campus development.”

Chung-Ping Cheng, Political Deputy Minister of Examination, expressed his gratitude to Tamkang University for participating in the certification of the National Examination Centers, making it a demonstration field. By providing more convenient services to test-takers, Tamkang University contributes to national social responsibility. Cheng also praised the university’s forward-looking initiatives in cultivating talents attuned to future trends, its commitment to smart transformation in education, and its continuous refinement over the years. Vic Wu, General Manager of the Specialist Team Unit at Microsoft Taiwan, highlighted, “Tamkang University is the first in Taiwan to migrate all its systems to the cloud. We’ve had excellent collaborations in the past and will continue to work together for the sustainable development of the smart campus in the future.”

The unveiling ceremony for the National Examination Computerized Testing Center was co-hosted by President Keh, Chung-Ping Cheng, former President and Honorary Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering Ron-Yaw Chao, Vic Wu, President of the Tamkang University Worldwide Alumni Association Chin-Tsai Chen, Tamkang University Golden Eagle Club President Lawrence Lin, and Far EasTone Telecommunications CIO and Deputy General Manager Peter Hu. The facility, located on the second floor of the College of Business and Management building, comprises 7 computer classrooms with 524 computers, which the Ministry of Examination may requisition for use as computerized examination site in the future.

The conference included 2 keynote speeches. The first, chaired by Vice President for Academic Affairs Hui-Huang Hsu, featured Dr. Kai Hua, CTO at Microsoft Taiwan, who discussed “Generative AI and Agent Workflow Development,” focusing on generative AI workflows. The second, chaired by Vice President for Administrative Affairs Chun-Hung Lin, invited Peter Hu to analyze “Empowering Technology: Shaping a New Vision for Smart and Sustainable Campuses.” Using Tamkang University and other partner schools as examples, Hu shared insights on customizing smart campus transformations, including campus cloudification (achieving AI campuses), industrialization (trends in campus development), and green sustainability (the responsibilities campuses bear).

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