ASEAN Universities Exhibition & Forum 2025 (AEF2025), February 24-25, 2025
Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Sunway Resort Hotel,
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
About AEF2025
AEF2025 is a two-day premier international event dedicated to showcasing the excellence of ASEAN universities, promoting innovation, and strengthening collaboration within the ASEAN countries and community. AEF2025 will bring together universities, policymakers, industry experts, and students from ASEAN countries to build a stronger, more integrated educational ecosystem across the region. The event aims to bring in 10,000 visitors.
Key highlights of AEF2025
- ASEAN Universities Exhibition & Forum
This flagship exhibition and forum will showcase the achievements and innovations of 100 ASEAN universities, serving as a hub for networking, idea sharing, and collaboration. Through engaging discussions and exhibitions, participants will explore key challenges and opportunities in the education sector, fostering regional innovation and stronger partnerships. AEF2025 will also mark a significant milestone with the signing of MOUs worth RM2 million among ASEAN universities, further strengthening cooperation across the region. - ASEAN student mobility program
In conjunction with AEF2025, ASEAN student mobility program will be organised the ASEAN student mobility program. In partnership with Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), this mobility program will be on going for 13 days, filled with exciting programs. - ASEAN Gems platform
ASEAN student mobility programme highlights (February 11-23, 2025):
Young speaker contest: encouraging students to voice ideas on pressing global issues.
Innovation project challenge: showcasing cutting-edge solutions to regional challenges aligned with the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Familiarisation visits: offering on-site and virtual tours of the Malaysian university campuses. This program fosters collaboration among student leaders, policymakers, and industry experts, creating an environment where innovation and cross-border partnerships thrive.
The ASEAN global exchange for mobility & scholarship (GEMS) platform is a transformative initiative designed to centralise scholarship opportunities across the ASEAN region.
- One-stop repository for scholarships: empowering students to access opportunities beyond their home countries.
- Promoting regional integration: supporting youth mobility and cross-border academic exchanges.
- Fostering a shared ASEAN identity: deepening cultural understanding and enhancing regional educational equity.This digital platform aligns with ASEAN’s commitment to youth empowerment, educational equity, and regional integration.
This flagship exhibition and forum will showcase the achievements and innovations of 100 ASEAN universities, serving as a hub for networking, idea sharing, and collaboration.
Why Attend AEF2025?
Engage with ASEAN’s best universities: discover their innovative programs and research.
Collaborate on regional solutions: participate in discussions addressing challenges and opportunities.
Expand your network: connect with experts, institutions, and students from across ASEAN.
Access scholarship opportunities: learn how ASEAN GEMS can support your academic journey.
You may visit the Education Malaysia website for more information
About the author: EMGS is taking Malaysian higher education, higher!
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is based in Malaysia, an agency under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE). EMGS is the wing responsible for promoting Malaysia as the international higher education hub of choice and to position Malaysia as the preferred education destination among international students. It is also the principal body that manages the movement of international students in Malaysia, including student isa processing.
Supporting the aspiration by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, EMGS is committed to making Malaysia as the preferred education destination among international students around the world.
Enhancing the best experience for international students
Provided by EMGS, the world’s first international student arrival centre (ISAC) is available at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 and 2 to ensure a smooth start for international students to study in Malaysia. Our friendly EMGS representatives will assist at the ISAC counter with the immigration checklists and clearance, supported by the EMGS Hub mobile app to simplify the process further. This service ensures a warm, stress-free welcome to Malaysia.
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