IGEM 2023 kicks off with over 400 booths, aims for RM4 billion in business, 40,000 visitors
KUALA LUMPUR - IGEM 2023, the 14th edition of the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia, opened today with over 400 booths from leading companies.
The event, organised by the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry (NRECC), is aiming for RM4 billion in business and 40,000 visitors from 40 countries.
The exhibition floor is organised by the sub-themes of Empowering Cities, Electrifying Mobility, Decarbonising Energy, Accelerating Circularity, and Conserving Biodiversity, with leading corporations such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Leader EV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Samaiden Group Berhad, Solarvest Holdings Berhad, and Cenergi SEA Berhad making a presence with their impressive booths.
Among the distinguished participants this year are representatives from various countries, including Austria, Canada, and Sweden, as well as leading financial institutions such as UOB, Alliance Bank, and CIMB.
Prominent solar companies, including Canadian Solar, Jinko, Longi, Sungrow, and Trina, are also returning to IGEM 2023, highlighting the importance of the event to the renewable energy sector.
A key highlight of IGEM 2023 is the AtoZero Asean Summit & Exhibition, which is co-located and runs concurrently with the event.
Powered by Gentari, the AtoZero Asean convenes the who's who from across the net zero value chain, including key decision makers and changemakers, to comprehensively explore pathways, policies, and business opportunities to drive the global net zero transition agenda.
On the first day of IGEM 2023, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad also officiated the soft launch of Malaysia's Pavilion for its participation in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 28).
This reflects Malaysia's commitment to focus on energy transition and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with its Climate Change Advisory Panel.
Numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed between Malaysian and international parties during IGEM 2023, reinforcing their commitment to the regional green economy.
The event will also feature the much-in-demand business networking sessions organised by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), and MGTC.
IGEM 2023 is also hosting several conferences on topics such as energy efficiency, the carbon market, planetary health, low-carbon mobility, hydrogen economy, water, environment, circular economy, technologies in ESG, and green incentives.
The event will be jointly officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, on behalf of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the opening ceremony on October 5, 2023.
Join the Race Towards Net Zero at https://register.igem.my/.
For more information, visit www.igem.my.
