Call for Abstract - IMPEC

Call for Abstracts is Now Open

IMPEC 2025: International Malaysia Project Excellence Conference invites abstract submissions from project professionals and innovators driving the future of project excellence across the energy value chain.

Held under the theme “Fortifying Resilience, Accelerating Technology and Empowering Talent,” IMPEC 2025 seeks to address the growing complexity of project delivery in a time of transformation. As the global energy sector navigates geopolitical uncertainty, energy security challenges, economic shifts, and climate imperatives, the role of project management has never been more crucial.

Key Focus Topics

Strategic Synergies: Malaysia's Upstream Projects & OGSE Capabilities

Exploring how strategic alignment between upstream project development and the growth of local OGSE capabilities in positioning Malaysia as the preferred capital project investment destination.

Enhancing OGSE capabilities and synergies for a stronger project ecosystem
Attracting global capital: Positioning Malaysia as a premier investment hub
Driving adaptive, agile, and resilient supply chain
Aligning stewardship and practice: Global policies in project success
Regulatory bodies as catalyst for transparent and effective project delivery

Tech-Driven Sustainability
& Rethinking Project Delivery with AI

In support of Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and Net-Zero Carbon Emissions (NZCE) targets by 2050, project management is evolving beyond the traditional constrains of scope, time and the cost. The integration of technology and AI with sustainability is driving a transformative shift in how projects are planned, delivered, and measured.

Renewable energy integration in projects and green project management
Sustainability and carbon reduction technologies
Smart project planning with AI
Sustainability and ESG integration in project delivery

Future-Ready Project Management: Global Oil & Gas in a BANI Landscape

In today's BANI would (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible), oil & gas project delivery faces heightened uncertainty and complexity. To remain resilient and responsive, leading companies are adopting flexible designs, data-driven planning, and agile delivery methods.

Navigating the multifaceted disruptions of a BANI world — standalone vs. interlinked factors
Evolving risk-sharing and governance models in today’s volatile environment
The role of oil & gas in ensuring global energy security
Strategies to remain relevant and competitive amid uncertainty: lessons learned and paths forward
Building resilience through collaborative partnerships

Talent Development
and Future-Proofing the Workforce

The energy sector is facing increasing competition for talent, particularly from flexible, gig-based careers that appeal to younger generations seeking autonomy and variety. To remain attractive, oil & gas companies must evolve and move beyond traditional training approaches to meet shifting workforce expectations.

Human capital and financial resilience
Bridging talent gaps and upskilling for the future
Attracting new generations to careers in energy
Talent and culture: Preparing, building, and sustaining the right teams to thrive amid

Capability readiness to deliver and achieve project excellence

Abstract Submission Guidelines

For abstract submission, please adhere to the following conditions:

Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Each abstract must include:

Topic Selection - Choose one from the Key Focus Topics
Title of Paper
Objective and Overview of the paper
Significance and Impact of the work of the industry
Conclusion or Key Takeaways
Primary Author's Name, Secondary Author's Name, and Affiliated Organisations

To maintain the integrity of the conference, abstracts must be technical and non-commercial in nature. Promotional language, product endorsements, or commercial branding are strictly prohibited.
All submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

Submit Your Abstracts Today!

Closing date: 30 August 2025

For further enquiries, please contact us at impec@icep.com.my

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