China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) intends to jointly hold the Annual International Forum on Higher Education 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the Forum) with Zhengzhou University on November 20-22, with sub-forums such as “University Presidents Forum”, “Scholars Forum” and “Doctoral Candidates Forum”.

　　There are several issues that we would like to bring to your attention.

　　I. Forum Theme
　　Accelerating the Modernization of University Governance System and Capacity

　　II. Main Topics
　　1.The New Trends of Higher Education in the World Under the Impact of the Pandemic
　　2.China Experience Under the Construction of Current University Governance System
　　3.Developing China Higher Education System at the Stage of Popularization
　　4.Practical Exploration and Theoretical Innovation of Universities in Implementing Economic and Social Development
　　5.Latest Development in Construction of World-Class Universities and First-Class Disciplines and Higher Education Evaluation System
　　6.Analyses, Evaluation, and Prospective Study on Critical Issues Concerning Higher Education Research in 2020

　　III. Organizers
　　1.Hosted by China Association of Higher Education and Zhengzhou University
　　2.Supported by the Education Department of Henan Province
　　3.Co-organized by:
　　·UNESCO Chair of Higher Education for the Asia-Pacific Region
　　·Graduate School of Education, Peking University
　　·Branch of Research on Regional Universities and Colleges, CAHE
　　·Higher Education Research Association, CAHE
　　·China Association for Institutional Research, CAHE
　　4. Technical Supported by Zhengfang Software Co., Ltd.

　　IV. Time and Venue
　　1.Time: November 20-22, 2020
　　2.Venue: Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province (detailed venue to be announced in the official notice)

　　V. Attendees
　　1.Council members of CAHE
　　2.Government officials and senior management members from higher education institutions
　　3.Presidents of Chinese and foreign universities
　　4.Domestic and overseas experts and scholars in the field of higher educational research
　　5.Doctoral candidates and supervisors of higher education

　　VI. Contact Us
　　Ms. Shi Yue
　　Cell: 0086-10-82289219
　　Cell: 0086-18518677657

　　Ms. Zhou Min
　　Cell: 0086-10-82289219
　　Cell: 0086- 13587095818
　　Email: xueshubu@moe.edu.com

　　China Association of Higher Education
　　May 6th, 2020

Introduction to the Annual International Forum on Higher Education

　　The Annual International Forum on Higher Education (AIFHE) has been held 19 times successively since 2001. Focusing on the significant theoretical and practical issues of higher education reform and development, AIFHE has played a leading role in theoretical research on higher education in China and provided decision-making and advisory services for its reform and development. It has become an international academic event recognized by scholars of higher education, formed a brand effect, and attracted great attention from domestic and foreign government agencies and scholars.
　　AIFHE has brought together a large number of renowned experts and scholars in higher education research around the world, as well as education administrative departments and presidents of universities, with a cumulative attendance of more than 10,000 participants. AIFHE has a wide international influence, attracting hundreds of experts and scholars from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Finland, Russia, Japan, Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Georgia, OECD and other countries (regions) and international organizations.
　　With the aim to cultivate and support new forces for the research of higher education, the “Doctoral Candidates Forum” has been established since 2003 and has been held for 17 consecutive years in AIFHE. In order to promote the exchange of university presidents at home and abroad, the “University Presidents Forum” will be established from 2020.