
14th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials
14–17 July 2026 | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Join your peers of academics, researchers, engineers, and industry professionals at the region’s flagship composites event. Round 1 drew over 100 abstracts from 9 countries; Round 2 is now open.
+Scopus‑indexed proceedings
+“Meet the Editors” with partner journals
+Strong participation from universities, research institutes, and industry
+Flagship conference of the Asian-Australasian Association for Composite Materials; 27 years of history, 14th edition
Submit your abstract by 31 May 2026.
Delegates from 150+ countries enjoy visa‑free entry (incl. from China). Direct flights from China, Korea, and ASEAN to Kota Kinabalu.
www.accm2026.com
On behalf of the Asian-Australasian Association for Composite Materials, we welcome you to the 14th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 2026) to be held on 14 - 17 July 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, a city that offers a unique mix of modern facilities, seafront promenades, and rich cultural heritage. Experience a warm welcome with its world-famous sunsets and hospitality.
Building on the success of previous ACCM series since its inception until the recent ACCM12 (Hangzhou) and ACCM13 (Kyoto), ACCM 2026 returns to Malaysia aiming to be the primary venue for academics, researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners to share advances in composite materials across Asia, Australasia and the world.
ACCM 2026 facilitates sharing, networking, and publishing needs expected from participating in a conference. You are invited to come to Kota Kinabalu to maximise the experience. Delegates from 150+ countries enjoy visa-free entry to Malaysia, including PR China and India, making your travel simple and convenient.
Please mark your calendar, prepare your submissions, and plan your travel to Kota Kinabalu for ACCM 2026 and enjoying what the city has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you in KK this July!

Universiti Sains Malaysia <a href="https://experts.usm.my/cv_path/MzA4ZTdmNDNlMDE3NzhhYmRkMWJhY2U1MzQ2NTU3ODgwZDg4NTFjMjk1NWFmM2QxYzg2NzM3NjFhMzc2MjQxNzY3ZmEzZjY1MmM3NTllNTc3ZjgzNWYyOTFkZWZlYmI1YTY5NmJlZGVjNjMyYWUyYTcwN2FjNmQ5MWY1YzQyZmZ6c3VaaElzZjg4eGxkaHB0SDdqQ3poZ0hLQmJlZ1RVQXVpQ1I1TVNXKzM4PQ==/1">Website</a>;Prof. Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar is currently the Director of the Engineering Campus at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), a position she has held since 2025. A dedicated academic at USM since 2002 , she previously served as the Dean of the School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering (2022–2024) and as Deputy Dean in various capacities between 2016 and 2021. Her area of specialization includes polymers, polymer blends, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, and nanocomposites for electronic applications. Her recent research interests also extend to conductive inks, electronic packaging, and tissue engineering scaffolds. She holds a PhD and B.Eng from Universiti Sains Malaysia, as well as a Licentiate Degree from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden. Prof. Mariatti is a recognized leader in her field, listed among Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists (2023–2025). Her other accolades include the Malaysia Research Star Award (2017), the Distinguished Women in Engineering Award (2017), and recognition as a Top Research Scientist Malaysia (2014). She maintains a significant academic impact with an H-index of 56 on Google Scholar and over 12,000 citations.
