Global Approaches to Generative AI in Higher Education 2026

the learning mind, cultivating wisdom and capability in an AI-transformed world

In April 2026, a conference was co-hosted by LSE, King's College London and Peking University, China (PKU) on both LSE and KCL campuses in London. 

Following a successful first event in 2025, the follow-up on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April gathered over 100 university leaders, scholars and innovators to display research and evolving best practice on the applications of Generative AI in higher education.

PKU programme

LSE PKU Kings 2026 thumbnail 

Download the programme schedule here (updated on 24 April)

Thanks to everyone who made it such a rich and stimulating event.

LSE, King's and PKU are part of the DI-IDEA network.

If you attended the Conference and have any queries about anything to do with the event, please do contact us via eden@lse.ac.uk. Search X and LinkedIn using #AIGlobalConf to see some coverage of the Conference.

Photos and videos from the conference 

Below is a small selection of photos from the event.

Videos from the conference are now available to watch on our Eden Centre YouTube channel. You can browse the whole playlist here.

Jillian and Chris B

Valerie Focke

Students poster

Global Approaches crowd

Claire and KCL-PKU leaders