Date: January 26-30, 2026 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Achieving UN-SDGs through Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship Development in TVET (Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja)
Purpose: Introduce core rationale and regional relevance

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Building Sustainable Business Ventures in TVET Green Innovation and Circular Economy (Mrs. Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg)
• Theme Paper 2: Entrepreneurial Intelligence: The Role of Mindset, Resilience, and Risk Literacy in TVET Education (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• Theme Paper 3: Technopreneurship in the Digital Economy: Opportunities for TVET Learners (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• Theme Paper 4: Environmental Scanning and Business Opportunity Identification (Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Dhameja)
• Theme Paper 5: From Craftsmen to Creators: Transforming Traditional Vocational Skills into Scalable Innovative Enterprises (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• Theme Paper 6: Financing Innovation: Strategic Policies and Institutional Support by Banks/Financial Institutions for Entrepreneurs (Mr. Weerachai Tanglamlert)

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: A. Design Thinking Challenge – Innovate a TVET Product/Service
  B. Business Model Canvas & Innovation Mapping Workshop (Each group may prototype their individual business idea) (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• GWA 2: Tech Integration Mapping for TVET Specializations (Prof. Heidi Uy)
• GWA 3: Action Planning: Integrating Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship in TVET Curriculum of Thailand (Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja)

Date: January 14, 2026 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

Objectives

• To highlight innovative TVET practices that contribute to sustainable development in member countries.
• To examine curriculum, pedagogy, and institutional strategies that foster inclusive and future-ready skills.
• To showcase regional best practices and case studies promoting collaboration among TVET institutions, policymakers, and industry partners.
• To empower participants with actionable approaches that align TVET programs with SDGs and national development agendas.

Date: December 15-17, 2025 /
Program Type: Open Registration Program /

Program Contents

To achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:

1. Overview and Rationale of Updates on APACC-2025instrument and procedures
2. Desirable Characteristics of APACC Accreditors and Rules in Institutional Evaluation
3. Updates on APACC Criteria
   • Criterion I: Governance and Strategic Framework
   • Criterion II: Teaching and Learning Management System
   • Criterion III: Technopreneurship, Research and Training Need Assessment
   • Criterion IV: Human Resource Management
   • Criterion V: Budgetary Allocation
   • Criterion VI: Student Support System and Digital Health
   • Criterion VII: Industry-Academic-Community Support System
4. Roles and Responsibilities of APACC Team before, during and after institutional evaluation
5. Parts of Evaluation Report and Tips in Report Writing

Date: December 4, 2025 /
Program Type: Conference /

Program Contents

1. Keynote by the Director General, CPSC / President APACC
2. Presentations by CPSC Faculty on:
   1. CPSC / APACC introduction
   2. Significance and overview of Strategic Plan 2023–28
   3. Accomplishments of CPSC & APACC 2023–25
   4. Identification of issues, challenges and bottlenecks
   5. Experts meeting recommendations
3. Interactive Group Deliberations and feedback on institutional alignment and partnerships by the participants
4. Strategic Endorsement Session for realignment of the Strategic Plan 2025–2028.

Date: November 28, 2025 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

Objectives

• Present the revitalized APACC framework and its alignment with Industry 5.0, highlighting new dimensions of quality, digitization and innovation.
• Strengthen understanding of how accreditation serves as a tool for institutional transformation beyond compliance.
• Share best practices from APACC-accredited institutions that have leveraged quality assurance to improve performance, governance, and sustainability.
• Foster regional collaboration and dialogue on advancing TVET excellence through innovative, human-centered, and future-ready quality systems.

Date: November 17-21, 2025 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Integrating Future-ready Skills and Entrepreneurship in TVET for Sustainable Development by Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Comprehending Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset
• Theme Paper 2: Integrating Technopreneurship and Entrepreneurial Skills in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 3: Transformative Leadership in the TVET System
• Theme Paper 4: Traversing the Journey of an Entrepreneur: Lessons Learnt and Challenges Faced
• Theme Paper 5: Futuristic Skills for Industry 4.0: A TVET Perspective
• Theme Paper 6: Role of Business Incubators in Developing Entrepreneurial Skills

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: Analysis of National TVET Systems to Identify Gaps and Opportunities in Entrepreneurship Integration - Group discussion and situational analysis of participants’ countries/systems.
• GWA 2: Preparation and Presentation of Institutional/National Action Plan for Integrating Entrepreneurial and Future-ready Skills in TVET - Collaborative creation of actionable strategies and presentation for peer review.

International Conference on “TVET for Sustainable Future: Strengthening Entrepreneurial and Innovative Skills”

Date: October 22–23, 2025 (Online)
October 27-31, 2025 (On-site) /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Program Contents

Presentations/Theme papers on the following:

• Theme Paper 1: Strategic Planning & Management in TVET
• Theme Paper 2: Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Transformative Practices in TVET
• Theme Paper 3: Enhancing TVET Quality through the New APACC Accreditation Manual
• Theme Paper 4: Harnessing TVET for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Theme Paper 5: Navigating the Future: Strategic Thinking and Scenario Building in TVET

Presentations/Theme papers on the following:

Tasks/Activities

• Mid-term Strategic Plan Review Workshops
• Country Presentations and Policy Dialogues
• Plenary Sessions and Panel Discussions at CSU
• SWOT Analysis and Strategic Roadmap
• Group Discussions and Action Planning
• Networking and Institutional Collaboration

International Conference on “Global Landscape: Aligning TVET and Industry for Sustainable Development”

Date: October 13-24, 2025 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Objectives

1. To equip participants with technical expertise on EV technology and CNC machining.
2. To foster a workforce that aligns with industry requirements and global standards.
3. To promote innovation and adaptability in emerging technologies.
4. To create pathways for employment and entrepreneurship in these high demand sectors.

Outcomes

1. Skilled trainers to further train TVET graduates
2. Strengthened industry-academia collaboration.
3. Networking between TVET Institutions of Bhutan and Philippines
4. Actual implementation of South-South Cooperation through assistance by Government of the Philippines to the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan

Date: October 13-17, 2025 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Presentations/Theme papers:

Special Lectures

Digitization with Self-Employment through Technopreneurship

Theme Papers (TP)

• TP 1. Regional Insights: Asia-Pacific Experiences in Driving Digital TVET
• TP 2. Status of Digitalization in Sri Lanka’s TVET Sector: Opportunities and Challenges in the Global Landscape
• TP 3. Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy: Blended and Hybrid Learning Models in TVET
• TP 4. Integrating Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, and Simulation Tools in Skills Training
• TP 5. Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy: Blended and Hybrid Learning Models in TVET
• TP 6. Green Digital Skills for Sustainable Industrial Development in Sri Lanka
• TP 7. Digital Transformation and Quality Assurance in TVET: APACC and Regional Perspectives

Workshops (W)

• W 1. Experience Sharing by Participants on Digital Readiness of Sri Lankan TVET Institutions – Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Access
• W 2. Developing Institutional Digital Transformation Roadmaps
• W 3. Making APACC and Sri Lanka TVET Quality assurance regime digitized - Ways and means, policy recommendations

National Conference / Dialogue

Theme: Digital Transformation for Future-Ready TVET in Sri Lanka and Asia-Pacific

Format: Keynote, Panel Discussions (policy, industry, academia), Case Presentations, and Plenary Dialogue.