Empowering student leaders to drive net-zero action at EcoCon 2025
Participants and invited speakers of EcoCon 2025
Students from the Monash Carbon Capture & Conversion (MC3) Malaysia recently organised a one-day conference titled EcoCon 2025 in Monash University Malaysia on the 20th August 2025.
Student committee members and exhibitors of EcoCon 2025
The student-led conference, which is co-organised with the School of Engineering and School of Science, aims to be a platform to unite students, innovators and changemakers for a greener future. This conference is also partnered by DKSH and Valio, as well as various other key sponsors including the Centre for Net-Zero Technology (Future Centre).
Participant pitching in the EiHub Challenge
After opening remarks by A/Prof Ooi Chien Wei (CNZT Deputy Director), the conference commenced with insightful sustainability and career talks by DKSH and other key industry leaders. Student participants also pitched their sustainability-focused research in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EiHub) Challenge and the research showcase. This is then followed by an in-depth panel discussion forum titled “Sustainable Technology Innovation: How Emerging Tech (AI, Carbon Capture, Renewable Energy) is Transforming Sustainability Strategies”. Dr. Lo Sewn Cen (Research Fellow of CNZT) chaired the panel discussion, which consists of Dr. Ng Wen Cai (Research Fellow of CNZT), Mr. Alan Koay (Head of Technology Development, Amsolar Sdn. Bhd.), and Mr. Vimalan Arumugham (Founder and CEO of Telcov). In her closing remarks, Professor Emily Goh (School of Science) congratulates the organisers for the successful execution of the event and presents her wishes for its continuation in the future.
Panel discussion forum (from left): Dr Lo Sewn Cen (CNZT Research Fellow - chairperson), Dr Ng Wen Cai (CNZT Research Fellow), Mr Alan Koay (Head of Technology Development, Amsolar Sdn. Bhd.), Mr Vimalan Arumugham (Founder and CEO of Telcov).
CNZT is proud to play a crucial role in the conference’s success, which provides a platform to empower and nurture the next generation of net-zero ambassadors to impact the community in Malaysia and beyond.
Professor Emily Goh from School of Science delivering the closing remarks
Contact: A/Prof Chien Wei Ooi
Email: ooi.chien.wei@monash.edu