3rd International Conference on Built Environment & Sustainability
Towards Net Zero: Sustaining Our Future
Date: 23 October 2026
Venue: Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
About the Event
The 3rd International Conference on Built Environment & Sustainability (ICBES 2026) serves as a premier platform for academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and students to exchange knowledge and innovative ideas on sustainable development within the built environment.
With the theme “Towards Net Zero: Sustaining Our Future,” this conference focuses on advancing strategies, technologies, and policies that contribute to achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The event will feature keynote speeches, technical paper presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all aimed at addressing global sustainability challenges and promoting resilient, energy-efficient built environments.
Participants will gain insights into emerging trends such as green building design, renewable energy integration, smart cities, and sustainable construction practices, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
Who Should Attend
ICBES 2026 is ideal for a diverse group of participants, including:
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Academicians, researchers, and scholars in the built environment and sustainability fields
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Engineers, architects, planners, and construction professionals
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Environmental consultants and sustainability practitioners
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Government agencies and policymakers involved in urban development and climate initiatives
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Industry leaders and technology providers in green and smart building solutions
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Undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing related disciplines
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The conference offers valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing, professional development, and collaboration across sectors.
Fees for Participants
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Local Participants RM500
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Oversea Participants RM750
Special Opportunity for Students & Students Branch Advisor
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in ICBES 2026. In collaboration with ASHRAE, the conference offers:
Free presentation opportunities for:
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Student Branch Advisors
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ASHRAE Student Members
Eligible participants are invited to present their Final Year Projects (FYP), providing them with a platform to showcase their research, gain constructive feedback from experts, and enhance their academic and professional profiles.
This initiative aims to foster young talent and encourage student engagement in sustainability and built environment innovations
Publication
Important Deadline
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Deadline
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Notes
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Abstract Submission
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15 June 2026
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Initial submission for review and approval
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Notification of Abstract Acceptance
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30 JUNE 2026
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Full Paper Submission
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31 JULY 2026
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Complete manuscript submission
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Notification of Paper Acceptance
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15 August 2026
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Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
The article is prepared according to the given template.
Author Guidelines
The journal manuscripts should contain these sections: Title, Authors, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment (if any), and References. The manuscript may consist of text, equations, symbols, figures, tables, line-drawings, and photographs. Pre-Review Manuscripts are to be typed and formatted according to Template (Microsoft Word Document).
The journal manuscript would have to follow the requirements below:
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Font: Times New Roman in 12 font size
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Spacing: 1.5 lines with 6 pm before and after paragraph
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Title: Capital letters
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Authors: Name, the affiliation of the author(s), and contact details of the corresponding author
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Abstract: Outlining the objective(s), main findings and conclusions, without citations in less than 250 words
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Keywords: Not more than 8 keywords or phrases for cross-indexing.
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Figures and Tables: All figures and tables must be mentioned in the text in consecutive order (in Arabic numbers) and have their captions are written as Figure 1a, Figure 1b, so forth or Table 1a, Table 2b, so forth. In addition, each figure must be set to 300 dpi format
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Acknowledgment: Assistance from individuals and/or organizations can be acknowledged in brief statements (optional).
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References and Citation: All references, be it journal article, book, thesis, report, proceedings, etc. must be cited in the text (Author name & year) in APA format and to be listed in alphabetical order by author’s surname under References.
The margin should be 25 mm on all sides of the paper.
