Jeddah: Participants in the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG 2026) called for increased investment in talent and skills development to better align educational outcomes with the evolving needs of the labor market and to strengthen gifted education through innovation. The recommendations were issued on the fourth day of the conference, hosted by the University of Business and Technology in Jeddah.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the conference featured sessions, seminars, and lectures with the participation of experts from 40 countries, reflecting intensive academic engagement focused on developing new global strategies for nurturing talent. Keynote speeches and specialized workshops emphasized methodological excellence and creative development, with contributions from leading international academics and researchers.