IGEM 2018 to spur green economy, platform for Industry 4.0
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM), one of the region’s most successful green technology, business and innovation platforms, returns to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from October 17 to 20 for its ninth edition, with 250 exhibitors, and a projected 30,000 visitors from over 30 countries to generate an estimated RM2.5 billion in business leads.
Organised by the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change (MESTECC) through Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (MGTC), visitors to IGEM can expect a myriad of environmental technology breakthroughs, ecofriendly concepts and sustainability solutions applicable to every level, from policy makers to enterprise, public and personal.
Speaking about IGEM 2018, Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change, Yeo Bee Yin said, “With the global green economy gaining momentum, Malaysia has an opportunity to not just participate but actually lead the green agenda in the region.
“To step up to the green game, we see IGEM playing a pivotal role in bringing together sustainability solutions that are practical, proven and cost-effective.”
“With this year’s theme focused on delivering the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, I urge all Malaysians to support this international event, explore businesses, new markets and be a part in growing the green economy,” she added.
Themed ‘Green Economy & Industry 4.0: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals’, IGEM 2018 will continue to showcase renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste and manufacturing, while exploring new frontiers in technology such as the Internet of Things (IoT), system integration and Big Data.
IGEM 2018 will host a series of conferences featuring over 40 panel speakers from renowned organisations including EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI), Capital Markets Malaysia (CM2), The Embassy of the Republic of South Korea, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), The British High Commission, Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC).
For the first time, IGEM will also be playing host to the World Energy Cities Partnership – Mayors’ Congress, organised by DBKL.
Yeo will be spearheading a series of town halls, round tables and forums with representatives from industries, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, special interest groups and delegates in positioning Malaysia at the forefront of green agenda.
With over RM19 billion generated in business leads throughout IGEM’s history, this year’s business networking sessions are organised by MGTC, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade).
Since its inception in 2010, IGEM had seen over 400,000 visitors and 2,300 exhibitor booths from 50 countries.
The first three days of IGEM 2018, October 17 to 19, are open to trade visitors. The last day, October 20, is open to the general public.