2025 CIE Technology and Future Talents Trek
Technology · culture exchange · collaboration
May 11-19, 2025
Organized by China-US Innovation Education program and China Center for International People-to-People Exchange, Ministry of Education
Join us on an exclusive journey to explore the cutting-edge technology and innovation education landscape in China. This immersive experience is designed for current college students, educators, and professionals interested in high-end technology, Chinese culture, and the future of education.
Program Overview
Our 9-day Technology & Future Talents Trek is designed to bring together up to 30 US students for an immersive exploration of China’s vibrant tech ecosystem and its rich cultural heritage. This exclusive program offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with China’s leading educational institutions and innovation hubs. Participants will visit top-tier Chinese universities and K-12 schools, interact with renowned experts, and explore potential research and collaboration opportunities with cutting-edge ed-tech companies and startups.
Beyond the technological landscape, the trek will also feature visits to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage sites in Beijing, Shanxi, and Hong Kong. These cultural excursions will provide a deeper understanding of China’s storied history and traditions, enriching the overall experience.
Visit Top Universities and K-12 schools
Gain firsthand insights into real-life innovation education in action and learn how China is leading the way in tech-driven learning.
Foster Connections with Experts
Network with pioneers in education technology and innovation, and discover the latest advancements in the field.
Discover Chinese Culture
Experience vibrant culture through UNESCO world heritage sites and hands on session.
Program Details
Program A (9 days)– 5/11-19
Program B (12 days)– 5/8-19- Program A + 2025 Joint Education and Technology Symposium in Hong Kong
- NOT include international airfare between U.S. and China, international insurance fee, visa application fee, and additional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Include all China lecture fees, cultural activities, group meals, accommodation and transportation that are arranged by the program.
Trek Videos
HongKong
As a complementary highlight to the 2025 trek, our participants were invited to take part in the inaugural “Emerging Technologies and Future Talents” Joint Symposium, co-organized by Harvard University, Stanford University (representatives), and The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). At this international academic convening, our trekkers served as guest panelists for Workshop I: Innovation Education, engaging directly with K–12 teachers and students. Drawing on their cross-cultural learning and first-hand experiences from the trek, they shared perspectives on how emerging technologies, interdisciplinary thinking, and global collaboration can shape future-ready education. The Hong Kong event provided a high-level platform for dialogue between leading global institutions and frontline educators, and was widely regarded by participants as a meaningful opportunity to translate experiential learning into educational impact.
Beijing, Shanxi
In May 2025, participants completed an immersive education and culture trek across Beijing and Shanxi, describing the experience as deeply inspiring and transformative. Through visits to leading institutions—including Peking University, Beijing Opera and Arts College, Beijing No. 101 Middle School, and technology leaders JD.com and Xiaomi—participants gained rare, first-hand perspectives on China’s education system, arts training, and innovation ecosystem. Cultural highlights such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and hands-on engagement with intangible cultural heritage brought history to life, while the Shanxi segment—featuring the Yungang Grottoes Art Research Institute, Huayan Temple, and the Datong District—offered a profound encounter with art preservation, spirituality, and regional culture. The trek concluded in Beijing with a closing ceremony, leaving participants with lasting cross-cultural understanding, meaningful institutional connections, and an overwhelmingly positive sense of personal and professional growth.
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