The 14th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics
(BAFE) 2026
Theme: Achieving Resilience and Sustainability amidst Global Uncertainty:
Aligning Digitalisation and Innovation with Inclusive Growth
| Speakers |
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Adjunct Prof.Dr.Bernard
H Casey, London and Frankfurt Prof Dr Fadilah Puteh, Universiti Technology MARA and Prof Albert Teo, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong |
| Date | : | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Day | : | Wednesday |
| Time | : | 8am to 6pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
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Hybrid mode (Online Zoom/MS Team and Physical UTAR Kampar Campus) |
Please visit our webpage https://fbf.utar.edu.my/BAFE_Conference_detail.php
Talk organisers: The Centre for Business and Management, in collaboration with the Department of Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management of THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Speaker |
: |
Ms. Zaila Idrus |
| Date | : |
2 September 2026 |
| Day | : | Friday |
| Time | : | 10am to 12pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
IDK4, Block I UTAR Kampar |
Students who participated in the talk with sign in and sign out will be awarded:
5 points under the Entrepreneurship Skills category.
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Talk organisers: Allianz Malaysia in collaboration with The Department of Economics of THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Workshop 3: Interns Testimonial Sharing: From Student to Entrepreneur
| Date | : | 20 August 2026 |
| Day | : | Thursday |
| Time | : | 8am to 10am (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
IDK1, Block I, UTAR Kampar Campus |
Benefits of Participating
E-certificate
USSDC points (upon completing sign-in and sign-out)
Refreshments (for early registrants)
Lucky draw (for early registrants)
Gain practical insights from UTAR students who have successfully transitioned from university to entrepreneurship.
Registration Deadline: 13 August 2026
Talk organiser: The Centre for Accounting Banking and Finance(CABF), THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Speaker |
: |
Associate Professor Dr Tan Kock Lim |
| Date | : | 14 August 2026 |
| Day | : | Friday |
| Time | : | 10am to 12pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
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Platform |
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Microsoft Teams |
Students who participated in the talk with sign in and sign out will be awarded:
5 points under Growth Mindset and Lifelong Learning
Please click here for the poster
Please scan the QR code at the poster for registration
Talk organisers: The Centre for Business and Management and Department of Business and Public Administration, THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Speakers |
: |
Associate Professor Dr Shehnaz Tehseen and Associate Professor Dr Jessica Sze Yin Ho |
| Date | : | 14 August 2026 |
| Day | : | Friday |
| Time | : | 10am to 12pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
A003, Block A, UTAR Kampar Campus |
Students who participated in the talk with sign in and sign out will be awarded:
5 points under Growth Mindset and Lifelong Learning
Please click here for the poster
Talk organisers: Allianz Malaysia in collaboration with The Department of Economics of THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Workshop 2: Board Game Challenge
| Date | : | 12 August 2026 |
| Day | : | Wednesday |
| Time | : | 2pm to 4pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
TBC, Block H, UTAR Kampar Campus |
Benefits of Participating
E-certificate
USSDC points (upon completing sign-in and sign-out)
Refreshments (for early registrants)
Lucky draw (for early registrants)
Develop teamwork, strategic thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through an interactive board game.
Registration Deadline: 5 August 2026
Talk organisers: Allianz Malaysia in collaboration with The Department of Economics of THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Workshop 1: Emergenetics Workshop
| Date | : | 21 July 2026 |
| Day | : | Tuesday |
| Time | : | 12pm to 2pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
IDK5, Block I, UTAR Kampar Campus |
Benefits of Participating
E-certificate
USSDC points (upon completing sign-in and sign-out)
Refreshments (for early registrants)
Lucky draw (for early registrants)
Learn about your thinking and behavioural preferences to improve self-awareness, resilience, and interpersonal skills
Registration Deadline: 14 July 2026
Talk organisers: The Centre for Business and Management and Department of Business and Public Administration, THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Navigating Future Challenges as an Academician| Speaker |
: |
Dr. Noor Afiq Ramlee |
| Date | : | 13 August 2026 |
| Day | : | Thursday |
| Time | : | 10am to 11am (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
MS Team |
Students who participated in the talk with sign in and sign out will be awarded:
2 points under Growth Mindset and Lifelong Learning
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Talk organiser: The Department of Economics THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Speaker |
: |
Adjunct Professor Dr Swee Yew Choy |
| Date | : | 22 July 2026 |
| Day | : | Wednesday |
| Time | : | 2pm to 3pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
Microsoft Teams |
CPD & USSDC points are claimable for all UTAR staff & students.
