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ICGRID 2026

International Conference on Global Research, Innovation and Development

October 30, 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Dear Esteemed Researchers and Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite researchers, academicians, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, research scholars, and students to participate in the International Conference on Global Research, Innovation and Development (ICGRID 2026).

The conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 30, 2026, with both in-person and virtual participation options available to accommodate researchers from around the world.

ICGRID 2026 provides an international platform for exchanging knowledge, presenting original research, and discussing emerging developments across a broad range of academic and professional disciplines. The conference will be organized into two major sessions:

Session 1: Social Sciences & Humanities
Covering Economics & Finance, Business & Management, Tourism & Hospitality, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Law, Governance, Public Policy, Culture, Communication, and related interdisciplinary areas.

Session 2: Engineering & Technology
Covering Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering & Applied Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Robotics, Automation, Energy, Environment, Sustainability, and related technological fields.

We welcome original research papers, review papers, case studies, and innovative research contributions addressing contemporary challenges, emerging trends, technological advancements, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

We warmly invite you to submit your research and join ICGRID 2026 in building meaningful academic connections and contributing to the advancement of global research, innovation, and development.

Best regards,

Conference Secretary
IIARP Conference & Publications



Important Dates

Early Bird Registration:
September 20, 2026

Abstract/Paper Submission:
September 30, 2026

Acceptance notification:
On a Rolling Basis

Registration Closing:
October 5, 2026

Full Paper Submission:
October 15, 2026

Conference Date:
October 30, 2026


Journal Publications

1. Conference Abstract Book:

All accepted and registered abstracts will be published free of charge in Abstract Proceedings Series with a DOI. The Abstract Book will be available on the conference day.

2. Journal Publications:

The Organizing Committee partners with prestigious publishers like Taylor & Francis, Springer, Wiley, Inderscience, etc., indexed by SCOPUS, Web of Science, DOAJ, and more. Conference participants will be guided to get their papers published in Regular or Special Issues.

Benefits of Publishing Papers in Journals:

  • Free Manuscript Editing Services for Conference Participants, including proofreading, formatting, and plagiarism removal.
Previous Publications: Click Here
Learn more about our publication process and editing services: Click Here
IIARP Journal

Call for Papers

Authors who wish to participate in the conference by giving a presentation, whether in person or online, should submit an abstract. If your abstract is accepted, you will receive an email from the conference secretariat containing details about how to submit your full paper and complete the registration process.

NOTE: PhD scholars are highly welcomed to present their early-stage findings.

We invite proposals for paper presentations, posters/exhibits, virtual lightning talks, virtual posters, or colloquia addressing one of the following themes. Papers may address, but are not restricted to, the main theme from any of the following sub-themes. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable.

Conference Tracks & Themes:

Session 1: Social Sciences & Humanities

Research perspectives on society, culture, economics, business, education, governance and human development.

Economics & Finance

Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International Economics, Development Economics, Economic Policy, Monetary Economics, Fiscal Policy, Public Finance, International Trade, Financial Economics, Banking & Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Financial Markets, Islamic Finance, Labour Economics, Health Economics, Behavioural Economics, Economic Growth, Globalization, Inflation, Unemployment, Sustainable Economic Development and Emerging Markets.

Business & Management

Business Administration, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, International Business, Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, Business Communication, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Ethics, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, E-Commerce, Technology Management, Business Analytics and Emerging Business Models.

Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Sustainable Tourism, Smart Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Medical Tourism, Rural Tourism, Ecotourism, Heritage Tourism, Event & Conference Management, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage Management, Destination Management, Tourism Marketing, Tourism Economics, Travel Technology, Digital Tourism, Tourism Entrepreneurship and Emerging Trends in Tourism.

Social Sciences & Humanities

Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Population Studies, Gender Studies, Communication Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Geography, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Literature, Cultural Studies, Religious Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Human Rights, Social Welfare, Social Work, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Governance, Education, Arts, Music, Heritage & Museum Studies and Digital Humanities.

Session 2: Engineering & Technology

Research and innovation in engineering, computing, emerging technologies, energy and sustainable technological development.

Computer Science & Information Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Information Systems, Web Technologies, Mobile Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Automation, Digital Transformation and Quantum Computing.

