This esteemed event, occurring in 2025 and succeeding the 27th National Urban Planning Conference, is organised by the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Co-hosted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning as well as the Urban and Regional Planning Student Association (PEWIBAWA), this conference serves as a strategic platform for thought leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to engage in critical discourse regarding the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid urbanisation. The objective of iNUPC 2025 is to promote innovative, sustainable, and inclusive urban planning solutions that address the intricate dynamics influencing cities, communities, economies, climate change, and public policy.