ARCHIDEX 2026 returns from 29 July to 1 August 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and C.I.S, the event marks its 25th edition as Asia’s leading architecture business platform. Under the theme The Bold Future, ARCHIDEX 2026 evolves into a fully integrated “confex” ecosystem, merging exhibitions, conferences, and industry activation to shape Asia’s built environment.
The consolidation of the exhibition marks a strategic expansion – growing by 20 percent to cover 39,000 square metres. It is set to host nearly 900 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions with over 2,200 booths and welcome approximately 40,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries and regions. The event is expected to generate RM1.4 billion in business transactions, underscoring its role as a high-impact trade platform.
A key highlight is the ASEAN Real Estate Conference (AREC), a collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Minister Yang Berhormat Tuan Nga Kor Ming described the event as a “global nexus where policymakers and industry leaders meet to exchange transformative ideas” and implement them at a local level. The event continues to serve as a premier regional knowledge platform through:
- DATUM: The region’s largest architectural conference organised by PAM.
- Asia Space Design Summit: Focusing on spatial intelligence.
- Asia Workplace Design Conference: Redefining work environments.
The 2026 edition features specialised zones including:
- World of Works (WoW): Adaptive, human-centred workplace environments.
- A Hospitality Anthology (aha): A new feature exploring transformations in hospitality design.
- FENESTEX: Window, door, glass and façade technologies and forums.
- Digital @ ARCHIDEX featuring smarteX: Showcasing BIM, AI, and smart building systems.
To enhance accessibility, dedicated free shuttle services will run from KL Sentral and Sunway Putra Mall to MITEC.
