AWS University Engagement Day 2026
From Digital Resilience to AI Readiness: Preparing Universities for the Future
A National Security Imperative for Higher Education
As higher education institutions navigate increasingly complex cyber threats and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, strengthening digital resilience while developing future-ready talent has become more important than ever. AWS University Engagement Day 2026 brings together university leaders and industry experts to explore practical approaches to protecting institutional data and systems, while preparing students for an AI-driven future. The event will also introduce AWS CendekiAwan, a national-scale initiative by AWS and Elitery Group that expands access to hands-on cloud and AI learning for students across Malaysia.
Why Join AWS University Engagement Day 2026
Absolute Infrastructure Resilience
Strengthen institutional cyber resilience through practical frameworks that support defined recovery objectives, safeguard critical university systems, and unlock potential support through national funding initiatives and AWS Proof-of-Concept (POC) resources.
Next-Generation AI Integration
Empower academic frameworks with next-generation institutional toolsets, including EliteMentor (AI mentor for students), EliteAI (AI analytics & knowledge platform), Agentix (no-code campus automation), and the dedicated AWS Sandbox for Education environments backed by POC Funding.
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Agenda & Parallel Tracks
Event Date: 15 September 2026 · Venue: Level 35, The Gardens North Tower, 35, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00–09:20 | Registration & Refreshments |
| 09:20–09:35 | Opening Remarks — AWS Malaysia |
| 09:35–09:45 | Opening Speech — MOHE |
| 09:45–10:15 | Strategic Overview of Partnership & Institutional Opportunities |
| 10:15–10:30 | Move to Breakout Rooms |
| 10:30–12:00 | Track 1: IT Leadership & Digital Resilience Track 2: The Future of AI in Education |
| 12:00–12:30 | CL Signing Ceremony* & Group Photo |
| 12:30–13:00 | Networking Session |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 15:00–15:20 | Registration & Refreshments |
| 15:20–15:35 | Opening Remarks — AWS Malaysia |
| 15:35–15:45 | Opening Speech — MOHE |
| 15:45–16:15 | Strategic Overview of Partnership & Institutional Opportunities |
| 16:15–16:30 | Move to Breakout Rooms |
| 16:30–18:00 | Track 1: IT Leadership & Digital Resilience Track 2: The Future of AI in Education |
| 18:00–18:30 | CL Signing Ceremony* & Group Photo |
| 18:30–19:00 | Networking Session |
*CL Signing Ceremony is for universities already approached ahead of the event.
Register Your Institution
Please provide your institution details and an RSVP contact to coordinate the two delegates who will attend the event. The RSVP contact is for coordination purposes only.