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The opening ceremony commenced with welcoming remarks by Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin, Country Chapter Chair (Malaysia), Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), Director of UKM ISN-SDG and Advisory Committee Member of AUAP AI 2026. In her address, she welcomed delegates from Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, China, the Philippines and other participating countries, emphasising the importance of strengthening regional collaboration through higher education. She highlighted the vital role of universities in harnessing Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies responsibly to advance innovation, sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The programme also featured welcoming remarks by Dr. Supaporn Chuangchid, Executive Secretary of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), who reaffirmed AUAP’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and promoting knowledge exchange among member universities to prepare institutions for the future of digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence.
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The ceremony was officially officiated by Prof. Sr. Ts. Dr. Adi Irfan Che Ani, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Income Generation and Development, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, whose presence reflected UKM’s unwavering commitment to advancing digital transformation, responsible Artificial Intelligence, innovation and sustainable development through higher education.
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Held under the theme “Sustainable Empowerment in the Age of AI and New Technology through Higher Education for Global Futures,” AUAP AI 2026 serves as a strategic platform for participants to exchange ideas, showcase best practices, strengthen regional networks and explore how Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, extended reality and immersive technologies can contribute meaningfully to building a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future.
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The programme reflects the shared vision of AUAP and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in empowering higher education institutions to become catalysts for responsible innovation, global collaboration and sustainable development.
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