The International Higher Education Conference (IHEC) is a prestigious global event designed to bring together academic leaders, university administrators, and scholars from around the world to discuss and collaborate on the future of higher education. This year, the event was held at the Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre Klia in Sepang, Malaysia, offering a platform to address critical issues such as educational innovation, cross-border academic collaboration, and how universities can contribute to solving global challenges.
Prof. Dr. Fasli Jalal, Rector of Universitas YARSI, was invited as a pivotal speaker to represent Indonesia. In his speech, he discussed the evolving role of universities in tackling global issues such as climate change, misinformation, digital accessibility, and social inequality. He emphasized the importance of universities working together across borders in research, teaching, and community service to promote sustainable development and societal progress. He also proposed that universities increase efforts to adapt their curricula and teaching methods to better prepare students for the challenges of the future.
Other prominent speakers included Dr. Muhammad T. Afzal (Rector, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan), Dr. Shia Ben Chang (Vice President, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan), Dheeba Moosa (Vice Rector, Islamic University of Maldives), and many others. The discussions also covered the importance of student exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and the integration of technology into education.
The conference concluded with the announcement that future editions of IHEC will be held in other countries, including Pakistan, Taiwan, and the Netherlands.
Event Name: International Higher Education Conference (IHEC)
Date of the Event: 18/04/2023
Location of the Event: Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre Klia, Sepang, Malaysia
Participants: Representatives from universities worldwide
Host Unit: Inti International University, Malaysia
Type of the Event: International Conference
Delegation from Universitas YARSI: Prof. Dr. Fasli Jalal, Rector
