AI & Data Summit Malaysia
Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI
AI & Data Summit Malaysia 2026 is Malaysia’s flagship event for business and technology leaders navigating the next phase of the nation’s digital transformation. Bringing together enterprises, policymakers, and innovators, the summit takes place at a pivotal moment as AI adoption accelerates and new regulations reshape how data and AI are governed across industries.
As global geopolitical dynamics and supply chain shifts redefine technology access and risk, Malaysian organizations are placing growing emphasis on AI sovereignty, ensuring that data, AI models, and digital infrastructure are secure, trusted, and aligned with national and regional requirements. For enterprises, this means rethinking AI strategies to balance innovation with data residency, security, and long-term resilience.
By 2026, more than a third of Malaysian organizations are expected to use synthetic data to advance AI development while protecting sensitive and regulated information. At the same time, industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector are accelerating the adoption of real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and AI-powered decision-making to drive efficiency and competitiveness.
AI & Data Summit Malaysia 2026 offers attendees practical insights, real-world use cases, and expert perspectives on building AI-ready organizations that are compliant, resilient, and future-ready. Through keynotes, panels, and technology showcases, participants will gain the knowledge and connections needed to confidently navigate Malaysia’s AI and data landscape and unlock the next wave of sustainable, AI-driven growth.
IDC's Predictions
Market Growth & Infrastructure
Malaysia’s datacenter market is projected to grow at a 17% CAGR (2023–2028), with total installed power capacity rising from 468MW in 2023 to over 1,000MW by 2028, driven by demand for digital infrastructure, cloud services, and AI workloads.
AI & Data Management Adoption
By 2026, expanded data and privacy regulations will have pushed 35% of APEJ enterprise organizations to rely on synthetic data for AI tools.
Sectoral & Use Case Highlights
Financial services, manufacturing, oil & gas, and public sector are leading verticals, with healthcare emerging.
Regulatory & Governance Trends
Malaysia is advancing amendments to its PDPA, expected to introduce mandatory breach notifications, stricter cross-border data transfer rules, and higher penalties for noncompliance.
Expert Perspectives
Hear from thought leaders, visionary CIOs, CDOs and experienced speakers redefining technology,
leadership, and innovation in Malaysia.
IDC Keynote: The AI Moment: Strategies for CIOs
CIOs must move beyond pilots and act now — scaling AI with the right data foundation, governance, talent, and business alignment to lead enterprise transformation before the window closes.
Deepika Giri | IDC
Vice President, Research
Deepika Giri
Deepika manages and leads the research programs in big data and analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Web3.
Deepika is a seasoned data and AI professional and brings extensive knowledge about the impact of data engineering, big data cloud platforms, and data science across critical sectors. She has extensive experience in software delivery as well as sales leadership and management. She also has over 20 years of experience in IT services, including leadership roles, at Capgemini, Infosys, and Accenture, and has strong industry expertise in the telecommunications and retail industries. More so, Deepika has an entrepreneurial spirit and has previously founded her own online retail fashion business.
Deepika holds a master’s degree in communication systems engineering from the University of Kent in United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from the University of Madras, India.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 9:05 am
IDC Keynote: The AI Moment: Strategies for CIOs
CIOs must move beyond pilots and act now — scaling AI with the right data foundation, governance, talent, and business alignment to lead enterprise transformation before the window closes.
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Venue
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Grand Ballroom, Level 6
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, 50470, Malaysia