Engineering & Applied Engineering

Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation, Control Systems, Power Systems, Renewable Energy Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Automotive Engineering.

Emerging Technologies & Innovation

Generative AI, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Twins, Extended Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Blockchain Technology, Internet of Things, Smart Technologies, Quantum Technologies, Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Digital Transformation, Technology Innovation, Research & Development, Technology Transfer and Future Technologies.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Storage, Smart Grids, Sustainable Engineering, Green Technology, Environmental Engineering, Climate Change, Environmental Management, Sustainable Infrastructure, Sustainable Development, Circular Economy, Waste Management, Water Resources, Clean Technology, Energy Efficiency, Low-Carbon Technologies, Sustainable Cities, Smart Cities, Climate Resilience and Environmental Innovation.

Guidelines

Medium of Conference
  • The conference requires all papers to be written and presented in English as it's the official language.
Presentation Formats
  • Oral Presentation Only (Abstract): For an oral presentation preference without a journal publication, submit an Abstract.
  • Presentation & Publication (Full paper): A full paper is requested if you are also considering publishing your paper (optional).
Submission Guidelines
  • Abstract Submission: Abstracts should fall within 250-500 words and must be submitted before the specified deadline.
  • Extended Abstract Submission: Extended abstracts are limited to 800-1500 words, not exceeding 4 pages, including references.
  • Full Paper Submission: Submit a full paper after the committee officially accepts your abstract. All submissions must present original, unpublished research, whether experimental or theoretical.
Presentation Category
  • Oral/Poster Presentation (Onsite): Live in the host city (10–15 minutes)
  • Online Presentation (LIVE): We welcome live presentations via Zoom (10–15 minutes).
  • Video Presentation (Recorded Video): Pre-recorded presentation videos will be available permanently on the IIARP Conference YouTube channel (5–7 minutes).

Registration

Registration Guidelines

To attend the conference, registration is essential. This will grant you access to the scheduled presentations listed in the conference agenda/program, as well as provide you with the opportunity to access abstracts and/or published papers.

Important Note

  • To complete registration, make the payment and send us the payment receipt or transaction proof you received along with the filled-up registration form (scanned copy) before the last date for conference registration.
  • Delegates should bear the bank service charges (if any) on the sender's side with registration fees.
  • The registration fees you paid are non-refundable in case you do not attend the conference or withdraw your paper.

Kind Reminder: Please don't reserve flight ticket or hotel room in advance till you get onsite confirming information from the conference coordinator. For assistance, please contact the coordinator.

Conference Registration Fees (Per Paper/Abstract):

Physical Participants

(In-person)

Presenter: 200 USD
Author: 220 USD*

  • Paper presentation
  • Proceedings (PDF in USB)
  • Name badge (ID card)
  • Certificates & program schedule (hard copy)
  • Conference bag/folder
  • Lunches & coffee
  • Best Presentation & Best Paper Award

Virtual Participants

(Virtual/Video)

Presenter: 175 USD
Author: 195 USD*

  • Talk in the Conference Online Session
  • Proceedings (PDF in USB)
  • Certificates & program schedule (soft copy)
  • Best Presentation & Best Paper Award

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Note

  • *Journal Publications: Additional charges (Approx. 400–600 USD) apply for Scopus/Web of Science indexed journal publication, depending on the paper's quality and review outcome.
  • Refund / Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable but may be credited toward future conferences.
  • Discount/Fee Waiver: For discounts, invoices & bank matters, contact our Conference Coordinator.

Benefits of Attending

  • Easy submission & monitoring of your conference/publication status.
  • Conference Abstract Proceedings, Certificate, and Conference kit.
  • Virtual participants will receive electronic documents via email.
  • Lunch, refreshments, and snacks for in-person attendees.
  • Opportunity for journal publication in Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals (*subject to review).
  • Double-blind peer review with plagiarism & content checks.
  • Selected participants may join scientific projects (collaborative papers, keynote roles, workshops, reviewer positions, etc.).

Additional Notes

  • The IIARP will make every effort to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, your preferred presentation dates and times.
  • Acceptance will be cancelled if full payment is not made.
  • Publication of full papers depends on quality and editor review and is not guaranteed.

