ESTCON 2026, the ninth edition of UTP’s flagship World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress, will take place on 8–9 September 2026 at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC). This biennial event brings together global experts from academia and industry, featuring three core conferences on Energy Security, Regenerative Futures, and Sustainable Living. Its theme, “Technology, Resilience and Regeneration: Engineering Pathways to a Sustainable Future”, highlights how innovation, adaptive systems, and regenerative approaches can drive sustainable progress. It underscores engineering as the key pathway to create solutions that not only endure challenges but also restore and enhance future communities and environments.