“Driving Innovation for Resilience, Safety, Sustainability & Smart Mobility“

The 6th IRF Global Asia-Pacific Regional Congress and the 13th Malaysian Road Conference & Exhibition will bring together the region’s road and transport leaders to accelerate the transformation of national infrastructure through future-ready solutions.

This flagship event will:

• Deliver cutting-edge knowledge exchange on infrastructure resilience, inclusive road safety, low-carbon practices, and intelligent mobility systems.
• Provide a dynamic platform for policymakers, engineers, researchers, industry innovators, and investors to explore proven technologies, forge partnerships, and shape implementable strategies.
• Reinforce Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for road infrastructure excellence while aligning with the 13th Malaysia Plan, the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035), and ASEAN connectivity goals.

Who Will Attend?

Over 1,000 participants from more than 30 countries are expected, including:

• Road agencies, transport ministries & municipal authorities
• Engineering consultants, designers & contractors
• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and technology solution providers
• Infrastructure investors, development banks & financial institutions
• Academics, researchers & young professionals
• Equipment manufacturers, material suppliers & product innovators
• Development partners, NGOs and multilateral organisations

Congress Highlights

• High-level keynote plenaries featuring global and regional thought leaders
• Interactive technical sessions and panel discussions across dedicated thematic tracks
• Dedicated Young Professionals Forum and poster presentations
• Exclusive business networking receptions and B2B matchmaking
• World-class industry exhibition showcasing the latest technologies and solutions
• Technical site visits to landmark Malaysian infrastructure projects (highways, urban mobility corridors, and resilient rural roads)

Core Thematic Tracks

1. Strategic Asset Management – Lifecycle optimization, predictive maintenance and digital twins
2. Road Safety Excellence & Vision Zero – Engineering solutions, enforcement, behavioral change and safe system approach
3. AI, Digitalization & Smart Infrastructure – Intelligent transport systems, big data analytics and connected corridors
4. Decarbonizing Road Transport – EV charging infrastructure, low-carbon fuels and net-zero mobility pathways
5. Advanced Construction Technologies & Materials – Sustainable, resilient and climate-adaptive solutions
6. Eco-Friendly & Green Infrastructure – Biodiversity-friendly designs, resource efficiency and circular economy practices
7. Green Pavement Innovations – Recycled materials, bio-based binders and long-life pavements
8. Smart & Inclusive Mobility – Autonomous vehicle readiness, V2X communication, urban data platforms and equitable access

Registration

Call for Abstracts and Presentations (No Paper Required)

Download the Paper Submission Template

The Congress invites high-quality abstracts and presentations from experts, practitioners, researchers and young professionals across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Abstract Topics

1. Strategic Asset Management

• Lifecycle performance modeling and optimization strategies
• Predictive maintenance using IoT, sensors, and condition monitoring
• Digital twins for infrastructure planning and asset resilience
• Risk-based asset prioritization and investment decision frameworks

2. Road Safety Excellence & Vision Zero

• Safe System design principles and forgiving road infrastructure
• Data-driven enforcement technologies and crash analytics
• Behavioral interventions, public awareness, and human factors research
• Urban and rural road safety innovation toward zero fatalities

3. AI, Digitalization & Smart Infrastructure

• AI-powered traffic management and intelligent transport systems
• Big data platforms, digital dashboards, and infrastructure analytics
• Connected corridors, V2X integration, and real-time monitoring
• Cybersecurity, data governance, and digital infrastructure standards

4. Decarbonizing Road Transport

• Scalable EV charging networks and grid integration strategies
• Low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, and alternative energy pathways
• Lifecycle carbon accounting and emissions reduction modeling
• Policy, financing, and implementation strategies for net-zero mobility

5. Advanced Construction Technologies & Materials

• Climate-resilient design and extreme-weather adaptation
• Innovative materials, smart composites, and self-healing technologies
• Automation, robotics, and 3D printing in road construction
• Accelerated construction methods and performance-based specifications

6. Eco-Friendly & Green Infrastructure

• Nature-based solutions and biodiversity-positive road design
• Water-sensitive infrastructure and ecological drainage systems
• Circular economy applications in infrastructure development
• Environmental impact assessment and sustainability metrics

7. Green Pavement Innovations

• Recycled aggregates and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) technologies
• Bio-based binders and low-emission asphalt production
• Long-life pavement design and durability enhancement
• Performance testing, lifecycle analysis, and carbon footprint reduction

8. Smart & Inclusive Mobility

• Autonomous vehicle readiness and infrastructure adaptation
• V2X communication frameworks and smart signaling systems
• Urban mobility data platforms and integrated transport systems
• Equitable access, universal design, and inclusive mobility planning

Important Deadlines

May 15, 2026 – Abstract Submission Deadline
June 5, 2026 – Abstract Acceptance Notification
July 10, 2026 – Paper Submission Deadline (Optional)
August 28, 2026 – Paper Acceptance Notification

*Outstanding paper submissions may be considered for publication in indexed journals or special proceedings. No full paper is required at the abstract stage.

Download the Paper Submission Template

Place your company’s brand, products and services at center stage during this high-level industry event. With an exhibit or sponsorship package you can build greater market awareness by increasing your exposure in front of top decision makers, government officials and buyers who are directly involved with road and transport infrastructure industry programs.

Exhibition Rates (Exhibition Sales Open)

BOOTH PACKAGE INCLUDES (Per 9m2): Shell scheme booth, furniture, power, lighting, and full Congress access for 1 booth staff.

IRF Member (Shell Scheme) –  320 USD per sqm (Minimum 9m2)
Non-Member (Shell Scheme) – 390 USD per sqm (Minimum 9m2)

Exhibit Hours:

October 13: 9:00  – 5:00 PM
October 14:  9:00  – 5:00 PM
October 15: 9:00 – 5:00 PM

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS & RATES

Place your company’s brand, products and services at center stage during this high-level industry event. With an exhibit or sponsorship package you can build greater market awareness by increasing your exposure in front of top decision makers, government officials and buyers who are directly involved with road and transport infrastructure industry programs.

For more information and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Magid Elabyad: melabyad@IRF.global

SPONSORSHIP RATES

Conference Venue & Hotel

Venue

World Trade Center
Kuala Lumpur

  Address: 41, Jalan Tun Ismail, Chow Kit, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Recommended Hotels

There are numerous hotels with various star ratings within the vicinity of the Congress venue. Delegates wishing to stay in the following hotels closest to the Congress venue are advised to communicate directly with the hotels for their requirements.

SERI PACIFIC HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

  Address: Jalan Putra, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

www.seripacifichotel.com
resv@seripacific.com
+603 4042 5555

SUNWAY PUTRA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

  Address: 41, Jalan Tun Ismail, Chow Kit, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

putra.sunwayhotels.com
bookroomsph@sunwayhotels.com
+603 4040 9888