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Tentative Programme

Day 1: 14 October 2026 (Wednesday)

Opening

Time Activity / Slot
08:00 AM – 08:15 AM
Registration
Registration at lecture hall and online
08:15 AM – 08:30 AM
Arrival of Guests of Honour & Officiator
08:30 AM – 08:45 AM
Official Opening Ceremony of iIRID 2026
Officiating Address by

YBrs. Puan Hajah Rusnah binti Aluai
Board of Directors,
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

08:45 AM – 09:00 AM
Photography Session
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote Address

Title:
Advancing Malaysia’s Higher Education Transformation: Fostering AI-Driven University–Industry Collaboration for Smart Manufacturing Excellence

Speaker:
Mr. Florian Herrmann, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Infineon Technologies Sdn. Bhd.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Refreshments & Networking Session
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Industrial Forum 1

From Campus to Smart Factory: Building Industry-Ready Talent for Malaysia’s AI-Driven Manufacturing Future

Moderator:
Prof. Ts. Dr. Effendi Mohamad

Panellist 1:
Mr. Naoto Uryu
Managing Director
Konica Minolta Business Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Panellist 2:
Mr. Nor Azham Baharin
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
CTRM Aero Composites Sdn. Bhd.

Panellist 3:
Ts. Mohd Hafizam bin Mustaffa
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
MCORP Technology Sdn Bhd

Panellist 4:
Mr. Derrick Tanggapan
Director
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Melaka Office

12:30 PM – 02:00 PM
Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Industrial Forum 2

From Laboratory to Global Market: Transforming University Research into Industrial and Export Impact

Moderator:
Profesor Ir. Ts. Dr. Sivarao A/L Subramonian

Panellist 1:
Ir. Ts. Dr. Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia)

Panellist 2:
Mr. Charles Lim
Former Managing Director (Asia)
Fluidra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Panellist 3:
Mr. Tay Kheng Chiong
Group Managing Director / CEO
Dominant Opto Technologies Sdn. Bhd.

Panellist 4:
Mr. Mansor Shah Bin Wahid
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Industrial Forum 3

People, Technology and Partnership: Building an Inclusive Smart Manufacturing Ecosystem

Moderator:
Professor Dr. Zamberi bin Jamaludin

Panellist 1:
Dr. Se Sian Meng
General Manager
San Miguel Yamamura Plastic Films Sdn. Bhd.

Panellist 2:
Mr. Issac Leow
Operations Director
LED Vision Sdn. Bhd.

Panellist 3:
Dato’ Haji Zaihal Hazri bin Haji Abdul Halim
Managing Director
Al-Meswak Mu’min Sdn. Bhd.

Panellist 4:
Dr. Siti Rozakiyah Assurin Hassan
Senior Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah (PTSB)

05:00 PM – 05:30 PM
iIRID 2026 Forum Resolutions

Chairman:
Professor Ts. Dr. Effendi Mohamad

Day 2: 15 October 2026 (Thursday)

Time Activity / Slot
08:30 AM – 10:05 AM
Online Parallel Sessions (Rooms 1-10)
10:05 AM – 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 AM – 12:15 PM
Continuation of Online Parallel Sessions (Rooms 1–10)
12:15 PM – 02:30 PM
Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
02:30 PM – 04:30 PM
Conference Highlights & Session Report Presentation
Note: The programme is subject to change. Participants are advised to check the website regularly for the latest programme updates.