Malaysia to Spotlight ASEAN Digital Leadership at MDX Summit and SmartGov 2025. Malaysia is set to amplify its digital leadership in Southeast Asia with the return of the Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit 2025 and the debut of SmartGov Malaysia 2025, both scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 September 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Jointly organised by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Jabatan Digital Negara (JDN), in strategic partnership with Synapze Sdn Bhd, these flagship events aim to position Malaysia as a driving force in the regional digital economy.
Now in its third edition, the MDX Summit will run concurrently with the inaugural SmartGov Malaysia 2025, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a fully digital, inclusive, and sustainable smart nation. Aligned with the Madani Government’s vision, both events serve as a vital platform for discussing transformative technologies, innovation, and regional collaboration in digital governance and the data economy.
MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil emphasised that the summit will further catalyse innovation, investment, and inclusive growth throughout ASEAN. “Technologies utilising digital assets and digital agents will play a crucial role in enhancing outcomes across talent development, innovation, and responsible AI to deliver smarter public services,” he said. The MDX Summit will focus on five key thematic pillars: Next-Gen Data, Next-Gen Computing, Next-Gen Trust, Next-Gen Creativity, and Next-Gen Talent, highlighting practical applications of advanced technologies for businesses, governments, and citizens.
Adding a global dimension to the summit, prominent international figures such as Dr. Keyu Jin, Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and author of The New China Playbook, and Gerard Grech, Managing Director at Founders by the University of Cambridge and founding CEO of Tech Nation UK, will headline the event.
Simultaneously, SmartGov Malaysia 2025 will explore the theme “GovTech for the Future – Innovating Public Service Delivery.” According to JDN Director General Ts. Nik Zalbiha binti Nik Mat, the government is dedicated to building an ecosystem where innovation flourishes while upholding data sovereignty, public trust, and inclusivity. The event will spotlight initiatives such as AI-powered citizen chatbots, cybersecurity partnerships, and smart public service systems, with a focus on future-ready governance supported by AI, Big Data, and Cloud Computing.
Among the featured speakers at SmartGov is Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH and author of The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation, who will provide insights on placing human-centric approaches at the heart of digital transformation.
Attendees can expect a dynamic experience with immersive technology showcases, strategic roundtables, and high-level networking across both public and private sectors. The shared venue will foster collaboration and cross-sector partnerships, ensuring that conversations and connections extend beyond the summit.
For more information and registration, visit https://mdec.my/mdx.