Speakers: Prof. Nurfadhlina Mohd Sharef (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)

Moderator: Dr. Nur Aira Abd Rahim, (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)

Curated by: APSCE Development of Information & Communication Technology in the Asia-Pacific Neighborhood (DICTAP)

Date: 21 August 2026 (Friday)

Time: 14:30-15:30 (UTC+8)

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Abstract:

Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, shifting the challenge from adoption towards responsible and effective governance. This keynote presents perspectives from Malaysia and the ASEAN university landscape on moving beyond AI policies towards operational governance. It examines how universities can balance innovation, accountability, data sovereignty, human oversight and institutional readiness while responding to diverse levels of AI maturity. The keynote highlights governance as an enabler of institutional transformation and explores opportunities for ASEAN universities to strengthen collaboration towards trusted, interoperable, inclusive and human-centred AI-enabled higher education across the region.

Biodata:

Nurfadhlina Mohd Sharef is Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Universiti Putra Malaysia. She is also currently the Chief Digital Officer of UPM. Her academic background is in intelligent computing, with research spanning data science, machine learning, and their applications in education, agriculture, biodiversity, and health. She is dedicated to digital transformation through technology, innovation, and institutional strategy.