Malaysia's Smart Nation Expo 2025, held at MITEC, champions digital transformation

19 November 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's digital transformation ambitions took centre stage today as Smart Nation Expo 2025, co-locating EVM (Electric Vehicle Manufacturing) Asia and Data Centre Asia Malaysia, opened its doors at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). This landmark event, which includes an opening ceremony on 18 November 2025, brings together more than 300 exhibiting companies and is expected to draw over 21,000 industry professionals, marking it as the region's most comprehensive technology and innovation showcase. The event runs from 18 to 20 November 2025.

Setting the tone for the event, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, delivered a compelling opening address emphasising the nation's commitment to digital leadership. "Our national digital initiatives align seamlessly with the themes of this expo—Driving Digitalisation Towards a Smart Economy. We aim to position Malaysia as a regional leader in the digital economy, fostering an ecosystem that encourages innovation, investment, and collaboration among various stakeholders," he declared.

The expo's Chairman, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr Mohd Nasir Mohd Ashraf, reinforced this vision by highlighting the event's practical focus on delivering tangible business outcomes. "We have designed this space to facilitate not just conversations but conversions, where handshakes turn into partnerships, and discussions transform into deals," said Tan Sri Nasir.

This commitment to actionable outcomes is echoed throughout the expo, particularly in the international pavilions featuring technological powerhouses including Mainland China, Taiwan region, Singapore, Hungary, Korea, and many more. These pavilions showcase cutting-edge advancements in 5G technology, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and emerging technologies.

The strategic co-location of EVM Asia and Data Centre Asia Malaysia amplifies the expo's comprehensive approach to digital transformation. EVM Asia, the region's premier electric vehicle and e-mobility event, convenes industry leaders to explore innovations in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and battery technology, aligning with Malaysia's sustainable transportation goals. Complementing this, Data Centre Asia Malaysia addresses the region's growing demand for advanced data infrastructure, focusing on cutting-edge developments in data management, storage, and cloud computing solutions.

In addition to these significant co-located events, three major summits will run concurrently with the exhibition: the Digital Economy Leaders' Summit 2025, the Asia Smart Cities Summit 2025, and the EIC (Energy Industries Council) Forum. These strategic forums connect solution providers with decision-makers and innovators with investors, fostering meaningful discussions about the future of digital transformation in the region.

A highlight of the expo will be the Technology Talk, featuring over 50 sessions covering a wide array of topics such as 5G technology, AI developments, and smart city solutions. These expert-led sessions aim to provide attendees with in-depth insights into the transformative power of technology in enhancing connectivity, improving urban living, and driving industrial growth.

Smart Nation Expo 2025 is strongly supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia. MyCEB's role as a central hub in assisting meeting and event planners has been instrumental in bringing international business events to Malaysia. Their dedication to national product development and commitment to serving both local and international organisers exemplifies how business events serve as catalysts for socio-economic growth, uplifting professional and local communities across Malaysia.

Smart Nation Expo 2025, themed "Driving Digitalisation Towards a Smart Economy," runs from 18 to 20 November 2025, at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Industry professionals and business leaders are invited to be part of this transformative experience that promises to reshape the digital landscape of Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.