The Organiser
     
 
Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) is a research institution of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and a company limited by guarantee dedicated to improving the Malaysian construction industry through research, consultancy, certification, and testing facilities.
 
Established since 2004, CREAM will be the frontier in providing research insight in Construction 4.0, advanced materials, sustainability, forensic and structural engineering, IBS, construction productivity as well as affordable housing.
 
About the Summit
About the Congress
Construction Industry Congress (CIC) 2026 – “Powering the Future of Construction” is Malaysia’s premier platform that unites industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to drive the next wave of transformation in construction.
 
The congress highlights the adoption of digital technologies, sustainable practices, and resilient infrastructure, providing participants with insights, strategies, and solutions to navigate the evolving landscape of the construction industry and shape a smarter, greener, and more efficient future.
 
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Why Need to Attend ?
 
 
 
Thought speakers sharing
novel ideas with state of
the art digitalisation
 
Sharing best practices,
demonstrating business case in
construction digitalisation
 
Business networking
opportunities with
industry leaders
4 Key Reasons to

Participate in CIC 2026

 
Learn how digitalisation, smart construction, and sustainability are reshaping the industry.
 
Network with top contractors, developers, policymakers, and innovators driving change.
 
Discover solutions in AI, BIM, green construction, and resilient infrastructure.
 
Enhance skills, knowledge, and industry exposure to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector.

Components In CIC 2026

 
CIC 2025 cIC 2026 Industrial Forum
29 Sep - 1 Oct 2026
 
CIC 2025 CIC 2026 Call For Papers
30 Sep - 1 Oct 2026
 

CIC 2026 Conference

 
17
Industrial Forum Sessions
   
14
Call for Papers Sessions
   
25
Speakers
   
300++
Delegates
Day 1
29 Sep 2026
 
Day 2
30 Sep 2026
0830 - 0900 Registration of participants
0900 - 0915 Arrival of invited guests
0915 - 0930 Arrival of The Honourable Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Works
0930 - 0940 National Anthem / Doa Recitation
Welcoming Remarks YBhg. Madam Zainora Zainal, Chief Executive of CIDB Malaysia
0940 - 1000 Opening Speech by YB Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Works (TBC)
1000 - 1030 CIDB and MBAM Collaboration Programme on Construction Digital Maturity Index (CDMI) and
Awards Ceremony for Digital Construction Competition 2025
1030 - 1100 Coffee break / Networking / Visit Exhibition Booths
1100 - 1130 KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1
YBhg. Mr Fabian Bigar
Ketua Setiausaha, Kementerian Digital (TBC)
1130 - 1300 SESSION 1: The Role of AI in Sustainable Construction
Moderator: Ts. Dr. Pramila Tamunaidu, Research Fellow,
Malaysia-Japan Advanced Research Centre (MJARC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Speaker 1: Dr Ali Ghahramani, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore
Speaker 2: Mrs. Piia Sormunen, Associate Professor, Tampere University, Finland (TBC)
Speaker 3: Ir. Ts. Maxx Wong Meng Fai, Head of Technical and Solutions, YTL Data Centers
1300 - 1430 Lunch and Networking
1430 - 1500 KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2
Ir Dr Megat Zuhairy bin Megat Tajuddin
Chief Executive, National Cyber Security Agency, Malaysia (NACSA)
1500 - 1530 Coffee break / Networking
1530 - 1700 SESSION 2: Implementing AI in Construction Project Management
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr Abdul Rahimi Abdul Rahman, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Speaker 1: Prof. Ir. Dr. Biemo Woerjanto Soermardi, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia
Speaker 2: Mr. Sunil MK, Chief of Staff, APAC, Bentley Systems (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Speaker 3: Mr. Cheah Wei Tsong, Technical General Manager, BIMAGE Consulting (M) Sdn Bhd
1700 End of session
0900 - 0930 KEYNOTE ADDRESS 3
Ir Prof. Llewellyn Tang
Associate Professor in BIM, University of Hong Kong 
0930 - 1100 SESSION 3: AI-Powered Design for Smart Cities
Moderator: Ts. Anusha Magendram, Assistant Vice President / Senior Principal Analyst ll,
Sustainable Development Technologies Division, Malaysian, Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MiGHT)
Speaker 1: Mr. William Ong, Chief Digital Officer, IT Max Berhad
Speaker 2: Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr Chai Chang Sa’ar, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Speaker 3: Ar Dr Tan Loke Mun, Principal of DrTanLM Architect and founder director of ArchiCentre Sdn Bhd
and DTLM Design Group
1100 - 1130 Coffee break / Networking
1130 - 1300 SESSION 4: Data-Driven Decision Making in Construction
Moderator: Mr. Muhammad Iyas Mahzan, Secretary & Managing Director,
Pertubuhan BIM Malaysia (PBM) & UTNM Resources Sdn Bhd
Speaker 1: Dr. Naveed Anwar, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Speaker 2: Ts. John Lim Ji Xiong, Group Chief Digital Office, GAMUDA Berhad
Speaker 3: Ir Zulkifli Mohamed, Project Director for RTS Link, MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd (TBC)
Speaker 4: Mr. Liew Ziqing, Head of Digitalisation, Development & Delivery (3D), Sunway Property
1300 - 1430 Lunch and Networking
1430 - 1500 KEYNOTE ADDRESS 4 PETRONAS Representative (TBC)
1500 - 1530 Coffee break / Networking
1530 - 1700 SESSION 5: Oil, Gas Industry & Energy Services in Digitalisation
Moderator: Mr. Rosman Hamzah, Managing Director, Rosergy Consulting
1700 End of session
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CIC 2026
speakers & committee

