The Hong Kong Mathematics Education Conference 2025 (HKMEC 2025), co-organised by the School of Education and Languages (the School) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Hong Kong Association for Mathematics Education (HKAME), was successfully held on 13 June at the HKMU Jockey Club Campus. Under the theme “Embracing the Journey of Innovation in Mathematics Education”, this year's conference was held in hybrid mode for the first time, bringing together over 240 educators from local and overseas tertiary institutions, secondary schools, primary schools and kindergartens to share their dedication to driving innovation and excellence in mathematics teaching and learning.

In his welcoming speech, Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, President of HKMU, stressed the importance of mathematics knowledge and encouraged educators to create more engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students. Mr Bobby Poon Wai-hoi, President of the HKAME, and Dr Cheng Wing-kin, Senior Lecturer in the HKMU School of Education and Languages and Co-chairperson of the Organising Committee, discussed the collaborative efforts that made the conference possible.

The conference began with two thought-provoking keynote speeches. Prof. Frederick Leung Koon-shing, Professor in the College of Education for the Future at Beijing Normal University and Emeritus Professor at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), delivered an insightful address titled “Opportunities and Challenges Facing Mathematics Education Today”, highlighting both global trends and local implications for educators. Dr Arthur Lee Man-sang, Lecturer in the HKU Faculty of Education, followed with a compelling presentation titled “Variation and Invariance in Technological Innovation for Mathematics Instruction”, in which he explored the dynamic interplay between educational technology and pedagogical consistency.

A major highlight of the conference was the forum on “Challenges in Implementing AI in Mathematics Education”, in which a number of principals and teachers explored the practicalities of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across educational levels—from kindergarten to secondary education. The forum sparked meaningful dialogues on ethical considerations, accessibility, and the evolving role of teachers in an AI-enhanced learning environment.

The conference also featured eight parallel sessions, including paper presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive activities and a mathematics poetry exhibition, celebrating the creative intersection of mathematics and the arts. These sessions covered a wide range of topics in mathematics pedagogy and provided valuable opportunities for both in-service and pre-service educators to exchange ideas, share best practices and foster professional growth.