New Era · New Pattern · New Achievements | The 6th China Computer Education Conference (CECC) Convenes in Xiamen
On December 7th, the 6th China Computer Education Conference (CECC) convened at the Xiamen International Conference Center, under the theme "New Era · New Pattern · New Achievements." The event drew more than 100 prominent leaders and experts from the realms of computer science, alongside over 3,000 university faculty members and industry professionals. Attendees participated in lively discussions aimed at exploring new paradigms for computer education suited to the current era and celebrated advancements that exemplify the integration of technology and education.
The 6th China Computer Education Conference (CECC) was jointly organized by the Teaching Steering Committees for Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and University Computer Courses under the Ministry of Education. The conference was hosted by Xiamen University, Huaqiao University, Jimei University, Xiamen University of Technology, and msup Co., Ltd., with co-hosting support from Tsinghua University Press, Higher Education Press, China Machine Press, Publishing House of Electronics Industry Co., Ltd., and Posts & Telecom Press. The event also received valuable support from leading companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Yousandi Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd., and Baidu Times Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
The opening ceremony of the 6th China Computer Education Conference (CECC)
The opening ceremony of the 6th China Computer Education Conference (CECC) was presided over by Professor WU Yongwei, Secretary-General of the Computer Teaching Steering Committee for Higher Education Institutions under the Ministry of Education and a professor at Tsinghua University. The event featured an esteemed lineup of speakers and attendees, including: Academician ZHAO Qinping of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education and Professor at Beihang University, Academician FANG Binxing of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor at Guangzhou University, and Vice Chairman of the Teaching Steering Committee for Cybersecurity in Higher Education Institutions under the Ministry of Education, Academician MEI Hong of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor at Peking University, Academician LIAO Xiangke of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Vice Chairman of the Teaching Steering Committee for Software Engineering in Higher Education Institutions under the Ministry of Education, and Professor at the National University of Defense Technology, Academician ZHENG Qinghua of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Chairman of the Teaching Steering Committee for University Computer Courses in Higher Education Institutions under the Ministry of Education, and President of Tongji University, Academician Nima Tashi of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Member of the Steering Committee for Computer Teaching in Higher Education Institutions under the Ministry of Education, and Professor at Xizang University, John Hopcroft, winner of the Turing Award and foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences., JI Xiangfeng, Vice Mayor of Xiamen, HOU Yongfeng, first-level Researcher of the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, ZHANG Dongyan, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Teachers Development Foundation, ZHANG Zongyi, President of Xiamen University, GOU Jin, Vice President of Huaqiao University, WANG Jian, Vice President of Jimei University, ZHU Shunnai, Vice President of Xiamen Institute of Technology, YIN Xia, Director of the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Tsinghua University, HU Zhenjiang, Dean of the School of Computer Science at Peking University, ZHAO Xin, President of Tsinghua University Press.
WU Yongwei, Secretary General of the Computer Teaching Steering Committee of Higher Education Institutions of the Ministry of Education and professor of Tsinghua University, presided over the opening ceremony.
The event features an extensive program organized by four major computer teaching steering committees, hosting eight parallel sub-forums. These forums are designed to share the latest practical outcomes, exchange advanced experiences, and promote innovation and development in relevant fields. The sub-forums cover a wide range of topics, including: construction of first-class programs and high-quality talent cultivation , specialized software talent cultivation, practical cybersecurity talent cultivation , artificial intelligence general education, higher education reform and development driven by large AI models, large models and digital teaching, system capability cultivation and talent evaluation with full-stack integration and special virtual teaching rooms for the “Intelligent Base” program under the Ministry of Education and Huawei.
ZHAO Xin, President of Tsinghua University Press attends the opening ceremony
Since its establishment in 2019, the China Computer Education Conference (CECC) has successfully convened six times, attracting over 20,000 participants cumulatively. The conference has emerged as a pivotal support and driving force for China’s computer education and industry. It serves not only as a high-quality exchange platform for experts and scholars in the field of computer education but also as a catalyst for promoting the high-quality development of China’s computer education sector. By facilitating in-depth discussions and collaborations, CECC injects robust momentum into accelerating the formation of new productive forces in technology and education. This contributes significantly to ushering in a new era for China’s computer education, propelling it towards higher levels and superior quality development goals.