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21 - 23 JULY 2025, Multimedia University Cyberjaya Malaysia
Welcome to the Digital Futures International Congress 2025 (DIFCON 2025), the 5th edition of Multimedia University's annual academic congress. DIFCON 2025 is a premier event featuring six co-located conferences, 6th Multimedia University Engineering Conference 2025 (MECON2025), 5th International Conference on Computing, Information Technology and Intelligent Computing 2025 (CITIC2025), 5th International Conference of Creative Multimedia 2025 (ICCM2025), 6th International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences 2025 (CLESS2025), 5th International Conference on Law and Digitalisation 2025 (ICLD2025) and 5th International Conference on Technology and Innovation Management 2025 (ICTIM2025).Scheduled on July 21-23, 2025, DIFCON2025 will be held together with INVENTX (https://inventx.mmu.edu.my/), an international innovation exhibition. The congress organization supports and is aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. DIFCON2025, is to be conducted in hybrid mode, providing participants the flexibility to join the conference either on-site or virtually.
International Conference on Computer, Information Technology and Intelligent Computing
Multimedia University Engineering Conference
International Conference on Technology and Innovation Management
International Conference on Creative Multimedia
International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences
International Conference on Law and Digitalisation
Tan Sri Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, known as Dzul, is an emeritus professor, educationist and scientist who has served as the 6th Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) from 1 August 2018 to 31 August 2024, and former Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (2000–2011). He previously served as President of the International Association of Universities (IAU), a UNESCO-affiliated organization, and was the Convenor of the RCE on Education for Sustainable Development. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (FASc), the World Academy of Art and Science (FWAAS), and the World Academy of Islamic Management (FWAIM). He is also an adjunct professor at UNIMAS. In 2017, he became the first Asian recipient of the prestigious Gilbert Medal and also received the Asia HRD Contribution to Society Award. Actively involved in multiple charity organizations, Dzul chairs LeapEd Services Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise focused on education. His scholarly contributions include books on leadership and education, such as Nurturing a Balanced Person and Fourth Industrial Revolution – The Leadership Dilemma.
Professor Rosli is a specialist in social value and outcome-based strategic management tailored for senior executives and Board Directors. She specialises in guiding purposeful organizations to integrate social value into corporate strategies, aligning business performance with societal impact and long-term sustainability. As Chair of the Impact and Practice Group at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) , UK, she advocates for transformative leadership and governance practices. An Accredited Trainer for UNDP SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises, Professor Rosli has extensive experience in delivering Leading and Managing Impact workshops for senior executives and Boards, focusing on measurable outcomes and impact and sustainability performance-driven governance; enabling senior executives and Boards to steer purposeful organizations with strategies that balance corporate success and societal value creation. Her work empower organizations to make informed decisions that align with their values, driving purposeful growth and impact to achieve the SDGs. Her professional portfolio includes advising prominent corporate clients, government bodies, and international organizations, including the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), and the Big Innovation Centre (BIC). She has also led initiatives such as the £30 million UK Government-funded Small Business Support Program "Help to Grow Management", serving as Chair of the Curriculum Committee for Innovation, and shaped national digital transformation strategies through her work on UKRI-funded projects.Professor Rosli is a Knowledge Mobiliser at the UK Parliament POST Knowledge Exchange Unit, where she bridges research and policy. She co-founded Social Value Malaysia, a regional network of Social Value International that champions impact evaluation and management. She also played a key role alongside GSG Impact in developing the Malaysia Impact Alliance (MyImpact), an independent, non-profit organization, chaired by Khazanah Nasional aiming to contribute to the growth and development of the impact investment ecosystem in Malaysia. Prior to her academic career, Ainurul established the Research Management Office at Telekom Research & Development (TMR&D) and worked as a freelance strategy consultant with AIMR International and London Research International.
Wan Zakiah Wan Ismail is an Associate Professor in Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FKAB), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) from 2017 until now. She was a tutor and lecturer in Multimedia University, Melaka Campus from 2005-2012. She has published more than 50 peer-review journals and conference proceedings and 10 book chapters and 1 book in her field. She is a member of Optical Society of America (OSA), member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Technology specialist (Ts), professional member of Malaysia’s Board of Technologist (MBOT). She took undergraduate study in Multimedia University, Malaysia and pursued her Master and PhD in Melbourne University and Macquarie University. She was the recipient of Prime Minister’s Australia Endeavour award and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) fellowship in 2012. Her PhD study focuses on optical devices specialized in laser engineering. Her expertise includes optics and electronic sensing, image processing, biosensing and material science.
Astrid Kusumowidagdo, is an Associate Professor in Interior Architecture, one of the program stream of Architecture Department, Universitas Ciputra, Surabaya Indonesia. Currently, she is the Dean of Ciputra University’s School of Creative Industry, a Cumulus Member Institution. She is also assigned to be the coordinator of Strategic Research of Sense of Place in, Ciputra University Surabaya. Her research focus is in Commercial Space Design and Behaviour in Indigenous, Modern and Virtual Environment; Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle and Creative Industry. She is a member of the Indonesian Association of Built Environment Researchers (IPLBI), Ikatan Peneliti lingkungan Binaan Indonesia); Indonesian Interior Designer Association (HDII- Member of IFI), and International Association People- Environment Studies (IAPS).
Prof. Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed is a Professor of Economics and Technology Management at Faculty Of Business, Multimedia University (MMU). Recognized as one of the top 2% global scientists by Stanford University for 2024, he has supervised numerous PhD, DBA, Masters, and MBA students and currently supervises several PhD candidates. He serves on the MMU Senate, Research and Ethics Board, Postgraduates Board, University Research Projects Review, and Students’ Disciplinary Committees. His research interests include productivity analysis, the knowledge-based economy, green productivity, and bio-economy. He authored the book Green Productivity: Applications in Malaysia’s Manufacturing and has published over 100 papers in international refereed journals.
Dr. Riky Siswanto is an academic and graphic designer specializing in visual identity design, with a focus on branding for local businesses and SMEs. His work explores dynamic visual identity— flexible, evolving brand systems—as well as social graphic design that engages with communities and cultural contexts. Current research areas include controlled randomness, brand recognition, generative design, and user interaction. With a strong academic background and active involvement in research and community projects, he bridge theory and practice to help brands build adaptable, socially grounded visual identities.
Advisor:Ir. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Faizal Bin Ahmad Fauzi, Multimedia University
Chair: Prof. Dr. Kamarulzaman Ab. Aziz, Multimedia
University
Secretary: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Azlina Binti Ab
Aziz, Multimedia University
Program Chair:Mr. Tan Gek Siang, Multimedia University
Logistics & Public Relations Chair : Ms. Norzarina Binti
Md Yatim, Multimedia University
Sponsorship & Industry Relations Chair : Prof. Dr. Ervina Efzan Binti Mhd Noor,Multimedia University
International Chair:Prof. Dr. Sara A. Abdoh, Benha University, Egypt
Website And Technical: Mr Muhammad Izzat Faiz Bin Mohd Derafi, Multimedia University
Publicity And Social Media Chair : Ms. Amira Zulaikha Binti Ismail,
Multimedia University
Organizing Committee : Mr. Muhammad Nadzree Bin Mohd Yamin,
Multimedia University
Organizing Committee : Kapt. Dr. Anith Khairunnisa Ghazali, ,
Multimedia University
