Dr. Orawit participated in The 9th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology and and The 15th International Conference on Education, Research and Innovation
July 29–August 1, 2025 Osaka, Japan

Organized by the Faculty of Business Data Science, Kansai University, Japan.

Dr. Orawit  as the invited speaker shared his expertise on accessing EU funding opportunities and discussed the role of information technology in enhancing education, particularly in resource-constrained contexts. His presentation aimed to promote future-ready, inclusive, and sustainable education systems through international collaboration and innovation.

Dr. Orawit disseminated the EU-funded project INNO4Tour, highlighting its objectives, Enhancing Inclusive and Sustainable Higher Education through EU Funding and Digital Innovation: Insights from the INNO4Tourism Project in Thailand and Lao PDR

In the evolving landscape of higher education and workforce development, access to international funding and the strategic integration of information technology play critical roles in fostering inclusive and future-ready education systems. Access to funding opportunities is especially important, as research fellows need adequate resources to support the development of related innovations or technologies. However, access to research funding remains quite limited in many regions, particularly in Asia, which poses challenges for advancing educational and technological progress. In this context, European Union (EU) funding opportunities, particularly under programs such as Erasmus+, are vital for enhancing educational innovation and capacity building within resource-constrained settings.

The recent INNO4Tourism project, funded by the European Commission, illustrates mechanisms for aligning higher education institutions (HEIs) in Thailand and Lao PDR with the contemporary labor market demands of the hospitality and tourism sectors. This alignment is pursued through university-business cooperation, innovative curriculum development, and targeted capacity-building initiatives that leverage digital solutions and holistic career services.

This project emphasizes how information technology acts as a catalyst to bridge skill gaps, expand access to quality education, and support sustainable, lifelong learning. By fostering partnerships between academia and industry and utilizing EU funding frameworks, HEIs can pilot novel curricula—such as those on sustainable tourism—while also establishing structures that promote employability and adaptability among students and staff. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable education systems that respond to both local needs and global trends, showcasing the transformative potential of international collaboration and digital innovation in higher education.