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International Green Build Conference

Thought Leadership & Policy Dialogue for the Built Environment

10 – 11 September 2026
MITEC, Kuala Lumpur

About the Conference

IGBC 2026

The International Green Build Conference (IGBC) is the thought-leadership and policy dialogue anchor of International Sustainability Week 2026 (ISW 2026), providing a dedicated forum for leadership exchange, policy insight and industry alignment across the built environment.

Now in its sixth edition, IGBC is a recognised reference point for sustainability discourse in Malaysia and the region. The conference convenes senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and regional and international experts to examine how sustainability policies, standards and market forces are shaping buildings, cities and infrastructure.

ISW2026 Conference

Malaysia's Largest Green Build Conference

Registration

Conference Fees

Category Standard REHDA Members/
GreenRE AP		 Group (5 pax+)
Local RM 1,000 RM 900 RM 800
International USD 350 USD 250 USD 220
Group Booking Please contact organiser@isw.com.my or +60 14-854 2447

Exclusive Add-Ons

Tour GreenRE Member Non-Member
1-Day Green Tour by GreenRE & REHDA WPKL RM 400 RM 500
Conference Tickets

What We'll Explore

Key Topics

Regulatory direction and policy priorities for sustainable buildings and cities.

Evolving standards, certification frameworks and ESG expectations.

Climate resilience, adaptation and liveability in high-density urban environments.

Governance, financing and long-term value across the built environment lifecycle.

Programme

Conference Schedule

Day 1 | 10 September 2026 (Thu)

Thought Leadership

8.00am – 9.00am

Registration, Arrival of Conference Delegates & Invited Guests ​

10.30am – 11.00am

Opening Ceremony of ISW 2026

(Attendance is reserved for invited guests & IGBC conference delegates)​

Welcoming Address Mr. Richard Teo Executive Chairman of Qube Integrated Malaysia and Chair of ISW 2026
Opening Address YBhg. Datuk Seri FD Iskandar Chairman of GreenRE and Chair of ISW 2026
Keynote & Official Launch of International Sustainability Week 2026 The Hon. Dato' Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Malaysia
11.00am – 12.00pm

Climate-Resilient Cities: Designing For Adaptation, Equity and Long-Term Value

Climate Intelligence Systems Thinking Regenerative Design
12.00pm – 12.45pm

Shaping Sustainable Urban Futures: Strategic Partnerships for Global Impact

Urban Partnerships Global Collaboration City Diplomacy
2.15pm – 3.00pm

Designing Liveable Cities: Integrating Excellence In Urban Form and Policy

Urban Design Excellence Planning Policy Integration Liveability
3.00pm – 3.20pm

Powering The Net Zero Transition​

National Leadership Sustainable Development Regional & Global Impact
3.20pm – 4.20pm

Decarbonising At Scale: Energy, Infrastructure and The Digital Backbone of Sustainability

Net-Zero Energy Systems Intelligent Infrastructure Digital Backbone & AI
4.20pm – 4.35pm

Greening the Giga: Advancing Sustainability in Saudi Construction​

Sustainable Construction Green Building Practise ESG Integration

IGBC 2026 Speakers

Industry Leaders on Stage

Bringing expert insights from top industry leaders driving real-world outcomes.

YB Hannah Yeoh
THE HON. HANNAH YEOH
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories)
The Hon Datuk Dr. Hj. Hazland Bin Hj. Abang Hipni
THE HON. DATUK DR. HJ. HAZLAND BIN ABANG HJ. HIPNI​
Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak​
Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak​​
Joan Ko
JOAN KO
Global Environment, Climate and Sustainability Leader
ARUP
Nadia Verjee
NADIA VERJEE
Executive Director, Expo City Dubai
Larry Ng
LARRY NG
Former Group Director, Architecture & Urban Design Excellence, Urban Redevelopment Authority Singapore (URA)
Honorary Fellow, Urban Systems Institute (HK)
Board Member, Board of Architects Singapore
Dr. Shipra Narang Suri
DR. SHIPRA NARANG SURI
Founder and Principal,
Development Impact Advisors​
and Former Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Executive Director​
UN-Habitat United Nations
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang
PROF. EMERITUS DATO’ SERI IR. DR. ZAINI UJANG
Chairman, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Former Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher Education (2024–2025)
Former Secretary-General, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) (2016–2018)
Former Secretary-General, Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) (2020–2022)
Former Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) (2008–2013)
Prof. Ir. Dr. Tiong Sieh Kiong
PROF. IR. DR. TIONG SIEH KIONG FASc
Dean, College of Graduate Studies (COGS) Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Top Research Scientist Malaysia 2025 by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)
Christopher Law
CHRISTOPHER LAW KIN CHUNG
Founding Director​, The Oval Partnership Ltd (Hong Kong)
Geetanjali Prasad
GEETANJALI PRASAD
Vice President Marketing & Growth, Global Network for Zero (GNFZ)
DATIN TPR. DR. CHEE PING NGANG
DATIN TPR. DR. CHEE PING NGANG
Director of the Research and Development, PLANMalaysia
Board Member, Town Planners Board of Malaysia
TPr. Ts. Norliza Hashim
TPR. TS. NORLIZA HASHIM
Founder and Group Managing Director, APUDG
TIM LO
TIM LO
Head of Business and System Development, Beam Society Limited (Hong Kong)
ALVIN ONG
ALVIN ONG
Managing Director, EdgeProp Malaysia
YOONG YOONG
LEE YOONG YOONG
Strategic Advisor, (ASEAN Governors & Mayors Forum) ​​
United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific ​

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