KUALA
LUMPUR – August 7, 2025
– We are honoured to
invite you to participate in the inaugural <a href="https://university.help.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025_HU-HUT_AI-packaging.pdf">Institute of Future Technology
and Design (IFTD) Forum and Workshops,</a> a groundbreaking collaboration
between HELP University and China's top-ranked packaging institution, Hunan
University of Technology (HUT). This pioneering initiative represents a
strategic alliance to advance innovation, sustainability, and human-centric
development in the circular economy.

In 2025, HUT and
HELP University are launching the Institute of Future Technology and Design
(IFTD) at HELP University—establishing Southeast Asia's premier hub for
sustainable packaging R&amp;D and talent cultivation. This collaboration unites
China's #1 packaging technology institution with Malaysia's innovative
educational leader to address one of our era's most critical challenges:
rethinking packaging and design for ecological resilience, technological
progress, and inclusive growth.

Our Forum and
Workshops will explore seven key themes that merge ecology, technology, and
creativity to replace linear waste with circular regeneration. The sessions
will cover a range of topics, from Sustainable Materials &amp; Eco-Design,
focusing on bio-based and recyclable innovations, to Smart Packaging
that utilises technologies like QR/RFID, sensors and supply-chain transparency.
We'll also explore Circular Design, assessing product lifecycle assessment
and regenerative systems; AI &amp; Green Manufacturing, which focuses on
automation, digital twins and low-energy production; and Consumer Engagement,
exploring branding, ethics, and sustainable behaviour. Additionally, the
discussions will address Policy &amp; Governance, including EPR, and
public-private models, and Talent Development, focusing on the
future-ready, cross-disciplinary training.

Strategic Objectives and Regional Impact

The forum aims to
drive transformation across four critical areas, such as Talent Development
by equipping the next generation of sustainability leaders, and on Business
Transformation by converting circular packaging into competitive advantage.
The event will also explore Technology Adoption, which will look into scaling
AI, IoT, and automation for eco-innovation, and finally, it will also address Ecological
Repair, concentrating on designing systems that restore nature.

Our vision extends
beyond national boundaries. Malaysia and ASEAN, positioned at the nexus of
China's industry and regional dynamism, can lead Asia's green transformation in
alignment with national and regional sustainability goals. This Forum
represents Malaysia's opportunity to play a central role in the ecology of
technology design and packaging.

The IFTD Partnership
offers unprecedented collaboration opportunities in co-developing courses in
packaging innovation and sustainability, Credit transfer, degree collaboration,
exchanges, and joint laboratories, a China-Malaysia innovation corridor for
R&amp;D and startups as well as training and study visits to China's AI
institutions and technology hubs.

As a leader in the
design technology and packaging industry, your expertise and perspective are
invaluable to achieving our shared vision. The Forum provides an exceptional
platform to connect globally with academia, industry, and government
leaders across borders. It also serves as an opportunity to showcase innovation
by presenting cutting-edge research in design, packaging, and
sustainability. It also provides a platform to build partnerships by developing
strategic alliances for circular economy solutions, access to talents with
connections to the next generation of sustainability professionals, and lastly,
the opportunity to influence policy to shape the future of sustainable
packaging standards and practices.

Under the visionary leadership
of&nbsp; Hunan University of Technology and
HELP University , this initiative represents more than a forum—it seeds a
future where packaging regenerates, technology serves ecology, and
collaboration builds a humane, sustainable world.

Forum: The Application of AI in the Design Industry

Venue: Level 4, Auditorium, Wisma CL,
 Kuala Lumpur

Speaker: Prof. Heping Zhu, Dean of the
 College of Packaging Design and Art at Hunan University of Technology

Workshop 1: AI Applications to Improve Productivity and Profitability (2
Days)

Venue: Level 9, HELP University, ELM
 Business School, Kuala Lumpur

EARLY BIRD (register before
 August 15, 2025): 50% discount

Workshop 2: Use of Technology for Sustainable Packaging (3 Days)

Exhibition: Award-Winning Concepts in Eco-Design, Smart Packaging and
Circular Innovation (From HUT's School of Packaging Design &amp; Art)

Venue: Level 4, Wisma CL, Kuala Lumpur

Special Offer: Participants who register for either
Workshop 1 or Workshop 2 are entitled to attend the Forum free of charge.

Take advantage of
our Early Bird offer—register before August 15, 2025, and save 50% on all paid
events!

