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Elsevier-MTUN Symposium 2024

Bringing together industry experts, academic leaders, researchers, and educators from across Malaysia

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Elsevier-MTUN Symposium 2024: Transforming technical education with AI

Join us for the Elsevier-MTUN Symposium, an annual event that brings together industry experts, academic leaders, researchers, and educators from across the country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and advancing the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Now in its third year, this prestigious symposium is hosted by Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) in collaboration with Elsevier.

This Year's Theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) approach in enhancing the quality of teaching and research within Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN)

Focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to elevate the quality of teaching and research, the symposium will explore the ongoing digital transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia.

We will delve into how AI and other digital technologies can modernize education, improve learning outcomes, and prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce.

Event details

Date: 30 September 2024

Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm (registration starts at 8.00am)

Venue: Zenith Kuantan, Jalan Putra Square 6, Putra Square, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Registration: To register, please fill out this form opens in new tab/window, or you can also contact the Elsevier-MTUN Symposium 2024 Secretariat at: 018-9067346 (Sarinah Shaari), 012-6461551 (Hafidza Ramli) or e-mail to: [email protected]

Key highlights

  • Digital transformation

    Understand how AI integration is reshaping TVET, making education more adaptive, personalized, and efficient.

  • Forward-thinking approaches

    Ensure that Malaysian technical education remains at the forefront of global innovation by adopting cutting-edge AI tools and solutions.

Why attend?

  • Learn

    Gain valuable insights from leading experts on the latest AI trends and best practices in education and research.

  • Engage

    Participate in interactive discussions and hands-on workshops to deepen your understanding of AI applications.

  • Network

    Connect with like-minded professionals across TVET education in Malaysia

  • Innovate

    Discover groundbreaking AI tools and solutions that can revolutionize your institution's teaching and research capabilities.

Time

Program

8:00 – 9.00am

Arrival of Guests & Registration

8:45am

Arrival of Elsevier Regional Director, Southeast Asia

8:50am

Arrival of MTUN Vice Chancellor

8:55am

Arrival of Chairman of The Board of Director, UMPSA

9:00am – 9.10am

Arrival of YB Datuk TS. Mustapha Sakmud, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia

• Negaraku Anthem • Doa Recital

9:10am – 9.20am

Welcoming speech by YH. Professor Dato' Ts. Dr. Yuserrie bin Zainuddin, Vice Chancellor, UMPSA

9:20am – 10.20am

Ministerial address & officiating speech by YB Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry bin Abd Kadir, Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia

10:20am – 10.30am

Official ceremony Gimmick & Montage Presentation Souvenir presentation to The Minister MOU Exchange Ceremony

10:30am – 10.35am

Group Photo Session

10:35am – 10.45am

MTUN Exhibition Booth Visit with VVIP

10:45am – 11.00am

Morning Coffee Break

11:00am – 11.45am

Academia Forum: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Approach in Enhancing the Quality of Teaching and Research Within Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN)

Professor Dr. Zulkiflie Bin Ibrahim, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International Affairs), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Shukry Bin Abdul Majid, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International Affairs), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Professor Ts. Dr. Aida Binti Mustapha, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)

Professor Ts. Dr. Rabiah Binti Ahmad, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Moderator: Ts. Dr. Shalyda Binti Md Shaarani@Md Nawi, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)

11:45am – 12.15am

Keynote 1: Open source vs. Closed Systems in the AI Campus Development Ecosystem by Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Faizal bin Jamlos, Board of Director (Senate Representative), UMPSA

12:15pm – 12.45pm

Plenary Session 1: Integration of Embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the Curriculum Structure of Higher Education Academic Programs by Professor Ts. Dr. Kamal bin Yusof, Assistant Vice-Chancellor Academic Advancement, UMPSA

12:45pm – 12.50pm

Q&A Session

12:50pm – 2.15pm

Lunch and Networking

2:15pm – 2.45pm

Plenary Session 2: Leveraging AI in Institutes of Higher Learning by Professor Dr. Naomie Salim, Faculty of Engineering, School of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

2:45pm – 2.50pm

Q&A Session

2:50pm – 3.20pm

Plenary Session 3: Intelligence World 2030 by Carolyn Wai, Service Experience Consulting & System Integration, Huawei Technologies Malaysia

3:20pm – 3.25pm

Q&A Session

3:25pm – 3.35pm

Afternoon Tea Break

3:35pm – 4.05pm

Plenary Session 4: Utilizing Generative AI to Leverage Teaching and Learning at Chulalongkorn University by Assoc. Prof. Proadpran Punyabukkana, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chulalongkorn University

4:05pm – 4.10pm

Q&A Session

4:10pm – 4.20pm

Closing Speech by Mr. Omar Malik, Regional Director, Southeast Asia, Elsevier

4:20pm – 4.30pm

Token presentation to the Panelist & Speakers

4.30pm

End of Event

Speakers

Speakers

DZBAK

Dr. Zambry bin Abd Kadir

Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia

PDZBI

Professor Dr. Zulkiflie Bin Ibrahim

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International Affairs), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

PIDMSBAM

Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Shukry Bin Abdul Majid

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International Affairs), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

PTDABM

Professor Ts. Dr. Aida Binti Mustapha

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)

PTDRBA

Professor Ts. Dr. Rabiah Binti Ahmad

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

PIDMFBJ

Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Faizal bin Jamlos

Board of Director (Senate Representative)

UMPSA

PTDKBY

Professor Ts. Dr. Kamal bin Yusof

Assistant Vice-Chancellor Academic Advancement

UMPSA

PDNS

Professor Dr. Naomie Salim

Faculty of Engineering, School of Computing

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

CW

Carolyn Wai

Service Experience Consulting & System Integration

Huawei Technologies Malaysia