Assistant Professor · University of Southampton Malaysia · Malaysia
Reskilling, AI literacy and the human capabilities that will define a future-ready, AI-enabled ASEAN workforce.
Dr. Arsalan Ahmed is an Assistant Professor, Subject Area Lead for Economics, and AI Champion at the University of Southampton Malaysia, with expertise in AI, education, digital transformation, and future workforce development. His work explores how emerging technologies are reshaping skills, learning, productivity, and the future of work, with a focus on preparing people and institutions for an AI-enabled economy. As an AI Champion, he supports the adoption and integration of AI across teaching, learning, and academic practice, alongside initiatives in digital skills, curriculum innovation, data analytics, and technology-enhanced learning.
Dr. Ahmed is particularly interested in the human side of AI transformation, including reskilling and upskilling, lifelong learning, critical thinking, adaptability, AI literacy, and the development of human capabilities that complement technology. He brings an academic and applied perspective to discussions on building a future-ready workforce for an AI-driven ASEAN economy. He holds a PhD in Economics and is a Fellow of FEHA.
8–9 December 2026, Hilton Hotel, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia