7th Edition • Catalyzing the National Social Innovation Ecosystem
Organized by Universiti Malaya (UMCares) in partnership with the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) and the Ministry of Higher Education (JPT KPT).

Overview & Purpose

Since 2016, Universiti Malaya through its Community Engagement Centre (UMCares) (formerly Pusat Jalinan Masyarakat) has hosted community engagement conferences to share grassroots knowledge, field experiences, and best practices.

Now entering its 7th Edition, InACE 2026 convenes academia, government policymakers, industries, and grassroots communities to advance sustainable, research-driven solutions aligned with the Malaysia MADANI vision.

Decade Journey (2016 – 2026)

Key Stakeholders & Strategic Partners

• Lead Organizer: Universiti Malaya – Community Engagement Centre (UMCares)
• Strategic Federal Partner: Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM)
• Strategic Ministry Partner: Department of Higher Education (JPT), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
• Quadruple Helix Synergy: Academia, Government Policymakers, Industry Partners, and Grassroots Communities.