# IDC: AI & Data Summit Malaysia 2026

- Dates: 13 August 2026
- Location: Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Organiser: International Data Corporation
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The AI & Data Summit Malaysia 2026 brings together business leaders, technology executives and policymakers to address the practical realities of deploying artificial intelligence within an increasingly regulated environment. Taking place at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, the summit arrives at a pivotal moment for Malaysian enterprises as AI adoption accelerates while new governance frameworks reshape how organisations collect, process and store data.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://event.idc.com)
- [Registration](https://events.idc.com/3E3Ld7)
- [Agenda](https://event.idc.com/agenda#primary)

## Topics

- AI Governance and Regulatory Compliance in Malaysia
- Data Sovereignty and Infrastructure Considerations
- Synthetic Data and Privacy-Preserving Approaches
- Sector-Specific AI Applications
- Agentic AI and Intelligent Automation

## Speakers

- Nevena Conić, Regional Manager, IDC Adriatics
- Andrea Siviero, Senior Research Director, AI-fueled Business Strategies, IDC

## Sponsors and partners

- Dell Technologies
- Google
- HPE
- Intel
- Cohesity
- Microsoft
- HP

## Where to stay

- **The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur**: 560 m from the venue, 5 stars, 6 Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur, 50470
  - [Hotel website](http://www.stregiskualalumpur.com/)
  - Phone: +60 32727 1111
- **Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur**: 620 m from the venue, 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, 50470
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/kulmd-le-meridien-kuala-lumpur/)
  - Phone: +60322637434
- **Hilton Kuala Lumpur**: 660 m from the venue, 5 stars, 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, 50470
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kulhihi-hilton-kuala-lumpur/)
  - Phone: +60322642264
- **The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection**: 680 m from the venue, 5 stars, 5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.majestickl.com/)
  - Phone: +60 32785 8000
- **Scott**: 740 m from the venue, 3 stars, 10 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scotthotel.com.my/)
  - Phone: +60322731222
- **Hotel Classic Inn**: 810 m from the venue, 9 Jalan Scott
- **Bryqs Hotel**: 830 m from the venue, 20;22 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3, Kuala Lumpur, 50470
- **Sun Inns International**: 850 m from the venue, 28 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/idc-ai-data-summit-malaysia/