{"id":4038,"date":"2026-07-28T14:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/institute.iium.edu.my\/planetiium\/?p=4038"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:01:10","slug":"project-genius-pitching-session-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/institute.iium.edu.my\/planetiium\/?p=4038","title":{"rendered":"Project GENIUS Pitching Session 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.elementor-4038 .elementor-element.elementor-element-58285d2{--display:flex;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{font-family:var( --e-global-typography-primary-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-weight:var( --e-global-typography-primary-font-weight );color:var( --e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-4038 .elementor-element.elementor-element-4af61e4 .elementor-heading-title{font-family:\"Be Vietnam Pro\", Sans-serif;font-weight:900;line-height:43px;color:var( --e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor{font-family:var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-weight:var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );color:var( --e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( --e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( --e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( --e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-4038 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7f10759{text-align:justify;}.elementor-4038 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7296556{--display:flex;}.elementor-4038 .elementor-element.elementor-element-dc79b57{--e-image-carousel-slides-to-show:2;}<\/style>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4038\" class=\"elementor elementor-4038\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58285d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"58285d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4af61e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4af61e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Project GENIUS Pitching Session 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f10759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f10759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Alhamdulillah, PLANETIIUM, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in collaboration with Sustainable Business Network Association Malaysia (SustNET) successfully organized the <strong>Project GENIUS Pitching Session 2026<\/strong>, bringing together students and researchers to present innovative ideas that promote sustainability and planetary well-being.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Held at the Auditorium, Level 1, PLANETIIUM, IIUM Jalan Hospital Campus (JHC), Kuantan, the programme featured 13 teams representing various IIUM Kulliyyahs and Centres. The participants showcased a diverse range of innovative projects, highlighting practical solutions in waste management, circular economy, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, biodegradable products, green technology, and environmental education. The session served as a platform for participants to demonstrate their creativity, critical thinking, and commitment to addressing environmental challenges through sustainable innovation.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The pitching session was evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges comprising Dr. Norsaidatul Akmar Mazelan, Ms. Nadira Alia Kamal Azlan, Ms. Nur Syafirah Binti Mazlan, and Prof. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Lokman bin Md Isa. Their expertise and constructive feedback provided valuable insights that encouraged participants to further refine and strengthen their project ideas.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Project GENIUS Pitching Session 2026 reflects PLANETIIUM&#8217;s continuous commitment to fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainability-driven initiatives within the IIUM community. By providing opportunities for participants to develop and present impactful solutions, the programme supports the university&#8217;s vision of nurturing future leaders who are dedicated to advancing planetary survival and sustainable well-being.<\/p><p>PLANETIIUM extends its sincere appreciation to all participating teams, the distinguished panel of judges, and the organizing committee for their dedication and invaluable contributions to the success of the programme. 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