The inaugural CIC 2024: Building Connections through Collaborative Industrial Expertise and Research Practice

Welcome to the first Construction Industry Congress (CIC 2024)! We are pleased to invite you to join us in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and be part of us in embarking the journey of shaping the landscape of the construction industry through this unique event. The inaugural CIC 2024 will be the first summit to be held in Malaysia that gathers the concept of parallel sessions comprising industrial forums, product showcase, research papers presentation and poster competition.

CREAM and UMPSA are joining forces to connect various stakeholders to enhance the innovation and collaboration across the construction industry. Together, CIC 2024 aims to bring visionaries, pioneers and changemakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in tackling issues related to resilient and sustainability in the industry.
 
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  The inaugural CREAM’s Construction Industry Congress 2024 (CIC 2024) will be the first to be held in Malaysia which features a series of parallel sessions comprising industrial forums, construction product showcase, research papers presentation and poster competition.

CIC 2024 shall gather the industrial players and various stakeholders from ASEAN and East Asian region to exchange groundbreaking ideas, engaging thought-provoking discussions, and forging lasting connections that will shape the future landscape of the construction industry in Malaysia.

Through these multiple breakout sessions, CIC 2024 aims to bring together visionaries, pioneers and changemakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in tackling issues related to resilient and sustainability in the construction industry.
 
Aim & Focus of CIC 2024
 
  • Bridging the Gap: We believe the first idea of an innovation comes from research activities. Hence, we aim to gather the industrial stakeholders to listen to the ideas of the researchers through academic papers presentation.
  • Resilient & Sustainable Construction: CIC 2024 aims to bring together visionaries, pioneers and changemakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in tackling issues related to resilient and sustainability in the construction industry.
  • Nurturing Talent & Ideas: CIC 2024 aims to nurture the talent and ideas from the younger generation to showcase what they’ve got through their innovation that could help bring new ideas to the industry.
 
6 Key Reasons to Attend
 
  • Knowledge Expansion: Provide opportunity for you to learn from industry experts, practitioners, and thought leaders about best practices, innovative strategies, and emerging trends in building resilience and sustainability within the construction sector.
  • Market Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of market trends, regulatory requirements, and valuable market intelligence to inform decision-making, investment strategies, and business development efforts in the construction sector.
  • Networking Opportunities: Provide platform for you to exchange ideas, forging new connections, and collaborate on potential projects or partnerships through networking sessions, panel discussions and papers presentation.
  • Skills Development: Gain practical insights, tools, and techniques for integrating sustainability principles into project design, construction practices, and operations.
  • Access to Resources: Explore product demonstrations and presentations to discover new resources and solutions for your project.
  • Professional Development: Provide opportunity for your professional development through CCD/CPD points reward, continuous education, and engagement with experts.
 
Who Should Attend
 
  • Government Leaders
  • Policymakers
  • Business Leader
  • Investors
  • Academics
  • Property Developers
  • Contractors
  • Professional Bodies
  • Consulting Engineers
 
Featured Speakers
 
Will be announced soon.
 
Conference Venue
 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Exact location will be announced soon)
 
The Organisers
 
The Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) is a research institution of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and company limited by guarantee dedicated to improve Malaysia construction industry through research and consultancy, certification as well as testing facilities.

Established since 2004, CREAM will be the frontier in providing research insight in Construction 4.0, advanced materials, sustainability, forensic and structural engineering, IBS, construction productivity as well as affordable housing.
Established as a technical university in 2002, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) offers various engineering- and technology-based technical programmes, including high-level Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

After 21 years of glory, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) is now branded as Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA).

Ranked as one of the best in research and innovation within the classifications of Malaysia Technical University Network (MTUN) and Non-Research University (Non-RU), UMPSA is steadfastly committed to innovating and developing unique academic programmes through strategic international collaborations.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Day 1
3 Dec 2024 | Tuesday
Time Programme
0800 - 1000 hrs Registration/ Welcoming Remarks/ Ministerial Address
1000 - 1030 hrs Coffee Break / Networking
1030 - 1245 hrs Keynote Address / Industrial Technical Forum
1245 - 1400 hrs Lunch / Networking
1400 - 1515 hrs Industrial Product Showcase / Research Parallel Session
1515 - 1545 hrs Coffee Break / Networking
1545 - 1700 hrs Industrial Product Showcase / Research Parallel Session
 
Day 2
4 Dec 2024 | Wednesday
Time Programme
0800 - 1000 hrs Registration/ Welcoming Remarks/ Ministerial Address
1000 - 1030 hrs Coffee Break / Networking
1030 - 1245 hrs Keynote Address / Industrial Technical Forum
1245 - 1400 hrs Lunch / Networking
1400 - 1515 hrs Industrial Product Showcase / Research Parallel Session
1515 - 1545 hrs Coffee Break / Networking
1545 - 1700 hrs Industrial Product Showcase / Research Parallel Session
 
Day 3
5 Dec 2024 | Thursday
Time Programme
0800 - 1000 hrs Registration/ Research Parallel Session / Poster Session
1000 - 1030 hrs Coffee Break / Networking
1030 - 1245 hrs Research Parallel Session / Poster Session
1245 - 1400 hrs Lunch / Networking
1400 - 1515 hrs Research Parallel Session / Poster Session
1515 - 1545 hrs Coffee Break / Networking
1545 - 1700 hrs Research Parallel Session / Poster Session
 
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Participating in the CIC 2024 as a sponsor will provide an excellent opportunity to promote your company’s products, profile and capability. It is an effective platform to showcase your digital products which would contribute to the industry towards achieving resilience and sustainability. Your company logo will also be displayed in our publicity materials throughout the year before the event commence.
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Email : cic24@cream.my / shahir@cream.my
Phone : +603- 2779 1479