The 52nd ARTDO International Conference was launched at the E&O Hotel here with over 250 delegates from 20 countries.
Guest-of-honour was the Ministry of Human Resources YB Steven Sim. Present to welcome him as organising chairman Datuk Dr Thomas Chee and his committee members.
The annual conference is being held from July 27 to July 29, 2025.
Participants are from Asia, Africa, Europe and other regions. Last year’s conference was held in Danang, Vietnam.
In his keynote address, Sim addressed the advent of A1 and its impact on the overall community and the workforce.
“We have to move on to ensure our workers are equipped with the right skills to carry out their tasks,” added Sim.
The conference included various talks by specialists, networking sessions, sightseeing, fellowship dinner and cultural shows among others.
The conference is supported by the Penang state government and its related agencies.
Delegates from Indonesia