A strategic discussion and planning workshop for the Asian Congress on Occupational Health (ACOH) 2026 was held on 6–7 March 2026 at the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), Kuala Lumpur. The programme began at 3.00 pm on 6 March and continued throughout 7 March, bringing together key members of the organising committee to review progress and strengthen preparations for the upcoming regional conference.
ACOH, recognised as Asia’s leading occupational health conference, will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak, in August 2026. Its return to Malaysia after 29 years offers a valuable opportunity to showcase the nation’s occupational health research, expertise, and initiatives to the regional and global community.
Workshop Highlights
The workshop was organised and facilitated by Place Borneo Sdn Bhd, an IAPCO-accredited Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) and the official event management company for ACOH 2026. The session was led by Ms Mona Abdul Manap, Chief Executive Officer of Place Borneo.
Participants included members of the ACOH 2026 organising committee, led by Dr Abu Hasan Samad, Chair of ACOH 2026 and President of the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM). Prof Dr Victor Hoe, Chair of the ACOH 2026 Scientific Committee, also participated in the discussions.
The workshop focused on reviewing the current status of conference preparations, including registration progress, abstract submissions, sponsorship engagement, and strategies to strengthen participation and international visibility.
Moving Forward
The discussions reinforced the organising committee’s commitment to delivering a high-impact conference that promotes regional collaboration and advances occupational health practice in Asia, while highlighting Malaysia’s contributions to the field.
Acknowledgement
The organisers thank Place Borneo Sdn Bhd and all organising committee members for their contributions to the planning of ACOH 2026.
For more information, please visit: https://acoh2026.com
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