IVIC 2025 : IVI Director's Speech

 

Speech by the Director, Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI), UKM

At the Opening Ceremony of the 9th International Conference on Visual Informatics (IVIC’25)
12 November 2025

 

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
and a very good afternoon.

It is indeed a great pleasure and honour to welcome all distinguished guests, keynote speakers, paper presenters, and participants to the 9th International Conference on Visual Informatics (IVIC’25).

This year’s conference is organized by the Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), in collaboration with the Malaysian Information Technology Society (MITS) and Globalfront International Sdn. Bhd., together with our strategic partner, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC).

On behalf of IVI and the organizing committee, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all our partners, sponsors, and supporting organizations for their invaluable contributions in making IVIC’25 possible.

 The theme of this year’s conference, “Future AI-Powered Visual Informatics,” is both timely and visionary. It reflects our collective commitment to explore how Artificial Intelligence continues to revolutionize the way we live, work, and innovate.

Visual Informatics stands at the intersection of Intelligent Data Analytics, Computer Vision, Advanced Reality and Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, Energy Informatics, Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Business Intelligence. Together, these domains shape the foundation of the digital economy and drive the next wave of transformation in science, industry, and society.

 Since its inception, IVIC has evolved into a respected international platform that brings together researchers, academicians, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world. It serves not only as a venue for knowledge sharing but also as a bridge that connects ideas, people, and technologies — empowering us to design a smarter and more sustainable future.

The collaboration between Malaysia and China through this conference demonstrates the importance of cross-border partnerships in advancing AI-driven innovation, digital transformation, and human capital development. We hope that this collaboration will continue to expand, fostering long-term academic and industrial cooperation that benefits our nations and the wider global community.

 At the Institute of Visual Informatics, we are deeply committed to advancing research that integrates technology with human potential. Through initiatives like IVIC, we aim to create impactful research ecosystems that nurture innovation, strengthen industry-academia collaboration, and inspire the next generation of digital leaders.

 As we begin this exciting journey together, I encourage everyone here to take full advantage of the opportunities this conference offers — to exchange ideas, build networks, and explore new frontiers in AI-powered visual informatics. May your discussions today spark collaborations that lead to real-world impact and lasting innovation.

 Before I conclude, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), UESTC, MITS, Globalfront International Sdn. Bhd., and all our partners and sponsors for their strong support and dedication. My deepest gratitude also goes to the organising committee members for their tireless effort and professionalism in making IVIC’25 a success.

May this conference mark another milestone in strengthening international collaboration and advancing research in visual informatics for a brighter digital future.

Thank you. Xie xie. Terima kasih.