The Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University (FMS PSU), is proud to co-host the 5th International Conference on Technology and Operations Management 2026 (iCTOM 2026) in collaboration with Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia.

Under the theme “Advancing Technology, Transforming Operations, Shaping Tomorrow,” the conference will be held on 7–8 September 2026 in Penang, Malaysia.

FMS PSU’s academic contributions include:

• Welcoming remarks by Assoc. Prof. Theerawat Hungsapruek, Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences

• Plenary Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarunyoo Kanchanasuwan

• Forum Panelist: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muttanachai Suttipun

• Invited Speakers and Commentators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muttanachai Suttipun, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ruchdee Binmad, Dr. Songsin Teerakunpisut, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kayanee Chor Boonpunth, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sumana Laparojkit

• Five papers nominated for consideration by PRJ, a Scopus-indexed journal

• 57 papers included in the conference proceedings

• 23 research poster exhibits

Beyond international research collaboration, iCTOM 2026 also serves as an authentic learning platform led by Dr. Patcharaporn Bunlueng, Conference Lead Organizer. Under her guidance, students from the Convention Management course take on professional conference-organizer roles and gain hands-on experience in planning, coordination, communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, protocol, and event operations.

The students’ professionalism and competencies are assessed through an authentic project-based learning approach that connects classroom knowledge with real-world international conference management.

Hats off to Dr. Patcharaporn Bunlueng for her dedication to coaching and empowering seven consecutive student cohorts over the past seven years. Her sustained commitment has strengthened students’ confidence, professional capabilities, leadership, and career readiness.

This high-impact activity strongly supports the Faculty’s AACSB-aligned mission and contributes to several accreditation areas, including mission-driven strategy, relevant curriculum, assurance of learning, learner success, teaching effectiveness and impact, international engagement, and societal impact.

FMS PSU sincerely thanks UUM and ITS for this valuable partnership. Together, we are advancing international research, developing future professionals, and creating meaningful academic impact across ASEAN.