World AI Show Malaysia 2025 Set To Gather Global AI Leaders And Investors In Kuala Lumpur

The 46th global edition of Trescon's flagship AI series is set to begin at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Kuala Lumpur. This event will gather over 1,000 business leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators from across globe. The World AI Show - Kuala Lumpur 2025 will officially start on October 28, 2025.

Supported by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), this event underscores Malaysia's dedication to advancing AI and digital economy initiatives in Southeast Asia. CyberSecurity Malaysia and Invest Penang also play crucial roles as supporting partners.

AI Industry Insights

Stephanie Liew, Chief Information Security Officer at British American Tobacco (BAT), highlighted Malaysia's potential in AI growth. "AI is fast becoming Malaysia's next growth catalyst. Government estimates show generative AI alone can unlock US$113 billion (≈RM540 billion) in additional productivity, while MyDIGITAL targets the digital economy to reach 25.5% of GDP by end-2025. Global confidence is matching ambition Microsoft's record US$2.2 billion pledge, three hyperscale data centres and AI skills for 300,000 Malaysians, goes live in mid-2025, with an expected US$10.9 billion boost to the economy and more than 37,000 new jobs. Together, these advances position Malaysia as Southeast Asia's proving ground for trustworthy, high-impact AI."

Key Themes & Focus Areas

The two-day summit will delve into various significant topics such as Malaysia's National AI Strategy and Digital Government initiatives. Discussions will cover Smart Cities, Transport & Logistics, AI in Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, Financial Services & Fintech, Generative AI & Emerging Technologies, and Ethics & Workforce Transformation.

A diverse lineup of speakers includes Shamsul Izhan Bin Abdul Majid from the National AI Office and Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab from CyberSecurity Malaysia. Other notable figures include Vicks Kanagasingam from the Ministry of Digital and Stephanie Liew from BAT.

Event Highlights

The World AI Show offers a platform for business innovation and investment opportunities. Attendees can engage in investor showcases featuring emerging startups and participate in the FutureTech World Cup pitch competition for next-gen ventures.

Networking opportunities abound with curated meetings and leadership luncheons designed to foster connections among C-level executives. Exclusive executive roundtables will host government and enterprise leaders for invitation-only discussions.

Partners & Sponsors

The event boasts a range of partners including MDEC as Strategic Partner and MIDA as Strategic Investment Partner. Supporting Partners include CyberSecurity Malaysia and Invest Penang. Datadog serves as Platinum Sponsor while Denodo, Magure, and Alibaba Cloud are Gold Sponsors.

Silver sponsorship comes from Avatai and Darwinbox with EY collaborating as a partner. Exhibitors like Xtremax and Cloocus Malaysia will showcase their innovations alongside association partners such as Starfindo and Kumpul.

Getting There

The venue is easily accessible via multiple routes for attendees arriving on 28–29 October at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur. By car or taxi, Jalan Tun Razak provides straightforward access though minor delays may occur due to city traffic.

Public transport options include taking the MRT or LRT to Ampang Park Station (Exit A), followed by a short walk via an interlink bridge to reach the hotel conveniently within minutes.

Mithun Shetty of Trescon expressed pride in Malaysia's leadership role: "As we stand on the brink of yet another transformative edition of World AI Show, we are proud to see Malaysia taking a leadership position in AI innovation and investment," said Mithun Shetty, Vice Chairman, Trescon. "Tomorrow's opening marks a defining moment where technology, policy, and purpose come together — shaping the future of digital transformation in the region."