The Digital Futures International Congress (DIFCON) 2025 concluded on July 23, 2025, after bringing together over 900 researchers, innovators, and thought leaders from around the globe for discussions on digital transformation. MMU President Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud officiated the launch of the congress alongside iNVENTX, an invention exhibition.
DIFCON 2025 Advances Digital Innovation Through Global Academic Collaboration
Key Details
Celebrating its fifth edition, DIFCON 2025 strengthened its position as MMU’s premier annual academic congress, uniting interdisciplinary expertise across six co-located conferences: MECON, CITIC, ICCM, CLESS, ICLD, and ICTIM. These conferences spanned fields including engineering, computing, multimedia, law, communication, and innovation management.
This year’s congress was held in hybrid mode, allowing both physical and virtual participation, with the added spotlight of iNVENTX 2025, MMU’s international innovation exhibition, themed “Sustainaissance: Emotion. Expression. Identity.” The congress featured 952 paper submissions and participation from leading institutions worldwide.
DIFCON 2025 featured distinguished keynote speakers, including YBhg. Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Dr. Riky Siswanto from Telkom University, and Prof. Dr. Elsadig Musa, who was recently named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University. The keynotes and sessions explored emerging trends in AI, sustainability, digital law, creative media, and innovation management framing academic research within the context of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Quotes & Reactions
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham described DIFCON 2025 as a testament to the university’s evolution in accessibility and global engagement, noting the congress’s hosting for the first time a hybrid format that blends physical and online experiences, according to the university’s Corporate Communications Department.
Background & Context
The opening ceremony featured the presentation of recognition awards to co-organisers, sponsors, and speakers. A presidential tour of the iNVENTX Creative Exhibition showcased student and industry-led innovations, highlighting MMU’s role in bridging academia and industry.
The congress reaffirmed MMU’s commitment to cross-disciplinary innovation and impactful research in the digital transformation era. The event provided a platform for sharing research insights while emphasizing the importance of sustainable development in technological advancement.
What’s Next
With hundreds of papers presented and countless connections formed, DIFCON 2025 underscored the importance of collaboration in building a smarter, more sustainable future. The congress reaffirmed MMU’s role as a leader in digital education and innovation for future academic and industry partnerships.
