The 2025 China Colleges and Universities Computer Education Conference (CCEC 2025) was held in Yinchuan, Ningxia, from July 11 to 14. Jointly organized by the Research Association of Computer Education in Higher Institutions and the China Computer Federation (CCF), this prestigious national conference brought together leading experts, scholars, and representatives from top enterprises. With the theme “Promoting Smart-Empowered Education to Enhance the Quality of Computer Talent Training”, the event served as a major platform for dialogue and collaboration in the field of computer education.
On July 13, Professor Zhao Xin, Dean of the School of Information Engineering at Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University, was invited to speak at the “Youth Education” sub-forum. Her presentation, titled “Innovative Models for Youth Drone Education under the Regional Low-Altitude Economy”, highlighted pioneering practices and forward-looking strategies in this emerging field.
In her report, Professor Zhao first analyzed the regional characteristics and policy context, using Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta as case studies. She examined how policies such as drone airworthiness certification pilots and urban air mobility planning shape educational directions. She also showcased the role of the Shanghai Youth Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Laboratory, which leverages the university’s geographical advantages to integrate resources across policy, industry, and education. Finally, she outlined the broader value of this model for replication and its future development potential.
Professor Zhao’s contribution underscored SHZQU’s commitment to advancing interdisciplinary innovation and to preparing young talents for the rapidly evolving low-altitude economy.
