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After two enriching and inspiring days in the cultural heart of Yogyakarta, the 9th Passage to ASEAN (P2A) Annual General Meeting officially concluded with resounding success. Hosted with exceptional hospitality and professionalism by Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), this year’s AGM once again reaffirmed the shared mission of uniting ASEAN institutions for a future-focused, collaborative, and connected region.

A Meaningful Gathering in the Spirit of ASEAN

The 2025 AGM brought together educational leaders, policymakers, innovators, and institutional representatives from across Southeast Asia to strengthen cooperation in higher education, enhance student mobility, and navigate the evolving landscape of learning in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, institutional dialogues, and strategic sessions, participants explored new opportunities and reinforced the collective vision for a more integrated and future-ready ASEAN education community.

Distinguished Guests of Honor

The presence of prominent leaders significantly enriched this year’s event, offering invaluable insights into regional trends, educational transformation, and shared priorities:

H.E. Prof. Stella Christie, Vice Minister, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Technology of Indonesia

Ms. Rodora T. Babaran, Director, Human Development Directorate, ASEAN Secretariat

Dr. Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela, Advisor - Passage to ASEAN; Former Education Advisor - Future of Education of ASEAN; GB Member, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning; CHED Chair Technical Working Group on Lifelong Learning; Former Commissioner - Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippines

Mr. Aw Tuan Kee, Advisor - Passage to ASEAN; Deputy Principal and CEO, Temasek Polytechnic Singapore

Their participation highlighted the significance of regional collaboration and the growing role of P2A in advancing ASEAN’s education ecosystem.

Leadership & Organizing Committee

The success of the AGM was made possible through the guidance and commitment of the P2A leadership team, along with the exceptional coordination of the host institution:

Dr. Hang Le – Director-General, P2A Secretariat; Vice Provost, Duy Tan University

Prof. Fathul Wahid – Rector, Universitas Islam Indonesia (Host Institution)

Dr. Wiryono Rahajo – P2A Director for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Vice Rector, UII (Host Institution)

Their strong collaboration ensured that the event not only ran smoothly but also created a welcoming environment that fostered meaningful dialogue and partnership-building.

A Gathering of the Region

This year, P2A proudly welcomed 79 delegates from 33 esteemed institutions across 4 ASEAN Member States—a testament to the network’s expanding reach and the growing commitment to shared educational development.

Through interactive sessions, institutional showcases, and cultural immersion experiences, delegates strengthened bonds and discovered new pathways for cooperation in internationalization, mobility programs, and cross-border academic initiatives.

Looking Ahead: A New Chapter Begins

As UII officially assumes the P2A Chairmanship, we express our deepest appreciation to all institutions and delegates for your ongoing trust, support, and active participation. Your dedication continues to shape P2A into a stronger, more dynamic, and more inclusive platform for ASEAN youth and higher education stakeholders.

With great anticipation, we now look forward to the 10th P2A Annual General Meeting, which will be hosted in Danang, Vietnam, in 2026—a promising new milestone for our collective journey.

Here’s to another year filled with collaboration, innovation, and strengthened ASEAN connectivity. Together, we continue building the future of education in our region