RESILIENCE, ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABLE SLOPE
29-30 APRIL 2026
ROYALE CHULAN, KUALA LUMPUR
Hosted By:
RESILIENCE, ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABLE SLOPE
29-30 APRIL 2026
ROYALE CHULAN, KUALA LUMPUR
Hosted By:
RESILIENCE, ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABLE SLOPE
The International Conference on Slope (ICOS) is a premier platform that brings together global experts, researchers, practitioners, and industry stakeholders in the fields of slope engineering, geotechnical science, landslide risk management, and terrain stability. The conference focuses on advancing knowledge, sharing best practices, and presenting cutting-edge technologies related to slope assessment, design, monitoring, and mitigation.
ICOS facilitates international collaboration by allowing participants to exchange technical insights, discuss real-world challenges, and explore innovative solutions for improving slope safety and resilience. It also supports capacity building by providing
2 opportunities for professional development through keynote presentations, technical sessions and exhibitions.
By fostering interaction among government agencies, academic institutions, industry leaders, and professional organizations, ICOS plays a significant role in strengthening global networks and promoting the adoption of advanced engineering practices for sustainable slope management. This conference aims to enhance Malaysia’s position as a regional leader in geotechnical and slope engineering.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
To provide a global platform for knowledge exchange
Facilitate the sharing of the latest research findings, technologies, and best practices in slope engineering, landslide mitigation, and geotechnical innovation.
To strengthen professional and international collaboration
Bring together experts, policymakers, industry practitioners, and academics to foster partnerships and enhance cooperation in addressing slope-related challenges.
To showcase advanced technologies and solutions
Highlight state-of-the-art tools, monitoring systems, materials, and engineering methods that improve slope stability, safety, and resilience.
To support capacity building and professional development
Offer opportunities for skill enhancement through keynote presentations, technical sessions, exhibitions, and technical visits.
To enhance Malaysia’s role in the slope engineering field
Position Malaysia as a regional leader in geotechnical and slope management practices by hosting an international event that reflects its technical expertise and commitment to innovation.
To promote sustainable and resilient slope management
Encourage the adoption of environmentally responsible and long-term engineering solutions to reduce slope failures and improve public safety.
EXHIBITOR PACKAGES
PLATINUM PACKAGE
RM
30,000
- 1 exhibition space (3m × 3m booth scheme)
- 2 complimentary full conference registrations
- 2 complimentary Opening Ceremony invitations
- Full-page colour advertisement in programme book
- Company logo in all advertisement materials
- Corporate video placement
- 2 complimentary exhibitor tags
- Certificate of Appreciation
GOLD PACKAGE
RM
15,000
- 1 exhibition space (3m × 3m booth scheme)
- 1 complimentary full conference registration
- 1 complimentary Opening Ceremony invitation
- Full-page colour advertisement in programme book
- Company logo in advertisement materials
- 2 complimentary exhibitor tags
- Certificate of Appreciation
SILVER PACKAGE
RM
8,000
- 1 exhibition space (3m × 3m booth scheme)
- Company logo in advertisement materials
- 2 complimentary exhibitor tags
- Certificate of Appreciation
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
FOC
- 1 exhibition space (3m × 3m booth scheme)
- Company / agency logo in advertisement materials
- 2 complimentary exhibitor tags
- Certificate of Appreciation
For further enquiries about Exhibitor Package, please contact:
PROGRAM TENTATIVE
DAY 1
- 29th April 2026 (Wednesday)
Registration of Participants for day 1
Emcee announcement
Participants take seat
Safety Briefing
Welcoming Speech by: Ir. Mohd Shahrom bin Ahmad
Saman, Deputy Director General (Infra Sector), Public
Works Department of Malaysia
Paper 1 : Transforming Slope Early Warning with Smart DX for Resilient and Sustainable Slopes: Challenges and Innovations from Japan for Malaysia and Tropical Regions by Prof. Dr. Eng. Naoki SAKAI
Paper 2 : AI Empowered Landslip Warning System in
Hong Kong by Ir. Edward Chu Kei Hong
Paper 3 : Beyond Conventional Soil Mechanics: A New
Framework for Tropical Slope Stability Design by Prof. Ir. Dr. Ramli Bin Nazir
BREAK
Paper 4 : Zero Energy IoT Series
Case Studies of Landslide Countermeasures in Japan
and Overseas, with Updates on the JKR PoC (Special
Lecture) by Mr. Motohiro SATO
Paper 5 : Unearthed The Slope Failure by Implementing New Multiple Slope Analysis Framework by Prof. Ir. Dr. Azman Bin Kassim
Paper 6 : Challenges of Design and Construction in
Different Soil Condition for Highways (Special
Lecture) by Prof. Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
CORPORATE VIDEO by our PLATINUM Exhibitor OYO Corporation (JAPAN)
BREAK – LUNCH
Emcee announcement
Participants take seat
• Arrival of VVIP Guests
• Arrival of Minister of Works Malaysia
• National Anthem
• National Principles Pledge
• Prayers
OPENING CEREMONY OF
“INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SLOPE 2026”