Please click here for the poster
Talk organiser: The Centre for Business and Management, THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Speaker |
: |
Prof. Dr. Imran Mahmud |
| Date | : | 20 July 2026 |
| Day | : | Monday |
| Time | : | 12pm to 2pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
Zoom |
CPD : 2 hours
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Please scan the QR code at the poster for registration
Talk organisers: Public Mutual in collaboration with the Department of Finance and Department of Banking & Risk Management of THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Date | : | 9 July 2026 |
| Day | : | Thursday |
| Time | : | 10am to 5pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
IDK5, Block I, UTAR Kampar Campus |
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Talk organiser: The Centre of Economics Studies (CES), THP FBF, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Speaker |
: |
Dr. Michelle Fei-Yu Hsieh |
| Date | : | 6 July 2026 |
| Day | : | Monday |
| Time | : | 8:45am to 10:45am (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
H121, Block H, UTAR Kampar Campus |
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Virtual Workshop organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Sustainability (CENTS / FAM) and Centre of Economics Studies (CES /THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Speakers |
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Dr Chen Fanyu, Dr Lee Hui Shan and Dr Har Wai Mun |
| Date | : | 26 May 2026 |
| Day | : | Tuesday |
| Time | : | 3pm to 5:30pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
MS Team |
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Postgraduate Week
The "Postgraduate Week" is a high-impact initiative designed to equip Master’s and PhD students with the strategic, technical, and interpersonal skills necessary to navigate the complexities of higher degree research. By featuring experienced academics, this program aims to increase the faculty’s Q1/Q2 publication output and improve the Graduate on Time (GOT) rate.
| Dates | : |
Day 1 (4th May 2026): Prof. Dr Abdelhak Senadjki
The Postgraduate’s Roadmap to Q1: Strategic Pathways for Publishing in WoS and Scopus Journals Day 2 (5th May 2026): Dr Foo Chuan Chew The Mentorship Symphony: Proactive Strategies for a Productive Supervisor-Supervisee Relationship Day 3 (6th May 2026): Prof. Dr Abdelhak Senadjki Accelerate Your Thesis: High-Impact Strategies for Graduating on Time (GOT) Day 4 (7th May 2026): Dr Chong Yee Lee The DOs and DON’Ts of Crafting High-Quality Academic Research Reports |
| Language | : | English |
| Time | : | 9am to 12pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
4th, 6th, and 7th May 2026 (H214) and 5th May 2026 (H209) |
Registration : Free
Limited seat available!!!
