IACT College to Play Key Role in Landmark Global PR Conference & Festival Malaysia 2025 

This November, a brand-new chapter in Southeast Asia’s communications industry begins and IACT students will have a front-row seat. 

From 13^th –15^th November 2025, the world’s eyes will be on Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia hosts the first-ever Global Public Relations Conference and Festival (GPRCFMY 2025) at the World Trade Centre, and this event is set to be the biggest PR gathering the region has ever seen. 

Organised by the Public Relations Practitioners Society of Malaysia (PRactitioners Malaysia), this three-day global festival, themed “Humanity Amplified: Redefining Public Relations in the Age of Intelligence,” will be a bold, international platform for action, innovation and transformation in the industry. 

With over 1,000 delegates expected, including 200 international participants, students and leaders from across industries, GPRCFMY 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most influential professional events of the year. 

IACT College at the Heart of GPRCFMY 2025 

Playing a pivotal role in the event is IACT College, the official academic partner of GPRCFMY 2025. During the Announcement and Signing Ceremony held on 12^th August at IACT College, event organisers emphasised the strategic importance of integrating education and industry through this event. 

Think bright ideas, bold moves and big conversations that will take the public relations world to the next level. 

As an IACT College student, you won’t be sitting on the sidelines at this conference, you’ll also be involved in running the show. You’ll gain real, hands-on experience as part of the core team behind the scenes. From planning and coordination to media engagement and live event execution, you’ll see what it really takes to pull off a major industry event. You'll also be managing sessions, handling logistics, supporting key speakers and making sure everything runs like clockwork. This is your chance to build your portfolio, grow your network and make your mark on the PR industry, before you even graduate. 

So, get ready to roll up your sleeves and step into the action. The spotlight’s waiting. 

GPRCFMY 2025: What’s Coming Your Way?

One of its boldest goals of this event is to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. Here’s how you’ll be part of it: 

Meet the Changemakers 

Rub shoulders with today’s top storytellers, industry leaders, media trailblazers, plus a royal guest of honor! The Deputy Yang Dipertuan Agong and Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, has graciously consented to officiate the opening ceremony and deliver the keynote address on 13^th November 2025. 

Get VIP Access 

As a student involved in this event, you’ll help drive the action. From curating sessions to steering meaningful conversations, you’ll play a key role right in the spotlight. 

100 Fully Sponsored Student Slots 

Get in free to top-tier sessions and join powerful discussions that matter. 

ASEAN Youth Dialogue 

Your voice and vision on a regional stage. Make your mark and speak up on the issues that matter to your generation. 

Launch Your PR Career Early 

Go beyond textbooks. Internships and hands-on opportunities are open to those who are ready to learn by doing. Connect with pros and get a real taste of the industry. 

Power-Packed Learning 

Dive into high-energy Masterclasses on AI in PR, Crisis Communication, Digital Storytelling and more. 

Real Talk, Real Issues 

Listen to the pros as they unfold how to tackle hot topics like fake news, media ethics, freedom of expression and how PR is shaping boardroom decisions today. 

Timothy Chan, CEO of IACT College, said

“We’re proud to partner with PRactitioners for this landmark conference. This collaboration opens invaluable avenues for our students, not only to gain insights directly from industry leaders, but also to apply classroom learning in real-world contexts. The ideas, strategies and forward-looking perspectives shared by the speakers will help shape opportunities and craft solutions for the future of Malaysia’s public relations landscape, while inspiring the next generation of communication professionals.” 

GPRCFMY 2025 is also supported by a coalition of influential organisations, reflecting a powerful cross-sector collaboration. Present at the Signing Ceremony were: 

• Datuk P. Kamalanathan, Chairman of PRactitioners and Organising Chairperson of GPRCFMY 2025 
• Datuk Yong Soo Heong, President of Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) 
• Datuk Ahirudin Attan, President of National Press Club (NPC) 
• Prof. Mohd Said Bani, President of Public Relations and Communications Association of Malaysia (PRCAM) 
• Mr. Kabenesh Eliathamby, CEO of Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM)  
• Mr. Claudian Navin Stanislaus, President of Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) 
• President, Prof. Dr. Mohd Yahya Mohamed Ariffin, President of Malaysian Association of Communications Educators (MACE) 
• Mr. Arulkumar Singaraveloo, CEO of Malaysia HR Forum  

Datuk Kamalanathan shared,

“This conference is a unique opportunity to listen to tomorrow’s communicators and help shape the future of the industry. We’re blending the vibrancy of a festival with the rigour of a global summit. This is about mentorship, learning and inspiration.”