IET Prestige Lecture Award Dinner 2026 (PLAD 2026)
About
The IET Prestige Lecture and Awards Dinner (PLAD) 2026 is the annual flagship event of the IET Malaysia Local Network, bringing together the engineering community to promote the profession, strengthen collaboration, and recognise excellence. The 2026 theme, “Engineering Sustainable Futures through Technology: Empowering Talent, Strengthening Values, Delivering Excellence,” highlights the role of technology in building a sustainable future, supported by capable talent, strong professional values, and a commitment to excellence. The evening will provide a platform for industry leaders, young professionals, and changemakers to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for meaningful collaboration.
A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the IET Malaysia Outstanding Young Professionals Award, IET Malaysia Women Engineer Award, IET Industry Excellence Award, and IET Industry Captain Award. Together, these awards recognise emerging talent, exceptional contributions by women in engineering, outstanding industry achievements, and distinguished industry leadership. They celebrate individuals and organisations whose contributions advance engineering and technology and create a positive impact on society.
The Prestige Lecture will be delivered by YBhg. Prof. Dato' Ts. Ir. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim bin Abdul Mutalib, FASc., offering perspectives aligned with this year’s theme on advancing engineering and technology towards a sustainable future.
This year, we are honoured to welcome IET President, Sam Hubbard, and IET Chief Executive and Secretary, Ed Almond, whose attendance will further strengthen connections between the Malaysian engineering community and the IET’s global leadership.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
31 Oct 2026
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Organiser
- Malaysia Local Network
Further Information
Please click here to register (exclusive to IET Members).
Notice for Registration
• Dietary requirements contact person:
Ir. Ts. Lee Yeng Yang (Email: YengYang.Lee@ietvolunteer.org)
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Tan Xiao Jian (Email: XiaoJian.Tan@ietvolunteer.org)
• Dress code: Lounge / Formal / Batik
Speakers
YBhg. Prof. Dato' Ts. Ir. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim bin Abdul Mutalib, FASc.
The President of the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
YBhg. Prof. Dato' Ts. Ir. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim bin Abdul Mutalib, FASc. is the President of the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), appointed on 17 March 2026 and a member of the National TVET Council (Majlis TVET Negara) leading the Committee of future skills and emerging technology. A chemical engineer by training and Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, he brings extensive experience in higher education, research, and institutional leadership. He served as the fourth Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) from 2018 to 2025. Having joined UTP in 1997, he became the founding Head of its Chemical Engineering Programme in 1998, establishing its curriculum and academic foundations. His subsequent leadership roles included Director of Research, Development and Consultancy, Head of the PETRONAS Ionic Liquids Centre, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia, and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he has contributed to strengthening engineering education, developing research capabilities, and guiding institutional transformation. As the Prestige Lecture speaker for PLAD 2026, his experience provides a valuable perspective on empowering talent, upholding professional values, and advancing engineering and technology to support sustainable development and lasting societal progress.
Programme
6.00pm Cocktail and networking session
7.00pm Video presentation & Emcee Welcome
7.30pm Commencement of Dinner
8.00pm Welcoming speech
8.10pm Prestige Lecture
8.30pm Award Announcement and Presentation
9.10pm Networking
11.00pm Closing & Thank you