Wednesday, June 4, 2025,
12:30 PM – 4:50 PM (GMT+7)

INFOCON 2025

Welcome to the International Academic Seminar

AI in Higher Education: Bridging Innovation in Academia

4th Informatics International Seminar 2025

Platform: Online Webinar via Zoom
(The Zoom meeting link will be sent via email prior to the event.)

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International Academic Seminar

INFOCON 2025

AI in Higher Education: Bridging Innovation in Academia

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education globally, influencing areas such as curriculum development, teaching, assessment, institutional management, research, and innovation. The key benefits of AI in higher education include:

Personalized Learning: AI tailors content and teaching methods based on individual learning patterns, improving efficiency and reducing dropout rates.
Enhancing Management Efficiency: AI analyzes big data to support policy decisions, resource allocation, and improve educational quality.
Research and Innovation: AI aids researchers in analyzing complex data, leading to new discoveries and innovations addressing global challenges.
Preparing Graduates: Graduates need AI skills to adapt to the rapidly changing job market and intelligent systems.

Despite its potential, challenges in AI implementation include ethics, privacy, inequality in access, and adapting educational staff.

Objectives

International Academic Seminar

INFOCON 2025

AI in Higher Education: Bridging Innovation in Academia

This seminar, involving Walailak University, UNIMAP, USM, and BRUNEL University, provides a platform for sharing experiences and approaches to AI in higher education.

Objectives

To foster connections between AI innovations and the development of higher education.
To understand how AI changes teaching, research, and management patterns.
To facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices in AI application.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Mageswaran Sanmugam

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Topic: Transforming Education: The Synergy of AI and Gamification in Shaping Future Learning

Prof. Mark Perry

Brunel University of London, UK

Topic: AI in Higher Education in England/Europe

Dr. Habee Bullah Affandy

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Topic: The ART Model: Ethical AI in Creative Practice

Sub topics

AI in IT Education

AI enhances IT education by providing personalized learning, automating administrative tasks, and offering real-time feedback, thereby improving both teaching efficiency and student outcomes.

AI in Higher Education

AI transforms higher education by enabling data-driven decision-making, improving student engagement, and automating grading, ultimately enhancing learning experiences and institutional operations.

Ethical Considerations in AI-Driven Education

Ethical considerations in AI education focus on fairness, privacy, and transparency, ensuring that AI systems are used responsibly and do not reinforce biases or compromise student data security.

Schedule

Afternoon

June 4, 2025

Online Webinar

Now - 3 June 2025

(GMT+7)
June 3, 2025

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Online registration

Online registration will be done through the link provided in the Zoom meeting

Dr. Phanwadee Sinthong

Lecturer of Interactive Multimedia Animation and Games, Informatics, Walailak University

Moderator

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

School and University introduction video

Watch the introduction videos of both the School of Informatics and Walailak University

1:15 PM – 1:20 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Opening ceremony

Opening Ceremony led by the Dean of the School of Informatics, Walailak University

Asst.Prof.Dr. Siriwatchana Kaeophanuek

Acting Dean, Informatics, Walailak University

1:20 PM – 2:10 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Special Lecture

Special lecture

Topic: "Transforming Education: The Synergy of AI and Gamification in Shaping Future Learning"

Dr. Mageswaran Sanmugam

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Keynote Speaker

2:10 PM – 2:30 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Q&A and exchange of ideas

On the topic: "AI in IT Education"

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Special Lecture

Special lecture

Topic: "AI in Higher Education in England/Europe"

Prof. Mark Perry

Brunel University London, United Kingdom

Keynote Speaker

3:20 PM – 3:40 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Q&A and exchange of ideas

On the topic: "AI in Higher Education in England/Europe"

3:40 PM – 4:20 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Special Lecture

Special lecture

Topic: "The ART Model: Ethical AI in Creative Practice"

Dr. Habee Bullah Affandy

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Keynote Speaker

4:20 PM – 4:40 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Q&A and exchange of ideas

On the topic: "The ART Model: Ethical AI in Creative Practice"

4:40 PM – 4:50 PM

(GMT+7)
June 4, 2025

Closing ceremony

Closing Ceremony led by the Director of the Research Center for Informatics, Walailak University

Asst.Prof.Dr. Peeravit Koad

Acting Head of Research Center, Informatics, Walailak University

Note: The schedule is subject to change as appropriate.

