Summary
- ESTCON 2026 opened Tuesday at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre.
- More than 1,000 delegates from over 20 countries are attending.
- Over 330 technical papers and 30 international speakers are featured.
- Discussions cover energy security, AI, sustainability and regenerative technologies.
GEORGE TOWN, September 9 — Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS opened its ninth World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress on Tuesday.
Bringing more than 1,000 delegates from over 20 countries to Penang. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang officiated the two-day ESTCON 2026 at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre.
The congress features more than 30 international speakers and over 330 technical paper presentations covering energy transition, artificial intelligence, sustainable infrastructure and advanced materials.
Chang said Malaysia must strengthen capabilities in emerging technologies while ensuring future growth is supported by secure, affordable and increasingly sustainable energy.
The programme also examines nuclear energy, semiconductors and low-carbon development.
