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Welcome to the official website of the 6th Technical and Vocational Education & Training International Conference 2025 (TVETIC2025), hosted by the Department of Advanced Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology (FEST), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). With great enthusiasm, we invite you to join us for this exciting event.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mark your calendars on 10th September, 2025 as we gather for this remarkable event. We encourage you to join us physically and experience the collaborative atmosphere and networking opportunities firsthand.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We eagerly await your presence at TVETIC2025. Join us as we embark on a journey of knowledge, collaboration, and future-building!!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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CONFERENCE PURPOSE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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The primary goal of TVETIC 2025 is to create a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the promotion of innovative solutions that advance technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The conference seeks to address global challenges by leveraging technology-driven practices and fostering sustainable development. Through this initiative, TVETIC 2025 aspires to strengthen the link between education, industry, and society, while emphasizing human-centered approaches that contribute to societal well-being and global progress.<\/p>\n

Objectives:<\/p>\n

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  1. Foster collaboration in TVET research and practice.<\/li>\n
  2. Provide a platform for disseminating findings on TVET\u2019s role in sustainable development.<\/li>\n
  3. Promote innovation in TVET to address 21st-century workforce demands.<\/li>\n
  4. Encourage exchange of ideas, best practices, and strategies in education and training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    MEET OUR DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    “Future TVET Education in the Age of AI: Driving Innovation, Preparing the Emerging Workforce, and Advancing Sustainable Development”<\/em><\/h5>\n

    Dr. Ramlee Mustapha<\/strong> is a Professor of Technical and Vocational Education at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)<\/strong> and a leading authority in TVET and human resource development across the Pacific Rim and East Asia.<\/p>\n

    He has held several distinguished leadership roles, including Dean of Postgraduate Studies (2010)<\/strong>, Dean of the Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education (2011)<\/strong>, President of the Asian Academic Society for Vocational Education and Training (AASVET) in 2017<\/strong>, and Head of the TVET and Industry Cluster under the National Professor Council (2022)<\/strong>. In 2023<\/strong>, Dr. Ramlee was appointed as a member of the National TVET Council<\/strong>, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.<\/p>\n

    With an academic foundation that spans multiple disciplines, Dr. Ramlee holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama<\/strong>, an M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Eastern New Mexico University<\/strong>, an M.Sc. in Industrial Technology<\/strong>, and a Ph.D. in Technical and Vocational Education from Purdue University<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    A prolific scholar, he has authored over 150 academic articles and 10 books<\/strong>, contributing extensively to the discourse on vocational education, workforce development, and industry-driven training. His research and advisory work have significantly influenced national policies and international best practices in TVET<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Dr. Mohd Khairul Ikhwan<\/strong> Ahmad is an accomplished academic and researcher<\/strong> at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), with expertise spanning electrical engineering, robotics, control systems, and FES-based stroke rehabilitation.<\/strong> His scholarly work emphasizes the integration of robotics and smart technologies into solutions that directly improve quality of life and societal well-being.<\/p>\n

    Beyond academia, Dr. Ikhwan leads<\/strong> the Robotic and Smart City Unit at Cybersolution Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (CTSB), where he pioneers the application of AI, IoT, and GIS<\/strong> to design sustainable, data-driven urban strategies. His dual roles enable him to bridge rigorous academic research with practical industry innovation\u2014ensuring that technological progress is not only scientifically sound but also deeply impactful in real-world contexts.<\/p>\n

    Through this synergy, he has contributed to advancing intelligent governance, enhancing public service delivery, and shaping the vision<\/strong> of inclusive and sustainable smart cities. Dr. Ikhwan\u2019s work exemplifies how strong collaborations between academia and industry can unlock innovation that transforms communities and strengthens national competitiveness.<\/p>\n

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    FEATURED PRESENTERS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    THEME AND SUB-THEMES<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    \u201cEmpowering TVET Through Innovation in Digital Economy”<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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    \ud83d\udcd8 National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in TVET
    \ud83e\udde0 Psychology in TVET
    \ud83d\udd27 Engineering and Technical Education
    \ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Curriculum Design and Implementation
    \ud83d\udcf1 Teaching and Learning Innovation
    \ud83c\udf31 Sustainable Development in TVET
    \ud83d\udcbc Entrepreneurship in TVET
    \u267f Inclusive and Special Education in TVET
    \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb Professionalism and Ethics in TVET
    \u2699\ufe0f Industrial Revolution and Emerging Technologies
    \ud83e\udd1d Industry Engagement and Strategic Networking
    \ud83d\udd2c Research, Innovation, and Product Development
    \ud83e\udd16 AI-Integrated Teaching and Learning in TVET<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    TVETIC GALLERY<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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