Event Overview
On June 29, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, MAXHUB participated in the "2026 Leadership Policy Dialogue in South Asia: Charting Responsible and Innovative AI Integration in Higher Education." The dialogue was jointly hosted by the UNESCO Kathmandu Office, Tribhuvan University, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under UNESCO (UNESCO‑ICHEI). Approximately 120 representatives attended in person and more than 100 participants joined online.
Participants
The gathering brought together government officials, higher‑education leaders, industry experts and representatives from international organisations across Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Bhutan and additional countries such as China and France. Notably, 13 university presidents and 26 deans were present, representing institutions including Tribhuvan University (Nepal), University of Dhaka (Bangladesh), University of Colombo (Sri Lanka), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (Pakistan), Maldives National University and Royal University of Bhutan.
MAXHUB Presentation
Li Hao, representing MAXHUB, delivered the company’s vision for technology‑enabled education transformation. He highlighted that South Asia hosts roughly 50,000 higher‑education institutions and enrolls over 42 million students, making it the world’s second‑largest region by higher‑education enrolment. MAXHUB demonstrated its portable capture system, a solution designed to overcome common infrastructure constraints in the region by enabling both live streaming and recorded content distribution with high quality and flexibility.
Strategic Commitments
Throughout the event, MAXHUB officials engaged with university leaders to understand regional needs and explore collaboration opportunities, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting South Asia’s digital transformation through practical technology solutions. The dialogue focused on the digital transformation of higher education in South Asia and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into university ecosystems. The event also marked the official launch of the IIOE Nepal National Centre.
Company Background
Founded in 2017, MAXHUB is a trusted provider of integrated commercial display and unified communications solutions. According to Futuresource and TrendForce, MAXHUB holds the world’s No. 1 position in both collaboration boards and all‑in‑one LED displays. The company operates in more than 140 countries and regions, maintains local teams in 22 countries and runs eight global subsidiaries.
UNESCO‑ICHEI Background
UNESCO‑ICHEI, based in Shenzhen, China, was established through cooperation between UNESCO and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. It received approval from the 38th session of the UNESCO General Conference on November 13, 2015, and was officially inaugurated on June 8, 2016. UNESCO‑ICHEI functions as a UNESCO Category 2 Centre dedicated to higher‑education innovation.