Announcement From: Preparatory Centre for Science & Technology

📢 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT📢
✨ THE 5th STEAM SEMINAR 2026
“Where Science, Society, and Technology Converge”
📅 4 November 2026
📍 Hotel 7 Suria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
💻 Hybrid Mode (Physical & Online)
The 5th STEAM Seminar 2026, organized by the Preparatory Centre for Science & Technology (PPST), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, in collaboration with the Centre for Knowledge Advancement and Languages (CeKAL), i-CATS University College, warmly invites researchers, academicians, students, and industry practitioners to participate in a dynamic platform dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of science, technology, and society.
This seminar aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, knowledge exchange, and impactful collaboration aligned with current global challenges and sustainable development goals 🌍
📌 AREA OF FOCUS:
A. Science, Technology & Sustainability
▪ Climate Change, Environmental Science & Sustainability
▪ Renewable Energy & Green Technology
▪ Agricultural Science, Food Security & Biotechnology
▪ Applied Physics, Chemistry & Earth System Science
▪ Sustainable Engineering & Materials Science
▪ Applied/ Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Number Theory
B. Social Sciences, Education & Society
▪ Education Innovation, STEAM Pedagogy & Curriculum Development
▪ Social Impacts of Technology & Digital Society
▪ Economics, Policy & Sustainable Development
▪ Community Development, Equity & Social Wellbeing
▪ Culture, Ethics & Responsible Science
C. Information Technology & Digital Transformation
▪ Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Machine Learning
▪ Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Systems & Automation
▪ Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Digital Trust
▪ Software Engineering, Cloud Computing & Big Data
▪ Digital Innovation for Education, Industry & Society
📖 PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES:
All accepted and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings, with selected papers considered for publication in UMS MyCITE/Scopus-indexed journals.
Article processing fees may apply.
⏰ IMPORTANT DATES (GMT +8:00):
1️⃣ Abstract Deadline: 17 June 2026
2️⃣ Early Bird Deadline (Full Payment): 5 August 2026
3️⃣ Full Paper Deadline: 19 August 2026
4️⃣ Normal Registration: 21 October 2026
REGISTRATION FEES:
Early Bird
▪ UMS & i-CATS Academicians: MYR 400
▪ Others: MYR 450
▪ Students: MYR 300
Normal
▪ UMS & i-CATS Academicians: MYR 500
▪ Others: MYR 550
▪ Students: MYR 350
💡 Registration fees are applicable for both physical and online participation.
📢 Information on registration and submission procedures will be shared in the Second Announcement.
We look forward to your participation 🤝
📩 Contact Us:
Secretariat of 5th STEAM Seminar 2026
Preparatory Science and Technology
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia


