{"content":"  Image Slider\n\n![Image 1](https://estcon.utp.edu.my/PublishingImages/Home/ESTCON%20Feb%202026.jpg)\n\n  ESTCON 2026 About Section\n\nAbout ESTCON 2026\n-----------------\n\n* * *\n\nESTCON 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. ​​ ​  \n\n0\n\nDAYS\n\n:\n\n0\n\nHOURS\n\n:\n\n0\n\nMINUTES\n\n:\n\n0\n\nSECONDS\n\n  \n\n  ESTCON2026 Conferences – full forums\n\n[![ICES](/PublishingImages/Home/ICES.png)](/ICES)\n\n#### International Conference on Energy Security  \n\nDriving the global transition to secure, low-carbon and equitable energy systems through the integration of renewables, hydrogen, advanced storage, nuclear technologies and sustainable infrastructure.  \n\n[Submit Your Paper](https://uevent.utp.edu.my/estcon2026/ices2026cfp)\n\nKeynote Engineering Resilient Energy Systems for New Order of World\n\nCongress forum Is Nuclear Energy the Missing Piece in Global Energy Security?​\n\nConference forum Silicon Meets the Grid: How Virtual Power Plants Will Redefine the Semiconductor Ecosystem​\n\n[![ICRF](/PublishingImages/Home/ICRF.png)](/ICRF)\n\n#### International Conference on Regenerative Futures\n\nAdvancing science, technology, and policy to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts and build resilient societies through innovative and scalable climate solutions.\n\n[Submit Your Paper](https://uevent.utp.edu.my/estcon2026/cfpicref)\n\nKeynote Net-Positive Impact Loops: a Spiral of Continuous Improvement\n\nCongress forum Regenerative Quantum AI Systems: Moving from Creative Machines to Living Intelligence​\n\nConference forum Humanising Technology​\n\n[![ICSL](/PublishingImages/Home/ICSL.png)](/ICSL)\n\n#### International Conference on Sustainable Living\n\nInnovating the built environment and intelligent digital ecosystems to create inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable living spaces that enhance environmental stewardship and social well-being. ​\n\n[Submit Your Paper](https://uevent.utp.edu.my/estcon2026/icsul2026cfp)\n\nKeynote Designing Low-Carbon Futures with AI and Digital Innovation\n\nCongress forum Intelligent and Resilient Human Habitats: Where AI, Sustainability, and Human Well-Being Converge​\n\nConference forum How Do We Build Readiness for Cognitive Living Environments?​\n\n​  \n\n  ESTCON2026 · hover to expand\n\nProgramme Highlights\n--------------------\n\n![keynote icon](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' fill='%231e3c5c' opacity='0.06'/%3E%3Cpath fill='%231e3c5c' d='M50 30c-5.5 0-10 4.5-10 10v15c0 5.5 4.5 10 10 10s10-4.5 10-10V40c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10zm15 25c0 8.3-6.7 15-15 15s-15-6.7-15-15h-4c0 10 8 18.3 18 19.6V80h8v-5.4c10-1.3 18-9.6 18-19.6h-4z'/>%0A</svg>)  \n\nKeynote Address\n\n**Where the entire Congress begins its journey.**\n\n*   Keynote 1: Engineering Resilient Energy Systems for New Order of World\n*   Keynote 2: Net-Positive Impact Loops: a Spiral of Continuous Improvement​\n    \n*   Keynote 3: Designing Low-Carbon Futures with AI and Digital Innovation\n\n![congress forum icon](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' fill='%239e6b3b' opacity='0.06'/%3E%3Cpath fill='%239e6b3b' d='M66 44c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6 6-2.7 6-6-2.7-6-6-6zm-32 0c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6 6-2.7 6-6-2.7-6-6-6zm16 0c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6 6-2.7 6-6-2.7-6-6-6zM28 70h44v-8H28v8z'/>%0A</svg>)  \n\nCongress Forum\n\n**Big questions, bold ideas – explored by world-class experts.**\n\n*   Congress 1: Is Nuclear Energy the Missing Piece in Global Energy Security?