EasyTransfer is pleased to once again support the 2026 Providence Academy Summer Conference, with fully-funded scholarships and stipends to bring together the Academy's 16th cohort of global international student leaders in Guiyang, China. Over two inspiring days, more than 150 leaders of Chinese Students and Scholars Associations and student unions from leading universities across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Germany, and Malaysia came together to exchange perspectives on the international student experience and explore how young leaders can contribute to the future of innovation and global collaboration.

The conference opened with a welcome dinner reception hosted by Jesse Yang, Founding President of Providence Academy. Welcome remarks were delivered by Tony Gao, Founder and President of EasyTransfer and Board Chair of Providence Academy, recognizing the important role international student leaders play in connecting cultures and shaping future global talent.

On the second day, the forum featured keynote speeches from government, academic, and industry leaders. Xu Hong, member of the Standing Committee of Guiyang, highlighted the importance of empowering young leaders to drive future technological innovation. 

Tony shared EasyTransfer's continued commitment to supporting international students and future leaders with global vision. EasyTransfer is dedicated to creating an inclusive platform for young student leaders from around the world, by offering scholarships to all participants to cover their travel, accommodation, and program tuition to ensure every student has the opportunity to join this learning experience.

Professor Zhenglong Gu from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology shared insights into the latest advances in life sciences and emerging technologies. Zheyuan Jiang, Founder of NOETIX Robotics, and Qiang Fu, Co-founder of Galbot, also shared perspectives from the embodied intelligence sector, highlighting how emerging technologies are shaping the future of innovation.

EasyTransfer Partner Guohao Sun moderated the first panel discussion, themed "The Intelligent Age Narrative of the Health Industry," bringing together leading voices from academia and industry to explore how intelligent technologies are transforming the health sector. The session featured Associate Professor Ji Shen and Yi Zhou from Guanghua School of Management, Peking University.

In the second discussion, EasyTransfer Partner Richard Jiang moderated a forum on "Intelligent Technologies Advancing Life Sciences," where speakers included Guangyu Zhou, Co-founder of Regenerative Bio, and Tianyi Yu, Partner at Taihill Capital, sharing insights on the future of life sciences development. Throughout the event, student leaders also explored emerging technologies and cultural experiences while connecting with peers from around the world.

EasyTransfer remains committed to empowering the next generation of global talent by supporting students throughout their education journeys and creating opportunities for meaningful connections.

About EasyTransfer

Founded by international students for international students, EasyTransfer is a leading global payment platform focused on simplifying cross-border tuition payments. The company processes over US$3.5 billion in payments annually to thousands of universities and education institutions worldwide, and is trusted by more than 800,000 students and families across 170+ countries. With backing from major banks and investors, strategic partnerships with global financial leaders such as Mastercard, Tencent, and EbixCash, and a relentless focus on student experience, EasyTransfer is redefining what it means to move money for education.

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