NATIONAL ENGINEERING CONVENTION (NEC) 2026



Welcome to National Engineering Convention 2026 . Engineering with Integrity in the Digital Age

President's Message

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, Salam Sejahtera and Salam Malaysia Madani.

Welcome to the Board of Engineers Malaysia National Engineering Convention (NEC) 2026, held from 17 to 20 August 2026 at The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.

Guided by the theme, “Engineering with Integrity in the Digital Age”, this convention reflects the growing responsibility of engineers in navigating a rapidly evolving technological landscape. As digitalisation transforms the profession, integrity, accountability and professional conduct remain fundamental.

NEC 2026 brings together registered persons, industry stakeholders, academia, and future engineers to address key issues including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, professional practice, and regulatory compliance. The convention also strengthens international engagement and supports the development of future engineering talent.

As we advance in this digital era, registered persons must continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism while contributing meaningfully to society.

On behalf of the Board of Engineers Malaysia, I invite you to participate in NEC 2026 and be part of shaping a responsible and future-ready engineering profession.

Thank you.

DATO' Ir. IBRAHIM BIN ESA
President
Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

NEC 2026 OBJECTIVES

Strengthen integrity and professionalism in engineering practice

in response to emerging challenges in the digital age, including AI, cybersecurity, and ethical accountability.

01

Equip registered Persons and Engineering Consultancy Practices with critical regulatory insights and practical knowledge

to navigate evolving standards, compliance requirements, and professional expectations.

02

Provide a forward-looking platform on the future of engineering

addressing digital transformation, innovation, and the evolving role of engineers in a technology-driven environment.

03

Enhance professional competence and industry relevance

through focused discussions on real-world challenges in practice, contracting, safety, and workforce development.

04

Connect engineers across industry, academia, and future talent pipelines

fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of the next generation of engineering professionals.

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50

Speakers & Moderators

1000

Seats

14

Programmes

NEC 2026 AGENDA

Programme 1
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09.00 AM Opening Speech by YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Ibrahim bin Esa, President, BEM
09.10 AM ACPE Conferment Ceremony
09.30 AM Forum on Engineering with Integrity in the Digital Age

Moderator : YBhg. Datuk Wira Ir. Md Sidek bin Ahmad
Member, National Monitoring Committee

Panelist 1 : YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Abdul Razib Dawood
Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

Panelist 2 : Hon. Praxedes P. Bernardo
Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) of Civil Engineering / Chair of the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer Coordinating Committee (ACPECC)

Panelist 3 : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Quanchai Leepowpanth, First Vice President, Council of Engineers Thailand (COET)
11.00 AM Coffee Break & Networking
(Foyer, Taming Sari Ballroom)
11.30 AM Forum on Opportunities & Challenges for Professional across Border

Moderator : Ir. Sharifah Azlina binti Raja Kamal Pasmah
BEM Board Member & Member, National Monitoring Committee

Panelist 1 : Ir. Arvind Viswanath Menon
Chief Executive Officer, Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn. Bhd.

Panelist 2 : Puan Zainora Zainal
Independent Director, WCT Holdings Bhd.

Panelist 3 : Mr. Anandanayagam A/L Sharvanandan
Chief Operating Officer (COO), HSS Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
01.00 PM Lunch
(Warisan Cafe)
End of Programme
Programme 2

08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09.00 AM Welcome Remarks
YBrs. Tuan Ir. Haji Mohd Jalaludin bin Sulaiman
Chairman, Application Committee, BEM