 
Speaker
moderator
Organizing Committee
International Advisory
Scientific Committee
Local
Scientific Committee
International
0900 - 1700 Digital Competition 2025
1700 End of Session
0900 - 1700 Masterclass on Digital Construction - Bentley Systems
CIB Board Meeting
1700 End of Session
Chair Ir. Ts. Dr. Hj. Mohd Khairolden bin Ghani, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Assoc. Prof. A. Rahimi A. Rahman, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
 
Co-Chair Prof. James Rotimi, Massey University
 
Secretary Ahmad Shahir Mohamad, Construction Research Intitute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Dr. Nur Fahriza Mohd Ali, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) 
Members Mhd. Jumain Mapplati, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Ts. Dr. Ihfasuziella Ibrahim, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Ts. Intan Diyana Musa, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Marlia Masran, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Noorsuziana Adilla Ibrahim, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Dr. Ahmad Rizal Alias, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Aimi Sara Ismail, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Dr. Chai Chang Sa'ar, Taylor's University
Dr. Hazwani Shafei, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Dr. Khairul Anuar Shahid, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Lee Yong Siang, Wawasan Open University
Mashanim Mahazir, SEGi University
Dr. Md Asrul Nasid Masrom, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Dr. Mohd Azrai Azman, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Dr. Muhamad Azani Yahya, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
Dr. Noor Yahida Yahya, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Norsyakilah Romeli, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Dr. Nur Fadilah Darmansah, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Syaihan Sajidah Muhamad Khalid, Sunway University
Dr. Syarifuddin Misbari, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Zafira Nadia Maaz, Universiti Malaya (UM)
Dr. Zul-Atfi Ismail, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
  Prof Dr Shuyang Cao
College of Civil Engineering
Tongji University, China
Specialization: Wind Engineering, Numerical and Physical Modelling

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Faculty of Engineering
Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan
Specialization: Wind and Earthquake Engineering

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Civil Engineering Department,
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Specialization: Construction Materials

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Civil Engineering Department,
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
Specialization: Sustainable Construction Materials

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
School of Civil and Hydraulic Department,
Ningxia University, China
Specialization: Hydrology & Water Resources

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
College of Engineering,
University of Warith Al Anbiyaa, Iraq
Specialization: Pavement Engineering, Sustainable Construction, Civil Engineering Materials

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,
University Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering, Ground Improvement, Geoenvironmental

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Department of Civil Engineering,
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Specialization: Pavement Material and Design, Engineering Carbon Footprint

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Department of Construction Management
Kennesaw State University (KSU), Georgia, United States
Specialization: Sustainable Construction, Computer-aided, Infrastructure Development

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Faculty of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Specialization: Digital Built Environment, Circular Economy, Construction Education

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Faculty of Engineering,
University Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Specialization: Environmental Engineering, Engineering Education, Water and Wastewater Treatment

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Faculty of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
University of Kansa, USA
Specialization: Project Management, Engineering Management, Production Management

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, India
Specialization: Structural Analysis and Design, Building Materials, Energy Simulation in Buildings

Prof Dr Yukio Tamura
Faculty of Construction Engineering and Management
Latakia University, Syria
Specialization: Performance and Quality Management, Building Information Modelling, Sustainability, Smart Cities, Optimization
0900 - 1300 Conference DCS2025
CIC2025/ EPPM2025
1300 - 1430 Lunch break
1430 - 1700 Conference DCS2025
CIC2025/ EPPM2025/ EPPM Annual Business Meeting
1700 End of Session
0900 - 1300 Technical Visit CR4.0
1300 - 1430 Lunch break
1430 End of Session
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cIC 2026 Industrial Forum
 
CIC 2026 Call For Papers
Secure your three-day pass today to seize the opportunity to participate in exclusive discussions & a chance to network with industry leaders and inspirational speakers at the CIC 2026. Register Now
  For Local Participants
Early Bird (Until 15th July 2026) MYR 500
Normal Price MYR 550
Group of 3 Pax MYR 525
Group of 10 Pax MYR 500
Student MYR 350
Student (Group of 3 Pax) MYR 320
  For International Participants
Early Bird (Until 15nd July 2026) USD 130
Normal Price USD 150
Group of 3 Pax USD 140
Group of 10 Pax USD 130
Student USD 110
Student (Group of 3 Pax) USD 100
  Submit Your Paper
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Conference Proceedings
Fees (MYR/USD)
MYR 1,300 / USD 400
MYR 650 / USD 200
Participants from CIC 2026 Industrial Forum are eligible to enter CIC 2026 Call For Papers Session as Observer
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