From Certification to Transformation,
Building a Net Zero Future Together
10 & 11 September 2026
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur
INTERNATIONAL GREEN BUILD CONFERENCE (IGBC) 2026
The International Green Building 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.
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
Performance-driven sustainability and implementation pathways
Governance, financing and long-term value across the built environment lifecycle
Conference Schedule
Day 1 (10 September 2026) - IGBC
| Time | Programme/ Agenda |
|---|---|
| 10.30am - 11.00am | From Net Zero to Net Positive: The Next Frontier of the Built Environment |
| 11.00am - 12.00pm | Climate-Resilient Cities: Designing for Adaptation, Equity and Long-Term Value |
| 12.00pm - 12.45pm | Shaping Sustainable Urban Futures: Strategic Partnerships for Global Impact |
| 2.15pm - 3.00pm | Designing Liveable Cities: Integrating Excellence in Urban Form and Policy |
| 3.00pm - 3.20pm | Urban Transformation and Climate Action: Aligning Housing and City Development with National and Global Sustainability Goals |
| 3.20pm - 4.20pm | Decarbonising at Scale: Energy, Infrastructure and the Digital Backbone of Sustainability |
| 4.20pm - 4.50pm | Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Scalable Pathways to Energy Security and Net Zero |
| 4.50pm - 5.00pm | Leadership for a Sustainable Future |