Conferment Ceremony: BEM Leadership and Management Program
Presented by Ir. Yau Chau Fong, Alternate Chairman, Professional Development Committee (PDC)
Conferment Ceremony for New Professional Engineer (PE)
Presented by YBrs. Tuan Ir. Haji Mohd Jalaludin bin Sulaiman
Chairman, Application Committee, BEM
10.45 AM Coffee Break & Networking
11.15 AM Conferment Ceremony for New Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC)
Presented by Ir. Megat Johari bin Megat Mohd Noor
Chairman, Examination & Qualification Committee, BEM
01.00 PM Lunch
(Warisan Cafe)
End of Programme
Programme 3
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09.00 AM - 10.30 AM SESSION 1: OSH Legal Requirements in Construction Industry
  • → Introduction to OSH Act (Amendment) 2022
  • → Construction Work (Design & Management)Regulations 2024
10.30 AM - 10.45 AM Coffee Break & Networking
(Foyer, Taming Sari Ballroom)
10.45 AM - 11.45 AM SESSION 2: CDM Organizational Capabilities in Construction’s Project Life Cycle
  • → Construction Project Management
  • → Design Team Coordination and Cooperation
  • → CDM Contract & Documentation Timeline
12.00 PM - 01.00 PM SESSION 3: Design Risk Assessment (DRA) Methodology
  • → DRA Timeline
  • → Risk Matrix
  • → DRA 1, 2, 3
01.00 PM - 02.00 PM Lunch
(Warisan Cafe)
02.00 PM - 03.00 PM SESSION 4: General Principles of Prevention (GPP)
  • → General Principles of Prevention
  • → GPP Applications in Construction Industry
03.00 PM - 04.00 PM SESSION 5: Design Risk Assessment 1
  • → Design Risk Assessment Methodology
  • → Concept DRA 1 & Form A
04.00 PM - 04.30 PM Coffee Break & Networking
04.30 PM SESSION 6: DRA 1 Workshop
  • → Workshop on DRA 1
  • → Group Presentation & Group Assessment 1
End of CDM Workshop Day 1
Programme 4
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
08.50 AM Doa Recital
09.00 AM - 10.30 AM International Engineering Alliance (IEA) Governance - Impacts to IHL & Best Practices in Mitigating Substantial Equivalency
Ir. Megat Johari Megat Mohd Noor
BEM Board Member and Chair of Dublin Accord Panellist
10.30 AM - 11.15 AM Remarks by
YBhg. Dato’ Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin Arshad
Chairman of Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC)

Opening Note
YBhg. Dato' Ir. Ibrahim bin Esa
President, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
11.15 AM - 11.30 AM Coffee Break & Networking
(Foyer, Taming Sari Ballroom)
11.30 AM - 01.00 PM Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Engineering Education: International Best Practices
Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Hawa Hamzah
Associate Director of ETAC, Mentor to The Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) and IEA International Reviewer
01.00 PM - 02.00 PM Lunch Break
(Warisan Café)
PARALLEL SESSION
Washington Accord
(Taming Sari 2)
 Sydney Accord & Dublin Accord
(Tun Sri Lanang 1)
02.00 PM - 03.30 PM Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into Engineering Education: EAC expectation in fulfilling the accreditation requirement
Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasril Hasini, Associate Director of EAC

Sharing Session: Curriculum Transformation in embracing SDGs for Washington – Issues and Challenges.
Panellist 1 : Prof. Ir. Dr. Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim
UITM Shah Alam

Panellist 2 : Dr. Muhamad Alias Md. Jedi
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Academic to TVET Conversion: Framework, Requirement and Compliance to the ETAC Standards (Addendum A)
Ir. Zairul Amri Zakaria, Director of Engineering Accreditation Department (EAD)
03.30 PM - 04.00PM Coffee Break and Networking
04.00 PM Sharing Session: Curriculum Transformation in embracing SDG: Issues and Challenges.
Panellist 1 : Ir. Prof. Dr. Law Chung Lim, Taylor’s University

Panellist 2 : Ir. Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum, Sunway University
Forum: Bridging Academia and TVET: Sharing Best Practices and Experiences

Moderator : Ir. Dr. Norazura Muhamad Bunnori, Associate Director of ETAC

Panelist 1 : Prof. Ir. Dr. Ruslizam Daud, Associate Director of ETAC

Panelist 2 : Prof. Ir. Dr. Md. Saidin Wahab, Associate Director of ETAC
05.00 PM End of Programme
Programme 5


