14th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials

📍Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 📅14 - 17 July 2026

Venue and Travel

Welcome to the Land Below the Wind!

Kota Kinabalu (KK), the capital of Sabah on the island of Borneo, is a coastal city surrounded by lush rainforests and sandy beaches.

KK offers a unique mix of modern facilities, seafront promenades, and rich cultural heritage. Experience a warm welcome with its world-famous sunsets and hospitality.

Sabah International Convention Centre

The venue of ACCM 2026 is Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC).

SICC is the largest waterfront purpose-built convention, exhibition and entertainment facility in East Malaysia. It is situated on the seafront next to the Kota Kinabalu Port along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens towards Tanjung Lipat. It is 11km from airport.

Visa and Entry

150+ Countries enjoy visa-free entry to Malaysia.

Now including China and India.

If you need visa to enter Malaysia, please refer to Official Malaysia eVISA Facilitation & Services

Direct Flights

China: Beijing, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhangjiajie

Hong Kong, Taipei

Japan: Fukuoka

Korea: Seoul, Busan

Connecting Flights

via ASEAN: Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Denpasar, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Malaysia: Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Miri, Penang, Sandakan, Sibu.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is the second largest airport in Malaysia.

Airport Transfer and Local Transportation

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is within the Kota Kinabalu city. About 15 minutes to city centre.

Grab e-hailing service is widely available for airport transfers and city journeys.

Grab also serves as food delivery platform for convenient dining options.

Accommodation

12,000 hotel rooms within a 10km radius. Wide range of options.

Information on hotels and accommodations that offer special rate for ACCM 2026 participants will be updated.

⭐International Hotels

from US$135:

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

⭐Local Hotels

from US$40:

Hotel 7 Suria

Stanton Hotel

The LUMA Hotel

Promenade Kota Kinabalu

Budget

from US$20:

Jesselton Quay

ibis Styles Inanam

Vibrant Hostel

Other hostels and apartments in the city

Culinary delights

Food choices are aplenty to satisfy every palate and budget, from affordable street eats to luxurious dining.

Night market

Restaurants

Durian fruit varieties

Things to Do

You have travelled far. Enjoy what Kota Kinabalu has to offer:

Thematic self-guided tour: city, shopping, culture
Mount Kinabalu
Water sports, diving, cruise, and island activities
Golf and various sports

Mount Kinabalu

Marine Park

Cruise

Golf

Family Friendly

ACCM 2026 is intended to be a family-friendly conference! You are welcome to bring your family along. We will help you to arrange activities for your spouse and children, ensuring everyone enjoys their stay. Let us know if you need information on daycare services for infants.

Curated Spouse Programmes

Family-friendly Resorts

Kids Nursery & Playgrounds

Safe & Welcoming Environment

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