• WELCOMING Remarks by Director General, Department
of Works, Malaysia
• OPENING Speech by Minister of Works, Malaysia
• Montage & Gimmick of ICOS 2026
Paper 7 : Surface Eco-Protection Techniques for Slope by Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Meldi Bin Suhatril
TECHNICAL MONTAGE by our ICOS Partner from Malaysia
• Pintas Utama SDN BHD
• Maccaferri (M) SDN BHD
• Geoquest Solution Malaysia SDN BHD
• TAC Mapping SDN BHD
• Geomotion (M) SDN BHD
• MOSAR Consult SDN BHD
Lucky Draw
– END OF DAY 1 –
DAY 2
- 30th April 2026 (Thursday)
• Registration of participants
• Emcee announcement
Paper 8 : Definition and Certifying Process for Flexible Debris Flow Barriers: Case Study by Mr. Mayank Batra
Paper 9 : Polymer-Based Infiltration Control and Factor of Safety Enhancement by Br. Dr. Azrin Bin Ahmad
Paper 10 : Ranking of Engineering Geological Hazard Assessment for Implementation of Mitigation Measures by Dr. Abdul Ghani Md Rafek
Paper 11 : Proactive Road Disaster Risk Management in Japan – 3D Hazard Mapping and Pre-emptive Road Closure Operations by Mr. Jie Zhang
– BREAK –
– VISITING BOOTHS –
Paper 12 : New Approach to Slope Management for Highway and Railway: iSlope by Mr. Danny Chung-Ren CHOU
Paper 13 : Predicting the Stability of Rainfall-
Induces Landslides Using Regression Analysis and Machine Learning by Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Khaidir Bin Abu Talib
TECHNICAL VISIT Announcement
CLOSING CEREMONY OF
“INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SLOPE 2026”
• Closing Montage
• CLOSING SPEECH by Director General, Department of Works, Malaysia
Lucky Draw
Lunch
– Technical Visits –
Site 1 : Slope Repair Works at Eco Rimba Park, Kuala Lumpur, KL
Site 2 : Slope Repair Works at Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academic (MACA), Kuala Lumpur
Note: Participants who are interested in joining the site visit are required to confirm their attendance at the registration counter on 29 April 2026. Transportation will be provided and is limited to the first 70 registered participants only.
– END OF DAY 2 –
ICOS 2026 will feature approximately 12 speakers, consisting of experts in slope engineering and geotechnical practice:
icos 2026 speakers
Dr. Eng. Naoki SAKAI
JAPAN
• Deputy Director-General,
Storm, Flood and Landslide Research Division, Head, Center for Large-Scale Rainfall Simulator.
• Paper: Transforming Slope Early Warning
with Smart DX for Resilient and Sustainable
Slopes: Challenges and Innovations from
Japan for Malaysia and Tropical Regions
Mr. Danny Chung-Ren CHOU
TAIWAN
Vice President
Geotechnical Engineering Department
MOH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
• Paper: New Approach to Slope Management for Highway and Railway: iSlope
Prof. Ir. Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
INDONESIA
• Universitas Katoloik Parahyangan Bandung
• Paper: Challenges of Design and Construction in Different Soil Condition for Highways
Dr. Abdul Ghani Md Rafek
MALAYSIA
• Advisor
Geoventure Solution Sdn Bhd
• Paper: Ranking of Engineering Geological Hazard Assessment for Implimentation of Mitigation Measures
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Meldi Bin Suhatril
MALAYSIA
• Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Malaya
• Paper: Surface Eco-Protection Techniques for Slope
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Khaidir Bin Abu Talib
MALAYSIA
• Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
• Paper: Predicting the Stability of Rainfall-Induces Landslides Using Regression Analysis and Machine Learning
Br. Dr Hj Azrin Ahmad
MALAYSIA
• Ph.D Seismic & Geotechnical Engineering
• Project Director in Multimur Aktif Unggul JV Sdn Bhd
• Paper: Polymer-Based Infiltration Control and Factor of Safety Enhancement
Mr. Mayank Batra
INDIA
Business Unit Manager – Rockfall Sector @ SEAP Maccaferri
• Paper: Definition and Certifying Process for Flexible Debris Flow Barriers
Ir. Edward CHU Kei-hong
HONG KONG
• Senior geotechnical engineer
• Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO)
• Civil Engineering and Development Department
• Paper: AI-empowered Landslip Warning System in Hong Kong
Prof. Ir. Dr. Azman Bin Kassim
MALAYSIA
• Deputy Director / Fellow of GEOTROPIK
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Paper: Unearthed The Slope Failure by Implementing New Multiple Slope Analysis Framework
Mr Jie Zhang
JAPAN
• International Geohazard Management Department
• Land Infrastructure Development Operations
• Nippon Koei Co. Ltd.
• Paper: Proactive Road Disaster Risk Management in Japan – 3D Hazard Mapping and Pre-emptive Road Closure Operations
Mr. Motohiro Sato
JAPAN
• Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.
• Paper: Zero Energy IoT Series Case Studies of Landslide Countermeasures in Japan and Overseas, with Updates on the JKR PoC
Prof. Ir. Dr. Ramli Bin Nazir
MALAYSIA
• Camar Engineering Consultancy
• Paper: Beyond Conventional Soil Mechanics: A New Framework for Tropical Slope Stability Design
Group Registration Benefit
Enjoy a RM100 discount on the conference fee per participant when five (5) or more Non-REAM Members are registered in a single transaction.
This offer is not applicable to REAM Member or Student tickets.
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International Conference on Slope 2026
29-30 APRIL 2026
ROYALE CHULAN, KUALA LUMPUR
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