Advancing Innovation, Sustainability, and Human-Centric Development in the Circular Economy
 KUALA
LUMPUR – August 7, 2025
– We are honoured to
invite you to participate in the inaugural <a href="https://university.help.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025_HU-HUT_AI-packaging.pdf">Institute of Future Technology
and Design (IFTD) Forum and Workshops,</a> a groundbreaking collaboration
between HELP University and China's top-ranked packaging institution, Hunan
University of Technology (HUT). This pioneering initiative represents a
strategic alliance to advance innovation, sustainability, and human-centric
development in the circular economy.About the IFTD PartnershipIn 2025, HUT and
HELP University are launching the Institute of Future Technology and Design
(IFTD) at HELP University—establishing Southeast Asia's premier hub for
sustainable packaging R&amp;D and talent cultivation. This collaboration unites
China's #1 packaging technology institution with Malaysia's innovative
educational leader to address one of our era's most critical challenges:
rethinking packaging and design for ecological resilience, technological
progress, and inclusive growth.Forum Themes and Focus AreasOur Forum and
Workshops will explore seven key themes that merge ecology, technology, and
creativity to replace linear waste with circular regeneration. The sessions
will cover a range of topics, from Sustainable Materials &amp; Eco-Design,
focusing on bio-based and recyclable innovations, to Smart Packaging
that utilises technologies like QR/RFID, sensors and supply-chain transparency.
We'll also explore Circular Design, assessing product lifecycle assessment
and regenerative systems; AI &amp; Green Manufacturing, which focuses on
automation, digital twins and low-energy production; and Consumer Engagement,
exploring branding, ethics, and sustainable behaviour. Additionally, the
discussions will address Policy &amp; Governance, including EPR, and
public-private models, and Talent Development, focusing on the
future-ready, cross-disciplinary training.Strategic Objectives and Regional ImpactThe forum aims to
drive transformation across four critical areas, such as Talent Development
by equipping the next generation of sustainability leaders, and on Business
Transformation by converting circular packaging into competitive advantage.
The event will also explore Technology Adoption, which will look into scaling
AI, IoT, and automation for eco-innovation, and finally, it will also address Ecological
Repair, concentrating on designing systems that restore nature.Our vision extends
beyond national boundaries. Malaysia and ASEAN, positioned at the nexus of
China's industry and regional dynamism, can lead Asia's green transformation in
alignment with national and regional sustainability goals. This Forum
represents Malaysia's opportunity to play a central role in the ecology of
technology design and packaging.Partnership OpportunitiesThe IFTD Partnership
offers unprecedented collaboration opportunities in co-developing courses in
packaging innovation and sustainability, Credit transfer, degree collaboration,
exchanges, and joint laboratories, a China-Malaysia innovation corridor for
R&amp;D and startups as well as training and study visits to China's AI
institutions and technology hubs.Your Participation MattersAs a leader in the
design technology and packaging industry, your expertise and perspective are
invaluable to achieving our shared vision. The Forum provides an exceptional
platform to connect globally with academia, industry, and government
leaders across borders. It also serves as an opportunity to showcase innovation
by presenting cutting-edge research in design, packaging, and
sustainability. It also provides a platform to build partnerships by developing
strategic alliances for circular economy solutions, access to talents with
connections to the next generation of sustainability professionals, and lastly,
the opportunity to influence policy to shape the future of sustainable
packaging standards and practices.Leadership and VisionUnder the visionary leadership
of&nbsp; Hunan University of Technology and
HELP University , this initiative represents more than a forum—it seeds a
future where packaging regenerates, technology serves ecology, and
collaboration builds a humane, sustainable world.Event DetailsForum: The Application of AI in the Design IndustryDate: August 23, 2025Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMVenue: Level 4, Auditorium, Wisma CL,
 Kuala LumpurSpeaker: Prof. Heping Zhu, Dean of the
 College of Packaging Design and Art at Hunan University of TechnologyFees: RM200 (+8% SST) = RM216Workshop 1: AI Applications to Improve Productivity and Profitability (2
Days)Date: August 25-26, 2025Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PMVenue: Level 9, HELP University, ELM
 Business School, Kuala LumpurFees: RM2,500 (+8% SST) = RM2,700EARLY BIRD (register before
 August 15, 2025): 50% discountWorkshop 2: Use of Technology for Sustainable Packaging (3 Days)Date: August 25-27, 2025Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PMVenue: Level 9, HELP University, ELM
 Business School, Kuala LumpurFees: RM5,500 (+8% SST) = RM5,940EARLY BIRD (register before
 August 15, 2025): 50% discountExhibition: Award-Winning Concepts in Eco-Design, Smart Packaging and
Circular Innovation (From HUT's School of Packaging Design &amp; Art)Date: August 23-27, 2025Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PMVenue: Level 4, Wisma CL, Kuala LumpurFees: Free of ChargeSpecial Offer: Participants who register for either
Workshop 1 or Workshop 2 are entitled to attend the Forum free of charge.Take advantage of
our Early Bird offer—register before August 15, 2025, and save 50% on all paid
events!For registration and
inquiries:Dr. Fiona: 017-306 6300Dr. Alice Lim: 012-332 0179Ms. Liz Quah: 012-267 2378






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HELP University was founded in 1986, and it has developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia. HELP University offers a wide range of social science, and humanities programmes, and is renowned for its psychology, accounting, business, law, education, and IT programmes. The university has embarked on a transformation journey to become the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University.

In 2019, HELP University was awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) status by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for being a leading digital tech-focused institution that produces high quality graduates for the workforce.

In 2020 it was awarded an overall 5 Stars rating by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) an annual publication of university rankings. QS also awarded 5 Stars to HELP for the following categories: Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Internationalisation, Facilities, Social Responsiveness, Inclusiveness, and Business and Management Studies (MBA). In 2021, HELP University was ranked No 1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange programmes by QS Rankings World University Ranking: Asia 2021. Besides standing as MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institution, HELP University was rated BERDAYA SAING (Competitive), the highest category, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022, and awarded the Employers’ Choice of University by Talenbank in 2024 and 2025. 

In 2025, HELP ranked 46th globally in the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) rankings for Visionary Leadership, recognising its innovation and governance impact.

Designated in 2025 by the International Council for Small Business and the Mayor’s Office of Jinju, South Korea, HELP now serves as a global centre for humane entrepreneurship. Rooted in ethics, dignity, and sustainability, this model redefines business success.