The International Poster Competition (IPC) 2026 provides an international platform for academics, researchers, and students to present original research in Islamic studies and related interdisciplinary fields. The competition promotes scholarly exchange, effective research communication, and wider recognition of research that contributes to academic development and societal needs. All submissions should reflect the competition theme, “Globalising Islamic Research for Societal Transformation." Posters will be evaluated by a panel of local and international judges based on their academic quality, originality, methodological clarity, relevance, and potential contribution to the advancement of Islamic studies and society.
🎯 The competition aims to:
Provide a professional platform for presenting research findings through academic posters;
Recognise high-quality research that contributes to the development of Islamic Studies; and
Strengthen research culture, scholarly communication and international academic networks among participants, judges and institutions.
📅 Event Details
Date: 4 November 2026
Time: 9.00 a.m.–4.30 p.m.
Venue: Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya
Languages: English and Malay only
🏅 Awards and Recognition
Platinum Award
Gold Award
Silver Award
Bronze Award
🖼️ Poster Guidelines
Posters and presentations must be in English or Malay only.
Participants have full creative freedom to design their posters.
Participants are responsible for printing and bringing their own posters.
Posters must be prepared in portrait A0 size: 84.1 cm × 118.8 cm.
Abstracts must be submitted via email to isrw@um.edu.my.
⏳ Important Dates
15 October 2026: Registration closes
31 October 2026: Submission of poster (softcopy)
3 November 2026: Poster exhibition
4 November 2026: Best Poster announcement
🔗 Registration
Register at: https://umevent.um.edu.my/IPC2026
🎟️ Your Registration Includes
🍽 Breakfast & Lunch ☕ Afternoon Refreshments 📜 Certificate of Participation
☎️ Enquiries
Assc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Zaidi: +6019-381 1607
Dr. Mohammaddin: +6013-814 7148
Organised by:
Academy of Islamic Studies
Universiti Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia