The Theme is "The Bold Future"

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. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) supports the event as one of the media partners.

Malaysia Housing and Local Government Minister YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming (centre) launching the ARCHIDEX Preview 2026

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.

Exhibitors, business partners, and media attend the ARCHIDEX x AREC 2026 Preview launch ceremony

The consolidation of the exhibition marks a strategic expansion – growing by 20% 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). 

Malaysia Housing and Local Government Minister YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming

The event's main programs

• 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. For details please view the official website.