MIRI: Sarawak will take centre stage in the global scientific community with the 17th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterisation (ICMPC 2025) from November 27 to 29 this year, to be held at Imperial Hotel here.
Leading researchers, engineers, and academicians from all over the world from United States, United Kingdom (UK), South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, India and other continents will convene to explore the future of materials science and its role in driving technological advancement and sustainable development.
The conference, which has been a long-standing event with previous editions held in the UK and India, will be hosted by Curtin University Malaysia in partnership with the Sarawak Government through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) and the Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering & Technology (GRIET), India, and is supported by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak).
Mayor of Miri City Council and Miri Business Events Committee (MBEC) Chairman, Adam Yii Siew Sang, acknowledged the conference’s strategic importance for Sarawak’s future.
“Hosting the 17th ICMPC in Sarawak is a direct reflection of our commitment to the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
“It aligns with the Sarawak Government’s core mandate to cultivate a new generation of talent and foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem capable of driving Sarawak towards a high-income, sustainable future.
“We are creating an unparalleled opportunity for our students, researchers, and local industries to engage with cutting-edge knowledge.
“This exchange is essential for building the skilled human capital we need to lead in high-value manufacturing, renewable energy, and the digital economy,” he said.
The conference will serve as a critical platform for accelerating key PCDS 2030 objectives, including the development of high-value manufacturing, the downstream processing of Sarawak’s rich natural resources like rare earth elements, and the transition to a green economy powered by renewable energy.
Pro Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive of Curtin University Malaysia, Professor Vincent Lee Chieng Chen, said it was a great honour for the university to host such a prestigious international conference, bringing together leading minds from around the world to drive innovation in sustainable materials and technologies.
“The conference reflects Curtin’s strong commitment to global collaboration and its strategic vision of transforming lives and communities through education and research with real-world impact.
“I am confident that the event would spark meaningful dialogue and solutions,” Lee added.
“At Curtin University Malaysia, we are proud to conduct high-impact research that contributes to these solutions.
“This conference will be crucial for new ideas, fostering collaborations that will shape the future of technology and sustainable development,” said Professor Sujan Debnath of Curtin University Malaysia, who is serving as Conference Chair, commented on the scientific significance of the event.
“The 17th ICMPC is a prime example of a legacy-driven business event that aligns with PCDS 2030.
“The knowledge exchange and networks built here will generate tangible progress towards Sarawak’s shared goals of economic prosperity, social inclusivity, and environmental sustainability, leaving a powerful legacy long after the conference concludes,” said Amelia Roziman, CEO of BESarawak.
For more information on the conference programme, submission guidelines, and registration, please visit the official website at www.icmpc.com.
