Programme

Conference schedule.

Agenda subject to change.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Day 1 — Wednesday, 2 December 2026

Opening Ceremony, Keynote Addresses and High-Level Forums

TimeProgramme

8.00 a.m.–9.00 a.m.

Registration and Networking BreakfastArrival of VIPs and GuestsRegistration, hospitality and protocol teams

9.00 a.m.–9.10 a.m.

Welcome Address by the Conference ChairProf. Dato’ Dr Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad, Conference Chair

9.10 a.m.–9.30 a.m.

Opening Address by the Joint OrganisersRepresentatives of AiSED, Asia e University and Gaine Academy

9.30 a.m.–9.40 a.m.

Official Opening CeremonyOfficiated by the Royal Patron of AiSED, His Highness The Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj.

9.40 a.m.–10.00 a.m.

Group Photograph and Media SessionRoyal Guest, VIPs, conference leadership, joint organisers and invited speakers

10.00 a.m.–10.30 a.m.

Networking Coffee Break

10.30 a.m.–11.15 a.m.

Keynote Session 1AI for Humanity: Shaping Sustainable and Inclusive Futures in the Age of Intelligent Transformation

11.15 a.m.–12.30 p.m.

Forum 1: Diplomacy and Global AffairsThe New Global Order: AI, Geopolitical Competition and Economic Stability

12.30 p.m.–2.00 p.m.

Lunch and Networking

2.00 p.m.–3.15 p.m.

Keynote Session 2The New Global Leadership Imperative: Entrepreneurship, Diplomacy and Collaboration in an AI-Driven Era

3.15 p.m.–3.45 p.m.

Coffee Break

3.45 p.m.–5.00 p.m.

Forum 2: Artificial IntelligenceBeyond Automation: AI as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development and Human Advancement

5.00 p.m.–5.30 p.m.

Summary and Closing RemarksConference Chair or appointed session rapporteur

Day 2 — Thursday, 3 December 2026

Entrepreneurship Forum and Academic Parallel Sessions

TimeProgramme

8.30 a.m.–9.00 a.m.

Registration and Morning CoffeeRegistration and hospitality teams

9.00 a.m.–9.45 a.m.

Keynote Session 3From Disruption to Transformation: Building Resilient Innovation Ecosystems in the AI Economy

9.45 a.m.–11.00 a.m.

Forum 3: EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship 5.0: Building Future-Ready Ventures in the AI Economy

11.00 a.m.–11.15 a.m.

Coffee Break

11.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.

Academic Parallel Session 1Paper presenters, session chairs and assessors to be confirmed

12.45 p.m.–2.00 p.m.

Lunch Break

2.00 p.m.–3.30 p.m.

Academic Parallel Session 2Paper presenters, session chairs and assessors to be confirmed

3.30 p.m.–3.45 p.m.

Coffee Break

3.45 p.m.–5.15 p.m.

Academic Parallel Session 3Paper presenters, session chairs and assessors to be confirmed

5.15 p.m.–5.30 p.m.

Summary and Closing RemarksAcademic Committee Chair or appointed session rapporteur

Day 3 — Friday, 4 December 2026

Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Strategic Collaboration and Conference Closing

TimeProgramme

8.30 a.m.–9.00 a.m.

Registration and Morning CoffeeRegistration and hospitality teams

9.00 a.m.–9.45 a.m.

Keynote Session 4Future-Ready Malaysia: Developing Human Capital, Entrepreneurship and Innovation for the AI Era

9.45 a.m.–11.00 a.m.

Forum 4: Sustainable EntrepreneurshipSustainable Entrepreneurship for a Resilient Future: Innovating Solutions to Global Challenges

11.00 a.m.–11.15 a.m.

Coffee Break

11.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.

Roundtable Discussion and Strategic Collaboration MeetingMemorandum of Understanding Signing CeremoniesParticipating institutions, strategic partners, signatories and witnesses to be confirmed

12.45 p.m.–2.00 p.m.

Lunch Break

2.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.

Strategic Networking Meetings and Project-Matching SessionsGovernment agencies, universities, industry representatives, investors, entrepreneurs and strategic partners

4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.

Closing Session and Conference ResolutionsConference Chair, joint organisers, session rapporteurs and Conference Resolution Committee