About CPLAS 2025
This year’s theme, "Connecting Minds, Technology, and Learning Spaces", will focus on pivotal topics including Artificial Intelligence, Learning Analytics, Human-Centric Learning, Engagement in Immersive Learning, and the Ethics of CPL. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in collaborative workshops, design-thinking sessions, immersive learning activities, and discussions, all aimed at enhancing the understanding and impact of CPL in educational contexts.
Organized by the Cyber-Physical Learning Alliance (CPLA), which was founded in 2023 with current members including Aalto University (Finland), Bentley University (USA), the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong), NEOM University (Saudi Arabia), Singapore University of Technology and Design (Singapore), Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), The University of Ottawa (Canada), and Zhejiang University (China), CPLAS 2025 will serve as a key platform for advancing CPL research and implementation.
The summit will be held in person at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on June 4th and 5th, 2025.
Topics:
- Data-Driven Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Innovative Learning Spaces
- Synchronous Seamless Learning
- Human-Centered and Ethical Cyber-Physical Learning
- Engagement in Immersive Learning and Extended Reality
About CPLA
The Cyber-Physical Learning Alliance (CPLA) is a collaborative network of educational institutions dedicated to advancing cyber-physical learning through innovative technologies and pedagogies. CPLA focuses on areas like cyber-physical learning technology, educational models, ethics, learning analytics, and AI-assisted education.About HKUST
At the heart of HKUST is a diverse and vibrant community of scholars and students. Home to a diverse and vibrant community of scholars and students, HKUST is committed to addressing global challenges and nurturing future leaders. Its scenic campus on the Clear Water Bay peninsula offers cutting-edge facilities that foster a collaborative environment, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. Dedicated to advancing knowledge and tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues, HKUST equips its students and researchers with future-ready skills and a global perspective, empowering them to shape a better world.
About CEI
Aligned with the university’s mission, CEI builds the capacity of teaching staff to integrate innovative pedagogies and emerging technologies, such as AR, VR, AI, and eLearning strategies, that enrich the student experience. Through professional development programs for faculty, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants, CEI supports educators in refining their teaching methods to enhance student learning outcomes and advance their career goals.
About
Welcome to the Cyber-Physical Learning Summit, an immersive platform for exploring the evolving intersection of technology and pedagogy in higher education. This year’s theme, "Connecting Minds, Technology, and Learning Spaces", invites educators, researchers, and thought leaders to share insights and innovations that shape the future of learning.As cyber-physical systems become integral to educational practices, we invite you to contribute to discussions on how these systems can foster immersive, adaptive, ethical, and human-centered learning experiences. We encourage abstract submissions that address emerging trends, transformative practices, and critical challenges across topics such as learning analytics, the impact of artificial intelligence, immersive learning, and personalized, skill-based education.
Join us in building a future-ready learning landscape by sharing your research, insights, and practical strategies at this engaging, collaborative event.
Sub-Themes
1.
Data-Driven Education
2.
Artificial Intelligence in Education
3.
Innovative Learning Space
4.
Synchronous Seamless Learning
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Human-Centered and Ethical Cyber-Physical Learning
6.
Engagement in Immersive Learning and Extended Reality
Abstract Submission Requirements
- All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English.
- Abstracts should be based on any of Summit’s subthemes
- Abstracts should be 400-500 words in length and follow the Need-Based Approach.
- Context and Need: Description of what is known and the identified need
- Approach: Details of the intervention or study design
- Significance: Implication or contributions of the study to the field
- Abbreviations should be defined the first time they appear in your text. Abbreviations should neither be defined nor used in the abstract title.
- Tables, charts or other graphics should not be included and will be disregarded by the reviewers.
- All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors should ensure that their submissions are anonymized. Each submission will be reviewed by at least two experts in the field.
- If you encounter any problems during the submission process or you do not receive any confirmation by email, please contact cplas2025@ust.hk
Abstract Submission Requirements
- Submission of Abstract ----- 15 February 2025 (Abstract Submission Closed)Submission of Abstract
15 February 2025 (Abstract Submission Closed) - Notification of Abstract Acceptance ----- 31 March 2025Notification of Abstract Acceptance
31 March 2025 - Final Version of Abstract Due ----- 15 April 2025Final Version of Abstract Due
15 April 2025
Presentation Guidelines
Oral Presentation Requirement: Author(s) are required to deliver an oral presentation of their work during the Summit.Language: All presentations must be prepared and delivered in English. Arrival Time: Presenters should arrive at their assigned venue at least 15 minutes before the start of their session. Information about venues and session schedules will be available on the Summit website once finalized.
Presentation Duration: Each oral presentation is allocated 15 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
Venue Equipment: All presentation venues are equipped with modern digital A/V systems, a presentation PC, and a microphone. Presenters using their own devices should allow sufficient time for setup.
Registration
Free admission!
Thanks to funding support from our host institution and in recognition of the growing importance of AI and cyber-physical learning in education, we are pleased to announce that the registration fee for CPLAS25 is now waived to make this event accessible to a broader audience.
Join us for this exciting opportunity to explore the future of teaching and learning.
Note: Refunds will be arranged for those who have already registered.
