Research Area: E-Learning, Pedagogy and Education, Educational Psychology/ Management Education

Brief introduction: Ph.D. (Education), M.BA, M.Sc. (Chemistry), M.Ed. Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Lincoln University College, Malaysia. Having teaching experience of more than 18 years in teaching Educational Pedagogy and Educational Psychology. She is the author of 32 books and chapters at National and International level and have contributed more than 54 research papers in various Journals including Scopus Indexed, UGC listed and Peer reviewed. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of the two journals and an active member of the Organization for Women's Science in the Developing World (OWSD), UNESCO and AIATE, GE & RA.

Title of Keynote Speech: A phenomenological study on promoting global citizenship through Transdisciplinary Education of Malaysia, Bangladesh, India and China

Abstract: This study offers a case study of how transdisciplinary education fosters global citizenship. The goal of global citizenship education is to create citizens who are aware of international issues, feel a part of a global community, and have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to make a constructive contribution to a sustainable and interconnected world. The study takes a qualitative approach and focuses on a particular school setting that embraces transdisciplinary education to encourage its pupils' sense of global citizenship.

Research Area: Digital Transformation in Education; ICT Competency of TVET Teachers

Brief introduction: Diao Junfeng, Ph.D., graduated from Tsinghua University, is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, Hainan Normal University. He serves as a supervisor for master's students and is recognized as a high-level talent in Hainan Province, being one of the first batch of "South China Sea New Star" philosophical and social science talents. Over the past five years, he has published more than 10 academic papers, including 3 in CSSCI, 2 in Peking University core journals, 3 in SSCI, 1 in EI, and 1 full-text reprint in the Renmin University of China's replication materials.

Title of Keynote Speech: Research on Standard and Training Implementation for Dual Professional Vocational Teachers' Teaching Competency in the Information Age

Abstract: The information age imposes new requirements on the teaching competency of TVET teachers. This study aims to theoretically explore the new connotations of teaching competency for dual professional teachers in vocational education in the information age, elucidate its constituent elements, and construct teaching competence standards. Through the assessment of 815 teachers, this study categorizes them into six types. Based on these research findings, the existing teacher training program within the team was optimized.

Research Area: Department of Business Management, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Brief introduction: Shafie is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Technology Management and Business at Tun Hussein University of Malaysia (UTHM). Prior to this appointment, he was seconded to the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) as the Director of Education Malaysia London for 4 years. He oversees the internalisation activities between higher education institutions in Malaysia with higher education institutions in United Kingdom, Ireland and the European region.

Title of Keynote Speech: Developing agile and resilient micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a framework sustainable financial management practices

Abstract: This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the framework associated with sustainable financial management practices in the context of MSMEs. The five fundamental components of sustainable financial management practices are budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, risk management, and sustainability. This is hoped to enable enhanced provision of financial assistance for MSME that aligned with their objective development and in turn increasing their agility and resilient.