International exhibition and conference across architecture, cities and real estate

Malaysia has officially announced the hosting of ARCHIDEX, Asia’s leading architecture business event, and the ASEAN Real Estate Conference (AREC 2025), scheduled for July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. ARCHIDEX will take place under the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF), while AREC 2025 is an ASEAN Chairmanship initiative led by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), Malaysia.  The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) supports the event as one of the media partners.

ARCHIDEX 2025 takes place across two iconic venues: MITEC from 21 to 24 July and KLCC from 23 to 26 July, welcoming over 56,000 visitors from 110 countries and featuring more than 850 exhibitors

ARCHIDEX 2025 will be held across two key venues: MITEC (21–24 July) and KLCC (23–26 July). The event expects to welcome over 56,000 visitors from 110 countries, with more than 850 exhibitors across 36,700 sqm of exhibition space. This year’s edition focuses on sustainable urbanisation and international collaboration in designing future cities.

This year’s edition reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable urbanisation and regional collaboration in shaping the cities of tomorrow.

MITEC

The event will feature FENESTEX – a focused exhibition on windows, doors, glass, and façade innovation – along with the DATUM Conferences and ARCHITALENT, a regional design competition for architecture students. Visitors can also discover the latest in lighting technologies and building materials.

KLCC

It will host national pavilions from Austria, China, Korea, Singapore, and Canada, and debut ASEAN’s first real-life workplace simulation “WoW (World of Works).” Exhibits will cover themes like smart buildings, adaptive interiors, and sustainable urban lifestyles.

AREC 2025

It will also take place at KLCC and offer a comprehensive program with forums on affordable housing and resilient infrastructure, business matching sessions, and exhibitions focused on transformative urban solutions. The goal is to foster regional collaboration and promote innovation across the ASEAN real estate sector. In a new initiative, KL Architecture Week (KLAW 2025) will extend ARCHIDEX beyond the venue and into the city. Centered around Old Kuala Lumpur and Jalan Petaling, the program will combine exhibitions, heritage tours, and urban activations that engage professionals and the public alike. Adjunct Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), stated that ARCHIDEX serves as a key platform for architectural growth, dialogue, and innovation. He also highlighted the importance of nurturing emerging talent through ARCHITALENT and other future-facing initiatives.

About ARCHIDEX

Established in 2000, ARCHIDEX is Asia’s premier architecture and building industry platform. Jointly organised by PAM and C.I.S, it combines a strategic trade exhibition with DATUM Conferences, offering forums, business matching, networking opportunities, and awards—all designed to promote innovation and industry collaboration.