UTM Global Connect is a dynamic program that facilitates international networking among universities globally through research exhibitions and seminars. UTM Global Connect serves as a platform for fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and cultivating innovation on a global scale. This initiative will provide the opportunity to shape the future of academia and research by exchanging ideas and engaging cross-cultural dialogue. UTM Global Connect is a global summit with four high-impact events where brilliant minds unite to share groundbreaking ideas, innovations, and new tools. It offers a unique opportunity to network, spark creativity, and discover the future of research and technology firsthand. Under the theme, events include:

New Academia Learning Innovations (NALI)

The New Academia Learning Innovations (NALI), an annual knowledge-sharing event organised by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through the Center for Advancement in Digital and Flexible Learning (UTM CDex), is a research showcase that promotes innovative teaching and learning practices in education. The NALI framework, which serves as the program’s fundamental, comprises a student-centred and blended learning philosophy, multiple learning modes, and materials to achieve entrepreneurial academia.

More information on NALI: https://utmcdex.utm.my/nali2024/

The Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX)

The Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) is one of the UTM signature programs in Research and Development. It is an R&D exhibition that showcases UTM inventions and innovations and acts as a competition for products developed by UTM researchers. The purpose of INATEX is to promote research findings or products to the public by exhibiting creative inventions and innovative products from UTM researchers. INATEX is also a platform for UTM researchers to commercialise their research results at a higher level and to form a global network of intellectual partners with the industry.

More information on INATEX: https://inatex.utm.my/

World Technology Universities Congress (WTUC)

The World Technology Universities Congress (WTUC) is an annual event for members of the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) to discuss global trends. The WTUN is a global network of technology-focused universities committed to promoting sustainable scientific and technology teaching and research. The congress features multiple concurrent sessions with diverse speakers, a WTUN Inaugural Lecture, and board meeting focusing on the role and responsibilities of higher education institutions in addressing today’s most pressing challenges.

More information on WTUC: https://www.wtu-n.net/congress/

One Day Seminar : Leaders Go Global

Leaders Go Global  focused on practical insights and networking related to global engagement. It includes activities such as sharing sessions, where participants share experiences and insights; workshops to develop skills in areas like cross-cultural communication or international business; and presentations covering topics such as successful international ventures or global economic trends. This event aims to foster collaboration, skill development, and practical knowledge for UTM administrators  interested in international opportunities outside traditional academic contexts.

More information on Leaders Go Global: https://international.utm.my/leadersgoglobal/