Faculty of Engineering Administrators, Chiang Mai University, Attend the China (Yunnan)–South and Southeast Asia International Conference on Innovation and Development in Engineering Education at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Kunming Nanyang Style Garden, People’s Republic of China

The Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongchai Fongsamootr, Dean, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Chatchawan Chaichana, Vice Dean, participated in the China (Yunnan)–South and Southeast Asia International Conference on Innovation and Development in Engineering Education held on October 23, 2025, at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Kunming Nanyang Style Garden, People’s Republic of China.

The event was organized by Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) under the theme “Consultation, Contribution, Sharing, and Win-Win Cooperation.” It was one of the key activities of the 8th South and Southeast Asian Education Cooperation Forum, aiming to strengthen regional collaboration in engineering education and innovation.

During the conference, participants proposed the establishment of the China (Yunnan)–South and Southeast Asia Alliance for Innovation and Development in Engineering Education, which seeks to foster a new ecosystem for regional cooperation in engineering education and innovation. The alliance aims to explore new mechanisms and opportunities for talent development, scientific research, and regional collaboration in key areas such as non-ferrous metals, green energy, and artificial intelligence. It also envisions creating an international platform for cooperation among industry, academia, and research sectors, to promote exchange and partnership across the South and Southeast Asian regions.