About the Congress
The IBC Malaysia Congress 2026 is the inaugural regional summit organised by the IBC Malaysia Chapter and forms part of the International Bariatric Club’s broader non-profit educational activities linked to its United States- and United Kingdom-based academic leadership.
The congress brings together regional and international experts to discuss the full spectrum of contemporary obesity care, including:
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Obesity physiology and metabolic science
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Metabolic and bariatric surgery
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Endobariatric therapies including ESG, TORe, and emerging technologies
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Obesity pharmacotherapy including GLP-1, dual and triple agonists, and novel agents
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Lifestyle medicine, nutrition, psychology, and behavioural science
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Integrated multidisciplinary care models
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Regional clinical outcomes and Asia-specific data
This congress represents a significant academic collaboration between Malaysia, the ASEAN region, and the wider International Bariatric Club community.
In keeping with IBC’s non-profit mission, industry support for the congress is directed towards educational activities, including free academic registration and trainee support.
February March April 2026
Abstract Submission & Complimentary Registration
by 15 May 2026
Abstract Submission
by 31 May 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
by 30 April 2026
Early-Registration Deadline
Why Attend?
The IBC Malaysia Congress 2026 offers a unique academic opportunity for clinicians and researchers involved in obesity and metabolic care.
Reasons to attend include:
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High-quality scientific content aligned with contemporary global themes in obesity science and metabolic health
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Multidisciplinary coverage spanning surgery, endoscopy, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle medicine
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Regional focus on ASEAN-specific challenges, outcomes, and clinical practice
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Participation in a non-profit academic meeting where sponsorship directly supports education and free academic registration
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Opportunity to present research and clinical work to an international academic audience
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Eligibility for academic awards, including international recognition through the IBC World Congress
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Engagement with the wider International Bariatric Club academic community linked to the United States and Oxford, United Kingdom
Venue
Tower A, Level 4, SunMed Convention Centre Sunway City, Malaysia.
Address: 5, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
*Not to be confused with Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
Faculty Dinner
Date : 26 June 2026 (Fri)
Dress Code : Smart Casual
Format : Buffet
Sponsors
