December 11-12, Imperial Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

4th BIMP-EAGA TVET CONFERENCE 2024

Building Sustainable Future Through TVET

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4th BIMP-EAGA TVET CONFERENCE 2024

Building Sustainable Future Through TVET

About the theme

In today’s ever-challenging and vibrant global environment, there is an urgent need for all stakeholders to stand shoulder to shoulder in the ongoing quest for humanity to thrive, not just survive, for the benefit of current and future generations.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has come to the fore in shaping various talent development initiatives around the globe. For TVET to contribute to the noble objective of Building Sustainable Future, there is a need for TVET and its stakeholder to keep abreast of the latest technological advancements and sustainable socio-economic developments across the vibrant global landscape.

In this respect, this TVET Conference 2024 will focus on four (4) sub-themes:

  1. Advancing Skills Development for the Future of Work
  2. Transformation of TVET ecosystem
  3. Industry & TVET Institution Partnerships
  4. BIMP-EAGA and the transformation of TVET

Indeed, for TVET to be a pillar of sustainable socio-economic development, it is necessary for TVET to evolve with the support of its major stakeholders, including government agencies, industries, TVET institutions and alumni.

Conference Objectives

  1. A platform for sharing best practices in TVET talent development.
  2. To identify and incorporate ‘must-have’ twenty-first century attributes and skills in TVET curricula, to facilitate the development of future-ready TVET Graduates.
  3. A platform to discuss the necessary evolution of TVET amidst the blistering pace of technological innovation(s) and various massive transformations such as the multigenerational workforce and the importance of collaborative intelligence.
  4. A platform to network and strengthening collaboration.
  5. Strengthening collaboration between the industries and institutions within the BIMP-EAGA with an emphasis on public – private partnerships.

Who Should Attend?

Stakeholders from the Public and Private sectors:

  • TVET practitioners from BIMP EAGA region
  • State and Federal Government Agencies: GLCs and Technical Department.
  • Academia from local and international institutions: universities, colleges, TVET institutions
  • Industries: practitioners and decision makers
  • Schools: Principals, Headmasters, counselors, PIBG,
  • Associations and NGOs

Conference Schedule

Eventry full schedule of keynotes, sessions & workshops

8:00AM

Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:30AM

Welcoming Remarks by

Mr. Hallman Sabri

Executive Director Sarawak Skills

9:00AM

Sub-theme 1: Advancing Skills Development for the Future of Work

 

Speaker 1: Ir. Ts. Dr. Azmi bin Ahmad (Malaysia)

Deputy Director General (Development), Department of Skills Development Malaysia.

Topic: Transformation of TVET for the future of work:

Advancing Skills Development for the Future of Work.

10:00AM

Speaker 2: Mr. Vincent Aljon A. Cifra (Philippines)

Technical Education and Skills Developments Authority (TESDA)

Topic: Employment and digitalized lifelong learning.

 

Opening Ceremony of 4th WOMP-EAGE TVET Conference 2024

 

Lagu Negaraku and Ibu Pertiwiku

 

Doa Recital

 

Speech by

Mr. Anang Ristanto

Chairman of BIMP-EAGA Socio Cultural and Education Cluster

 

Speech by

Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn

Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Sarawak

 

Officiating Speech and Keynote Address by

The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg,

Premier of Sarawak

Topic : Building a Sustainable Future Through TVET.

 

Launching Gimmick

 

Presentation of Mementos

 

Group Photo

12:30PM

Lunch and Networking

2:00PM

Session 1 continue

Introduction of Speakers by Moderators

 

Sub-theme 1: Advancing Skills Development for the Future of Work

 

Speaker 3: Dr. Shi Jian Zhen & Mr. Kingsley Chou (China)

Foshan Feichi Motor Technology Limited

Topic: Vehicle Energy Transition: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology.

 

Speaker 4: Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri

Minister of Women, Family and Community Development

Topic: Inclusive TVET: Women in TVET: Bridging urban-rural gap in terms of equal opportunities.

 

Q&A Sub-theme 1

2:50PM

Sub-theme 2 : Transformation of TVET Ecosystem

 

Speaker 5: Mdm. Teh Sook Ling (Malaysia)

Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)

Topic: Transformation of TVET ecosystem in line with industry needs.

 

Speaker 6: Dr. Dadan Rahadian (Indonesia)

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs

Telcom University

Topic: Digitalization of TVET.

