KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The Asean AI Summit 2025, which will be held here on August 12 and 13, aimed at shaping a sustainable, secure, and inclusive AI future for Southeast Asia.
The Digital Ministry, which is organising the event in collaboration with the National AI Office and MyDigital Corporation, said the summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and civil society from across the globe with a unified purpose.
“This flagship event will serve as a high-level platform to harmonise national strategies, align data governance standards, and unlock cross-border innovation opportunities.
“Discussions will span AI sovereignty, innovation, regulatory harmonisation, digital public infrastructure, talent development, and more,” the ministry said in a statement today.
More than 1,500 regional delegates and over 150 exhibitors are expected to participate in the summit, which will also feature the Asean AI Trade Show, ministerial roundtables, youth forums, and exclusive showcases of AI use cases in healthcare, education, agriculture and fintech.
The ministry said the summit underscores Malaysia’s role as Asean chair and reflects its commitment to advancing responsible AI development through regional solidarity and action.
“Asean must step forward as a co-leader in charting the course of global transformation. Malaysia is committed to leading this effort, forging a collective pathway that ensures AI innovation empowers, protects, and benefits all,” it added.
The summit will be supported by a distinguished group of strategic partners, including the Asean Secretariat, Asean Foundation, EU-Asean Business Council, US-Asean Business Council, 500 Global, Alibaba Cloud, Grab, McKinsey, and Women in Tech.
These partners will play a pivotal role in co-creating the summit agenda, driving high-impact initiatives, and shaping the region’s AI trajectory.
— Bernama
