UMPSA set to ignite innovation at the TOP-Notch Exhibition 2.0 

PEKAN, 20 April 2026 - Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is set to host the highly anticipated TOP-Notch Exhibition 2.0 from 20 to 23 April 2026. 

Organised by the Centre for Modern Languages (CML), this four-day event serves as a vital bridge between academic learning and industry-ready innovation. 

The industry-simulated exhibition aims to immerse visitors in the world of future-ready tools, focusing on how rapidly evolving technology trends are reshaping modern industries while enhancing students' professional communication skills. 

The exhibition will run concurrently across two campuses from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m, at the UMPSA Library. 

The event will showcase the next generation of nearly 1,200 UMPSA talents, providing a platform for ULE2332 English for Technical Communication students to present innovative products to the university community and public visitors alike.

The event also marks a significant milestone with the debut of the TOP-Notch Infographic Awards. 

For the first time, this competition has been introduced to challenge students to distil complex technical data into visually stunning and effective infographics. 

This inaugural award highlights the importance of visual storytelling in the digital age, requiring participants to produce high-resolution designs that address real-world problems through creative and concise communication.

The event will culminate in a high-energy final day on Thursday, 23 April. 

Highlights include the most anticipated session in which students will deliver their technical oral presentations to a distinguished panel of external industry and faculty experts. 

The exhibition will conclude with the official announcement of the winners for the first-ever Infographic Awards.

Whether you are a student seeking inspiration or a visitor interested in the latest tech trends, the TOP-Notch Exhibition 2.0 is an event you simply cannot miss.

Mark your calendars and join us!

By: Siti Ainun Jariyah Hassan, Amy Zulaikha Mohd Ali and Nurkarimah Yusof, Centre For Modern Languages (CML)