\n*   Congress 2: Regenerative Quantum AI Systems: Moving from Creative Machines to Living Intelligence​\n*   Congress 3: Intelligent and Resilient Human Habitats: Where AI, Sustainability, and Human Well-Being Converge​\n\n![conference forum icon](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' fill='%232b734b' opacity='0.06'/%3E%3Cpath fill='%232b734b' d='M60 38H40c-2.2 0-4 1.8-4 4v26c0 2.2 1.8 4 4 4h20c2.2 0 4-1.8 4-4V42c0-2.2-1.8-4-4-4zm-2 26H42V44h16v20zM32 48h-6v18h6V48zm42 0h-6v18h6V48z'/>%0A</svg>)  \n\nConference Forum\n\n**Deep expertise, focused themes, powerful discussions.**\n\n*   Conference 1: Silicon Meets the Grid: How Virtual Power Plants Will Redefine the Semiconductor Ecosystem​\n*   Conference 2: Humanising Technology​\n*   Conference 3: How Do We Build Readiness for Cognitive Living Environments?​\n\n  \n\n  ESTCON Testimonials — TikTok 3×1\n\nESTCON 2024 — Testimonials\n--------------------------\n\nDr Subarna Sivapalan, The University of Nottingham Malaysia\n\nTan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh, Chairman of PETRONAS\n\nEvana Juadi, Senior Executive, Evolusi Bersatu Sdn Bhd\n\n  ESTCON 2026 – Reasons to Attend\n\n1\n\n3 Simultaneously Held Conferences\n\n2\n\nExplore the Latest Trends, Technologies & Innovations\n\n3\n\nStay Ahead and Gain Invaluable Insights\n\n4\n\nBecome the Future Sustainable Enablers\n\n5\n\nMeet, Network & Forge Stronger Collaborations\n\n6\n\nDiscover the Wonders of Penang\n\n  Congress Forum Panellists\n\nCongress Forum Panellists\n-------------------------\n\n### Congress Forum 1: Aspiration to Action: Global Imperatives Towards Net Ze​ro Carbon Economy\n\n![Anders Maltesen](/PublishingImages/Speakers/Andrew%20Whyte.png)\n\n### Anders Maltesen\n\nPresident, Hub Asia, Energy Industries Division, Process Automation, ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)\n\n![Charlotte Wolff-Bye](/PublishingImages/Speakers/Andrew%20Whyte.png)\n\n### Charlotte Wolff-Bye\n\nVice President & Chief Sustainability Officer PETRONAS\n\n![Dr Jennifer Holmgren](/PublishingImages/Speakers/Andrew%20Whyte.png)\n\n### Dr Jennifer Holmgren\n\nChief Executive Officer, LanzaTech\n\n![Datuk Adzmir Abdul Rahman](/PublishingImages/Speakers/Andrew%20Whyte.png)\n\n### Datuk Adzmir Abdul Rahman\n\nChief Executive Officer, Sabah Energy Corporation\n\n![Prof. Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib](/PublishingImages/Speakers/Andrew%20Whyte.png)\n\n### Professor Dato’ Ir. Ts. Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib\n\nVice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS\n\n​  \n\nPartners & Collaborators\n\nSponsors  \nSilver Sponsors\n--------------------------\n\n[![CIMB Islamic Logo](/PublishingImages/logo/CIMB%20Islamic_Horizontal%20100Y&M%20with%20Horizontal%20Logo%20RED.png)](https://www.cimbislamic.com/en/home.html)  \n\n[![Deleum Logo](https://www.deleum.com/images/logo.png)](https://www.deleum.com/)  ​  \n\n[![PetroHorizon Logo](/PublishingImages/logo/Petrohorizon%20Sdn%20Bhd%20logo%20white.jpg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/petrohorizon-sdn-bhd/?originalSubdomain=my)  \n\n \n\nConference Sponsors\n-------------------\n\n [![New Sponsor Logo](/PublishingImages/logo/Dialog%20Logo.png)](https://www.dialogasia.com/)   \n\n [![Enquest Logo](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/EQ.png)](https://www.enquest.com/) \n\n[![Evolusi Logo](/PublishingImages/logo/EVOLUSI%20LOGO%202.png)](https://evolusi-synergy.com/)  \n\n [![IPS Logo](/PublishingImages/logo/IPS%20logo.png)](https://ipsmalaysia.com/) \n\n \n\nSunset Dinner\n-------------\n\n[![Transwater Logo](https://www.transwater.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TW-Logo-High-res.png)](https://www.transwater.com.my/)\n\nSignage\n-------\n\n[![Azbil Logo](/PublishingImages/logo/Velesto%20Energy%20Logo-01.png)](https://velesto.com/)\n\n[​](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kebabangan-petroleum-operating-company/about/)\n\nProgramme Book\n--------------\n\n[](https://www.walkproduction.com/)[![Azbil Logo](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/Azbil_logo.png)](https://azbil.com/)\n\n[![KPOC Logo](/PublishingImages/logo/KPOC%20Logo.