Areas of Interest

It is envisaged that the Conference will provide the participants with the opportunity to interact on all aspects of technology and engineering education, and such interactions as workshops, team work, panel debates, group discussions, individual presentations, and others, will be led and aided by several eminent international keynote speakers, leaders of the specific areas of interest.

In accordance with the Conference aims and objectives, the following general areas of interest were identified for discussion: 

• International collaboration between academic and industrial organisations in technology and engineering education
• Individual country’s achievements in technology and engineering education, and relevant case studies
• Technological advancements and transfer across the world, and the participation of developing countries in this process
• The diminishing interest among school leavers in technology and engineering courses and its impact on the future supply of qualified personnel for industry, commerce and services
• The role and importance of technology and engineering education in sustainability and environmental protection
• The interaction between academia and industry for the advancement of technology and engineering education
• Alternative methods of education and training, and the promotion of continuing education of technologists and engineers
• Quality assurance, accreditation systems, ranking of academic institutions and the recognition of foreign qualifications
• The role, nature and importance of research and development in technology and engineering education