IET Malaysia Technical Talk Series: Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 and the Journey to Chartered Engineer
Theme: “Exploring Malaysia’s AI transformation and internationally recognised professional registration for engineers.”
About
Tech Talk 1: Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030: What Does It Mean for the Engineering Profession?
Speaker: Ir. Dr. David Chuah Joon Huang
Vice President, Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM); Board Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Abstract: Malaysia’s National AI Action Plan 2026–2030 aims to accelerate AI adoption while building national capabilities in talent, research, data and compute infrastructure, and governance. This talk examines what this transformation means for the engineering profession, including the technologies, infrastructure, skills, opportunities, and AI assurance practices required across Malaysia’s key engineering sectors.
Tech Talk 2: The Journey towards Chartered Engineer by the Engineering Council (UK) through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK)
Speaker: EUR ING. Ir. Victor Nagesparan. A
Chartered Engineer and Assistant Professor, UCSI University
IET (UK) (Registration & Standards Committee) Committee member, IET Malaysia Committee Member
Abstract: Presented by EUR ING. Ir. Victor Nagesparan, this interactive workshop guides engineering professionals in achieving internationally recognised Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The session explores the distinct qualification categories for a Chartered Engineer, assessed under the UK-SPEC 4.0 framework. Participants will learn how to map their technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to safety against the five core UK-SPEC competence benchmarks, A through E.
The speaker provides practical advice on documenting Initial Professional Development (IPD), compiling evidence, and submitting a verified online application. Attendees will also gain strategic insight into preparing for the 45-to-60-minute Professional Review Interview, including how to structure a 15-minute project presentation.
Ultimately, this workshop equips engineers to validate their practical capabilities, enhance their career prospects, and secure global professional credentials.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
24 Oct 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
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But you can join the waiting list and get a place if one becomes available
Organiser
- Malaysia Local Network
Further Information
Notice for Registration
Attire: Business or Formal Attire.
Enquiry :
Nagesparan@ucsiuniversity.edu.my /
Davidcjh@hotmail.com
Speakers
Dr. David Chuah Joon Huang
Chairman Emeritus, IET Malaysia Network; Vice President, IEM; Board Member, BEM
David Chuah Joon Huang received his Bachelor of Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore, Master of Philosophy in Technology Policy from Cambridge Judge Business School, and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. He currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Malaysia Network, Vice President of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), and a Board Member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). He began his career in the semiconductor industry as an integrated circuit design engineer and subsequently worked as a product engineer and test engineer. He later moved into academia, where he now teaches, conducts research, and shares his industry experience with the next generation of engineers.
EUR ING. Ir. Victor Nagesparan
IET (UK) Registration & Standards Committee member, IET Malaysia Committee Member and Assistant Professor, UCSI University
EUR ING. Ir. Victor Nagesparan is an accomplished Chartered Engineer and Assistant Professor at UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with over 20 years of experience in the mobile telecommunications industry and more than a decade in academia. He has an exceptional track record in mentoring and guiding professional registration, helping over 450 engineers and technical managers in Malaysia and internationally to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the IET–PETRONAS partnership, where he spearheaded initiatives that led to unprecedented success. A finalist for the 2024 IET Achievement Medal for Volunteering, he serves as a Professional Registration Advisor (PRA), a Professional Review Interviewer (PRI), and a committee member of the IET (UK) Registration and Standards (RS&G) Group (2023–2026).
Programme
10.00 AM – 10.30 AM Registration
10.30 AM – 11.30 AM Technical Talk 1: Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030: What Does It Mean for the Engineering Profession?
Speaker: Ir. Dr. David Chuah Joon Huang
11.30 AM – 11.45 AM Tea Break
11.45 AM – 12.45 PM Technical Talk 2: The Journey towards Chartered Engineer by the Engineering Council (UK) through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK)
Speaker: EUR ING. Ir. Victor Nagesparan
12.45 PM onwards Networking Session