02.00 PM - 05.00 PM Short remarks by YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Ibrahim bin Esa,President BEM

Presentation

Discussion (sharing of experiences and barriers)

Conclusion

Wrap up and End of Meeting
Programme 6
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast

Arrival of Invited Guest
Arrival of YB Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Works
09.00 AM National Anthem
Doa Recitation
Welcoming Speech by YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Ibrahim bin Esa, President, BEM
Officiating Speech by YBhg. Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Works
Launching Ceremony

BEM’s President Award Presentation MOU Signing Ceremony
09.45 AM Coffee Break & Networking
(Taming Sari Foyer)
10.15 AM Keynote Address: Engineering with Integrity in the Digital Age
YBhg. Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Zaini bin Ujang, Tokoh Kejuruteraan Negara 2025
11.00 AM ENGINEERING MALAYSIA 2036
Vision: From Followers to Global Leader
YBhg. Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Judin bin Abdul Karim
Advisor, Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB)
11.45 AM Operational Technology: Vulnerabilities in the Engineering Industry
Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy bin Megat Tajuddin
BEM Registrar / Chief Executive, National Cyber Security Agency, Malaysia (NACSA)
12.15 PM Artificial Intelligence in Professional Engineering Registration and Competence Assessment
Ir. Saleh Al Omar, Acting Director Engineering Examination
12.30 PM Women in Engineering in Digital Age
Ir. Sharifah Azlina binti Raja Kamal Pasmah
BEM Board Member / CEO HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd
01.00 PM Lunch Break & Networking
(Warisan Cafe)
02.00 PM Forum on Digital Responsibility in Engineering Practice: AI, Data and Professional Accountability

Moderator : Ir. Alex Looi Tink Huey, Tokoh Muda Kejuruteraan Negara 2025
Panellist 1 : Dr. Yong Keh Kok
Principal Researcher, Strategic ICT R&D, MIMOS Berhad
Panellist 2 : Prof. Emeritus Dato' Ir. Ts. Dr. Zainai bin Mohamed
Fakulti Kecerdasan Buatan, UTM
Panellist 3 : Ir. Azrin Aris
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Technology, Innovation & Delivery), MyDigital ID Sdn. Bhd.
03.00 PM Coffee Break (Foyer, Taming Sari Ballroom)
03.30 PM Forum on REA 1967

Moderator : Ir. Hizamul-din bin Ab Rahman
Member, Engineers Act Committee
Panelist 1 : Dato’ Paduka Ir. (Dr) Keizrul bin Abdullah, Member, Engineers Act Committee
Panelist 2 : Ir. Megat Johari bin Megat Mohd Noor, Member, WG on Amendment to REA 1967
WRAP- UP OF NEC 2026 DAY 2
Programme 7
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09.00 AM - 10.30 AM SESSION 7: Design Review Assessment 2
  • → Detailed Design Review (DRA 2)
  • → Form B
10.00 AM COFFEE BREAK (Executive Room Foyer)
10.45 AM SESSION 8: Workshop on DRA 2
  • → Workshop
  • → Group Presentation & Group Assessment 2
01.00 PM - 02.00 PM LUNCH BREAK (Warisan Cafe)
02.00 PM - 03.00 PM SESSION 9: Design Review Assessment 3
  • → Pre-Construction Review
  • → Understand the Work Program
  • → Form C
03.00 PM - 03.15 PM COFFEE BREAK (Foyer, Executive Room, Foyer)
03.15 PM - 05.00 PM SESSION 10: CDM Documentation
  • → Client’s Brief (CB)
  • → Pre-Construction Information (PCI)
  • → Construction Phase Plan (CPP)
  • → Safety Health File (SHF) Management
  • → Contract Management
05.00 PM WRAP- UP OF NEC 2026 DAY 2
Programme 8
FUTURE ENGINEERING TALENTS GATEWAY BEM YOUNG ENGINEERING INNOVATION TROPHY
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
Arrival of Invited Guest
08.45 AM Welcoming Remarks by YBhg. Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Hashim, WG on Capacity Building
09.00 AM - 10.00 AM Sharing 1: College to Career
Speaker: Ir. Shah Izni bin Mohd Adnan, CEO,RPM Engineers Sdn Bhd
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM Sharing 2 : Forum on Engineers in Society

