In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and intensified global talentcompetition, cognitive abilities and psychological qualities have become key indicators foridentifying strategic talent. In line with the national strategy of accelerating the development ofworld-class talent hubs and innovation centres, the 2025 International Conference on Cognitive and Psychological Assessment and Enhancement(ICCPAE), hosted by Beijing Normal University(BNU) and jointly organized by the Faculty of Psychology at BNU and the Psychometrics Centre at the University of Cambridge, was held at the Haidian Campus of BNU from July 11 to 12.

The conference brings together leading experts and scholars from the fields of psychology, artificial intelligence and brain science both at home and abroad. Centering on the theme of "Learning Psychology to Lead Scientific Assessment, Employing Intellectualization to Foster Talent Development", it focuses on talent assessment, cultivation and development, and explores the application of AI technology in cognitive assessment, promoting innovation in psychological practice.

The conference invited experts and scholars from 13 countries and regions around the world, including the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Columbia University, Université Paris Cité, the University of Melbourne, the University of Alberta, and the University of St. Gallen. Through academic exchange, technology showcases, and multi-level interactive formatsthe conference promotes international collaboration and provides a high-level, interdisciplinaryplatform for global dialogue, presenting a splendid event of ideological collision and wisdom integration. The two-day conference also attracted more than 800 participants, including university teachers and students, representatives of institutions and business guests.

On the morning of July 11, the main forum of the 2025 ICCPAE was officially inaugurated. Chen Xing, vice President of BNU, Su Yanjie, President of the Chinese Psychological Society, and Qiao Zhihong, Party Secretary of the Faculty of Psychology at BNU, delivered speeches at the conference respectively. The opening ceremony was presided over by Wang Jun, the deputy director of the Faculty of Psychology at BNU.

After the opening ceremony, the report session began. The two-day conference features one main forum and four sub-forums, covering a total of 33 presentation reports.

The main forum on July 11 featured 10 experts delivering wonderful reports on the deep integration of artificial intelligence technology with psychological measurement and educational measurement.

The four sub-forums on July 12 focused on the integration of intelligent psychological assessment and AI technology.

The conference is not only a platform for academic exchange, but also an important opportunity to enhance China's say in the global talent assessment field. It showcases new achievements in the combination of artificial intelligence and psychology, introduces new developments in the field of cognitive and psychological assessment, and through all-round, multi-dimensional and in-depth sharing and communication during the process, demonstrates the vigorous vitality of integrated development. It has contributed to promoting the development of the field of cognitive psychological assessment and improvement, facilitating the wide application of psychology and the progress of the global society.