PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education (JPPKK) will showcase technological capabilities, creativity and innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through ‘IdeaTech: Innovation Showcase’ at the Putrajaya Idea Festival (FOI) 2026, from Nov 17 to 19.
The department said the exhibition at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) would feature innovations, technological applications and expertise from members of the polytechnic and community college (POLYCC) community.
"Among the participating agencies are the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the National Defence University of Malaysia and Huawei.
"Under the tagline 'Imagine. Innovate. Impact', IdeaTech will provide a platform for visitors to explore how ideas, skills and creativity can be translated into solutions for industry and society," it said in a statement today.
The exhibition will feature four main themes, namely R.A.D Xperience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Immersive Xperience, SkillVerse@Lifelong Learning and Commercial Innovation (RDICE).
R.A.D Xperience will focus on robotics, automotive and drone technologies, while AI and Immersive Xperience will feature applications of AI, virtual reality and mixed reality.
SkillVerse@Lifelong Learning will highlight future workforce skills and lifelong learning opportunities through flexible learning access and hands-on activities.
Meanwhile, Commercial Innovation (RDICE) will showcase research, development, innovation and commercialisation initiatives by POLYCC personnel, including products and technologies with market potential.
Visitors can also witness live technology demonstrations and competitions at the Innovation Arena and Ideas Vision Stage, featuring the creativity, capabilities and skills of members of the POLYCC community.
JPPKK has invited the public, particularly students, parents, educators, industry players and technology enthusiasts, to visit IdeaTech at Putra Hall B, PICC. Further information on FOI 2026 is available at https://putrajayafoi.mohe.gov.my/.
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