The 51st IUPAC World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2026) is a prestigious international scientific event dedicated to the field of polymer science and engineering. Hosted by the Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), the congress will bring together leading researchers, academicians, and industry experts from around the world to share the latest advancements, trends, and innovations in polymer research.
MACRO 2026 provides a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering dialogue across fundamental and applied polymer science, sustainable materials, and emerging technologies. Through plenary lectures, symposia, and poster sessions, the congress aims to inspire new ideas and partnerships that will shape the future of polymers for science, industry, and society.
Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM), or the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, is a statutory professional organization incorporated under the Chemists Act 1975 on 1st November 1977 and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI).
The Institute was earlier inaugurated on 8th April 1967 with 27 founding members and subsequently registered under the Societies Act 1966 on 13th October 1967.
IKM has grown in tandem with the rapid development of Malaysia to become a well-established and strong professional organization recognized both locally and internationally. Membership of IKM comes from both the manufacturing and service sectors, universities and other institutions of higher learning, research and development institutions, and government and education sectors. With membership of more than 5,700 in August 2023, IKM enjoys a prominent place among the professional scientific organization in Malaysia. The Institute is also playing a leading role in the development of chemistry in Malaysia.
We are Malaysian Institute of Chemistry
