9th UTM University Presidents Forum 2017 [8th – 10th August 2017]


8 – 10 AUGUST 2017
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM), JOHOR BAHRU

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DAY 1 : 8 AUGUST 2017 (Tuesday)
Workshop and Engagement
Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM Johor Bahru


08:30 – 09:30 Registration
 

09:30 – 12:30

 

“Ranking Strategies for Improving University Performance”
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Nordin Yahaya
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

*Refreshments will be served at 10:45 – 11:00
(Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar)

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 ● Meet and Greet with UTM Deans and Directors
(Venue: Dewan Sultan Iskandar)
● ATU-Net 2nd Board Member Meeting (for ATU-Net Members Only)
(Venue: Main Meeting Room, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)
15:45 – 17:00 Campus Tour
(Depart from Dewan Sultan Iskandar at 15:40)
17:45 – 19:15 Welcoming Dinner
(Venue : Banquet Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)
19: 15 Return to Hotels

 

DAY 2 : 9 AUGUST 2017 (Wednesday)
9th University Presidents Forum
Venue : Senate Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim, UTM Johor Bahru


08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 09:20

 

09:20 – 09:25

Opening Speech
Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar
UTM Vice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

9th UTM University Presidents Forum 2017 Montage


Session 1
Chairman : Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan
UTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)

09:30 – 09:50 Keynote 1 :
“Institutional Sustainability : Meeting Challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution”
Y.Bhg Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir
Director General, Department of Higher Education Malaysia
09:50 – 10:10 Keynote 2 :
“Facing future learners: Challenges of Transforming Universities”
Prof. Dr. Ying-Yao Cheng
President, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan
10:10 – 10 :30 Keynote 3 :
“How should University 4.0 collaborate with the industries and global partners to foster innovative ecosystems?”
Prof. Dr.  Mika Hannula
President, Tampere University of Technology, Finland
10:30 – 11:00 Tea Break
(Venue : Banquet Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)
11:00 – 12:00 Panel Discussion I

Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan,
UTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)

Panelists:
Y.Bhg Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir,
Director General, Department of Higher Education Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Mika Hannula
President, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Discussants:
Prof. Dr. Rose Alinda binti Alias
Professor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Ir. Dr. Karl Ng
Director of Data Economy, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

12:00 – 12:30 Group Photo
12:30 – 13:00 ● Agreement Signing Ceremony
● ATU-Net Agreement Signing Ceremony
● Launching of Country Garden Sponsorship Program
(Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM Johor Bahru)
13:00 – 14:30 Speech on Going Global by Networking Lunch Sponsor, British Council Malaysia
Networking lunch
(Meet and Greet with UTM Deans and Directors session will be running during lunch)

Session 2
Chairman : Prof. Dr. Durrishah Idrus
UTM Pro Vice-Chancellor (UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus)

14:30 – 14:50 Keynote 4 :
“Impact of 4th Industrial Revolution on Globalization”
Prof. Dr. Colin B. Grant
Vice President (International), University of Southampton, United Kingdom
14:50 – 15:10 Keynote 5 :
“Cultivating Human Resource Capacity and Internationalization for Future Universities”
Prof. Dr. Chitoshi Miki
President Tokyo City University, Japan
15:10 – 15:30 Keynote 6 :
“Developing High End Technical Workforce to Address Industrial Revolution 4.0
Challenges”
Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly
Vice-Chancellor Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
15:30 – 16:30 Panel Discussion II

Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Durrishah Idrus
UTM Pro Vice-Chancellor (UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus)

Panelists:
Prof. Dr. Colin B. Grant
Vice President (International), University of Southampton, U.Kingdom

Prof. Chitoshi Miki
President Tokyo City University, Japan

Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly
Vice Chancellor, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Discussants:
Prof. Dr. Alfonsas Daniûnas
Rector, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Dr. Rahmat Shazi
Director, Training , Research & Technology, Strand Aerospace Malaysia

Miss Aina Yasmin
UTM Study Abroad Alumni

16:30 – 17:00 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar
17:30 – 18:30 Networking High Tea
End of 9th University Presidents Forum

Heritage Walk (Optional)
Venue: Johor Bahru City Centre

19:00 – 20:00 Depart to Johor Bahru City Centre
22:30 Return to Hotels

 

DAY 3 : 10 AUGUST 2017 (Thursday)
Iskandar Puteri Tour
Venue : Iskandar Puteri & Educity


08:30 – 09:50 Breakfast with Y.B. Dato’ Seri Idris Bin Jusoh
Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
(Venue : Official Residence of Vice Chancellor, UTM Johor Bahru)
10:30 – 12 :00 Depart to EduCity
Tour to Forest City
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 Return to Hotels
End of Program

**Updated as at 3 August 2017