Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof bin Apdal, officiated the soft launch and formal unveiling of the ASEAN Technology Cooperation & Development Summit 2025 at The Exchange 106 in Kuala Lumpur today.
Hosted by Intrinsic SEA, the ASEAN Technology Cooperation and Development Summit 2025 is a flagship forum co-hosted alongside WE2025: Future in Motion, with a focused lens on ASEAN innovation, investment, and cross-border cooperation. It will be held from 25–26 November 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.
As a co-leading platform within WE2025’s “Future Tech & AI” pillar, the summit aims to advance cross-border technology cooperation while supporting the broader WE2025 mission to drive inclusive innovation, sustainable development, and regional economic leadership.
The two-day event is set to convene over 100 companies, more than 50 global investors, and 2,000 innovators and ecosystem leaders from ASEAN, China, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and Japan. Showcasing the region’s most promising advancements, the summit will feature an interactive technology exhibition with over 100 booths highlighting cutting-edge innovations across key sectors. The summit is co-organised in collaboration with leading ecosystem builders such as NCT Group, Tus Cross-Border Innovation, and Jiahe Convention & Exhibitions.
This strong international participation reinforces Malaysia’s emergence as a regional innovation hub, while offering Malaysian entrepreneurs and innovation-driven enterprises with global potential valuable opportunities to engage with global investors and expand market access.
With over 50,000 expected livestream viewers, the summit will further position Malaysia as a key enabler of ASEAN-wide collaboration in science, technology, and innovation.
The Summit will focus on five strategic pillars:
- Future Mobility & Smart Transportation
- Future Healthcare & Digital Medicine
- Future Consumer & Digital Commerce
- Future Building & Safety Emergency Response
- Future Employment & Entrepreneurship
Each thematic track is designed to address real-world challenges and unlock growth opportunities aligned with national agendas, including Malaysia’s National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (2021–2030).
Key programme highlights include:
- Visionary Opening Ceremony & Leadership Keynotes
- Ministerial & Industry Roundtables on Strategic Innovation
- Next-Gen Technology Exhibition with 100+ Frontier Solutions
- Intrinsic Capital Connect: ASEAN Startup & Investor Showcase
- ASEAN Future Cities & Investment Opportunity Spotlights
- Leadership & Global Partnership Gala Dinner
The ASEAN Technology Cooperation & Development Summit 2025 is a key component of WE2025: Future in Motion, Malaysia’s premier platform for advancing women in trade, investment and leadership. Organised by Qube Integrated Malaysia in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and the Department of Women Development, WE2025 will be held from 25–27 November 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.