 

Speaker 7: Professor Madya Ts. Dr. Lai Chee Sern (Malaysia)

Deputy Director Malaysia Research Institute for Vocational Education & Training (MyRIVET)

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Topic: Challenges by TVET institutions in adapting to the pace of technological advancements.

 

Speaker 8: Dr. Laurent Da Dalto (France)

CEO & Founder MIMBUS

Topic: Evolving Learning Styles & Sustainable Learning.

 

Speaker 9: Prof. (Assoc) Dr. Franz Mathias Dunkel (Germany)

RWTH AACHEN University

Topic: Trainers’ Competencies.

 

Q&A Sub-theme 2

5:25PM

End of Day 1

8:00AM

Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:30AM

Sub-theme 3 : Industry & TVET Institution Partnerships


Speaker 10: Ms. Floramel Joy C. Songsong (Philippines)
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Topic: Reducing the skills gap through industry-institution partnerships.

Speaker 11: Prof. Dr. Ouyang Yong Zhong & Prof. Dr. Long Zhi Jun (China)
Foshan Polytechnic
Topic: Building a High-Quality Vocational Education Infrastructure to service the manufacturing industry.

Speaker 12: Malaysia
Topic: TVET Partnership in urban transportation industry.

Q&A Sub-theme 3
10:00AM

Sub-theme 4 : BIMP-EAGA and the transformation of TVET

 

Speaker 13: Munirah ' Atirah binti Dato Paduka Hajji Othman (Brunei)

Divisional Director of Human Resource Division

Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE)

Topic: Mobility across borders.

 

Speaker 14: Mr. Edison Choong Wan Sern (Malaysia)

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

Topic: Understanding ESG & TVET’s role in community development.

 

Speaker 15 : Mr. Michael William H. Del Rosario (Phillipines)

Chief TESD Specialist

Labor Market & Information Division-Planning Office,

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

Topic: TVET’s role in building sustainable futures, including fostering the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Speaker 16 : Dr. Eng. Agus Setiawan, M. Si (Indonesia)

Deputy Director for Academic & Student Affairs

School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Topic: Responses to energy and environmental related issues in TVET Indonesia for sustainable development.

 

Q&A Sub-theme 4

12:30PM

Lunch and Networking

2:00PM

Forum 1

Topic : Bridging the gap between industries and TVET institution.
(Talent needs demand/ Industry-ready graduate/ TVET as a catalyst for industry-ready skills sets)

Panel Member 1 – Malaysia (TBC)
Panel Member 2 – Malaysia (TBC)
Panel Member 3 – Malaysia (TBC)
Panel Member 4 – Malaysia (TBC)
Panel Member 5 – Malaysia (TBC)
3:00PM

Forum 2

Topic : Building sustainable future through TVET across BIMP-EAGA/ TVET’s role in building sustainable futures across BIMP-EAGA.

Panel Member 6 – Malaysia (Sarawak Skills)
Panel Member 7 – Philippines (TBC)
Panel Member 8 – Indonesia (TBC)
Panel Member 9 – Brunei (TBC)
Panel Member 10 – Malaysia (CENTEXS)

Wrap-up Session
4:00PM

Closing ceremony of 4th BIMP-EAGA TVET Conference 2024


National and State Anthem

Closing speech by
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Haji Abdul Aziz bin Dato Haji Husain
Chairman of Sarawak Skills

Presentation of Mementos

Group photo
5:00PM

Refreshment and End of Conference

7:00AM

Breakfast

7:30AM

Pick-up from Hotel

8:00AM

Arrival at i-CATS University College

9:50AM

Depart to Sarawak Skills

10:00AM

Arrival at Sarawak Skills Development Centre

11:30AM

Lunch hosted by Sarawak Skills

12:00PM

Depart for Friday prayers / The Spring

2:00PM

Depart to Centre for Technology Excellence (CENTEXS)

2:45PM

Arrival at CENTEXS

4:00PM

Depart from CENTEXS to Imperial Hotel Kuching

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76, Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli, Taman Seng Goon, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak

Phone: +082-588 999

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Secretariat Info:

For more information & Exhibition Opportunities, please contact Conference Secretariat:

Linda John
Flavian Jerry Francis
Dympna Constance

Email: tvet2024@sarawakskills.edu.my
Phone: +6082 539222

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