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:
- Advancing Skills Development for the Future of Work
- Transformation of TVET ecosystem
- Industry & TVET Institution Partnerships
- 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
- A platform for sharing best practices in TVET talent development.
- To identify and incorporate ‘must-have’ twenty-first century attributes and skills in TVET curricula, to facilitate the development of future-ready TVET Graduates.
- 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.
- A platform to network and strengthening collaboration.
- 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
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Welcoming Remarks by
Executive Director, Sarawak Skills
Sub-theme 1: Advancing Skills Development for the Future of Work
Head of Division / Vocational Training Officer (DV54)
Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET) Coordination Unit, Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR)
Topic: National TVET Policy
Speaker 2: 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
Speaker 3: Mr. Vincent Aljon A. Cifra (Philippines)
Executive Director, Information & Communication Technology Office
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Topic: Employment and Digitalized Lifelong Learning.
Opening Ceremony of 4th BIMP-EAGA TVET Conference 2024
National and State Anthem
Doa Recital
Speech by
The Honourable Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn
Minister for 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.
Launch of 4 BIMP-EAGA TVET Conference 2024
Exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
Presentation of Mementos to Speakers and Moderators
Group Photo
Lunch and Networking
Session 1 – continuation
Introduction of Speakers by Moderator
Sub-theme 1: Advancing Skills Development for the Future of Work
Speaker 4: Mr. Kingsley Chou (China)
Overseas Marketing Director
Foshan Feichi Motor Technology Limited
Topic: Vehicle Energy Transition: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology.
Speaker 5: The Honourable Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri (Malaysia)
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
Sub-theme 2 : Transformation of TVET Ecosystem
Speaker 6: Mdm. Teh Sook Ling (Malaysia)
Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)
Topic: Transformation of TVET Ecosystem in Line with Industry Needs.
Speaker 7: Dr. Dadan Rahadian (Indonesia)
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
Telcom University
Topic: Digitalization of TVET.
Speaker 8: 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 9: Dr. Laurent Da Dalto (France)
CEO & Founder MIMBUS
Topic: Evolving Learning Styles & Sustainable Learning.
Speaker 10: Prof. (Assoc) Dr. Franz Mathias Dunkel (Germany)
RWTH AACHEN University
Topic: Trainers’ Competencies.
Q&A Sub-theme 2
End of Day 1
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Sub-theme 3 : Industry & TVET Institution Partnerships
Speaker 11: Ms. Floramel Joy C. Songsong (Philippines)
Executive Director
Partnership and Linkages Office, TESDA Philipines
Topic: Reducing the Skills Gap Through Industry-institution Partnerships.
Speaker 12: Mr Jing Xiang Feng (China)
Lecturer Automotive Engineering College, Foshan Polytechnic
Topic: Building a High-Quality Vocational Education Infrastructure to Service the Manufacturing Industry
Speaker 13: Ts Dr. Mazlan bin Md. Zahid (Malaysia)
Dean, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology
Topic: TVET Partnership in Urban Transportation Industry.
Speaker 14: Ms. Tuty binti Bujang (Malaysia)
Head of Region
HRD Corp (Malaysia)
Topic: TBC
Speaker 15: Mr. Jonathan Ledger CMgr FCMI MCIEx MIoD
Global Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET) Specialist
Department for International Trade (British High Commissioner)
Topic: Building High Impact Skills Partnerships
Speaker 16: Ms. Kelly Milner (Australia)
Director of Quality and Development (Noth Metropolitan TAFE)
Topic: The Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) System
Q&A Sub-theme 3
Sub-theme 4 : BIMP-EAGA and the Transformation of TVET
Speaker 17: Ms. Munirah’ Atirah binti Dato Paduka Hajji Othman (Brunei)
Deputy CEO (Corporate) of Institute of Brunei Technical Education, Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam
Topic: Mobility Across Borders.
Speaker 18: Mr. Edison Choong Wan Sern (Malaysia)
Deputy Director, Head of ESG Unit, Export Promotion & Market Access Division
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Topic: Understanding ESG & TVET’s Role in Community Development.
Speaker 19: Mr. Michael William H. Del Rosario (Phillipines)
Chief TESD Specialist
Labor Market Information Division
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Central Office
Topic: TVET’s role in Building Sustainable Futures, Including Fostering the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speaker 20: Associate Professor Iwan Kustiawan (Indonesia)
Falculty of Technical and Industrial Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)
Topic: Responses to Energy and Environmental Related Issues in TVET Indonesia for Sustainable Development.
Speaker 21: Speaker 21 : Professor Dr. Ramlee Mustapha (Malaysia)
National TVET Council
Sultan Idris Education University
Topic: TVET for Futuristic ASEAN: Meeting the Dynamic Needs of IR 4.0 Workforce in BIMP Countries.
Q&A Sub-theme 4
Lunch and Networking
Concurrent Session:
Title: Future-Facing Tech and Green Skills in ASEAN
Venue: Danum 4 & 5, Level 5
Forum 1
Topic: Bridging the Gap Between Industries and TVET Institutions.
(Talent needs demand/ Industry-ready graduates/ TVET as a catalyst for industry-ready skill sets)
Panel Member 1 – Mr Shariman Jamil, SMD (Malaysia)
Panel Member 2 – Mr Kamarulzaman, Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (Malaysia)
Panel Member 3 – Adjunct Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Ghazali, Nusantara Technologies Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
Panel Member 4 – Mr. Allan Yang, Chief representative of LNCCI in China, Chairman of Lanmekong China Education Training Promotion Alliance (LCETPA) (China)
Panel Member 5 – Dato’ Sri Victor Hii Lu Thian, Asteel Group (Malaysia)
Forum 2
Topic: Building Sustainable Future Through TVET Across BIMP-EAGA/TVET’s Role in Building Sustainable Future Across BIMP-EAGA.
Panel Member 1 – Mr Hallman Sabri, Sarawak Skills / Chairman FMSDC (Malaysia)
Panel Member 2 – Dr. Dadan Rahadian, Telkom University (Indonesia)
Panel Member 3 – Ms. Hajah Norazlina binti Othman – IBTE (Brunei)
Panel Member 4 – Dr. Nadianatra binti Musa, Chief Academic Officer of Industry and Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), CENTEXS (Malaysia)
Panel Member 5 – Ts. Yogeswaran A/L Seleappan ,CIAST (Malaysia)
Panel Member 6 - Reg. Dir. Tarhata S. Mapandi, TESDA (Philippines)
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
Refreshments and End of Conference
Institutions Visit
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Featured Speakers
Well known industry leaders and emerging talents
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Imperial Hotel Kuching
76, Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli, Taman Seng Goon, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak
Phone: +082-588 999
Transport
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Places To Stay
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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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