Moderator : Prof. Ir. Dr. Che Maznah Mat Isa, Associate Director of EAC
Panelist 1 : YBhg. Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Hashim
WG on National Undergraduate Talent (NUET)
Panelist 2 : YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Goh Teik Cheong,Executive Director, M.E.I Project Engineers Sdn Bhd
11.00 AM - 11.15 AM
Hackathon Briefing

5 Mentors : 1. Ir. Shah Izni bin Mohd Adnan, CEO, RPM Engineers Sdn Bhd
2. Ir. Dr. Harris bin Abd Rahman Sabri
3. Ir. Norhasnita binti Mohd Yusof
4. Mr. Muhammad Haziq Taqiuddin bin Rezuwan, Civil Engineer, JKR Create
5. Ms. Ong Ye Shian, Vice Chairperson, YES 		11.00 AM - 01.00 PM
1st Round of Judging
11.15 AM -01.00 AM
Hackathon Mentoring & Development
01.00 PM - 02.00 PM
Lunch Break Taman Mahsuri
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Lunch Break Taman Mahsuri
02.00 PM - 04.00 PM Hackathon Presentation (Pitching) & Evaluation

Panel of Judges:
1. YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Rahim bin Hashim (Chief Judge)
2. YBhg. First Admiral Dato’ Ir. (Dr) Ahmad Murad bin Omar
3. Ir. Sharifah Azlina binti Raja Kamal Pasmah 		2nd Round of Judging
04.00 PM - 04.45 PM Sharing 3 : Mandatory Registration with BEM: Choosing the Right Path for Your Engineering Career
Ir. Mohd Noramil bin Mohd Daril, Executive Director BEM
04.50 PM Closing Remarks
By Dato’ Ir. Ibrahim bin Esa, President, BEM

Prize Giving Ceremony
WRAP- UP OF NEC 2026 DAY 2
Programme 9
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09.00 AM Promoting Engineering Services Nationally and Internationally
Ir. Fam Yew Hin, Chairman, Programme Committee
09.30 AM BEM Guideline on CDM Regulations 2024
Ir. K Sundraraj, Member, Professional Practice Committee
10.00 AM COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING (Taming Sari Foyer)
10.30 AM Regulating the Scale of Fees
Speaker 1:Ir. Chen Thiam Leong, Member, Scale of Fees Committee
Speaker 2:Ir. Arul Hisham bin Abdul Rahim, Member, Scale of Fees Committee
11.30 AM CPD Requirements for Professional Engineers (PE), Professional Engineers with Practising Certificate (PEPC) and Inspectors of Works (IOW)
YBhg Dato’ Ir. Dr. Che Hassandi bin Abdullah, Member, Professional Development Committee
12.00 NOON Integrity in Engineering Profession
Tuan PsK Sivarasan A/L Baby Kalidawson, Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM)
12.45 PM LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING(Warisan Cafe)
02.00 PM Forum on The Role of BEM in Regulating and Elevating Professional Engineering

Moderator : Ir. Dr. Muhammad Arkam bin Che Munaaim
Committee Member, E&Q
Panellist 1: YBhg. Dato’ Paduka Ir. (Dr) Keizrul bin Abdullah
Chairman, Disciplinary Committee / Tokoh Kejuruteraan Negara 2024
Panellist 2: YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Rahim bin Hashim
Member, National Monitoring Committee, BEM
Panelist 3: YBhg. Datuk Wira Ir. Md Sidek bin Ahmad
Member, Appeal Board
02.45PM Forum on TVET for Engineering: Challenges in TVET for the Engineering Sector and How These Challenges can be Addressed

Moderator : Puan Rita Irina Abd Wahab
Member, Corporate Communication Committee, BEM

