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The MQA International Conference 2024 aims to facilitate discussions among institutions, industries, policymakers, and students to forecast talent requirements and address present and future needs effectively.
Hence, for this year, the conference theme is
The conference theme is further explored through the following sub-themes:
1. Changing Educational Landscapes
2. Collaborative Partnership
3. Adaptive Technology
4. TVET Employability
MQAIC 2024 FEATURES
Think-Tank Style Debates
Presidents’ Forum
Expertise Exchange
Interactive Break-out
Conference proceedings
Engaging Exhibition
Cultural Dinner
Social Events
Think-Tank Style Debates
MQA International Conference 2024, attendees can participate in various sessions designed to foster interaction and knowledge-sharing among QA officials.
Changing Educational Landscapes
Examining how quality assurance processes can adapt to new models of education, such as work-based learning, competency-based education, lifelong learning, and micro-credentials, ensuring that quality is maintained in diverse educational settings.
Discussing the importance of collaboration and partnerships among higher education institutions, accrediting bodies, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and student organizations, to collectively shape the future of quality assurance and ensure its relevance and effectiveness.
Collaborative Partnership
Adaptive Technology
Discussing how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, block chain, and virtual reality will impact quality assurance practices, including automated assessment tools, digital credentials, and the integration of technology in monitoring and evaluation processes.
This topic strives to discuss new job trends like remote work, gig economy, and automation's impact and explore how skill development strategies can help people thrive in these changes. It will also emphasize the significance of aligning TVET programmes with industry demands to produce graduates ready for work and innovation in diverse fields like manufacturing, technology, arts, and services.
TVET Employability
PANELLIST LINE-UP
Changing Educational Landscapes
Dr. Padraig Walsh
Chief Executive Officer of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Professor Dato’ Gs. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan bin Hj. Toriman
President of Vice Chancellors Council/Vice Chancellor
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Professor Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam
Provost, Sunway University, Malaysia
Mr. Innocent Gumbochuma
Chief Financial Officer
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Ir. Megat Johari Megat bin Mohd Noor
Chairman of the Dublin Accord, International Engineering Alliance (IEA) ,
Board Member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia
Moderator:
Professor Dr. Santhi Raghavan
Vice President/Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learner Experience and Technology),
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Collaborative Partnership
Professor Ir. Dr. Khairul Salleh bin Mohamed Sahari
Vice Chancellor, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) , Malaysia
Dr. Cristina Ghitulica
Vice President, The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and General Director, Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS)
Mr. Michael Koetsier
International Regional Manager, Asia Pacific Region,
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Professor MORI Rie
Executive Director, National Information Center for Academic Recognition Japan (NIC-Japan) / Professor of Research Department, National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD-QE), Japan
Professor Dr. Ahmad Hata bin Rasit
Vice Chancellor, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia
Moderator:
Professor Dr. Andy Liew Teik Kooi
Vice Chancellor, HELP University, Malaysia
Adaptive Technology
Mr. Douglas Blackstock
President, The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA)
Professor Dr. Besral
Head of Public Health Division, Indonesian Accreditation Agency for Higher Education in Health (IAAHEH)/LAMPT-Kes
Professor Dato’ Dr. Mazliham bin Mohd Su’ud,
President of Government-Linked Universities /
President of Multimedia University (MMU) / Malaysia
Professor Rajasekharan Pillai
Vice President, Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Vice
Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, India
Moderator:
Professor Dato’ Dr. Md Amin bin Md Taff
Vice Chancellor of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris / Malaysia
TVET Employability
Mr. Khaidhir Elias
Chief Human Capital Officer, Telekom Malaysia (TM)
Dato’ Kamarul A Muhamed
Founder & Group Chief Executive Officer, Aerodyne Group, Malaysia
Dr. Riam a/p Chau Mai
Director, Industry and Community Collaboration Division
Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education (JPPKK), Malaysia
Moderator:
Ir. Dr. Hazrul Mohamad Basri
Deputy Dean of Undergraduates, Faculty of Engineering,
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
MQAIC 2024 OVERVIEW
*Sarawak Cultural Village Tour (Optional)
- MYR160.00 per person for Non-Sarawakians and Foreigners
- MYR100.00 per person for Sarawakians
- Click the link above to register and proceed with payment.
(Fee inclusive of entrance ticket, lunch and return transportation to Sarawak Cultural Village)
REGISTRATION FEES
INTERNATIONAL
USD 470
PRESENTER
USD 350
PARTICIPANT
MALAYSIAN
MYR 2,200
PRESENTER
MYR 1,600
PARTICIPANT
Registered participant/presenter will be receiving the following:
- Digital materials
- Certificate
- Conference kit
- Gala dinner
Recommended Accomodation
Accomodation
CONTACT US
THE SECRETARIAT:
Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance at:
Email: secretariatmqai@mqa.gov.my Phone No.: (+603) 8688 1900 / (+603) 8860 2001
Registration : izzah@mqa.gov.my / azlinda@mqa.gov.my
Submission of paper : atiqah@mqa.gov.my / hasyimah@mqa.gov.my
Strategic Partners : saman@mqa.gov.my / norasikin@mqa.gov.my / hasfarizal@mqa.gov.my
Payment Procedure : nursyahira@mqa.gov.my / efaenda@mqa.gov.my
Panellists : annurul@mqa.gov.my / nagaletchumy@mqa.gov.my