The International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Forest (ICS2F) 2026 marks a significant milestone as the inaugural event hosted by the UTM-JPNJ Living Lab. Co-organized by the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and the Johor State Forestry Department (JPNJ), this conference is centered on the theme "Advancing Sustainable Forest Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence."

ICS2F 2026 provides a platform for researchers, government agencies, and industry leaders to exchange expertise and showcase the latest breakthroughs in smart forestry. We cordially invite your participation and collaboration as we pioneer innovations designed to safeguard our forests for the benefit of humanity.

Prof. Dr. Toshinori Okuda

Prof Okuda is a highly regarded expert in forest ecology, specifically recognized for his extensive contributions to the study of tropical forest including Malaysia.

He is the Emiritus Professor at the Hiroshima University  in Japan.