本次論壇吸引多所國際知名大學與高教機構代表參與，包括印度知名私立大學 Chitkara University。該校以國際化與創新教育聞名，其共同創辦人暨校長 Dr. Madhu Chitkara 親自出席並發表專題演講，分享AI時代下未來大學的創新發展、教育包容性及全球影響力，成為大會焦點之一，也展現本次論壇高度國際化與跨國交流能量。
國立暨南國際大學校長武東星於開幕致詞中表示，本次活動不僅是國際大學排名發布，更是一場關於「高等教育如何真正改變世界」的重要對話。WURI（World University Rankings for Innovation）強調的，不只是學術論文與傳統指標，更重視大學是否真正對社會產生影響、創造改變、推動創新，並回應世界真實需求。
武東星指出，暨大長期以來始終秉持「國際視野」與「在地實踐」並進的辦學理念，持續深化地方創生與國際鏈結。近五年來，因應高齡化社會、健康照護與永續發展趨勢，學校陸續成立護理學系、長期照護相關學程以及智慧農業學程，積極以教育創新回應社會需求，並將大學研究能量實際投入地方發展，打造兼具國際競爭力與在地責任感的大學典範。
The forum attracted representatives from several internationally renowned universities and higher education institutions, including Chitkara University, a prominent private university in India known for its international outlook and innovative approach to education. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, the university’s Co-Founder and President, attended the event in person and delivered a keynote speech. She shared insights into the innovative development of future universities in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), educational inclusivity, and global impact. Her presentation became one of the highlights of the conference, reflecting the forum’s strong international character and its capacity to foster cross-border exchange.
In his opening remarks, NCNU President Wu Tung-Hsing stated that the event was more than simply the announcement of international university rankings; it was also an important dialogue on how higher education can truly change the world. The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) places emphasis not merely on academic publications and conventional performance indicators, but also on whether universities can make a meaningful impact on society, drive change, promote innovation, and respond to the world's real needs.
President Wu further noted that NCNU has long upheld an educational philosophy that integrates an international perspective with local engagement, continuously strengthening its commitment to local revitalization and international collaboration. Over the past five years, in response to the trends of population aging, healthcare, and sustainable development, the university has established the Department of Nursing, programs related to long-term care, and a Smart Agriculture Program. Through these initiatives, NCNU actively promotes educational innovation to address societal needs and channels its research capabilities into local development, striving to establish a model of higher education that combines international competitiveness with a strong sense of local responsibility.