The inaugural 3-day AI Build & Interiors Connect 2026 is a premier 3-day innovation showcase running from June 23-25 at CityStage @ KL City Walk in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district.
The event brings together professionals, businesses and innovators from architecture, interior design, construction, smart living and AI technology to explore practical AI implementations, smart living innovations and next-generation architectural design.
It connects over 18 curated businesses with serious industry players, providing a crucial B2B environment designed to drive market growth, showcase future-ready solutions, discover emerging industry trends, connect with industry experts and gain valuable insights through exhibitions, AI-in-Action sessions and engaging expert panel discussions.
The exhibition spotlights cutting-edge construction materials, smart home solutions and AI-driven architectural design platforms.
In his welcome address, Citystage KLCC founder and showcase organiser Dennis Choy said that the objective of the event was to showcase innovative AI-driven and modern building solutions.
“Our aim is to promote knowledge sharing through industry discussions and panels, while connecting the construction, interior and smart living industry players,” he said.
“Our intention is to create networking and business collaboration opportunities, and provide a marketplace for brands, suppliers and service providers for their business growth,” he added.
Among the highlights of AI Build & Interiors Connect 2026 were the keynote talks by award-winning architect and past president of Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum and Futureverse Technologies chief executive officer and AI transformation advisor Rajiv Mathew, offering fascinating, forward-looking insights into how artificial intelligence is disrupting design and construction in the region.
Ar. Sarly who is also the chief architecturalist and managing director of [SA]² – Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn Bhd, gave an inspiring presentation on “Architects in the Age of AI: Relevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. He focused on how architects can harness AI to become more human-centered, prioritizing empathy, ethics and design leadership.
Meanwhile, Rajiv who has over 20 years in consulting and digital transformation spoke on on practical AI adoption strategies for SMEs in the construction sector.
Over three days, forums and panel discussions on AI in the industry led by 20 distinguished speakers will expound on various topics, such as ’Healing Architecture & Emotional Wellbeing’, ‘The Future Home as a Healing Environment’, ‘AI Digitalisation in Real Estate & Construction’ and ‘Small Team, Big Delivery – How AI Helped Us Deliver a Public Sector Pilot Project’.
Other topics include, among others, ‘AI & Productivity for SMEs’, ‘The Future of Human-Centered Living’ and ‘Smart Buildings, Smarter Futures: AI, Robotics, Industry 5.0 and Digital Security’.
The highly impactful showcase provides attendees with invaluable, direct access to founders and key decision-makers to shape artificial intelligence, offer practical insights into how organizations can scale and integrate AI into their operational infrastructure.
The showcase also features AI-In-Action demos offering live, hands-on experiences of predictive tech and generative AI transforming space visualization and business workflows.
The AI Build & Interiors Connect 2026 is organised by Tanker Collaborative Sdn Bhd and supported by Citystage KLCC as its co-organiser.
