guidelines
Guidelines for Presenters
For Physical and Online Sessions
Conference Itinerary
Day 1 (Virtual) | 29 April 2026 (Wednesday)
Link to Parallel Sessions Schedule
Link to Attendance Form
| Time | Session |
| 8.00am – 8.30am | Registration |
| 8.30am – 8.45am | Opening/Welcoming Remarks |
| 8.45am – 9.45am | Parallel Session 1 |
| 9.45am – 10.45am | Parallel Session 2 |
| 10.45am – 11.30am | Plenary Session 1: Dr. Sailal Arimi Topic: Quo Vadis Transformasi Bahasa, Komunikasi dan AI |
| 11.30am – 12.45pm | Parallel Session 3 |
| 12.45pm – 2.00pm | Lunch break / Prayers |
| 2.00pm – 3.30pm | Forum Panelist 1: Prof. Dato Is. Dr. Mohd Zainul Fithri Panelist 2: Dr. Alla Baksh bin Mohamed Ayub Khan Topic: Bahasa, Komunikasi dan AI |
| 3.30pm – 5.00pm | Parallel Session 4 |
| 5.00pm | End of Day 1 |
Day 1 (Physical) | 30 April 2026 (Wednesday)
Royale Chulan Damansara
Link to Parallel Sessions Schedule
| Time | Session |
| 8.00am – 8.30am | Registration & Morning Refreshments |
| 8.30am – 10.00am | Parallel Session 5 |
| 10.00am – 10.15am | Coffee Break |
| 10.15am – 11.00am | Plenary Session 2: En. Azreen Turaz Radzik bin Aznan Topic: Communication in the Digital Era: Building Industry Reputation and Trust |
| 11.00am – 12.00pm | Keynote Speech 1: Prof Dr. Stefanie Shamila Pillai Topic: Linguistic Diversity in the Digital Age: Generative AI and New Opportunities |
| 11.30am – 12.45pm | Parallel Session 6 |
| 1.00pm – 2.15pm | Lunch break / Prayers |
| 2.15pm – 3.30pm | Parallel Session 7 |
| 3.30pm – 4.30pm | Keynote Speech 2: Datuk Seri Profesor Emeritus Dr. Haji Awang bin Sariyan Topic: Bahasa Melayu sebagai Bahasa Moden: Langkah Strategik dalam Pengisian Dasar Diplomasi Budaya |
| 4.30pm – 5.15pm | Closing & Award Ceremony |
| 5.15pm | Coffee Break & End of Day 1 |
Guidelines for Presenters
Digital Backdrop
Online presenters can opt to use our exclusive ICMAL 2026 digital backdrop! You can download the design from the links below:
Please note that using this backdrop is OPTIONAL. Feel free to choose your own designs.
Presentation Duration
Each presenter is allocated 12 minutes in total, which includes:
- Presentation delivery
- Question & Answer (Q&A) session
Presenters are strongly advised to:
- Limit their presentation to 10 minutes
- Reserve approximately 2 minutes for Q&A
Time Management & Punctuality
Strict adherence to time is essential to ensure smooth session flow:
Session chairs will:
- Signal when 5 minutes remain
- Stop presentations that exceed the allocated time
Late arrivals:
- May result in reduced presentation time, or
- Risk forfeiting the presentation slot
Presenters are required to:
- Be present in the session room (or online platform) at least 10-15 minutes before the session begins
Technical Preparation
(Optional but recommended to include for completeness)
Presenters should:
- Test their slides and compatibility prior to the session
- Bring a backup copy (USB/cloud)
- May use on laptop
Online presenters
- Must ensure stable internet connection, audio, and camera readiness
Q&A Session
Q&A will take place immediately after each presentation
Participants are encouraged to:
- Ask concise and relevant questions
- Engage in professional and respectful discussion
Session chairs will moderate and manage time for Q&A
Presentation Slides
There is no prescribed template for presentation slides
Presenters may:
- Use their own institutional or personal slide design
However, participants are encouraged to:
- Ensure clarity, readability, and academic professionalism
- Avoid excessive text and use visual aids where appropriate
Registration & Payment
All presenters must complete their conference fee payment by 15 April 2026
Failure to do so will result in:
- Removal from the conference programme
- Exclusion from presentation scheduling and proceedings
Session Conduct & Professionalism
Presenters must:
- Maintain academic integrity and professionalism
- Respect time limits and session procedures
Participants should:
- Silence mobile devices
- Avoid disruptions during presentations