Malaysia’s AI Future Takes Centre Stage as World AI Show Returns for Its 48th Global Edition

Kuala Lumpur, 13 August 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Artificial intelligence has moved beyond being an emerging technology to become a defining pillar of Malaysia’s economic and digital ambitions. As the country accelerates investments in AI infrastructure, sovereign cloud capabilities, and enterprise-wide transformation, the focus has shifted from experimentation to execution. Against this backdrop, World AI Show Malaysia returns for its 48th Global Edition on 9–10 September 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, convening the policymakers, enterprise leaders, technology pioneers, investors, and innovators who are shaping the country’s next chapter of AI-led growth. 

Presented by Trescon, World AI Show Malaysia carries this year’s tagline, “Where Malaysia’s AI Decisions Get Made.” As the country transitions into a strategic AI hub for Southeast Asia and organisations across both the public and private sectors define their AI roadmaps, modernise digital infrastructure, and establish governance frameworks for responsible innovation, the event will provide an executive platform dedicated to meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships, and commercially relevant outcomes. 

The programme has been curated to address the opportunities and complexities surrounding enterprise AI adoption, sovereign cloud, intelligent infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and responsible AI implementation. Over two days, attendees will engage through keynote addresses, executive panel discussions, fireside conversations, invitation-only boardroom sessions, technology showcases, curated networking engagements, and business meetings designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration. 

The conference will feature an impressive line-up of distinguished government and industry leaders, including: 

• Budiman Bujang, Deputy Chief Digital Officer, Johor Corporation 

• Ts. D. Jackson Raao, Principal Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) 

• Jamie Tan, Managing Director, JLL Malaysia 

• Ganeshbabu Nagarajan, Executive Director – Transformation Programmes, Standard Chartered Bank 

• Chua Yong Howe, Chief Digital Officer, UEM Edgenta Berhad 

• Shahrin Oli Mohamed, Group Chief Technology Officer, Pos Malaysia Berhad 

• Keeratpal Singh, Chief AI and Data Officer (APAC Financial Services), Worldline 

• Dr. Sadesh Manikam, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Data Office & Data Protection Officer, Bursa Malaysia 

• Ts. Zairil Anuar Ahmad, Chief Technology Officer, Co-opbank Pertama 

• Ahmad Faiz, Head – Data & AI, Global Technology Unit, BASF 

• Raunak Mehta, Chief Executive Officer, Igloo 

• Muhammad Najib Masdan, Senior Vice President, Khazanah Nasional Berhad 

• Ts. Narayanan Chidambaram, Head Project Engineering Pod (Technology & Digital PE&T – Digital Project Management) PETRONAS 

• Mohamed Aafrin, Director of Engineering, DKSH 

• Sudeep Srivastava, Head – KL IT Center SLB (Schlumberger)  

• Hong H. Ong, Director of Digital Technology, Labuan Financial Services Authority 

• Mohd Hanapi Bisri, Senior Digital Industry Leader- Oil & Gas 

• Dario Bianchi, Chief Product Officer, Mindvalley 

• G Saravanan, Chief Information Officer, National Cancer Society Malaysia 

Reflecting on Malaysia’s AI trajectory, Ts. D. Jackson Raao, Principal Assistant Secretary, MOSTI, said: 

“Malaysia is at a pivotal stage where artificial intelligence is becoming a key driver of national transformation. As we accelerate AI adoption across industries, our focus must remain on responsible innovation, robust governance, strong cybersecurity, and developing a future-ready talent ecosystem. By doing so, Malaysia is well-positioned to emerge as a trusted regional leader in safe and sustainable AI innovation.”

An ecosystem of public sector and technology organisations is supporting this year’s edition. CyberSecurity Malaysia joins as the Supporting Partner, reinforcing the importance of building a secure and trusted digital ecosystem. 

Datadog joins as the Lead Sponsor, Magure as the Platinum Sponsor, Bitdeer AI as the Gold Sponsor, and Alibaba Cloud and Unison Consulting Sdn Bhd as Bronze Sponsors. The exclusive CXO Boardroom sessions will be powered by Zoom and Datadog, while CloudSpace will participate as an exhibitor, showcasing cloud and AI capabilities to enterprise decision-makers. 

Designed exclusively for senior executives, government representatives, and technology leaders, World AI Show Malaysia 2026 will provide a platform where strategic priorities are translated into actionable partnerships, investment opportunities, and real-world AI deployments. As Malaysia continues to strengthen its position within the regional AI landscape, the summit is set to become a key meeting point for organisations shaping the future of intelligent enterprise across Southeast Asia. 

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