The 2026 annual conference of the North America Mingde Forum, hosted by the Renmin University of China North America Alumni Association, will be held on November 14 at the Lee C. Bollinger Forum at Columbia University in New York.
The theme of this year's annual conference is "A New Order of Intelligence," focusing on the global landscape, economic operations, and capital allocation against the backdrop of accelerating artificial intelligence development. It marks the 12th consecutive annual conference held by the forum.
It is understood that the North America Mingde Forum was founded by the Renmin University of China North America Alumni Association, launched in New York in 2015, formally named in 2016, and approved as a registered U.S. trademark in 2025. The forum is grounded in major global issues, bringing together figures from international political, business, and academic circles for exchange and discussion, and has become an important platform for high-level intellectual exchange overseas.
Currently, with the conclusion of the U.S. midterm elections, escalating tensions with Iran, warming China-U.S. interactions, and the upcoming APEC summit, the world stands at a juncture where uncertainty and possibility coexist. The forum proposes that "intelligence" refers both to artificial intelligence and to human wisdom and judgment, while "order" refers both to the world order and to the logic governing the operation of economies, capital, and industries.
This year's annual conference is hosted by the Renmin University of China North America Alumni Association, and co-organized by the Tongji University Greater New York Alumni Association, the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Greater New York Alumni Association, and the Greater New York Chapter of the Chinese Association for Science and Technology.
Key guests and core agenda items have been confirmed: Liu Shouying, a National First-Class Professor and former Dean of the School of Economics at Renmin University of China, will deliver the "North America Mingde Grand Lecture," focusing on China's economic development, structural transformation, and future opportunities. Jeannette M. Wing, Executive Vice President for Research at Columbia University and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, will deliver a keynote speech analyzing the technological frontier of artificial intelligence and its impact on industry and society. Lisa Li, co-founder and CEO of Greenwood Star Holdings, will deliver the closing speech.
The forum will also feature four panel discussions:
Macroeconomics: Assessing global economic trends and policy prospects, with attention to fiscal and monetary policy directions after the U.S. midterm elections, as well as the impact of geopolitical conflicts on energy, inflation, trade, and global markets. The moderator is Cen Ming (Managing Director and Head of Dynamic Asset Allocation at the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System). Panelists include Li Shanquan (former Senior Vice President at Invesco), Mo Hengyong (Chief Economist at Corebridge Financial), Tang Qi (Quantitative Director at EquiTrust Investment), and Huang Haibo (Global Head of Scenario and Credit Stress Analysis at Morgan Stanley).
Artificial Intelligence: Focusing on AI technological breakthroughs and commercial applications, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business models, industrial ecosystems, and corporate competitiveness, as well as how humans and AI can collaborate and advance together. The moderator is Zhang Shu (COO of Yinglian Capital, founder and CEO of Allin AI). Panelists include Kathryn Zhao (Global Head of API Product Management at OKX), Wang Hanrui (Senior Vice President at Nebius), Wang Danye (founder and managing partner of UniGlobe Capital), and Qin Yongming (Head of AI Products at SiteIQ Technologies).
Financial Investment: Grounded in global capital markets, interpreting the economic and geopolitical logic behind capital flows, and exploring investment opportunities, risks, and wealth management approaches amid adjustments in China-U.S. relations, changes in interest rates and exchange rates, and AI-driven industrial transformation. The moderator is Liu Yu (Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley). Panelists include Wang Meijun (founder and CEO of Anoris Capital), He Qing (Vice Dean of the School of Finance at Renmin University of China), He Yuan (Senior Vice President at Corebridge Financial), and Pan Qichang (Investment Director of Multi-Asset Solutions at J.P. Morgan Asset Management).
Youth Forum: Reflecting on the times and the future from a youth perspective, bringing together young scholars to share academic explorations and innovative practices. It will be moderated by Xie Lei, former Head of Research and Portfolio Manager at Cubist Systematic Strategies.
The organizers stated that the new order of intelligence is not just about the future of AI, but also about how the world evolves, how capital makes choices, and how people position themselves in a new era. Event partners include Sina Finance and others. Registration and the latest information can be found through the relevant official channels.
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