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Chairman Message

PROFESSOR IR. DR. ZAINAL AHMAD
ICENV2026 Chairman

"ICENV 2026 is an enriching global platform dedicated to the intersection of smart technology and sustainable engineering. We bring together a diverse community to share breakthrough research and actionable insights focused on achieving a resilient, low carbon world."

On behalf of the ICENV 2026 Secretariat, I extend a warm invitation for your participation in the 9th International Conference on Environment 2026 (ICENV 2026), scheduled to take place on the captivating Penang Island, Malaysia. ICENV 2026 is a flagship conference series organized by the School of Chemical Engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), marking two decades of excellence since its inception in 2006. Adding to the prestige of this year's event, ICENV 2026 is proudly organized in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the USM Engineering Campus. This milestone makes our gathering an exceptional celebration of a quarter-century of engineering excellence, innovation, and impactful research.

ICENV 2026 stands as a premier global forum dedicated to engineering a resilient and sustainable future. ICENV 2026 is an enriching global platform dedicated to the intersection of smart technology and sustainable engineering. We bring together a diverse community of scientists, engineers, and students to share breakthrough research and actionable insights focused on achieving a resilient, low-carbon world. As a leader in the global sustainability agenda, Universiti Sains Malaysia continues to be recognized among the world’s top sustainable universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Global Impact Rankings. Our commitment remains steadfast in aligning academic and technical innovation with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year, the conference is poised to be a landmark technical gathering under the theme "Advancing Smart and Sustainable Engineering Technologies toward a Low Carbon Future." It is a space designed to showcase breakthrough research in intelligent systems, green process engineering, and carbon-neutral solutions. Beyond the technical sessions, the conference offers a unique opportunity to forge strategic collaborations with peers who share a vision for a cleaner, smarter world.

Our dedicated team is working diligently to ensure that ICENV 2026 is our most impactful edition yet. We encourage your active participation and welcome your insights to make this event a truly memorable success.

I eagerly anticipate the pleasure of welcoming you to Penang, Malaysia, in October 2026.


Chairman
ICENV 2026