The Penang Digitalisation-AI Conference & Exhibition 2026 (PDX2026) will take place on July 15 to 16, 2026, at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre.
Organised by Operion in collaboration with the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), the event aims to provide a platform for discussions on AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, workforce development and business innovation.
The conference is expected to attract participants from government agencies, multinational corporations, SMEs, startups, educational institutions, investors and technology providers from across the region.
PDX2026 will feature speakers from Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, with sessions covering topics such as AI adoption, digital transformation, smart manufacturing, ESG, talent development and cross-border collaboration.
Alongside the conference and exhibition, organisers will introduce a Food & Cultural Experience Zone highlighting Penang’s culinary heritage and Malaysian culture. The event will also include networking activities and a lucky draw programme for participants.
Speaking at the launch, the organising committee said the event is intended to support Penang’s ambitions in digital innovation, AI adoption, talent development and business collaboration while creating opportunities for knowledge-sharing and industry engagement.
The press conference at Olive Tree Hotel Penang also unveiled other key partners. Aside from PCEB, they include the Malaysia Productivity Corporation, Northern Corridor Implementation Authority, Penang Women’s Development Corporation, Malaysia Board of Technologists and Digital Penang.
