Executive Development Center (EDC) of East West University (EWU) arranged the fifth Lecture Series (LF23-1) for the Graduate Diploma in Leather and Footwear Management. The program was held at Razia Samad Lecture Gallery, Room # 242, East West University, Dhaka- 1212 on Saturday, 11 February 2023. The main purpose of this series program is to increase industry-academia collaboration, exchange knowledge, share very first-hand experiences, and ensure updated cutting-edge course content for the trainees, who are actively participating in the GDLFM program.

The Keynote speaker of the 5th Lecture Series (LF23-1) was Mr. Aslam Khan, Director (Technical), Royalcert International Registrars, GmbH. He delivered a valuable lecture on ‘Basic Awareness of System Certification in the Leather Sector’’. There were several certification systems (such as; Management System Certification, Social Compliance Certification, and Product Certification) in the leather and footwear sector that he discussed.

A large group of students from batches 8, 9, 10 & 11 and EDC officials attended the program. The participating students had a lively discussion session with the speakers.