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Advancing Innovation, Sustainability, and Human-Centric Development in the Circular Economy\n<\/p>\n

KUALA
\nLUMPUR \u2013 August 7, 2025<\/b>
\n\u2013 We are honoured to
\ninvite you to participate in the inaugural Institute of Future Technology
\nand Design (IFTD) Forum and Workshops,<\/a> a groundbreaking collaboration
\nbetween HELP University and China’s top-ranked packaging institution, Hunan
\nUniversity of Technology (HUT). This pioneering initiative represents a
\nstrategic alliance to advance innovation, sustainability, and human-centric
\ndevelopment in the circular economy.<\/p>\n

About the IFTD Partnership<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2025, HUT and
\nHELP University are launching the Institute of Future Technology and Design
\n(IFTD) at HELP University\u2014establishing Southeast Asia’s premier hub for
\nsustainable packaging R&D and talent cultivation. This collaboration unites
\nChina’s #1 packaging technology institution with Malaysia’s innovative
\neducational leader to address one of our era’s most critical challenges:
\nrethinking packaging and design for ecological resilience, technological
\nprogress, and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

Forum Themes and Focus Areas<\/b><\/p>\n

Our Forum and
\nWorkshops will explore seven key themes that merge ecology, technology, and
\ncreativity to replace linear waste with circular regeneration. The sessions
\nwill cover a range of topics, from Sustainable Materials & Eco-Design<\/b>,
\nfocusing on bio-based and recyclable innovations, to Smart Packaging<\/b>
\nthat utilises technologies like QR\/RFID, sensors and supply-chain transparency.
\nWe’ll also explore Circular Design<\/b>, assessing product lifecycle assessment
\nand regenerative systems; AI & Green Manufacturing<\/b>, which focuses on
\nautomation, digital twins and low-energy production; and Consumer Engagement<\/b>,
\nexploring branding, ethics, and sustainable behaviour. Additionally, the
\ndiscussions will address Policy & Governance<\/b>, including EPR, and
\npublic-private models, and Talent Development<\/b>, focusing on the
\nfuture-ready, cross-disciplinary training.<\/p>\n

Strategic Objectives and Regional Impact<\/b><\/p>\n

The forum aims to
\ndrive transformation across four critical areas, such as Talent Development<\/b>
\nby equipping the next generation of sustainability leaders, and on Business
\nTransformation<\/b> by converting circular packaging into competitive advantage.
\nThe event will also explore Technology Adoption<\/b>, which will look into scaling
\nAI, IoT, and automation for eco-innovation, and finally, it will also address Ecological
\nRepair<\/b>, concentrating on designing systems that restore nature.<\/p>\n

Our vision extends
\nbeyond national boundaries. Malaysia and ASEAN, positioned at the nexus of
\nChina’s industry and regional dynamism, can lead Asia’s green transformation in
\nalignment with national and regional sustainability goals. This Forum
\nrepresents Malaysia’s opportunity to play a central role in the ecology of
\ntechnology design and packaging.<\/p>\n

Partnership Opportunities<\/b><\/p>\n

The IFTD Partnership
\noffers unprecedented collaboration opportunities in co-developing courses in
\npackaging innovation and sustainability, Credit transfer, degree collaboration,
\nexchanges, and joint laboratories, a China-Malaysia innovation corridor for
\nR&D and startups as well as training and study visits to China’s AI
\ninstitutions and technology hubs.<\/p>\n

Your Participation Matters<\/b><\/p>\n

As a leader in the
\ndesign technology and packaging industry, your expertise and perspective are
\ninvaluable to achieving our shared vision. The Forum provides an exceptional
\nplatform to connect globally<\/b> with academia, industry, and government
\nleaders across borders. It also serves as an opportunity to showcase innovation
\n<\/b>by presenting cutting-edge research in design, packaging, and
\nsustainability. It also provides a platform to build partnerships <\/b>by developing
\nstrategic alliances for circular economy solutions, access to talents <\/b>with
\nconnections to the next generation of sustainability professionals, and lastly,
\nthe opportunity to influence policy <\/b>to shape the future of sustainable
\npackaging standards and practices.<\/p>\n

Leadership and Vision<\/b><\/p>\n

Under the visionary leadership
\nof\u00a0 Hunan University of Technology and
\nHELP University , this initiative represents more than a forum\u2014it seeds a
\nfuture where packaging regenerates, technology serves ecology, and
\ncollaboration builds a humane, sustainable world.<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/b><\/p>\n

Forum: The Application of AI in the Design Industry<\/b><\/p>\n

Date:<\/b> August 23, 2025<\/p>\n

Time:<\/b> 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> Level 4, Auditorium, Wisma CL,
\n Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

Speaker:<\/b> Prof. Heping Zhu, Dean of the
\n College of Packaging Design and Art at Hunan University of Technology<\/p>\n

Fees:<\/b> RM200 (+8% SST) = RM216<\/p>\n

Workshop 1: AI Applications to Improve Productivity and Profitability (2
\nDays)<\/b><\/p>\n

Date:<\/b> August 25-26, 2025<\/p>\n

Time:<\/b> 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> Level 9, HELP University, ELM
\n Business School, Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

Fees:<\/b> RM2,500 (+8% SST) = RM2,700<\/p>\n

EARLY BIRD (register before
\n August 15, 2025):<\/b> 50% discount<\/p>\n

Workshop 2: Use of Technology for Sustainable Packaging (3 Days)<\/b><\/p>\n

Date:<\/b> August 25-27, 2025<\/p>\n

Time:<\/b> 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> Level 9, HELP University, ELM
\n Business School, Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

Fees:<\/b> RM5,500 (+8% SST) = RM5,940<\/p>\n

EARLY BIRD (register before
\n August 15, 2025):<\/b> 50% discount<\/p>\n

Exhibition: Award-Winning Concepts in Eco-Design, Smart Packaging and
\nCircular Innovation (<\/b>From HUT’s School of Packaging Design & Art)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Date:<\/b> August 23-27, 2025<\/p>\n

Time:<\/b> 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> Level 4, Wisma CL, Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

Fees:<\/b> Free of Charge<\/p>\n

Special Offer:<\/b> Participants who register for either
\nWorkshop 1 or Workshop 2 are entitled to attend the Forum free of charge.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of
\nour Early Bird offer\u2014register before August 15, 2025, and save 50% on all paid
\nevents!<\/b><\/p>\n

For registration and
\ninquiries:<\/p>\n

Dr. Fiona:<\/b> 017-306 6300<\/p>\n

Dr. Alice Lim:<\/b> 012-332 0179<\/p>\n

Ms. Liz Quah:<\/b> 012-267 2378<\/p>\n

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This press release has also been published on <\/b>VRITIMES<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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