INSPIRE Collab:
Global Partnership
Engagement Conference
Where Global Minds Converge for Academic Innovation
Join INSPIRE Collab
A Virtual Gathering of Thought Leaders Advancing Interdisciplinary Partnerships
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, 23 September 2026
- zoom
About
A Facilitated,
Collaborative Space
for Academics
An unconventional academic space where innovation meets collaboration
The INSPIRE Collab(oratory) is not your typical academic conference. Instead, it’s a facilitated, participatory space designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and catalyse meaningful research collaboration across global academic institutions.
INSPIRE Collab
INSPIRE Collab(oratory): Catalysing Interdisciplinary Action is a one-day online conference initiated to bring together academics from different universities to explore interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities in the context of innovation and beyond.
This ‘collaboratory’ is not a traditional conference. It is a facilitated, participatory space where academics can:
- Strengthen academic and research network among partner universities.
- Promote knowledge exchange and shared research interests
- Form interdisciplinary clusters for joint projects, grants, amd publications
INSPIRE
- Innovation
- Networks
- Strategy
- Practice
- Impact
- Regeneration
- Ecosystem
These values form the philosophical core of the INSPIRE Collaboratory, aimed at fostering meaningful academic partnerships.
Date: 23 September 2026, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT+8)
Platform: Zoom
Be part of a dynamic, full-day online conference bringing together academics and researchers to explore the intersections of innovation, creativity, and impact.
A Collaborative Space where Diverse Fields Converge and Connect
Who Should Attend?
Designed for those ready to connect and collaborate
For academic staff and researchers working at the intersection of innovation — across disciplines and beyond
Human-Centred Well-being & Inclusive Communities
Health Systems, Care & Medical Innovation
Sustainable Environments, Culture & Regenerative Futures
Creative Design Innovation and Digital Design Futures
Innovation in Education, Creativity & Learning Ecosystems
Future Business, Entrepreneurship & Social Transformation
Sustainable Intelligent Systems & Engineering
If your work engages with transformation, creativity, or impact - you belong here.
Who Should Attend?
If you are ready to collaborate across disciplines, INSPIRE Collab is for you. This conference is ideal for academic staff, researchers, and university partners who are looking to explore new perspectives and build partnerships that go beyond their own specialisation.
Target Participants:
Academic staff from all disciplines related to or intersecting with innovation, such as:
- Arts & Design
- Business, Management, HR
- AI & Data Science
- Psychology & Education
- Built Environment
- Flexible etc (identified partner Uni.)
INSPIRE Collab is an interactive space where you will gain insights from experts of various disciplines, take part in thematic networking sessions, and contribute to collaboration mapping that can lead to real world projects. You will leave with new ideas, valuable contacts, and a clearer path forward for your research or professional initiatives.
Be part of this dynamic conference to engage with thought leaders and academics in live discussions.
Step into a space where ideas take shape
A welcoming space for academic collaboration, where diverse ideas intersect, evolve, and lead to meaningful research, innovation, and real-world impact.
Join as a participant
Our Commitment
Designing a Sustainable Future through Value-Based Education
A purposeful effort by Raffles University to empower innovation, collaboration, and inclusive learning to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ITINERARY
23 September 2026
Morning Session (AM)
8:30 – 9:00 | Online Registration
9:00 – 9:10 | Opening Remarks
9:10 – 9:20 | INSPIRE Collab Introduction
9:20 – 10:00 | Institutional Introduction
10:00 – 11:00 | Keynote Talk
11:00 – 12:30 | Breakout Session 1 : Thematic Networking & Icebreaker
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break + Collab Canvas
Afternoon Session (PM)
13:30 – 15:00 | Breakout Session 2 : Cluster Formation and Collaboration Mapping
15:00 – 15:30 | Joint Outcome Sharing
15:30 – 15:45 | Feedback and Resource Compilation
15:45 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks
Breakout Room Facilitators’ and Presenters Lists
In-charge by Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna
In-charge by Univesiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
In-charge by Raffles University
In-charge by Univesiti Malaysia Kelantan
In-charge by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
In-charge by Chung Hua University
In-charge by Mila University
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
INSPIRE Collab is an global academic networking conference that brings together partner universities, researchers, and educational leaders to spark interdisciplinary research, share ideas, and form collaborative clusters for future projects.
The forum is open to faculty members, researchers, and academics from all higher educational institutions.
INSPIRE Collab 2025 will be held online to allow participation from global higher educational institutions across different regions.
No. The conference is free for participants from partner institutions and invited collaborators.
The one-day programme features a keynote address, institutional introductions, thematic breakout discussions, and research cluster formation sessions, with follow-up action planning to support ongoing collaboration.
You can click this link [INSPIRE Collab:] to register yourself as a participant. Once registered, you will get an email confirmation with details on accessing the conference platform. Link will be provided before the conference.
Yes. All registered participants who attend the sessions will receive a digital certificate of participation.
The forum aims to establish new interdisciplinary research clusters, develop collaborative project ideas, and strengthen international academic and industry networks.
The conference is hosted by Raffles University, together with international co-host universities and partners, including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Mila University, Chung Hua University, Neusoft Institute of Guangdong, Mapua Malayan College Laguna, and Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi.
For inquiries, please reach out to the INSPIRE Collab Secretariat at [IPSRE@Raffles-University.edu.my].