Malaysia is set to reaffirm its position as a digital powerhouse in Southeast Asia with the return of the Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit 2025, held alongside the inaugural SmartGov Malaysia 2025 from 17–19 September at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Jointly organised by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Jabatan Digital Negara (JDN) in strategic partnership with Synapze Sdn Bhd, both events will showcase how Malaysia is leading transformative digital innovation across public and private sectors in ASEAN.
Driving Regional Innovation and Responsible AI
Now in its third edition, the MDX Summit continues to serve as the country’s premier digital economy platform. This year’s theme focuses on harnessing technology in five core areas:
- Next-Gen Data
- Next-Gen Computing
- Next-Gen Trust
- Next-Gen Creativity
- Next-Gen Talent
delivering his welcoming speech during Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit
2025 and SmartGov Malaysia 2025 media briefing today at Grand Hyatt, Kuala
Lumpur
MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil emphasised that the summit will be a key driver in shaping Malaysia’s digital future.
“Technologies utilising digital assets and digital agents in its core will further drive outcomes through talent development, innovation and responsible AI to smarter public services,” he said.
Attendees can expect expert-led discussions on the practical applications of digital tools and AI to improve business outcomes, citizen engagement, and regional growth.
Introducing SmartGov 2025: GovTech for the Future
SmartGov Malaysia 2025, themed “GovTech for the Future – Innovating Public Service Delivery”, marks the country’s bold step forward in reimagining digital governance. The event will spotlight three key pillars for future-ready public services:
- AI for citizen-centric solutions
- Big Data for trust and transparency
- Cloud computing for agile, resilient services
delivering her speech during Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit 2025 and
SmartGov Malaysia 2025 media briefing today at Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur
JDN Director General Ts. Nik Zalbiha binti Nik Mat said the government is committed to fostering an inclusive and secure digital ecosystem.
“This vision will be reflected in the event’s focus on AI-powered citizen chatbots, cybersecurity partnerships and smarter public service delivery,” she said.
Global Thought Leaders, Local Impact
The dual summit will feature internationally recognised speakers, including:
- Dr. Keyu Jin, Professor of Economics at LSE and author of The New China Playbook
- Gerard Grech, Managing Director at Founders by University of Cambridge and founding CEO of Tech Nation UK
- Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner and author of The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation
These speakers will provide insights into global trends while aligning them with Malaysia’s national digital priorities.
Integrated Experiences for Cross-Sector Collaboration
The MDX Summit and SmartGov 2025 will host:
- Immersive showcases of digital applications
- Strategic roundtables with government and tech leaders
- High-level networking across industries
For the first time, both summits will be held under one integrated venue, merging government and industry exhibitions to encourage collaboration and spark partnerships that extend beyond the event.
Registration and additional information are available at https://mdec.my/mdx.
