Date: 3rd February 2026
Location: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang
Theme: Advancing Micro-credentials and Digital Learning in Higher Education
1. Conference Objectives
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Disseminate research and innovations from the MICROCASA Erasmus+ project.
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Facilitate policy dialogue on micro-credentials between EU and ASEAN stakeholders.
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Showcase practical implementations of micro-credentials and AI in education.
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Strengthen international partnerships in lifelong learning and digital transformation.
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2. Day 1 Schedule & Key Milestones
| Time | Activity | Location | Responsible / Speaker |
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| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration | University Conference Hall | USM Organising Committee |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Opening & Welcoming Remarks | University Conference Hall | Host University & HE Rafael Daerr (EU Ambassador) |
| 9:45 – 10:15 | Keynote 1: Use-inspired university teaching | University Conference Hall | Prof. Dr. Armin Weinberger (Germany) |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Coffee Break & Networking | Foyer | Logistics Team |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Panel 1: Micro-credentials: Regional Policy | University Conference Hall | Moderator + Panellists |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Invited Talk: AI in Lifelong Learning | University Conference Hall | Mr Adam Brimo (OpenLearning) |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break | Dining Area | Catering Team |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Keynote 2: Micro-credentials for 21st Century Education | University Conference Hall | Prof. Dr. Carlos Delgado Kloos (Spain) |
| 14:30 – 17:00 | Parallel Sessions I (3 venues, 7 tracks) | Various | Session Chairs & Presenters |
| 18:30 – 20:30 | Conference Dinner | TBA | Social Committee |
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
