Selangor is set to take centre stage in global technology as it welcomes the world’s leading experts in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors at the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2025, taking place from 8–11 October 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur.
With the theme “AI x Semiconductor: Blitzscaling Malaysia’s Deep Tech”, SDEC 2025 reflects Selangor’s bold ambition to accelerate Malaysia’s digital economy and establish itself as a regional hub for deep tech innovation. As one of the flagship events under the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2025, SDEC amplifies the state’s global standing by bringing together technology, innovation, and investment under a single platform.
Twin Accelerator Final Demo Day (8 October 2025, KLCC)
Day 1 of SDEC 2025 will spotlight Malaysia’s next generation of innovators. On the opening day, audiences will witness the Final Demo Day for Retail-X and Deep-X participants, the flagship Twin Accelerator Programme run by Sidec. These top startups and SMEs will pitch their solutions to investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders, showcasing Selangor’s commitment to nurturing high-growth enterprises.
Semiconductor Summit (9 October 2025, Grand Hyatt KL)
The Semiconductor Summit will feature world-class leaders such as Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, CK Tseng, President of Arm ASEAN, VP of North America Sales Prof. Jack Sun, former CTO of TSMC and Senior VP of NYCU, and Robert Li, Vice President of Sales for Synopsys. They will be joined by senior representatives from Intel Foundry, AMD, X-Fab Sarawak, SilTerra Malaysia, Infinecs System, Oppstar, SkyeChip Malaysia, and Tenasic Malaysia, alongside distinguished experts and industry associations driving Southeast Asia’s semiconductor ecosystem.
AI Innovation Summit (10 October 2025, Grand Hyatt KL)
The AI Innovation Summit will spotlight cutting-edge innovators including Dr. Hon Weng Chong, CEO of Cortical Labs, and June Paik, CEO & Founder of FuriosaAI. They will be joined by global investors such as 500 Global and Plug and Play APAC, as well as pioneers from YTL AI Labs, DF Automation & Robotics, HelloWorld Robotics, Shieldbase AI, Lekir Tech, and Agmo Group—together with top venture capitalists and startup founders shaping the global AI revolution.
Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day (8–11 October 2025, KLCC)
The Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day (MSRD), the nation’s largest career fair dedicated to engineering talent in the semiconductor sector. Running throughout the convention, MSRD will feature global leaders such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Infineon Technologies, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments Malaysia, and NSW Inc., joining forces with homegrown champions including Maistorage Technology, Cortical Labs, SMD Semiconductor, HexoSys, SkyeChip Technology, Weeroc Space, Melexis Malaysia, Adoresys, Sophic Automation, Tenasic Technology, and Oppstar Technology.
“SDEC 2025 is where Malaysia meets the world. Selangor is proud to lead the nation’s deep tech journey by convening global experts, investors, and innovators. This convention is not only a showcase of ideas but also a platform to create real opportunities for talent and startups,” said Mr Yong Kai Ping, CEO of Sidec.
Key highlights of SDEC 2025 include:
● Selangor Twin Accelerator Final Demo Day (8 Oct, Hall 6, KLCC)
– Showcasing Malaysia’s most promising startups.
Semiconductor Deep Tech Conference (9 Oct, Grand Hyatt)
– Insights from global and local chip leaders.
● AI Deep Tech Conference (10 Oct, Grand Hyatt) – Exploring breakthroughs in AI technologies.
● Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day (8–11 Oct, Hall ,6 KLCC) – Opening pathways for young Malaysians into high-value tech careers.
Seats are limited for this landmark event bringing together government leaders, global tech giants, startups, investors, and academia under one roof.
Register now at: bit.ly/sidec2025
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