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Tectonic Shift in the Global Talent Chain:

The Forces of Technology and Geopolitics

Dialogue Events

DAU 11

June 23, 2025

In this 11th Dialogue on Asian Universities (DAU), we explore the tectonic shifts in the global talent chain amid accelerating advancements in AI and mounting geopolitical uncertainty. As nations and institutions compete for top talent, how should universities, industries, and governments adapt?

About the Panelists

Rangan Banerjee

Director
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

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Ya-Qin Zhang

Chair Professor, Tsinghua University

Dean of Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR)
Tsinghua University

Former President
Baidu, Inc.

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About our Moderators

Tony F Chan

Former President
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Former President
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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