AppliedHE Xchange 2025
@ Sunway University

PROGRAMME
Together for Tomorrow: Excellence, Engagement, Evolution
Date: 27-28 November 2025 (Thursday – Friday)
Venue: Sunway University, Malaysia
Note: This is a preliminary programme overview. Detailed speaker information and final agenda will be shared closer to the event date.
DAY ONE – Thursday, 27 November 2025
08:00 – 09:00
Registration & Pre-Event Announcements
09:00 – 09:35
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks and official opening
09:35 – 10:15
Keynote Address 1
10:15 – 10:35
Morning Coffee Break
10:35 – 10:50
Keynote Address 2
10:50 – 11:50
Panel Discussion 1
Role of Universities in promoting Lifelong Learning and Non-Traditional Courses in Higher Education
11:50 – 12:05
Elevator Pitch Session
5 universities showcase their innovations
12:05 – 13:05
Panel Discussion 2
Institutional Sustainability and Impact (including alumni engagement)
13:05 – 14:35
Networking Lunch
14:35 – 15:35
AppliedHE Squaring the Circle Debate
Rankings are Poisonous!
15:35 – 15:55
Special Session on Rankings
15:55 – 16:35
Country Report Session
The Higher Education Landscape in the Age of AI — What’s Working, What’s Worrying
16:35 – 16:55
Afternoon Coffee Break
16:55 – 17:15
AppliedHE ALL ASIA 2026 Rankings
Methodology Briefing and Q&A Session
17:15 – 17:35
Introduction to ART & New Strategies for 3M
18:30 – 21:30
Gala Dinner @ Sunway Resort
• Welcome speeches and cultural performances
• Launch of AppliedHE ALL Asia Rankings
• Announcement of Top 10 Asia Public & Private Universities
• Networking dinner with entertainment
DAY TWO – Friday, 28 November 2025
08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 10:00
Panel Discussion 3
From Chalkboards to Chatbots: What’s Next for Education?
Discussion of history, current disruptions, and the unknown future of AI in education
10:00 – 10:30
Morning Coffee Break
10:30 – 10:45
Special Session on Rankings
10:45 – 12:45
Interactive Workshop (Part 1)
Roundtable format
12:45 – 14:45
Networking Lunch
14:45 – 16:45
Interactive Workshop (Part 2)
Roundtable format (continued)
16:45 – 17:00
Afternoon Tea
17:00 – 17:30
Closing Keynote
17:30 – 17:45
Closing Remarks
DAY THREE – Saturday, 29 November 2025
Exclusive for App.LE Club Members
09:30
Workshop Begins
WORKSHOP TITLE: Rankings: The Secret Sauce
Trainers: Prof Kevin Downing, Prof Maurits van Rooijen & Dr Pieter Stek
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Mini Zoo Tour @ Sunway Lagoon / Free & Easy

AppliedHE Xchange 2025
For more information, please contact the organizing committee.
Programme subject to change