The International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024 has targeted 4.8 billion MYR (1 billion USD) in business leads, 480 exhibitors and 48,000 visitors from over 48 countries, said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
At the soft launch of IGEM 2024 (Photo: Malaymail)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The InternationalGreentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024 hastargeted 4.8 billion MYR (1 billion USD) in business leads, 480 exhibitors and48,000 visitors from over 48 countries, said Minister of Natural Resources andEnvironmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
IGEM 2024, which will mark its 15th anniversary thisyear, is based on five sub-themes, namely empowering cities, electrifyingmobility, decarbonising energy, accelerating circularity and protectingbiodiversity, the minister said.
Themed“Race Towards Net Zero: Regional Leadership for Climate Urgency”, IGEM 2024will be held in Kuala Lumpur from October 9-11.
Theevent will have a Central Energy Transition Asia (CETA) zone for the firsttime, which will showcase global innovation pavilions, and another first willbe the multi-venue connected autonomous shared electric mobility futureexhibition.
😼 “Overand above these, we will also be hosting the circular economy showcase for thefirst time, which will bring together key leaders in innovative practices,technologies, and businesses,” he added./.
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At the soft launch of IGEM 2024 (Photo: Malaymail) 