Panelist 1 : Ir. Ts. Shaiful bin Khalid
General Manager, Specialized Strategic Advisory, PETRONAS
Panelist 2 : Ir. Ts. Dr. Azmi bin Ahmad
Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Pembangunan), Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran
Panelist 3 : Ts. Br. Jamil Bakri, CEO Government-Industry TVET Coordination Body (GITC)
03.30 PM COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING (Foyer, Taming Sari Ballroom)
03.50 PM OPEN FORUM
Moderator : Ir. Mohd Noramil bin Mohd Daril, Executive Director, BEM
&
Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy bin Megat Tajuddin, BEM Registrar / Chief Executive, National Cyber Security Agency, Malaysia (NACSA)

Panellists : Chairmen of all Committees & Councils

• YBhg. Dato’ Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin Arshad
• Ir. Dr. Sherliza binti Zaini Sooria
• Prof. Ir. Dr. David Chuah Joon Huang
• Ir. Sharifah Azlina binti Raja Kamal Pasmah
• Ir. Abdul Razak bin Yakob
• Ir. Yau Chau Fong
04.45 PM CLOSING SPEECH
YBrs Ir. Dr. Sherliza binti Zaini Sooria
BEM Board Member / Chairman, BEM NEC 2026 Organising Committee
05.00 PM WRAP- UP OF NEC 2026 DAY 3
Programme 10
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
Welcome Remarks by YBhg. Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim bin Hashim, Chairman Programme Committee P1.1.1
09.00 AM The Registration of Engineers Act 1967
YBhg. Dato’ Paduka Ir. (Dr) Keizrul bin Abdullah
Chairman, Disciplinary Committee
10.00 AM Coffee Break
10.30 AM BEM Capacity Building Framework & BEM Strategic Plan 2025-2030 (P1.1.1)
Moderator : Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Syuhaida binti Ismail
Member BEM Professional Development Committee

Speaker 1:P1.1.1 (Activity 1) : Dr. Razuana binti Rahim, Chairman P1.1.1
Speaker 2:P1.1.1 (Activity 2) : Prof. Adj. Ir. Mohamad Faudzi bin Mohd Yasir, Chairman P1.1.2
12.45 PM LUNCH BREAK (Warisan Cafe)
02.00 PM Route to Professional Engineer (PE)
Speaker : Ir. Magdalene Tan Lee
Member, Examination & Qualification Committee, BEM
03.00 PM COFFEE BREAK (Foyer, Taming Sari Ballroom)
03.30 PM Introduction of CPD Requirements for Graduate Engineers (GE)