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kebabangan-petroleum-operating-company/about/)\n\nProgramme Book\n--------------\n\n[](https://azbil.com/)[![Walk Production Logo](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/WP%20walk%20production%20logo.png)](https://www.walkproduction.com/)\n\n[​](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kebabangan-petroleum-operating-company/about/)  \n​  \n​  \n​\n\n  Partners & Collaborators\n\nOfficial Partners\n-----------------\n\nMedia  \n[![](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/CONFERENCE%20ALERTS.jpg)​](https://conferencealerts.co.in/)  \n\n  Co-Organizers\n\nCo-Organisers\n-------------\n\n [![GLU Logo](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/GLU-logo-for-website.png)](/Pages/Alliance-of-Malaysian-Government-Linked-Universities-GLU.aspx) \n\n [![FUI](https://admissions.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Untitled-15.jpg)](https://fui.edu.pk/) \n\n [![MMU](https://www.mmu.edu.my/wp-content/themes/mmu2018/assets/images/logo-mmu.png)](https://www.uitm.edu.my/images/images/logo/logoUiTM.png) \n\n [![MSUIIT](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/Co-Organisers/MSUIIT.jpg)](https://www.uniten.edu.my/) \n\n [![Najran University](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ae/Najran_University_Logo.svg/450px-Najran_University_Logo.svg.png)](https://www.nu.edu.sa/en/) \n\n [![PCCOE](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/Co-Organisers/Pimpri%20Chinchwad%20College%20Of%20Engineering.png)](http://www.pccoepune.com/) \n\n [![UB](http://static.ub.ac.id/static_files/logo/Frame-UB-BT-ala-Jpg.jpg)](https://www.ub.ac.id/id/) \n\n [![Malang University](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/Co-Organisers/Malang%20Uni.jpg)](https://um.ac.id/) \n\n [![MMU](https://korporat.uitm.edu.my/images/download/2019/LogoUiTM.png)](https://www.mmu.edu.my/) \n\n [![Uniten](/PublishingImages/logo/uniten.png)](https://www.uniten.edu.my/) \n\n [![Nottingham University](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/Co-Organisers/Uni%20Nottingham.png)](https://www.nottingham.edu.my/index.aspx) \n\n [![USeP](/PublishingImages/logo/USeP%20LOGO%20(2).png)](https://www.usep.edu.ph/) \n\n [![VIT University](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/Co-Organisers/VIT%20Uni.png)](https://vit.ac.in/) \n\n [![SRMAP](/PublishingImages/SRMAP.png)](https://srmap.edu.in/) \n\n![Synergy](/PublishingImages/logo/synergy%20logo.jpg)  \n\n [![Taylor's University](/PublishingImages/Pages/Landing/Co-Organisers/Taylor%27s%20Uni.png)](https://university.taylors.edu.my/en.html) \n\n [![Adelaide University](https://www.adelaide.edu.au/brand/sites/default/files/media/editor-images/2021-07/uoa-logo-col-horiz.gif)](https://www.adelaide.edu.au/) \n\n [![FPT University](https://daihoc.fpt.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-cropped-2021-FPTU-Long.png)](https://daihoc.fpt.edu.vn/) \n\n[![NUIS](/PublishingImages/logo/NUIS.jpg)](https://www.nuis.ac.jp/)\n\n0+\n\nVisionary Speakers\n\n\\~~~\n\n0+\n\nKey Sponsors\n\n\\~~~\n\n0+\n\nMinutes of Unparalleled Insights\n\n\\~~~\n\n0+\n\nEvent Participants\n\n\\~~~","original_url":"https://estcon.utp.edu.my/","word_count":872,"key_claims":["9th World Engineering, Science & Technology Congress","8-9 Sep 2026 at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre","UTP flagship"],"content_summary":"ESTCON 2026 is UTP's flagship engineering congress in Penang.","expertise_signals":["Engineering research","Technology innovation"]}