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Universiti Malaya invites you to the 2nd International Transdisciplinary Research Conference 2026 (INTRAC 2026), held as part of UM iFEST 2026.

Date: 10–11 June 2026
Venue: Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Theme: Connecting Research in the Digital Era

Open to: postgraduate students, academics, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, government agencies & non-governmental organizations

The conference welcomes papers across the following tracks:
1. Energy Transition, Climate Action & Sustainability
2. Food Security, Agriculture & Sustainable Systems
3. Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology & Quantum Science
4. Semiconductors, Microelectronics & Future Computing
5. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technologies & Robotics
6. Space Science, Advanced Engineering & Emerging Frontiers
7. Health, Medical Innovation & Population Wellbeing
8. Critical Minerals, Resource Security, & Strategic Technologies
9. Economy, Governance, Law & Geopolitics in a Changing World
10. Society, Culture, Identity & Inclusive Development


Presentation Modes:
Poster Presentation (On-site)
Oral Presentation (Online: Pre-recorded Video)

Abstract & Full Paper Submission:
Abstracts can be submitted here.
Full paper submission guidelines will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Selected papers will be published in the following outlets*:
WoS- and Scopus-indexed UM journals
Scopus-indexed proceedings
MYCITE indexed journals, and
UM book series
*Subject to a rigorous peer-review process.

Important Dates:
Abstract Submission: 20 March 2026 - 20 April 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 20 April 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1 May 2026
Normal Registration Deadline: 8 May 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 10 May 2026


Enquiries: intrac@um.edu.my

We look forward to welcoming you to INTRAC 2026!