The 25th edition of Archidex will take place from July 29 to August 1, 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec), Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to shaping smarter, more sustainable and future-ready cities.
C.I.S president Dato’ Vincent Lim’s speech at the soft launch at Mitec on Jan 13, highlighted the role of Archidex as a strategic industry platform aligned with national priorities.
“Under the theme, ‘The Bold Future,’ Archidex continues to bring the business of architecture and its allied professionals together – connecting industry leaders, enabling trade, and inspiring ideas that will shape our built environment,” he said.
Jointly organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and C.I.S, Archidex serves as a central platform connecting architects, designers, developers, engineers, manufacturers and policymakers from across the region.
The 2026 edition will be held at Mitec with expanded scale and city activations across the built environment sector, and will take up to 37,000 square metres of area (close to a 20% increase from 2025), expects 900 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions and targets 40,000 visitors from Malaysia and beyond.
Archidex is a key anchor of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF), serving as the festival’s principal business and industry touchpoint, complementing professional discourse and wider city-based initiatives.
PAM president Adjunct Prof Ar Adrianta Aziz reaffirmed the professional and cultural role of Archidex within the broader architectural ecosystem.
“PAM’s role in KLAF ensures that Archidex is not just an exhibition but a thought leadership hub. Central to this mission, is our flagship DATUM Conferences, organised by PAM, which has become one of the region’s most prestigious architectural gatherings,” he said.
As part of KLAF, the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week (KLAW) will connect industry delegates and the public, activating the city’s urban and cultural fabric through curated installations, heritage walks, cultural exchanges and social programmes. KLAW 2026 will transform downtown Kuala Lumpur into a stage, activating heritage landmarks from Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, Petaling Street, Medan Pasar and the River of Life to modern urban spaces with views of Menara 118. Visitors are invited to explore, gather, and engage with Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant culture.
Archidex 2026 will comprise four thematic zones: Digital @ Archidex showcasing BIM, AI-driven design, smart buildings and proptech solutions; A Hospitality Anthology exploring the design narratives and operational innovations driving APAC’s luxury and lifestyle hospitality sector; World of Works (WoW), ASEAN’s first real-life office simulation spotlighting how evolving work cultures and reshaping productivity, wellbeing and urban life; and The ASEAN Fenestration & Technology Exhibition showcasing sustainable, energy-efficient building solutions through windows, doors, glass and façade technologies.
Beyond the exhibition floor, Archidex 2026 will deliver a comprehensive programme designed to drive business outcomes, thought leadership and talent development. This includes conferences, biz talks and focus forums, buyer programmes and curated business matching, Archidex Star Awards, recognising product excellence and innovation; and Architalent, supporting emerging design talent.
