Held once every four years, ICOPA is a major international scientific congress that brings together researchers, academicians, practitioners and experts to advance knowledge, encourage scientific exchange and strengthen international collaboration. The successful bid demonstrates the confidence of the international community in Malaysia’s capabilities, infrastructure and strong Business Events ecosystem. Beyond its economic contribution, hosting ICOPA 2030 will create valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, research collaboration, professional networking and the development of a long-term legacy for Malaysia’s scientific community.
Ms. Tan Mei Phing, Chief Executive Officer of MyCEB, said, “
Securing ICOPA 2030 is a significant achievement for Malaysia and reflects the international community’s confidence in our ability to host major global scientific congresses. The journey began when MyCEB initiated the bid in 2021, and today’s success demonstrates what can be achieved through strong collaboration between our national association, destination partners and the Business Events industry.”
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Bringing ICOPA to Malaysia and Southeast Asia for the first time is not only an important milestone for our Business Events industry, but also an opportunity to create meaningful impact through knowledge exchange, international research collaboration and professional development. We look forward to welcoming approximately 2,500 delegates from around the world to Kuching in 2030,” she added.
