World Citi Colleges (WCC) presented at the WURI (World’s Universities with Real Impact) 2025 Global Conference, held at Tongmyong University in Busan, South Korea, from September 24 to 26. The annual gathering convened leading institutions from across the globe to showcase innovative practices that address real-world challenges through higher education.

Representing the WCC delegation, led by Dr. Ma. Cristina Estioco, Vice President for Academic Affairs, were the following presenters:

• Dr. Marmelo Abante, Dean of Information Technology and Graduate Programs, who presented "SmartFix AR: AR-Enabled Basic Computer Hardware Detection and Troubleshooting Learning App", a tool designed to support immersive, hands-on learning in ICT and hardware diagnostics.

• Prof. Reniel Jetrhey P. Florentino, Head of the Department of Student Affairs at WCC Guimba, who presented "EDUCAksyon Project A6: Ethics and Integrity", a community-based initiative promoting values-driven education at the grassroots level.

• Prof. Melanie Convento, Dean of the College of Business and Accountancy at WCC Antipolo, presented "Innovating for Impact: The Transformation Journey of World Citi Colleges through WURI Lenses", which highlighted WCC's strategic innovations and reforms aligned with global education trends.

• Prof. John Mark Borbon, Head of the Quality Assurance and Technology Office, who presented "Curricreate: AI-Driven Lessons and Assessments Integrated in a Learning Management System (LMS)", an institutional innovation that enhances instructional delivery and academic quality through AI integration.

Prof. Borbon was also elected Vice Chair for Internal Affairs of WUNI-Experts (World’s Universities Network of Innovation Experts)—a WURI-affiliated global network that brings together academic leaders committed to advancing institutional innovation, collaboration, and measurable educational impact.

The conference provided WCC an opportunity to exchange insights with peer institutions and contribute to the global dialogue on practical and scalable approaches to innovation in higher education.