Venue & Schedule

Location / Venue

Mines Beach Resort

Jalan Dulang, Mines Wellness City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 3-8943 6688 (Google Maps)

Online ZOOM / Pre-recorded Video

A convenient way of sharing and discussing.

  • Online (Live) Presentation: Make sure you're online and ready 15 minutes before the presentation. We'll send you a meeting invitation with a video link. You'll find the Meeting ID and Password there. Before joining the call, please check that your camera, audio, internet connection, and presentation slides are all working smoothly. Also, make sure you're in a quiet, distraction-free environment for the presentation.
  • Pre-Recorded Video: In this method, you can show your face via webcam (if you'd like) and display your slides as you talk. You can use any meeting software (Zoom) as long as you have good recording quality and your final file is in MP4 format. Or Create a Voice Over PPT and convert to MP4 video.

Tentative Conference Program

These programs are subject to change. The final program will be sent to all participants before the conference.
Time
Programme
  • 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
    Registration at Desk & Participant Login
  • 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Welcome, Opening General Session & Keynote
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Breakfast / Tea Break
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Parallel Session I
  • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
    Lunch
  • 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
    Parallel Session II
  • 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
    Open Research Discussion
  • 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
    Testimonial & Closing

Chair & Committee

Dr. Md Hisyam Selamat
Dr. Md Hisyam Selamat
MILA University, Malaysia
Dr. Yuriy Yu Shvets
Dr. Yuriy Yu Shvets
Financial University, Russia
Ms. Galina Berjozkina
Dr. Bilal Khalid
KMITL, Bangkok, Thailand

Conference Committee

  • Dr. Moo Sung Kim,
    College of Business, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE
  • Ms. Galina Berjozkina,
    City Unity College Nicosia, Cyprus
  • Prof. Yuriy Yu Shvets,
    Financial University under The Government of Russian Federation
  • Dr. Md. Hisyam Selamat,
    SEGi University, Malaysia
  • Dr. Daisy Kee Mui Hung,
    School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Dr. Nihar Ranjan Mishra,
    Social Anthropology, NIT, India
  • Dr. Mahboubeh Taghizadeh,
    Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
  • Prof.(Dr.) Aries Heru Prasetyo,
    PPM School of Management, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
  • Prof.(Dr.) Wen-Lin Yang,
    National University of Tainan, Taiwan
  • Prof. Saber Mohamed Abd-Allah,
    Reproductive Biology & Genetics Society, Singapore
  • Dr. Pankaj Thakur,
    Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
  • Prof.(Dr.) Mwafaq M. Dandan,
    Aljouf University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan,
    Hanoi University of Transport, Vietnam
  • Dr. Hussein Hussein Zidan,
    Directorate General of Diyala, Baqubah, Iraq
  • Dr. Dodo Yakub Aminu,
    University Sains Islam Malaysia
  • Prof.(Dr.) Basim Alhadidi,
    Albalqa' Applied University, Jordan
  • Dr. Sunny Joseph,
    Dept. of Mathematics, K. E. College, Kottayam, Kerala, India
  • Prof.(Dr.) Ashraf M. A. Ahmad,
    Princess Sumya University for Technology, Amman
  • Dr. Dipti Patra,
    National Institute of Technology, India
  • Prof.(Dr.) Raymond Kosala,
    The Loseph Wibowo Center for Advanced Learning, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Dr. Mohd Helmy Abd Wahab,
    Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
  • Dr. Vikash Kumar,
    Utkal University, Odisha, India
  • Dr. Poonam Vyas,
    J K Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Dr. Aliyu Ahmad Warra,
    Federal University, Gusau, Nigeria
  • Dr. Ahmed A. Elngar,
    Beni-Suef University, Egypt
  • Dr. R Nandhini,
    Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Dr. Ahmad R. AlBattat,
    Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Dr. Srishti Umekar,
    Department of Management, AISECT University Bhopal, India
  • Dr. Arunachalam Kalirajan,
    DMI St. Eugene University, Zambia
  • Dr. Md. Mamun Habib,
    School of Quantitative Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia, UUM
  • Dr. Yagyanath Rimal,
    School of Engineering, Pokhara University, Nepal
  • Johnnie Jada Lim,
    San Sebastian College Recolletos De Cavite, Philippines