GBES 2026
4th International Graduate Conference of Built Environment and Surveying
"Bridging Scholars for a Sustainable Future in the Built Environment"
9th April 2026
Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 FABU, UTM
About
GBES 2026 is a premier platform for postgraduate researchers and professionals in the built environment and surveying to exchange ideas, showcase research, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference focuses on advancing sustainable solutions and fostering innovation across architecture, planning, surveying, real estate, and geoinformatics.
Call for Paper
Download the official Call for Papers (PDF) for full submission guidelines and conference information.
Keynotes
Conference Themes
The topics will be divided into the following tracks:
- Architecture & Landscape Architecture
- Real Estate, Facilities Management & Land Administration and Development
- Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing
- Quantity Surveying
- Urban and Regional Planning & Transportation Planning
Conference Awards
Best Paper Award
Recognising outstanding research contributions in each conference track.
Best Presenter Award
Awarded to exceptional presenters during the conference sessions.
Programme & Dress Code
We are pleased to share the tentative programme for GBES 2026 for your kind attention. The programme outlines the scheduled sessions, presentation slots, and key activities throughout the conference day. Please note that the programme is subject to change, and any updates will be duly communicated.
Conference Day Overview
| Time | Programme | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Participants Registration | - |
| 8:30 AM | Arrival of VVIP | - |
| 8:45 AM | Opening Ceremony | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 9:00 AM | Welcoming Remarks by Deputy Dean, FABU, UTM | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 9:10 AM | Welcoming Address by the Conference Chairperson | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 9:15 AM | Presentation of souvenirs to keynote speakers | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 9:25 AM | Group Photo Session | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 9:35 AM | Keynote Speaker 1 | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 10:10 AM | Keynote Speaker 2 | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 10:45 AM | Morning Break | Glass Room and Glass Lobby, Level 1 B12 |
| 11:15 AM | Parallel Session 1 | Multiple rooms |
| 1:15 PM | Rest and Prayer | Glass Room and Glass Lobby, Level 1 B12 |
| 2:00 PM | Parallel Session 2 | Multiple rooms |
| 4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony and Closing Remarks | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 4:10 PM | Presentation of Awards | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
| 4:40 PM | Photo Session | Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12 |
Parallel Sessions by Room
Room 1
Dewan Premier Sarawak, B12
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM | Parallel Session 1 |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Parallel Session 2 |
Room 2
SCALE Room, Level 1, C03
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM | Parallel Session 1 |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Parallel Session 2 |
Room 3
Meeting Room 1 (Gallery), Level 2, B02
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM | Parallel Session 1 |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Parallel Session 2 |
Note: Detailed paper presentation titles, presenters, and sequence for each room may be added once final confirmation is available.
Scientific Committee
To be confirmed.
Organizer & Secretariat
- Patron
- Prof. Sr Dr. Kherun Nita binti Ali
- Advisors
- Prof. Madya Ts Gs Dr. Mohd Nadzri bin Mohd Reba
- Assoc. Prof. LAr Dr. Sapura binti Mohamad
- Prof. Madya Dr. Low Sheau Ting
- Secretariat Advisors
- Pn Nor Aishah Binti P. Mosar
- Cik Nor Aziza binti Sarman
- Pn Ruhamwati binti A.Manap@A.Hamid
- Programme Director
- Chan Fong Chi
- Deputy Programme Director
- Chen Shin Yi
- Secretary
- Nurul Izzah binti Ahemad
- Finance & Sponsorship Committee
- Teo Meei Haw
- Design Committee
- Noramirah Nabilah binti Sulaiman
- Multimedia Committee
- Chan Fong Chi
- Dr. Ivin Amri bin Musliman
- Proceedings & Publication Committee
- Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Mohd Saidin Bin Misnan
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roshida binti Abdul Majid
- Dr. Khairul Hisyam bin Kamarudin
- Ts Dr. Zuhra Junaida binti Mohamad Husny Hamid
- Dr. Siti Nur Hannah binti Ismail
- Dr. Mustafa bin Omar
- Dr. Wee Siaw Chui
- Dr. Nur binti Berahim
- Dr. Noordyana binti Hassan
- Dr. Norhakim bin Yusof
- Dr. Aimi binti Musa
- Chen Shin Yi
- Teo Meei Haw
- Protocol Committee
- Puan Nurun Nazrah binti Ahmad
- Puan Fazurah binti Tumin
- Puan Dewi Narty binti Mohd Ikhsan
- Puan Sity Norhamieza binti Rabu
- Encik Mohd Noor Firdaus bin Zakaria
- Encik Mohammad Najmuin bin Sauti
- Lim Chang Xin
- Maysaa N Y Awad
- Logistics & Venue Committee
- Encik Saharuddin bin Hassan
- Encik Izuanor Fazdi bin Mansor
- Encik Lotfee Amir bin Yusof
- Encik Mohd. Taufik bin Abdul Latif
- Encik Mohd. Safarizam bin Md Yunus
- Encik Mohd. Yusri bin Zainalabidin
- Encik Afiq bin Aminuddin
- Encik Aszali Bin Karsan
- IT Committee
- Encik Mohd Zahari Bin Zainal Abidin
- Puan Noraini binti Ismail
- Encik Ahmad Fadzly bin Rahmat
- Technical Committee
- Encik Iqmal Nor bin Mohd. Noh
- Encik Irfan Jauhari bin Jamal
- Encik Shaharin bin Mohamad
Important Dates
| 16 March 2026 | Paper Submission Deadline |
| 21 March 2026 | Notification of Acceptance |
| 30 March 2026 | Full Registration Deadline |
| 9 April 2026 | Conference Day |
Important Dates
| 16 March 2026 | Paper Submission Deadline |
| 21 March 2026 | Notification of Acceptance |
| 30 March 2026 | Full Registration Deadline |
| 9 April 2026 | Conference Day |
Paper Submission
Accepted papers will be published in registered e-proceedings.
Full Paper Submission:
https://forms.gle/crm7djf9swkDCvo78
Submission deadline: 16 March 2026
Guideline for Authors
Download Full Paper Template:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y150KuY_cOd6orhuexs6U13pQQK9prbZ
Fees & Payment
No participation or paper submission fees.
Registration
Conference Registration:
https://forms.gle/Zg2z2rxt3Ut6xfEz7
Contact
Postgraduate Student Society FABU
- pgssfabu@gmail.com
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Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Past Editions (Archive)
Browse previous GBES conference websites (archived editions):