Keynote Speaker

Keynote speech topic: "Innovation Begins with People: How Leadership and Culture Turn Ideas into Commercial Impact in Higher Education"

Dr. Lee Yong Yong (Dr. Shareen)

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia

Dr. Lee Yong Yong, affectionately known as Dr. Shareen, is an educator, researcher, speaker, certified professional coach, author, and thought leader with 19 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Malaysia, where she is passionate about developing future-ready graduates through education, leadership, employability, and lifelong learning.

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) with First Class Honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Master in English as a Second Language with First Class Honours from Universiti Malaya, and a Doctorate in Education (Educational Management and Leadership) from HELP University. Her doctoral work was widely regarded by lecturers, supervisors, and peers as among the strongest in her cohort, earning recognition for its academic rigour and contribution to educational leadership research. She further strengthened her leadership expertise through professional studies offered by Harvard University via HarvardX.

Dr. Shareen's research interests encompass teaching and learning, applied linguistics, genre and multimodal analysis, educational leadership, organisational culture, women leadership, graduate employability, and organisational effectiveness in higher education. Her work reflects a commitment to bridging theory and practice to enhance student success, leadership development, and institutional excellence. In recognition of her contributions to student development and higher education, she received the National Academia Award (Higher Education Category) from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia for excellence in co-curricular engagement. She is also a recipient of the Academic Excellence Award from the Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education (POLYCC), the governing body overseeing Malaysia's polytechnic and community college system.

A passionate advocate for graduate employability, leadership development, and lifelong learning, Dr. Shareen has delivered keynote addresses, workshops, and training programmes for students, educators, and professionals. She is the author of The Piano that Understood Annie's Heart, a children's book promoting social-emotional learning and character development, author of Beyond the Resume: 7 LinkedIn Strategies to Launch Your Professional Journey, to mention a few, and founder of The Missing Manual, a LinkedIn newsletter exploring the hidden lessons behind leadership, career growth, workplace success, and lifelong learning.

Her educational and community projects have garnered local and international attention, including features and interviews on NBC News USA, KL the Guide, World Singing Day and Selangor FM. Through her work, she seeks to bridge research and practice, empowering individuals and institutions to turn ideas into meaningful impact.

Keynote speech topic: "AI-Accelerated FAST Pulsar Research: A Scalable Framework for Big Data Processing and Scientific Discovery"

Dr Zhang Hui

Guizhou University of Finance and Economics - China

Dr. Zhang was born in China in 1985，is a Senior Engineer, Master's Supervisor, and a postdoctoral researcher co-cultivated by Shijihengtong Technology Co., Ltd. and Guizhou University. He leads the Guizhou Provincial Higher Education Innovation Team for Intelligent Computing and Monitoring, was selected for the 2025 CAST Young Tech Talent Cultivation Project, and serves as a "Technology Commissioner" for the Department of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province.

Previously, Dr. Zhang was the Manager of the Technology Development Department at Guizhou Big Data Industry Development Co., Ltd., a member of the Early Science Data Center project team for the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), and a committee member of the CCF Big Data Expert Committee. His research focuses on intelligent computing, algorithm optimization, and big data processing.

Dr. Zhang has led or participated in over 20 national and provincial projects, including three National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grants, and contributed to major big data systems like the "Guizhou Health Code" and the Guizhou Provincial Data Circulation Trading Platform. His honors include the First Prize of the Guizhou Provincial Employee Outstanding Technological Innovation, as well as the "Outstanding Individual" and "Excellent Scientific and Technological Achievement" awards at the China International Big Data Industry Expo.

Dr. Shalini Prieya A D

Assistant Professor, KCT Business School, Kumaraguru College of Technology (Anna University) - India

Dr. Shalini Prieya A D is an Assistant Professor of Analytics & Marketing and the Coordinator for Social Immersion Projects at KCT Business School, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. She completed her MBA (International Business Management) at PSG Institute of Management, Anna University, and holds a Ph.D. from Bharathiar University, where she served as a University Research Fellow. Her doctoral research examined the adoption of Information and Communication Technology and its impact on the performance of Third-Party Logistics Service providers.

Her research and teaching are anchored in sustainability, the circular economy, and electronic waste management. Her work on electronic waste recycling behaviour among Indian households has been published in Cleaner Materials (Elsevier, Scopus-indexed).

Dr. Shalini is the COIL Coordinator at KCT Business School, leading collaborative online international learning projects with Wiesbaden Business School (Germany) and Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA, Malaysia). She has been invited to deliver guest lectures and training sessions across Europe, including at Wiesbaden Business School and Hochschule Esslingen (Germany), Tampere University of Applied Sciences (Finland). She has also presented her research at various international conferences in India as well including her recent work in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

She believes learning is a lifelong process, and is committed to inspiring students to explore with curiosity and prepare confidently for an uncertain future, while advancing research that contributes to building sustainable, circular economies.

Keynote speech topic: "Circular Innovation Ecosystems: Bridging Student Creativity, Technology, and Sustainable Commercialization"

Keynote speech topic: "Innovation, Integrate, and Impact,"

Dr. Ir. Hj. Hamsinah, B., M.Si.

Head of Master of Management Study Program, Universitas Pamulang

Prof. Dr. Ir. Hj. Hamsinah Baharuddin, M.Si is an accomplished academic and management professional specializing in Economics, Human Resource Management, Human Capital Development, Leadership, and Organizational Development. She holds a Doctorate in Economics from Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, and currently serves as the Head of the Master of Management Study Program at Universitas Pamulang.

With extensive experience in higher education, research, consulting, community empowerment, and organizational capacity building, her expertise covers Human Capital Management, Human Resource Development, Transformational Leadership, Organizational Performance, Entrepreneurship, SME Development, and innovation-driven organizational transformation. She is also professionally certified in Human Capital Management and Human Capital Business Partnership.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Hj. Hamsinah Baharuddin, M.Si has authored numerous academic publications, books, and research works focusing on human capital development, organizational effectiveness, talent management, economic development, and enterprise growth. Her active participation in international conferences, seminars, and academic collaborations in Japan and Indonesia has strengthened her reputation as a thought leader who successfully bridges academic excellence with industry practice.

Key Areas of Expertise: Human Capital Management, Human Resource Development, Leadership & Organizational Performance, Talent Management, Entrepreneurship, SME Development, Organizational Transformation, and Strategic Management.

Salwana Ali

Immediate Past President, International Women's Federation of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (IWFCIM)
Industry Advisory Committee, Polytechnic Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam
Director, Zero Waste EntCom Initiative

Salwana Ali is Immediate Past President of the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (IWFCIM), Industry Advisory Committee member at Polytechnic Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, and Director of the Zero Waste EntCom Initiative. With over 37 years of leadership across Microsoft, Unisys, entrepreneurship, and non-proﬁts, she is recognized for advancing diversity, inclusion, and women’s economic empowerment.

Her passion lies at the intersection of sustainability and STEM. She now drives Zero Waste EntCom’s mission to empower youth, communities, and enterprises to adopt circular economy practices—prioritizing environmental education, separation-at-source (SAS), and embedding sustainability into business operations.

At IWFCIM, she spearheaded the upskilling of 3,000 women entrepreneurs in digitalization and AI, and launched Ready4AI & Security Malaysia, equipping 200 TVET educators and 5,000 TVET students with future-ready skills. An author and mentor, she continues to inspire women-led ventures to thrive with resilience, relevance, and impact.