Social and networking events

An evening to reconnect, celebrate our community and begin GIN 2026 together in Kuala Lumpur! Meet the GIN community · Celebrate members & long service · Experience Malaysian culture · Connect & exchange ideas

Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Ballroom 2, Level 3, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur
Dress Code: Smart Casual / Traditional

Programme

5:00 – 6:00 PM
Arrival of guests and registration

6:10 – 6:15 PM
Opening & Welcome Note by the Host
Dr Syaqirah Akmal
Deputy Director and Head of Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS)
Medical Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia

6:15 – 6:20 PM
Welcome Address
Prof. Zachary Munn
Chair, Guidelines International Network (GIN), Australia & New Zealand

6:20 – 6:35 PM
GIN Awards & Long Service Certificate Presentation
Presented by:
Roberta James, Chair, Guidelines International Network (GIN)
Lorinda Lumsden, Interim Executive Officer, Guidelines International Network (GIN)

6:35 – 7:00 PM
Light refreshments and networking
Malaysian Cultural Dance

7:00 – 9:30 PM
Networking with the international guideline community

The GIN2026 Social Run will be taking place at 6.30am on Wednesday 16th September, hopefully when temperatures are cool and the humidity is lower! We’re grateful to Rebekah Thomas for her sterling efforts organising the run! The run will be departing from outside the Convention centre, and the 5km route will take in a number of KL’s iconic cityscapes and landmarks. Make sure to allow time to join runners for a coffee and chat afterwards. Check back again soon for a detailed route map.

The Gala Networking Dinner will take place on Thursday, 17 September at De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan, The LINC Kuala Lumpur.

The evening will run approximately from 6:30pm – 11:00pm, beginning with welcome drinks before guests sit down to enjoy a multi-course Malaysian dinner, showcasing local flavours and cuisine. The evening will also include a traditional Malaysian cultural performance, followed by live music and dancing.

Dress code: Smart casual / cocktail attire.

Please note that the dinner will take place on Level 2 of the venue. Lift access is available for anyone who requires it for accessibility.