Committee

Executive Team

Asst.Prof.Dr. Siriwatchana Kaeophanuek

Acting Dean, Informatics, Walailak University

Asst.Prof.Dr. Peeravit Koad

Acting Head of Research Center, Informatics, Walailak University

Dr. Sasithorn Rattanarungrot

Acting Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Informatics, Walailak University

Committee

Advisory Board

Dr. Mageswaran Sanmugam

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Prof. Mark Perry

Brunel University London, United Kingdom

Dr. Habee Bullah Affandy

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Mr. Airul Shazwan Norshahimi

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Chaowanan Khundam

Acting Associate Dean for Administration, Informatics, Walailak University

Dr. Yuttana Jaroenruen

Head of Digital Content and Media Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Committee

Public Relations and Protocol

Dr. Phanwadee Sinthong

Lecturer of Interactive Multimedia Animation and Games, Informatics, Walailak University

Ms. Wannarat Natee

Lecturer of digital communication arts, Informatics, Walailak University

Ms. Budsarin Nantakat

Lecturer of digital communication arts, Informatics, Walailak University

Miss Nattaya Khaesawad

Consult & MaintenanceSupervisor, Informatics Innovation Center of Excellence (IICE), Walailak University

Committee

Administrative and Secretarial

Dr. Chanankorn Jandaeng

Head of Intelligent Information Technology, Informatics, Walailak University

Dr. Kanitsorn Suriyapaiboonwattana

Deputy Director, The Center for Library Resources and Educational Media, Walailak University

Ms. Jongsuk Kongsen

Lecturer of Intelligent Information Technology, Walailak University

Dr. Jakkarin Weekaew

Lecturer of Intelligent Information Technology, Walailak University

Asst.Prof.Dr. Supaporn Chairungsee

Lecturer of Intelligent Information Technology, Walailak University

Dr. Hadee Madadum

Lecturer of Intelligent Information Technology, Walailak University

Asst.Prof.Dr. Varunyu Vorachart

Lecturer of Interactive Multimedia Animation and Games, Informatics, Walailak University

Ms. Tanaporn Charoenthansakul

Head of digital communication arts, Informatics, Walailak University

Dr. Rotjaret Narongrach

Lecturer of digital communication arts, Informatics, Walailak University

Asst.Prof.Dr. Bukhoree Sahoh

Lecturer of Digital Technology in Medicine, Informatics, Walailak University

Asst.Prof.Dr. Bundit Buddhahai

Lecturer of Intelligent Information Technology, Informatics, Walailak University

Dr. Tran Anh Tuan

Lecturer of Intelligent Information Technology, Informatics, Walailak University

Ms. Ananyaporn Khawkiew

Academic, General Education IT Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Ms. Aratee Chaikhiri

Academic, General Education IT Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Acting Sub Lt. Patsaraporn Manunyanon

Academic, Digital Communication Arts Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr. Mathat Inthongpan

Academic, Digital Content and Media Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr. Chai-anan Chaujeen

Academic, Interactive Multimedia Animation and Game Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Ms. Rudiya Pattanakaew

General Administration Officer, Office of the Dean, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr. Artit Rakwong

Academic, Digital Communication Arts Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr. Jirapong Choogue

Academic, Digital Communication Arts Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr. Petchdanai Wongwairatanakul

Educational Technologist, Digital Communication Arts Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr. Phaitoon Teppakdee

Educational Technologist, Digital Communication Arts Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr.Songwut Songpim

Educational Technologist, Digital Communication Arts Program, Informatics, Walailak University

Mr. Ekapon Preecha

Supervisor, Informatics Innovation Center of Excellence (IICE), Walailak University

Miss Chirawan Muentep

Financial, Informatics Innovation Center of Excellence (IICE), Walailak University

Miss Sirintip Surakarnpinit

General Administration Officer, Informatics Innovation Center of Excellence (IICE), Walailak University