Event organized by the Centre for Business and Management and the Department of Business and Public Administration, Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Mechanisms of Entrepreneurial Intention: The Interplay of Personality, Risk, and Experience|
Speaker |
: |
Dr. Nguyen Phuc Nguyen |
| Date | : | 6 May 2026 |
| Day | : | Wednesday |
| Time | : | 9am to 11:30am (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
Microsoft Teams |
Students who participated in the talk with sign in and sign out will be awarded:
2 points under Entrepreneurship Skills
FYP Conference February 2026 Trimester organized by the Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
| Date | : | 30 April 2026 |
| Day | : | Thursday |
| Time | : | 9am to 12:30pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
IDK 8 |
Event organized by the Department of Business and Public Administration,Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Personal Branding – How to Make Recruiters Come to You|
Speaker |
: |
Ms. Melissa Chin |
| Date | : | 23 April 2026 |
| Day | : | Thursday |
| Time | : | 10am to 11am (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
Microsoft Teams |
Students who attend and complete sign-in & sign-out will receive:
2 points under Communication and Language Skills
Event organized by the Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance,Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Moving beyond Mean Regression: identifying Research Gaps from a Distributional Perspective|
Speaker |
: |
Prof. Dr. Lim Hock Eam |
| Date | : | 22 April 2026 |
| Day | : | Wednesday |
| Time | : | 9am to 12pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
Microsoft Teams (team code:
tos6j1t) |
UTAR students are eligible to claim 5 points under Critical and Analytical thinking USSDC points
Talk organized by the Centre for Business and Management, MBA (Corporate Management) and Department of Business and Public Administration,Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Al and the Future Workforce: Readiness, Resilience and Real-World Skills|
Speaker |
: |
Dr. Salasiah Abbas |
| Date | : | 14 April 2026 |
| Day | : | Tuesday |
| Time | : | 10am to 11am (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
MS Team |
Students who participated in the talk with sign in and sign out will be awarded:
2 points under Cognitive, Adaptability & Innovative Skills
Talk organized by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Supply Chain Management,Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
An Introduction to Outsourcing|
Speaker |
: |
Dr. Loo Puai Keong |
| Date | : | 17 March 2026 |
| Day | : | Tuesday |
| Time | : | 11am to 2pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
IDK5, Block I, UTAR Kampar Campus |
Talk organized by the Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance and Dept. of Economics,Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Young & Money-Smart: Building Wealth Early|
Speaker |
: |
Mr Yew Kim Hooi |
| Date | : | 4 March 2026 |
| Day | : | Wednesday |
| Time | : | 2pm to 3pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
H107, Block H, UTAR Kampar Campus |
Talk organized by the Centre for Business and Management, Department of Marketing, Department of Economics,Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Transforming Customer Experience Through AI and Digital Innovation|
Speakers |
: |
Associate Professor Dr. Inga Koryagina and Assistant Professor Dr Sim Jia Jia |
| Date | : | 25 February 2026 |
| Day | : | Wednesday |
| Time | : | 4pm - 6pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Mode |
: |
Hybrid (Zoom & H108, UTAR Kampar campus) |
Talk organized by the Centre for Economic Studies, Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Complete Guide to Social Science Thesis Writing and Viva Preparation|
Speaker |
: |
Professor Dr Abdelhak Senadjki |
| Date | : | 9-10 February 2026 |
| Day | : | Monday & Tuesday |
| Time | : | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
Computer lab, Block H,, UTAR Kampar Campus |
Talk organized by the Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance and Dept. of Economics,
Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Universities, Local Governments, and
Technological Incubation in China:
Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, and
Macroeconomic Transformation in Eastern China|
Speakers |
: |
Dr Susan Qin and Dr Ng Chan Choy |
| Date | : | 20 January 2026 |
| Day | : | Tuesday |
| Time | : | 3pm to 5pm (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Platform |
: |
Online Zoom Meeting |
CPD:2 hours for UTAR staff
USSDC : Students who participated will be awarded 5 points under Cognitive,Adaptability & Innovation skills.
Talk organized by the Centre for Economic Studies (CES), Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Identifying Strategic Service Sectors For Inclusive And Green Development In Indonesia: Input-Output Analysis.|
Speaker |
: |
Professor Dr Muhammad Handry Imansyah |
| Date | : | 12 January 2026 |
| Day | : | Monday |
| Time | : | 10:30am to 11:30am (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) |
| Venue |
: |
H108, Block H (UTAR Kampar Campus) |
Admission is free and open to UTAR students and staff.
CPD is claimable for all UTAR staff.
Please click here for the poster