HKQF International Conference 2018 - “QF in the Next Decade: Quality, Progression and Recognition”

The HKQF International Conference 2018 held on 17-18 September 2018 was jointly organized by the Education Bureau and the Qualifications Framework Secretariat, with the support of the European Commission, the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership, the Quality and Qualifications Ireland and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie LAM, officiated at the Conference which was attended by over 400 representatives from around the world including government officials, qualifications framework and quality assurance experts, academics, professionals in education and training sector and industry experts. 

Speeches and Presentations

• Opening Address by Mrs Carrie LAM
• Keynote Speech by Mr Kevin YEUNG
• Keynote Speech by Ms LEI Ming  (Chinese Version Only)

• Development of Vocational and Professional Education & Training in Hong Kong
  -  by Mrs Carrie YAU 

• Impact of QF on Vocational Education & Training and the Future Developments
  -  by Dr Loukas ZAHILAS 
  -  by Professor James CALLEJA 

• Plenary Session - Emerging Trends of International QFs Developments: Role of Regional QFs and National QFs in Linking Learning and Employment
  - by Mr Michael HÖRIG
  - by Dr Megawati SANTOSO
  - by Dr Padraig WALSH
  - by Dr Grant KLINKUM
• Parallel Session A - QF for Quality: Good Practices in Quality Assurance
  - by Dr Padraig WALSH
  - by Professor Zita Mohd FAHMI
  - by Mr Albert CHOW
• Parallel Session B - QF for Progression: Articulation and Skill Upgrading
  - by Ms Ann LAU
  - by Dr Martin LAM
  - by Professor Reggie KWAN
• Parallel Session C - QF for Recognition: Vocational Qualifications Pathway and Professional Qualifications
  - by Dr Grant KLINKUM
  - by Professor Patrick CHAU
  - by Ms Maggie LEUNG
• Report Back of Parallel Sessions
  - Session A
  - Session B
  - Session C

Event and Publicity Materials

• Press Release
• Conference Brochure
• Sing Tao Daily  (Chinese Version Only)
• The Standard

Exhibition on HKQF

• Overview on HKQF
• Journey of HKQF Development
• Government Commitment
• QF-recognised Qualifications
• Industry Engagement
• International Perspectives

Photos

• Opening Address and Ceremony
• Speeches and Presentations
• Plenary Sessions
• Parallel Sessions
• Miscellaneous