2027 2nd International Conference on Multi-scale Artificial Intelligence (MAI 2027) will be held from April 23rd to 25th, 2027 in Shanghai, China at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
About Shanghai:
Shanghai, a direct-administered municipality on the east coast of China, features a humid subtropical climate with mild, rainy seasons and distinct summer heat. As a major gateway for modern Chinese history and international exchange, the city boasts rich cultural heritage including the iconic Bund and the classical Yu Garden. Renowned for its diverse Jiangnan-influenced cuisine, Shanghai offers savory specialties like xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), shengjian (pan-fried buns), and hairy crab, along with popular street snacks such as scallion oil noodles. This global financial and technological hub combines futuristic development with colonial-era charm, featuring thriving manufacturing sectors and vibrant traditional performing arts like Kunqu opera. With its unique blend of historical significance and contemporary vitality, Shanghai presents an appealing destination for visitors seeking authentic East-meets-West Chinese experiences.
Education in Shanghai:
As a global city of openness and innovation, Shanghai has developed a distinctive education system with strong international outlook and digital transformation. It hosts the largest concentration of international schools in China, including 40 featured in the 2025 Hurun ranking. The city's "New Quality Schools" initiative has expanded to 164 municipal-level schools, while cluster-based management now covers 148 tightly-integrated educational clusters.
Shanghai is a premier higher education hub, home to 15 "Double First-Class" universities with 64 nationally recognized disciplines. World-renowned institutions include Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, and East China Normal University, along with other distinguished universities, forming a strong academic cluster. It has established 150 Sino-foreign cooperative programs, enrolled nearly 80,000 international students, and hosts the UNESCO International STEM Education Institute, making it an Asia-leading destination for international academic exchange.
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