FPP Recognized Internationally: Prof. Dr. My name is Arif Ismail, and I have been invited as the keynote speaker at the Kuwait and Gulf States Career Development Forum 2025.
Kuwait City, November 10, 2025 – Once again, the expertise of the Faculty of Educational Studies (FES), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), has been recognized internationally when Prof. Dr. My name is Arif Ismail, a Professor from the Department of Professional Development and Continuing Education, Faculty of Education Studies. I have been invited as the Keynote Speaker at the Kuwait and Gulf States Career Development Forum 2025, which will be held at the Marina Hall, Kuwait City.
In his keynote address titled "Artificial Intelligence Applications and the Transformation of Professions and Employment Systems," Prof. Dr. Ismi delves deeply into the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) application optimization in transforming human resource development systems and the job ecosystem in the present and future. He also emphasized the importance of synergy between human leadership wisdom and artificial intelligence capabilities, particularly in strategic decision-making and implementing high-impact actions in organizational operations and national management.
Participation by Prof. Dr. My name at this prestigious forum not only demonstrates international recognition of FPP-UPM's expertise and academic contributions but also strengthens the faculty's reputation as a leader in the fields of human resource development, education, and future-based training. This involvement aligns with the Faculty of Education's motto, "Leading in Educational Studies," which reflects the faculty's commitment to spearheading the educational, research, and innovation agenda toward building a knowledgeable and sustainable society in the global digital era.