WESTAC 2026
1st - 2nd SEPTEMBER 2026
Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC)
Pulau Pinang, MALAYSIA
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WESTAC OVERVIEW
The 2nd World Engineering, Science and Technology Application Conference (WESTAC) is the inaugural international conference to be organized by the Faculty of Electronic Engineering Technology, UniMAP, in conjunction with the Global Trends in Engineering, Science & Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026. The aim is to provide a platform for professionals, researchers, academicians and industries to share and generate interest in cutting-edge applications, challenges and issues in the area of engineering, science and technology application.
The theme of the conference this year has been chosen in view of the current artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic engineering in the field of engineering, science and technology, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Engineering: Advancing Humanity through Innovation".
A special keynote speaker will be invited to share his idea of the current trend in engineering, science and technology toward advancing humanity through innovation.
conference SCOPES
conference SCOPES
Potential papers are solicited in but are not limited to the following topics:
Electronics Systems and Devices
Signal and Image Processing
Internet of Things (IoTs) and Pervasive Computing
Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Deep Learning & Data Analytics)
Communication Engineering
All accepted and peer-reviewed papers can be published in Scopus-Indexed IOP Conference Proceedings or alternatively, in the MyCite-Indexed JERE Journal, according to author's choice.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
Full Paper Submission : 15th May 2026
Notification of Acceptance : 15th June 2026
Camera Ready Paper Deadline : 31st July 2026
Conference Date : 1st-2nd September 2026
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Working and Living with AI: Moving Beyond Automation to True Collaboration
Associate Professor Dr Azizi Ab Aziz is the head of the Human-Centred Computing Research Laboratory School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia. His research interests are social robot applications, computational agents, and social data analytics. He received his doctoral degree in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for his work in computational AI modelling for sociable therapeutic robots for mental health intervention. He serves on several world-renowned conference program committees as a reviewer in the areas of cognitive robotics, data science, artificial intelligence, and multi-agent systems such as Brain Informatics, IJCAI, MIWAI, AAMAS, IEA-AIE, CogSci, and Cognitive Computation. Also, he was one of the committee members for the National Big Data Initiatives, Digital Malaysia, National Agent and Multi-Agent Systems Task Force, Inter-Agencies Planning Group for the 11th Malaysia Plan, National Bridging Digital Divide (BDD) Programmes, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation DOC Mobile Lab, and Kedah Transformation Lab. Prior to joining Universiti Utara Malaysia, he was a postdoctoral scientist at Amsterdam Media Lab, a research engineer at the Artificial Intelligence System Development Laboratory (AISDEL), SIRIM Berhad, and a principal software architect for "Automated Personalized Management System for Diabetic Patients," an award-winning project from B|Braun (M). He is currently developing computational and data analytic models for human-AI trust, empathy, and AI-based well-being management systems. As a part of his passion towards AI and computing technology, he works closely with Pusat Sains Negara and U-Science Sabah to educate the nation’s future talents in STEM, especially in the field of artificial intelligence.
Applied AI: Transforming Education and Industrial Workflows beyond Automation
Mr. Jay Ooi completed a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Malaya. He is currently the Senior Manager of Research and Development at the General Electronics Measurement Solution (GEMS) business group within Keysight Technologies.
Jay began his career as a software engineer and has since taken on various roles, including system engineer, application engineer, project manager, program manager, and software manager, across both the R&D and Order Fulfilment departments. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
As a forward-looking leader, Jay has been instrumental in pioneering multiple projects within Keysight Technologies. These projects include the development of software platforms, test automation tools, and AI productivity tools. Most recently, Jay has taken on the role of AI Program Lead for GEMS, where he is responsible for integrating AI culture into the business group.
Jay is passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent. He frequently participates in career talks for undergraduates and mentors engineers and managers, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and growth.
We would also like to invite you as a reviewer to help uphold the quality of submissions at this conference. An electronic certificate of appreciation will be provided to all reviewers.
MAIN organizer
MAIN organizer
FACULTY OF ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (FKTEN)
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS (UniMAP)
co-organizer
co-organizer
Baba Guru Nanak University (BGNU)
Baba Guru Nanak University (BGNU) is a Public sector university located in District Nankana Sahib, in the Punjab region of Pakistan. It plans to facilitate between 10,000 to 15,000 students from all over the world at the university. The foundation stone of the university was laid on October 28, 2019 ahead of 550th of Guru Nanak Gurpurab by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. On July, 02, 2020 Government of Punjab has formally passed Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib Act 2020 (X of 2020).
The plan behind the establishment of this university to be modeled along the lines of world renowned universities with focus on languages and Punjab Studies offering faculties in "Medicine", "Pharmacy", "Engineering", "Computer science”, “Languages", "Music" and "Social sciences".
TIIAME National Research University
TIIAME National Research University is a prestigious public institution located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, renowned for its specialization in water resources, environmental engineering, and agricultural technologies. With a commitment to advancing science and innovation in Central Asia, TIIAME plays a pivotal role in training specialists and conducting research in sustainable development, smart agriculture, and environmental protection.
The university serves thousands of students across its faculties, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration and interdisciplinary research. TIIAME is actively engaged in fostering partnerships aligned with global research priorities, particularly those related to smart technologies, sustainability, and climate-resilient agriculture.
As a co-host of the Collaborative Research on Academic Chatbot Seminar 2025, TIIAME proudly supports initiatives like WESTAC 2025 (Workshop on Emerging Smart Technologies for Agriculture and Climate), sharing a common vision in leveraging AI, IoT, and digital innovations to address pressing challenges in agriculture, water management, and environmental sustainability.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
The Global Trends in Engineering, Science & Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026 is organised annually by Universiti Malaysia Perlis. The Congress serves as an excellent platform for knowledge sharing, intellectual discussions, and networking across various areas of interest. It welcomes academics, researchers, scientists, engineers, interest groups, and industry experts from around the world. This year, WESTAC 2026 joins the congress.
Previous WESTAC: Langkawi, Kedah, MALAYSIA
For more enquiries, please email us to:
WESTAC2026 Secretariat
westac@unimap.edu.my
Faculty of Electronic Engineering Technology (FTKEN)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP),
Pauh Putra Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis, MALAYSIA.
+60148156798
(Prof. Madya Ts Dr Khairul Najmy)
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