The 2026 AUA–UM Postgraduate Academic Forum on AI-Powered Insights: The New Era of Data-Driven Intelligence was held on 17–18 April 2026. Organized by Universiti Malaya, this two‑day flagship postgraduate forum focused on cutting‑edge developments in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and trustworthy AI, with four key subthemes covering technical advances, cross‑domain applications, ethical governance, and emerging trends such as generative AI.

Around 100 postgraduate students and researchers from AUA member universities, including United Arab Emirates University, Universitas Indonesia, The University of Tokyo, Chulalongkorn University, Seoul National University, and Universiti Malaya, gathered to explore AI and data-driven technologies, facilitating knowledge sharing, in-depth discussions, and academic collaboration,

Besides AUA students and researchers, speakers from other renowned institutions and industries shared their valuable expertise and insights on AI and data-driven technologies in the forum.

