ICMPC 2025 drives Sarawak’s future in materials science & sustainable development

Adam Yii (seventh left), Prof. Vincent Lee (sixth right), Prof. Sujan Debnath Amelia Roziman (sixth left) and other distinguished guests pose for a photo during the press conference for the 17th ICMPC 2025 last Friday.

MIRI, 21 July 2025: Sarawak will be taking centre stage in the global scientific community with the 17th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterisation (ICMPC 2025), happening at Imperial Hotel Miri from November 27 to 29, 2025.

The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and academics from all over the world, including the United States, Brunei Darussalam, India and South Africa, to explore the future of materials science and its role in driving technological advancement and sustainable development. 

The conference, which is a long-standing event with previous editions in the UK and India, is hosted by Curtin University Malaysia in partnership with the Sarawak Government through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) and the Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology (GRIET) India, with support from Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). All in all, this conference will serve as a critical platform for accelerating key PCDS 2030 objectives, which include the development of high-value manufacturing, the downstream processing of Sarawak’s rich natural resources like rare earth elements and the transition to a green economy powered by renewable energy. 

“Hosting the 17^th ICMPC in Sarawak is a direct reflection of our commitment to the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030, as it aligns with the State Government’s core mandate to cultivate a new generation of talent and foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem capable of driving Sarawak towards a high-income, sustainable future,” said Mayor of Miri City Council and Miri Business Events Committee, Mayor Adam Yii. “We are creating an unparalleled opportunity for our students, researchers and local industries to engage with cutting-edge knowledge, which is essential for building the skilled human capital we need to lead in high-value manufacturing, renewable energy and the digital economy.”

Meanwhile, according to Pro Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive of Curtin University Malaysia, it is a great honour for the university to host such a prestigious international conference, bringing together leading minds from around the world to drive innovation in sustainable materials and technologies, as it reflects Curtin’s strong commitment to global collaboration and its strategic vision of transforming lives and communities through education and research with real-world impact. 

“The 17^th ICMPC is a prime example of a legacy-driven business event that aligns with Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030. The knowledge exchanged and the networks built here will catalyse tangible progress toward’s Sarawak’s shared goals of economic prosperit, social inclusivity and environmental sustainability, leaving a powerful legacy long after the conference concludes,” added CEO of BESarawak, Amelia Roziman.