Moderator : YBhg. Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim bin Hashim
Member, BEM Professional Development Committee/ Chairman WG on Capacity Building
Speaker : YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Che Hassandi bin Abdullah
Chairman, P1.1.1 /Member, BEM Professional Development Committee/Chairman WG on CPD
05.00 PM WRAP- UP OF NEC 2026 DAY 3
Programme 11
08.30 AM Registration & Networking
09.00 AM Opening Session: Introduction to the Guidelines on ESG for Engineering Consultancy Practices (ECP)
Ir. C. Sivaananthan
Member, Working Group on ESG
09.45 AM Q & A Session
10.00 AM Technical Session 1: ESG Best Practices and Industry Perspectives
Ir. Sharifah Azlina binti Raja Kamal Pasmah
Board Member / Chairman, Professional Practice Committee
10.45 AM Coffee Break & Networking
11.00 AM Technical Session 2: ESG Management System-Driving Sustainable Engineering Excellence with SIRIM 55
Ir. Raguraman Ramasamy
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
11.45 AM Technical Session 3: ESG Reporting or Compliance Frameworks
Speaker 1: Ir. Augusta Lee
ESG, Malaysia
Speaker 2: Ms. Oh Ying Ying
ESG, Malaysia
12.30 PM Lunch and Networking
02.00 PM Interactive Workshop: Practical Application of ESG Guidelines for ECPs
Speaker 1: Ir. Vun Wey Tyng, Member WG ESG
Speaker 2: Ir. Sri Kanthan, HSS Engineers Berhad
03.30 PM Coffee break & Networking
03.45 PM Interactive Workshop: Practical Application of ESG Guidelines for ECPs
Speaker 1: Ir. Vun Wey Tyng, Member WG ESG
Speaker 2: Ir. Sri Kanthan, HSS Engineers Berhad
05.00 PM Workshop Presentation, Discussion and Closing Remarks
Ir. Sharifah Azlina binti Raja Kamal Pasmah
Board Member / Chairman, Professional Practice Committee
END OF PROGRAMME
Programme 12
07.30 AM Registration & Breakfast
08.30 AM The Registration of Engineers Act 1967
Ir. Hizamul-din bin Ab Rahman
Member, Engineers Act Committee
09.15 AM Engineering Outlook for the Next 5-10 Years
Ir. Megat Johari bin Megat Mohd Noor
BEM Board Member/Chairman, E&Q Committee
10.00 AM COFFEE BREAK
Breakout Session
Engineering Technologist (Taming Sari 2) Inspector of Works (IoW) (Tun Sri Lanang 1)
10.30 AM BEM Capacity Building Framework
YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Rahim bin Hashim
Chairman, WG on Capacity Building 		Safety in Site Supervision
Ir. Sundraraj A/L Krishnasamy
Member, Professional Practice Committee
11.15 AM – 01.00 PM
Townhall Session
Speaker 1 : YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Rahim bin Hashim
Chairman, WG on Capacity Building
Speaker 2 : Ir. Hizamul-din bin Ab Rahman
Member, Engineers Act Committee
Speaker 3 : Ir. Megat Johari bin Megat Mohd Noor
BEM Board Member / Chairman, E&Q Committee
11.15 AM – 12.00 PM
CPD for IOW
YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Che Hassandi bin Abdullah
Member, Professional Development Committee
12.00 NOON – 01.00 PM
Townhall Session
Speaker 1 : Ir. Sundraraj A/L Krishnasamy
Member, Professional Practice Committee
Speaker 2 : YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Che Hassandi bin Abdullah
Member, Professional Development Committee
Speaker 3 : Ir. Muhammad Firdaus bin Muhammad Idris
Construction Inspector of Works Association Malaysia
01.00 PM
LUNCH
02.00 PM
End of Programme
Programme 13
08.00 AM Registration & Breakfast
09.00 AM Welcoming Remarks
09.15 AM Opening Note : Engineering the Future : Why Strategic Foresight Matters for Malaysia
YBhg. Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi bin Abd Shukor
Chairman of the Programme Committee P4.1.1 BEM Strategic Plan 2026-2030
09.30 AM Keynote 1 : Anticipatory Systems and Its Importance to the Future of Engineering Education: Future Proof for Today
Prof. Jonathan Calof, UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Systems for Innovation and Venture Creation
Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Canada
11.00 AM Coffee Break & Networking
11.15 AM Keynote 2 : Title : Global Engineering Futures : Benchmarking Emerging Technologies and Future-Ready Competencies
Prof. Alexander Sokolov, HSE Moscow, Russia
12.45 PM Morning Session Synthesis and Workshop Briefing
• Summary of key insights from the keynote presentations
• Introduction to the afternoon Interactive Foresight Workshop
01.00 PM Lunch & Networking
(Warisan Cafe)
02.00 PM Interactive Foresight Workshop Preparing for Malaysia's Engineering Innovation Foresight Study
Speaker 1: Prof. Jonathan Calof, University of Ottawa
Speaker 2: Prof. Alexander Sokolov, HSE Moscow, Russia
Speaker 3: Ir. Megat Johari Megat Mohd Noor
Speaker 4: YBhg. Dato’ Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor
Speaker 5: Mr. Mohd Nurul Azammi Mohd Nudri
04.15 PM Coffee Break
04.30 PM Closing Remarks
From Insight to Action : Setting the Stage for Malaysia's Engineering Innovation Foresight Study
YBhg. Dato’ Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor
Chairman of the Programme Committee P4.1.1 BEM Strategic Plan 2026-2030
End of Programme
Programme 14
01.00 PM Registration
02.00 PM Opening Remarks & Update on The White Paper “Gaji Permulaan Jurutera Rendah”
YBhg. First Admiral Dato’ Ir. Ahmad Murad bin Omar (Retired)
02.20 PM Breakout session (10 groups)
• Transition from education, entry-level, and experience in engineering field.
• 4 cluster SMEs:
  • → Semi-Conductor
  • → Oil & Gas
  • → Manufacturing
  • → Construction
03.30 PM Coffee Break & Networking
03.45 PM Presentation
04.45 PM Wrap-up
End of Programme

