MJIIX 2025 is coming! Get ready to witness innovation and excellence unfold.
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Venue: Grand Banquet Hall, Level 6, UTM Residensi Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia-Japan Industrial & Innovation Expo 2025 (MJIIX 2025) is an event organized by the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) which will be held on 14th October 2025. It serves as a strategic platform to strengthen collaborations between academia, industry, government agencies, and international partners. The program showcases research exhibitions, innovation competitions, industry engagements and collaborations, and knowledge-sharing sessions across various disciplines. The theme for MJIIX 2025 is “Academia-Industry-Agency: Expanding Horizon”
Background
MJIIT is a unique faculty in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur that brings together diverse fields such as Electronics System Engineering, Mechanical Precision Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering, Software Engineering, and Technology Management under one roof. Its research structure is built around specialized research groups known as lkohza, each fostering strong industry linkages in their respective areas.
For more information about MJIIT: https://mjiit.utm.my/
Following the success of MJIIX 2024, which combined events like Japan Day and the Career Fair, This year, MJIIX 2025 will shift its full focus towards wider industry participation at the national level. The program will feature industry exhibitions, the MJL-JACTIM Research Competition 2025, a Coffee Talk session, Premier Lecture Series, dialogue/forums, and laboratory tours. This will allow industry partners to engage directly with MJIIT's research capabilities and facilities.
For more information about previous MJIIX2024:
https://news.utm.my/2024/06/malaysia-japan-industrial-innovation-expo-mjiix2024/
https://wwwjica.gojp/english/overseas/malaysia/information/press/2024/7539922_53453.html
Key Objectives of MJIIX 2025
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Strengthen strategic collaborations between MJIIT and multiple stakeholders including industry, government, and academic institutions. |
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Increase MJIIT's visibility and outreach to communities, other universities, industries, and relevant agencies at national and international levels. |
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Attract and foster industry collaborations with MJIIT's lkohza research groups. |
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Promote the research excellence of each lkohza to boost postgraduate enrolment and academic visibility. |
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Encourage healthy competition among lkohza to drive multidisciplinary and open research initiatives. |
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Provide a professional platform for young professionals to explore diverse research areas across various lkohza, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration and initiating inter-lkohza research projects. |
Program Highlights
Premier keynote speech |
An exclusive keynote session delivered by invited speaker, offering profound insights drawn from his vast experience in national leadership, policy-making, and the development of science, technology, and international collaboration. His address will set the tone for MJIIX 2025, inspiring stakeholders across academia, industry, and government. The theme of the keynote speech is "Academia-Industry-Agency: Expanding Horizon" |
MoU exchange ceremonywith industry partners |
A formal session during opening ceremony to commemorate the signing of strategic partnerships between MJIIT and industry partners. These agreements signify long-term collaboration in areas such as joint research, knowledge transfer, and innovation commercialization. |
Research exhibitions and innovation showcasesby lkohza |
Each lkohza research group will present its latest findings, prototypes, and technological advancements. This platform allows for visibility, peer exchange, and potential industry interest in commercializing or developing innovations. Registration is currently open and more information can be found here. |
MJL-JACTIM Research Competition 2025open to national participation |
This open-level competition co-organized with the Malaysia-Japan Linkages (MJL) and the Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM). The competition invites participation from researchers nationwide and serves to highlight cutting-edge research with industrial relevance and societal impact. The registration for the competition is currently open and more information can be found in the website. |
Laboratory toursat MJIIT |
Guided tours for industry, and guests to explore MJIIT's state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. These visits promotes MJIIT's technological capabilities and services, and encourage future collaborations. |
Coffee Talk sessionfor networking and discussion |
This strategic networking sessions is designed to connect researchers, industry representatives, young professionals, and students. This session creates an open environment for exchanging ideas, exploring collaboration opportunities, and building meaningful professional relationships. |
Program Tentative
| 8:00AM - 8:30AM | Registration for MJIIX2025 and MJL – JACTIM Competition |
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Premier Keynote Speech
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| 10:30AM | List of Parallel Activities • lkohza/Research Exhibition & Innovation Showcase 2025 • MJL-JACTIM Research Competitions • Alumni/Senpai-Kohai Industry Corner • UTM Academic's Programs - UTM ScholarsPath |
| 12:30AM | Networking Lunch (Invited guests only) |
| 2:15PM | List of Parallel Activities • Coffee Talk: Industry & Research Mapping Session • Funding Stakeholders: Sharing Insights on Research and Commercialization Support • lkohza/Research Exhibition & Innovation Showcase 2025 • MJIIT,UTM lkohza, Faculty and Laboratory Tour |
| 4:15PM | Closing and Award Ceremony • lkohza/Research Innovation Showcase 2025 • MYRA Research Achievement Awards • MJL-JACTIM Research Competitions |
| 5:30PM | End of Program |







An exclusive keynote session delivered by invited speaker, offering profound insights drawn from his vast experience in national leadership, policy-making, and the development of science, technology, and international collaboration. His address will set the tone for MJIIX 2025, inspiring stakeholders across academia, industry, and government. The theme of the keynote speech is "Academia-Industry-Agency: Expanding Horizon"
A formal session during opening ceremony to commemorate the signing of strategic partnerships between MJIIT and industry partners. These agreements signify long-term collaboration in areas such as joint research, knowledge transfer, and innovation commercialization.
Each lkohza research group will present its latest findings, prototypes, and technological advancements. This platform allows for visibility, peer exchange, and potential industry interest in commercializing or developing innovations. Registration is currently open and more information can be found
This open-level competition co-organized with the Malaysia-Japan Linkages (MJL) and the Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM). The competition invites participation from researchers nationwide and serves to highlight cutting-edge research with industrial relevance and societal impact. The registration for the competition is currently open and more information can be found in the
Guided tours for industry, and guests to explore MJIIT's state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. These visits promotes MJIIT's technological capabilities and services, and encourage future collaborations.
This strategic networking sessions is designed to connect researchers, industry representatives, young professionals, and students. This session creates an open environment for exchanging ideas, exploring collaboration opportunities, and building meaningful professional relationships.
