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ESTCON 2026 About Section

About ESTCON 2026

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.

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ESTCON2026 Conferences – full forums

International Conference on Energy Security

Driving the global transition to secure, low-carbon and equitable energy systems through the integration of renewables, hydrogen, advanced storage, nuclear technologies and sustainable infrastructure.

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Keynote Engineering Resilient Energy Systems for New Order of World

Congress forum Is Nuclear Energy the Missing Piece in Global Energy Security?

Conference forum Silicon Meets the Grid: How Virtual Power Plants Will Redefine the Semiconductor Ecosystem

International Conference on Regenerative Futures

Advancing science, technology, and policy to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts and build resilient societies through innovative and scalable climate solutions.

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Keynote Net-Positive Impact Loops: a Spiral of Continuous Improvement

Congress forum Regenerative Quantum AI Systems: Moving from Creative Machines to Living Intelligence

Conference forum Humanising Technology

International Conference on Sustainable Living

Innovating the built environment and intelligent digital ecosystems to create inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable living spaces that enhance environmental stewardship and social well-being.

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Keynote Designing Low-Carbon Futures with AI and Digital Innovation

Congress forum Intelligent and Resilient Human Habitats: Where AI, Sustainability, and Human Well-Being Converge

Conference forum How Do We Build Readiness for Cognitive Living Environments?

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Programme Highlights

Keynote Address

Where the entire Congress begins its journey.

Keynote 1: Engineering Resilient Energy Systems for New Order of World
Keynote 2: Net-Positive Impact Loops: a Spiral of Continuous Improvement
Keynote 3: Designing Low-Carbon Futures with AI and Digital Innovation

The Keynote is the centre-stage moment of ESTCON2026, where every delegate gathers to hear from a visionary global leader. This powerful, high-impact address sets the tone for the entire Congress, sparking inspiration, igniting fresh thinking, and opening conversations that shape the future of energy, technology, and sustainability.

Congress Forum

Big questions, bold ideas – explored by world-class experts.

Congress 1: Is Nuclear Energy the Missing Piece in Global Energy Security?
Congress 2: Regenerative Quantum AI Systems
Congress 3: Intelligent and Resilient Human Habitats

Conference Forum

Deep expertise, focused themes, powerful discussions.

Conference 1: Silicon Meets the Grid
Conference 2: Humanising Technology
Conference 3: Cognitive Living Environments

The Conference Forum showcases the signature discussions of each individual conference. Tailored to specialised audiences, these forums bring together leading researchers, innovators, and practitioners to explore breakthroughs, emerging trends, and real-world applications within their respective domains. It’s where depth meets relevance — and ideas turn into impact.

ESTCON 2026 | Distinguished Speakers

Distinguished Speakers

Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Hassan Marican

Chancellor of UTP

Welcoming Speech

TBC

Officiating Speech

Ir. Mohamed Firouz Asnan

President of UTP cum Chairman of ESTCON 2026

Closing Speech

Prof. Niall Mac Dowell

Professor of Future Energy Systems, Imperial College London

Prof. Nadia Magnenat Thalmann

Professor, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Dato’ Seri TPr (Dr.) Maimunah Mohd Sharif

UTP IAC Member, PETRONAS Property Advisor & Former Mayor of Kuala Lumpur

Prof. Dr. Tang Tong Boon

Dean of Engineering, UTP

Moderator

Raja Dato’ (Dr.) Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan

Principal Advisor, eCEOs Sdn. Bhd. & Alypz Sdn. Bhd.

Dr. Allan Harte

Chief Representative, CNNC/CNOS

Chen Fang Jun

Chief Representative, CNNC/CNOS

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Izzatdin

Director of Institute of Emerging Digital Technologies, UTP

Moderator

Prof. Ir. Dr. Hisham Mohamad

Director, Institute of Sustainable Living, UTP

Moderator

Jaffri Ibrahim

CEO, CREST

Prof. Dr. Mark Somerville

President & Co-Founder, Greenway Institute

Prof. Gao Xiaoyong

Assoc Dean, College of AI, China University of Petroleum

Moderator

Mr. Loganathan Muniandy

Vice President, Enovix

Ir. Ts. Megat Zariman Abdul Rahim

President, Valesto Energy

Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Fadzil Hassan

Postgraduate & Research, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Moderator

Ts. Rushdi Abdul Rahim

President & CEO, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)

Prof. Christiane M. Herr

Director of BEng Industrial, School of Design, Southern University of Science and Technology, China

Prof. Ts. Dr. Jafreezal Jaafar

Dean of Science, Management & Computing, UTP

Moderator

Prof. Bjorn Birgisson

Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Ts. Md Farabi Yussoff Md Yussoff

Head, Smart Infrastructure, Gamuda Technologies

Dr. Matt Benson

Programme Director, Think City Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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Conference Proceedings & Indexing

ESTCON 2026 – Publication Opportunities

Conference	Proceedings	Indexing	Publication Fee
ICES 2026	Materials Research Proceedings	SCOPUS	USD 34 / paper
ICRF 2026	Lecture Notes in Computer Science (proposed) Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing (proposed)	SCOPUS	FOC
ICSL 2026	Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (proposed)	SCOPUS	FOC