Kuala Lumpur will host MAIXPO 2026, Southeast Asia's largest AI marketing conference and expo, on October 28 to 29. The two-day event is set to draw more than 6,500 marketing professionals, brand leaders, and technology executives, making it one of the most significant business gatherings in the region this year.
The conference centres on a question every marketing team is wrestling with: how do you operationalise artificial intelligence across campaigns, content, and customer acquisition at scale? With more than 50 speakers confirmed and 50 exhibitors on the floor, MAIXPO 2026 offers a practical, hands-on answer to that question.
Southeast Asia's Digital Marketing Sector Is Growing Fast
The timing reflects a broader structural shift. Southeast Asia's digital economy surpassed 263 billion USD in gross merchandise value in 2024 and continues to expand at double-digit annual rates. AI-powered marketing tools, from programmatic advertising platforms to generative content engines, are moving from experimental to essential across the region's major markets.
Kuala Lumpur sits at the centre of this expansion. Malaysia's digital economy contributed 23 percent of GDP in 2024, and public investment in tech infrastructure continues to grow. For marketing professionals across Southeast Asia and beyond, the city has become a natural gathering point for high-level industry dialogue.
What the MAIXPO 2026 Program Covers
The two-day agenda spans the full stack of modern marketing. Sessions will cover AI-driven content creation and personalisation, marketing automation and CRM integration, programmatic advertising and first-party data strategy, influencer and creator economy ROI, and performance measurement in a cookieless environment.
Keynote sessions run across two stages. The exhibition floor operates in parallel, giving attendees direct access to product demonstrations, live pitches, and one-on-one meetings with the vendors currently reshaping the martech landscape. Early session announcements are expected to be published on the official MAIXPO website in the weeks ahead.
B2B Networking at Regional Scale
One of the stated goals of MAIXPO 2026 is to create structured deal-making opportunities for the B2B segment. With more than 500 qualified business buyers expected on site across the two days, the conference is positioning itself not only as a learning event but as a sourcing and partnership platform.
Exhibitor packages include private meeting rooms, branded activations, and product launch slots within the venue. Interest from marketing technology platforms, agencies, and SaaS vendors looking to expand their Southeast Asian footprint has been strong in the run-up to registration opening.
Sponsorship and Visibility Opportunities
For companies aiming to build brand presence in the regional marketing ecosystem, MAIXPO 2026 offers tiered sponsorship packages covering the delegate list, speaking slots, and exhibition space. The expected attendance from professionals across 10-plus countries gives sponsors access to a genuinely pan-regional audience in a single engagement.
Sponsorship inquiries and partnership opportunities can be submitted through the official event website at maixpo.com.
Registrations Are Open Now
Early bird delegate passes for MAIXPO 2026 are available at maixpo.com. Standard and VIP options are on offer, with pricing set to increase as October approaches. The event venue is in Kuala Lumpur, with full logistical details including accommodation partnerships and pre-event networking schedules to be confirmed on the official platform.
