UGM Hosts 6th ICOSTELM 2026 and Advances Regional Academic Collaboration

January 2026

University of Geomatika Malaysia (UGM) successfully hosted the 6th International Conference on Sustainability in Technological, Environmental, Law, Management, Social, and Economic Matters (ICOSTELM) 2026 on 29 January 2026 at the Tabung Haji Tower, Kuala Lumpur.

The conference brought together prominent academics, researchers, and institutional leaders from across the region to exchange insights on sustainability and innovation across multidisciplinary fields. ICOSTELM 2026 served as a dynamic platform for intellectual discourse, strategic dialogue, and cross-border collaboration.

The event was honoured by the presence of distinguished speakers who shared valuable expertise and perspectives:

Keynote Speaker

• Prof. Datuk Sr Dr. Mohaizi Mohamad
  President, University of Geomatika Malaysia

Speakers

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aal Lukmanul Hakim, S.H., M.H
  Deputy Chancellor I, Universitas Djuanda (UNIDA), Bogor, Indonesia

• Prof. Dr. Kartimi, M.Pd
  Vice Rector II for General Administration, Planning and Finance, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

• Prof. Dr. Cicih Ratnasih, SE., MM.
  Dean, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Borobudur (UNBOR), Jakarta

• Prof. Ghasem Muhammadi, MA., Ph.D
  International Institute for Islamic Studies, Qom, Iran

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oviyan Patra, Ir., MT., IPM.
  Head, Master of Technology Management Study Program, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani (Unjani), Bandung

• Mr. Muhammad Illiyas Bin Zulkefely
  Lecturer, Faculty of Education and Social Science, University of Geomatika Malaysia

• Meilia Risna, S.E., M.M., Ph.D
  Postgraduate Lecturer, Sekolah Tinggi Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam Lampung, Indonesia

Beyond the academic sessions, the conference marked a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reflecting UGM’s ongoing commitment to strengthening international academic networks and research collaboration.

Building on this momentum, UGM further expanded its regional engagement through a strategic collaboration at Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji (UMRAH), Dompak, Tanjungpinang, Indonesia, together with the APPEKNAS Institute and the Malaysian Business Empowerment Council (MPPM).

The initiative was led by:

• Dr. Ir. Fandy Iood, Chairman of DPN APPEKNAS

• Prof. Ir. Dr. Zam ARZ, DBA, President of MPPM Malaysia

• Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hj. Mohamad Nasir Saludin, Vice Chancellor of UGM

The delegation was warmly received by Prof. Dr. Agung Dhamar Syakti, S.Pi., DEA, Rector of UMRAH.

This collaboration creates new opportunities for Master’s and PhD studies aligned with ASEAN standards, supported by research-based smart learning and scholarship pathways. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to nurturing future scholars and enhancing academic excellence across the region.

Through ICOSTELM 2026 and its expanding international partnerships, UGM continues to position itself as a forward-looking institution dedicated to sustainable development, impactful research, and meaningful global collaboration.