When the first forum was held in a conference center called Kuangou in Huairou, Beijing, the meetings were basically in the form of classes. The president of a world-famous university stood on the stage and talked with Kan Kan. The principals of Huada collectively sit under the stage like primary school students. Even if individual principals of Huada ask questions, their voices are low and cautious. At the second forum held in Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, China president and foreign presidents appeared on the same stage, but with different styles. Foreign presidents like to start with "Why" and discuss some problems faced by higher education in the world, while China and president still habitually report their work and list their achievements. But by the time of the third China University Presidents Forum, the situation was obviously different. In the red building designed by the French in Pudong, the voices of the presidents of China University began to get louder and louder, one by one expounding China's ideas of developing higher education. In this forum, Chinese and foreign principals are as familiar and cordial as old friends, with warm and frank discussions, constant interaction between the stage and the stage, and even fierce confrontation.

According to the current situation and trend of higher education reform and development at home and abroad, the theme of each forum is constantly changing and adjusting. The theme of the first forum was "Leadership and Management of Modern Universities"; The theme of the second forum is "strategic planning of university development, scientific and technological innovation and transformation of scientific research achievements"; The theme of the third forum is "innovation and service of universities", while the theme of this forum is "improving the quality of university personnel training". The form of the forum has also become more open, diverse and rich. This forum not only invited business people to participate in the exchange, but also college students and teachers can directly ask questions to Chinese and foreign university presidents on the spot, showing an unusual atmosphere.

The forum of Chinese and foreign university presidents is a high-level dialogue between university spirit and innovative ideas, and an interactive platform for sharing wisdom and condensing knowledge. On this platform, Chinese and foreign principals are increasingly aware of what kind of education is good, what kind of universities are excellent and what kind of talents are excellent. For President China, they also have a clearer sense of direction about how to take the road of university development with China characteristics in the future.