The IUPAC General Assembly (GA) is the occasion for meetings of the statutory bodies of the Union, specifically of the Council, Division Committees, and Standing Committees, Science and Executive Board. The 53rd IUPAC General Assembly will be in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 12-16 July 2025, in parallel to the IUPAC World Chemistry Congress 2025.
The GA and the 50WCC will share the same venue, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Malaysia, and also share several events, including a joint opening and reception. Detailed information about the Congress is available at www.iupac2025.org, including program, call for abstract, and registration.
Registration to the GA is free but required. All GA participants, i.e. IUPAC Members and Delegates, must register at www.iupac2025.org.
GA participants can also register to the Congress at a special discounted rate, and are encouraged to take advantage of their participation in the GA by also attending the Congress. The Organizing Committee is preparing an exciting program.
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GA Schedule
The schedule outline is somewhat different to prior GA; please review carefully before making your travel plans!
Saturday/Sunday, July 12-13: Division Committees
Sunday/Monday, July 13-14: Standing Committees
Sunday, July 13 (eve): GA Town Hall meeting (for all TMs, AMs, and NRs)
Monday, July 14 (pm): IUPAC/IYCN Joint networking session & posters
Monday, July 14 (eve): GA/Congress joint Opening and Reception, including Prize Ceremonies
Monday, July 14: Executive and Science Board & misc
Tuesday, July 15 (am): World Chemistry Leadership Meeting (WCLM) _“Trust in Science and the Right to Science”
Tuesday, July 15 (pm): Council meeting & evening reception
Wednesday, July 16 (am & pm): Council meeting
All meetings will be held at the KLCC.
DETAILED SCHEDULE , see <https://iupac2025.org/ga-programme-detailed>
Explore the venue and take a virtual tour of KLCC (link to klccconventioncentre.com).
Poster Printing Service
A selection of posters prepared by Divisions and Standing Committee will be on display starting Monday. The local organizers are providing a printing service via the following request form: https://forms.gle/ESwFsSvqH3UxgF3h6
Request must be filed before July 1st. The terms and conditions for the poster printing is stated in the google form.
For assistance with regards to the poster printing services, please contact Secretariat Abstract Team via email: abstract@iupac2025.org
VISA Information
Visa requirements are dependent on the country of origin and last port of disembarkation before entering Malaysia. For detailed information on visa applications, please visit: http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country. Visitors can also contact the nearest Malaysian consulate to confirm visa requirements. Please write in to secretariat@iupac2025.org should you need an invitation letter to support your visa application.
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
All the foreign participants are required to complete and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three (3) days before your arrival in Malaysia through the below link: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
Hotel Information
The Official Hotel is the Traders Hotel; it is located in the City centre and directly connected to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre; see details and options at iupac2025.org/hotels)
And for a last bit of fun …ADD YOUR PIN TO THE IUPAC2025 ATTENDEE MAP
Page last updated 24 June 2025
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