Dr. Md. Elham Hossain Represents Green University of Bangladesh at APAIE Conference 2026, Hong Kong

Report on Participation in APAIE Conference 2026

Green University of Bangladesh was proudly represented by Dr. Md. Elham Hossain, Director of the Center for International Affairs, at the APAIE Conference 2026 (Asia-Pacific Association for International Education), held in Hong Kong from 23 to 27 February 2026.

Event Overview

The APAIE Conference 2026 brought together nearly 3,000 delegates from 75 countries, including Vice-Chancellors, Pro Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Deputy Deans, and senior international education leaders. The event served as a premier platform for advancing international collaboration in higher education across the Asia-Pacific region.

Objectives of Participation

Dr. Hossain’s participation focused on:

- Strengthening Green University’s global partnerships and networking with universities, consortia, and policy bodies.

- Sharing best practices in international student mobility, global partnerships, Erasmus Mundus scholarships, QS Ranking strategies, and inclusive internationalization.

- Enhancing the university’s international visibility to attract collaborations, funding opportunities, and student flows.

Participation and Contributions

As an active representative of Green University of Bangladesh, Dr. Hossain:

- Presented on innovative internationalization strategies and recent institutional initiatives.

- Participated in thematic panel discussions on cross-border education, student mobility, and regional cooperation.

- Engaged in high-level bilateral meetings and networking sessions with senior leaders from universities and international education organizations worldwide.

Key Highlights and Outcomes

The participation resulted in productive engagements with senior leadership from numerous institutions. Dr. Hossain held meaningful discussions with representatives from the following universities and organizations:

1. Kasetsart University, Thailand

2. Walailak University, Thailand

3. Mahidol University (MAPAU), Thailand

4. University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia

5. Haliç University, Turkey

6. Hatit University, Turkey

7. TNE Student Organising Institution (network managing organization, Sydney, Australia)

8. SIAM University, Thailand

9. Alexander College, Canada

10. Hong Kong Education University

11. Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey

12. Mississippi State University, USA

13. Shoolini University, India

14. Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Turkey

15. Vietnam National University

16. University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam

17. Vietnam National University of Economics and Law

18. Rutgers University, USA

19. Ankara University, Turkey

20. Dual Study University, Croatia

21. Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia

22. Hong Kong Baptist University

23. Hong Kong Metropolitan University

24. Juntendo University, Japan

25. Bursa Uludağ University, Turkey

26. Fatih Sultan Mehmet University, Turkey

and several others.

These meetings explored potential collaborations in joint degree programmes, student and faculty exchange, research partnerships, and mobility initiatives.

Significance and Institutional Impact

The conference provided valuable insights into global best practices in internationalization, which will directly support Green University’s strategic goals. It has opened new avenues for Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), joint research projects, and enhanced student mobility opportunities, further positioning the university as an active player in the Asia-Pacific higher education network.