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

In September 2024, we held out annual Elsevier-MTUN Symposium, bringing together industry experts, academic leaders, researchers, and educators from across Malaysia, with the aim of fostering collaboration and advancing the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

In its third year, this prestigious symposium was 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 explored the ongoing digital transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia.

We delved 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

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

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Key highlights

Digital transformation
We explored how AI integration is reshaping TVET, making education more adaptive, personalized, and efficient.
Forward-thinking approaches
We discussed how Malaysian technical education remains at the forefront of global innovation by adopting cutting-edge AI tools and solutions.

The Presentations

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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
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 Datuk Ts. Mustapha Sakmud, Deputy 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) Speaker - Assoc. Prof. Dr Sharifah Sakinah Syed Ahmad, Associate Professor in the Department of Intelligent Computing & Analytics (ICA) at the Faculty of Information & Communication Technology, 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 opens in new tab/window 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 opens in new tab/window 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 opens in new tab/window by Professor Dr. Naomie Salim, Director, UTM Big Data Center, 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 opens in new tab/window 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