Owing to the dwindling student population in coming decade, challenges facing the self-financing tertiary education sector has been very fierce. On the other hand, institutions have been putting more and more efforts into enhancing the learning experiences of students in order to meet the emerging educational needs of the society. Co-organized by the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), the conference aims to provide an opportunity for all stakeholders in the sector to report their latest research, explore ideas, views and experience, and share their professional experience with others.