NEC 2026 Moderators & Speakers

Ir. Dr. Sherliza binti Zaini Sooria

BEM Board Member / Chairman, BEM NEC 2026 Organising Committee

Datuk Wira Ir. Md Sidek bin Ahmad

Member, National Monitoring Committee

Dato’ Ir. Abdul Razib Dawood

Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

Ir. Sharifah Azlina binti Raja Kamal Pasmah

Member, WG on International / CEO HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd

YBrs. Ir. Haji Mohd Jalaludin bin Sulaiman

Chairman, Application Committee, BEM

Ir. Megat Johari bin Megat Mohd Noor

Chairman, Examination & Qualification Committee, BEM

YBhg. Dato’ Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin Arshad

Chairman, Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC)

Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Hawa Hamzah

Associate Director, Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC)

Dr Kai Sang Lock

Chair, Washington Accord

Prof. Ir. Dr. Law Chung Lim

Associate Director of EAC

Prof. Ir. Dr. Rajkumar

Associate Director of EAC

Prof. Ir. Dr. Ruslizam Daud

Associate Director of EAC

Prof. Ir. Dr.Noor Kamariah Nordin

Associate Director of EAC

Professor Emeritus Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang

Tokoh Kejuruteraan Negara 2025

YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Ir. Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali

Tokoh Kejuruteraan Negara 2022

Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy bin Megat Tajuddin

BEM Registrar

Dato’ Paduka Ir. (Dr) Keizrul bin Abdullah

Member, Engineers Act Committee

Datuk Ir. (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hashim

Prof. Ir. Dr. Che Maznah Mat Isa

Associate Director of EAC

Dato’ Ir. Dr. Goh Teik Cheong

Ir. Fam Yew Hin

Chairman, Programme Committee

Ir. Sundraraj A/L Krishnasamy

Member, Professional Practice Committee

Ir. Chen Thiam Leong

Member, Scale of Fees Committee

Ir. Arul Hisham bin Abdul Rahim

Member, Scale of Fees Committee

YBhg Dato’ Ir. Dr. Che Hassandi bin Abdullah

Member, Professional Development Committee

Tuan PsK Sivarasan A/L Baby Kalidawson

Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM)

Puan Rita Irina Abd Wahab

First Admiral Dato’ Ir. (Dr) Ahmad Murad bin Omar

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3 2 DAY-NEC SEMINAR 2026 & FORUM ON ACPE ● ● ● 850 20
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WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG)

Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Conlay

Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur offers an unrivaled collection of venues with 19 versatile function rooms, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and supported by a dedicated professional team to ensure seamless events. From spacious foyers perfect for networking over coffee breaks to exclusive VIP holding rooms with private access, every detail is designed with sophistication in mind. Guests may indulge in a single buffet spread of international and local cuisine at Warisan Café or elevate the experience with bespoke menus crafted at our fine dining restaurants.


Exclusive BEM NEC 2026 Stay Promo!Staying at the venue?
Promo Code: NEC2026
Enjoy the best rates on your room at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur!

How to book: Apply the promo code during booking at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur website

Contact No. : +60 3 2688 9688    |     Email : [email protected]


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NATIONAL ENGINEERING CONVENTION (NEC) 2026
For more information, contact:

  • 03 2691 2090
    Ext. 105 / 106 / 107 / 109 / 110
    Ext. 111 / 113 / 114 / 144