ITMC2019 is an inaugural conference organized by the Innovation and Technology Managers Association (ITMA) Malaysia to promote and facilitate the technology transfer and commercialization activities. It aims to provide a platform for academics, researchers, technology transfer officers, industry players and governmental divisions dealing with technology transfer and legislation to share knowledge and ideas, widen networking, present their research findings, experience and expertise as well as to explore any other potential benefits that might contribute to the effective management and utilization of Intellectual Property. International participants from other parts of the globe are most welcome.