Taichung, Taiwan | March 20, 2026 — Asia University’s College of Management and Social Sciences successfully hosted the 2026 4th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and EMI Applications in Business and Management on March 20, 2026. Conducted in a hybrid format, the conference brought together scholars, researchers, and academic professionals from Taiwan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates to examine the opportunities, challenges, and future development of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the international EMI conference has become an important academic platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the future of higher education. This year’s conference focused on how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping teaching, learning, assessment, academic communication, and institutional development across global higher education environments.
The opening ceremony was chaired by Professor Massoud Moslehpour, and opening remarks were delivered by Professor Ming-Hui Chen, Dean of the College of Management and Social Sciences. In the opening address, Dean Chen emphasized that EMI should no longer be viewed only as a language policy or classroom practice, but as a strategic component of educational quality, internationalization, student development, and digital transformation in higher education. Dean Chen further noted that the continuing advancement of EMI not only supports international academic collaboration and dual-degree initiatives, but also expands opportunities for faculty and students to engage in cross-cultural learning and global knowledge exchange.
The morning program featured six keynote speeches by distinguished scholars and academic leaders from Taiwan and overseas institutions. Assistant Professor Princy Pappachan of the Department of Linguistics at National Chiayi University delivered a keynote presentation entitled “Inclusive EMI in the Age of Generative AI,” in which she introduced a multidimensional framework for inclusive instructional design in AI-supported learning environments. Her presentation addressed the need to balance technological innovation with accessibility, learner diversity, and pedagogical responsiveness.
This was followed by Academic Vice President Jovelyn G. Delosa of Northern Bukidnon State College in the Philippines, who examined the growing complexity of assessment in AI-driven classrooms and discussed practical strategies for ensuring fairness, relevance, and academic integrity in evolving EMI contexts.
Additional keynote presentations further deepened discussion on the intersection of AI, EMI, and higher education practice. Assistant Professor Pankaj Narke of Mahindra University, India, explored assessment and feedback mechanisms in EMI courses, with particular attention to how AI tools may support more responsive and data-informed teaching. Professor D. David Neels Ponkumar of Vel Tech University, India, presented on the application of a zero-trust framework in digital learning and EMI environments, highlighting cybersecurity considerations in technology-enhanced education. Associate Professor Yogita Abichandani of the Management Development Institute, India, addressed the future direction of EMI in business and management education, while Lecturer Ria Saraswati of Esa Unggul University, Indonesia, focused on teacher digital literacy and instructor readiness for AI-supported teaching.
The afternoon program continued with parallel sessions that showcased the breadth of current research and practice in EMI, AI, and interdisciplinary innovation. In Room M405, Viqi Ardaniah of Airlangga University, Indonesia, presented on the practical experiences and challenges encountered by teachers and students engaged in EMI in English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) settings. Other presentations in the session addressed AI-assisted learning, academic writing support, learning anxiety, emotion analysis, and related educational applications, reflecting the expanding influence of AI across contemporary teaching and learning environments.
In Room M401, the focus shifted toward interdisciplinary and applied perspectives. Associate Professor Noela Michael of the University of Dubai examined the integration of AI, EMI, and customer experience management in tourism and service education. Additional presentations in this session addressed areas such as medical image analysis, cybersecurity, and machine learning applications. A parallel session involving King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand, also featured presentations on AI, fintech, smart cities, and sustainable development, demonstrating the wide-ranging relevance of AI-related scholarship across disciplines.
In total, the conference featured 36 academic paper presentations, covering topics including AI learning analytics, sentiment mining, cybersecurity, smart education, and business applications. Together, these presentations illustrated the growing interdisciplinary convergence of language education, emerging technologies, and management scholarship, while also highlighting the importance of international collaboration in addressing the complex demands of higher education in a digital age.
The conference concluded with a closing ceremony chaired by Professor Massoud Moslehpour, with closing remarks delivered by KMUTT lecturer Mosiur Rahaman. The event provided participants with valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, share research findings, and reflect on the implications of AI for EMI policy and practice in diverse educational contexts.
Through hosting this international conference, Asia University once again affirmed its commitment to academic excellence, global engagement, and educational innovation. As higher education continues to evolve in response to technological change and internationalization, the University remains dedicated to fostering platforms that promote interdisciplinary research, meaningful international collaboration, and forward-looking dialogue on the future of teaching and learning.
