2026 Humanities and Social Sciences Academic Week (Changsha Session) Concludes with Great Success

Changsha, China — August 21, 2026

2026 Humanities and Social Sciences Academic Week (Changsha Session) came to a successful close on August 21, 2026, after five days of vibrant academic exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue. Held in Changsha, China, from August 17 to 21, the event brought together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from across the globe to explore cutting-edge issues at the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, and emerging technologies.

The Academic Week featured four parallel conferences — ICAEM 2026 (3rd Edition), MHEHD 2026, ICPAHD 2026, and EKI 2026 — jointly organized with the generous support of Hohai University, Universidad de Alcalá, Xiamen University of Technology, Sichuan Technology and Business University, and Beijing Institute of Economics and Management.

Keynote Speeches: Nine Distinguished Scholars

Over the course of the event, nine distinguished keynote speakers — six on-site and three online — delivered inspiring presentations that spanned a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence in education and psychological intervention to cultural heritage preservation and creative pedagogy.

On-site keynote speakers

1. Professor Yongzhi Jiang (Inner Mongolia Minzu University, China) — "The Generation and Prevention of School Bullying" (video presentation)

2. Professor Hao Fang (Wuhan Institute of Technology, China) — "Gaze as Therapy: Embodied Interaction of VR Eye-Controlled Mindfulness for Anxiety Intervention and Its Neural Mechanisms"

3. Professor Hai Liu (Central China Normal University, China) — "Research on Key Technologies for Fine Estimation of Learners' Head Postures in Intelligent Learning Evaluation"

4. Professor Chuanhua Gu(Central China Normal University, China) — "The Internet and Creativity: A Multidisciplinary Perspective"

5. Professor Songhua Du (Guangdong University of Technology, China) — "The Knowledge Framework of Augmented Reality in Education"

6. Professor Shaodong Peng(Hunan Normal University, China) — "The Construction of an Independent Knowledge System and Curriculum Teaching Practice for Artificial Intelligence Eduology"

Online keynote speakers:

7. Professor Taile Ni (Xihua University, China) — "Reflections on the AI-Driven Transformation of Creative Education"*

8. Professor Dahlan Bin Abdul Ghani (UCSI University, Malaysia) — "Safeguarding Shadows: Using AI to Preserve Malaysian Wayang Kulit"*

9. Professor Wong Shaw Chiang (Raffles University, Malaysia) — "AI Accelerates Making, Humans Author Meaning: Creative Agency and Judgement in Design Learning and Practice"

Oral Presentations: A Diverse Showcase of Emerging Research
The Academic Week also featured a robust oral presentation program. On August 20, 38 on-site presenters delivered their research findings across morning and afternoon sessions, covering topics in the arts, education, management, design, psychology, and technology-enhanced learning. **8 additional online presenters joined remotely, contributing their work on policy governance, AI-assisted education, supply chain management, and computational linguistics.

In total, 46 oral presentations were delivered, offering a rich tapestry of interdisciplinary inquiry and scholarly rigor. Topics ranged from heritage conservation and music education to human-computer interaction, urban design, and mental health interventions.

The 2026 Humanities and Social Sciences Academic Week (Changsha Session) provided a dynamic and inclusive platform for scholars to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and advance research across disciplines. The Organizing Committee extends its heartfelt gratitude to all keynote speakers, presenters, participants, and supporting institutions for making this event a resounding success.

We look forward to welcoming you to future editions of the Academic Week and continuing our shared journey of scholarly discovery and interdisciplinary innovation.