2009

Theme                    : International Collaboration in Research and Academic Programs

Discussion topics :

• Internationalization of Academic Programs
• Internationalization Research and Development in Higher Education Institutions
• Developing International Competitiveness in Globalized Higher Education
• Challenges to Free Knowledge in Global Higher Education
• Academic Mobility Programs
• Sustaining Institutional Diversity in a Global Higher Education
• Critical Success Factors in Strategic Higher Education Alliance
• Development of Global Ready Graduates with High Ethics and Integrity
• Research-Led Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Institutions
• Role of Higher Education Institutions in Satisfying the Global Employment Needs – To Educate or To Train?

20 universities from eleven countries have attended this event

2010

5 Key Themes:

• Positioning University Focus in Innovation-led Economy
• University Stewardship in Combating Climate Change – Developing Sustainable Technology
• University of the Next Generation – Creation of Sustainable Campus
• Strengthening Academic-Industry Partnership
• Future Internationalisation Policy & Direction

30 universities from 13 countries have attended this forum in 2010.

2011

Theme                    : Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Challenges for Universities

Discussion topics :

• Strengthening innovation towards sustainability;
• Fostering entrepreneurial culture in academia; and
• Global networking towards value driven internationalisation in universities

28 University Presidents and top academics have attended University Presidents Forum 2011

2012

5 – 6th May 2015

Theme                    : Innovative. Entrepreneurial. Global

Discussion topics :

• Innovative
• Intrepreneurial
• Global

42 participants from 21 universities attended this forum in 2012

2013

4 – 7th May 2013

Theme                    : CO₂ Reduction, Innovation and Sustainability

Plenary Speakers :

• Professor Anthony J. Sisnkey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.“Sustainable High-Value Bio-Based Industry for Feedstocks to Fuels, Chemicals and Materials”
• Professor Nick Collings, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. “Reducing transport CO₂ Emissions through Novel Engine Technology”
• Professor Gustaf Olsson, Lund University, Sweden. “Water & Energy: Threats and Opportunities”
• Dr. Akio Takemoto, Director of Asia-Pacific Network (APN), Japan. “Low Carbon Policy in Japan and Asia-Pacific Region”

University Presidents and top academics from 13 countries attended this event.

2014

21 – 23rd May 2014

Theme                    : Global Collaboration Opportunities in Knowledge Creation and Innovation

Plenary Speakers :

• Prof. Ir. Dr. Wahid Omar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. “Partnerships in Knowledge, Creation & Innovation”
• Prof. Mark Spearing, Southampton University, United Kingdom. “The University as the Engine of Innovation & Entrepreneurship”
• Prof. Duck Ho-Lim, Hanyang University, Korea. “Knowledge Partnerships in a Globalised World: Driving the Future of Asia’s Research & Innovation Landscape”
• Prof. Michael Adewumi, Pennsylvania State University, USA. “Universities, Research and Innovation: Changing Dynamics for the Knowledge Society”

University Presidents and top academics from 15 countries attended this event.

2015

12 – 14th May 2015

Theme                    : Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Nation Building

Keynote Speakers :

• Prof. Dr. Caroline McMillen, The University  of Newcastle, Australia
  “Building Collaborative Partnership between Universities, Government, Industry and Communities”
• Prof. Dr. Caroline F. Benton, University of Tsukuba, Japan
  “Creation of a Flexible Education and Research Structure for the Making of a Future Society”
• Prof. Ji-Beom Yoo, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
  “Academia-Industry Collaboration in Knowledge Creation and Innovation – Lesson from South Korea”
• Prof. Dr. Michael Adebola Adewumi, Pennsylvania State University, USA
  “Research & Development as Drivers of Sustainable Economic Development”

University Presidents and top academics from 13 countries attended this event.

2016

8 – 10th August 2016

Theme                    : Innovation and Sustainable Development

Keynote Speakers :

• Professor Gee-Woo Bock, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea. “Pursuing Innovation and Services for Nation Building”
• Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia. “Championing Higher Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) for Developing Countries”
• Professor Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. “Promoting Green Technology for Sustainable Development”
• President Hiroyuki Ukai, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan. “Seizing Regional Opportunities: Best Practices for Accelerating Innovation within the Asia-Pacific Region”
• Professor Peter G. R. Smith, University of Southampton, United Kingdom. “Innovation and Sustainable Development Through Connected University”
  
• Professor Ir. Dwikorita Karnawati, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. “Community Based Impact Innovation”
• Professor Jane den Hollander, Deakin University, Australia. “Lessons Learned from Global Connection & Innovation”

University Presidents and top academics from 59 countries attended this event.

2017

8 – 10th August 2017

Theme                    : Ranking Strategies for Improving University Performance

Keynote Speakers :

• Y.Bhg Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir. “Institutional Sustainability : Meeting Challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution”
• Prof. Dr. Ying-Yao Cheng, President, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan. “Facing future learners: Challenges of Transforming Universities”
• Prof. Dr.  Mika Hannula, President, Tampere University of Technology, Finland. “How should University 4.0 collaborate with the industries and global partners to foster innovative ecosystems?”
• Prof. Dr. Colin B. Grant, Vice President (International), University of Southampton, United Kingdom. “Impact of 4th Industrial Revolution on Globalization”
• Prof. Dr. Chitoshi Miki, President Tokyo City University, Japan. “Cultivating Human Resource Capacity and Internationalization for Future Universities”
  
• Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly, Vice-Chancellor Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). “Developing High End Technical Workforce to Address Industrial Revolution 4.0
  Challenges”

A total of 97 participants from 54 universities from 19 countries attended this event.