Dates

    27–28 May 2027

    City / country

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Venue

    Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

    Time

    9:30 AM – 6:00 PM daily

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    Event overview

    Overview

    ITEX 2027 returns to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 27–28 May 2027 for the 38th edition of Asia's leading invention, innovation and technology exhibition. Organised by MINDS and C.

    I. S Network, the show puts market-ready inventions in front of investors, manufacturers, distributors and corporate buyers, with structured business matching, the iCAP commercialisation programme and the concurrent World Young Inventors Exhibition.

    Exhibitors range from university research groups and deep-tech startups to established manufacturers, while visitors come to license technology, source partners and assess investable prototypes. The compact two-day format keeps the floor focused on deal conversations and practical routes from prototype to commercial deployment.

    TL;DR

    1. 138th edition of Asia's leading invention and innovation exhibition
    2. 227–28 May 2027 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
    3. 3Free admission with compulsory visitor registration
    4. 4Investors, manufacturers and corporate buyers meet inventors and research teams
    5. 5Concurrent World Young Inventors Exhibition and iCAP commercialisation programme

    Why visit

    ITEX is built for buyers who need to see working technology rather than concepts. In two days you can compare prototypes across agriculture, health, ICT, energy and advanced manufacturing, sit in on structured pitching, and meet the research teams behind each invention. The compact floor makes it realistic to hold 15–20 substantive conversations, and free admission keeps the cost of a first scouting trip low.

    Why exhibit

    ITEX puts your invention in front of investors, licensees and manufacturers in one hall instead of a year of scattered meetings. The competition format lends third-party credibility to early-stage work, while iCAP and curated business matching route selected exhibitors toward commercial partners. A nine-square-metre shell scheme is enough for a first outing, and the concurrent young-inventor exhibition widens the talent and education audience.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Investors and venture capitalists screening licensable technology
    Manufacturers and distributors looking for production-ready inventions
    Corporate innovation, R&D and technology-scouting teams
    University technology-transfer offices and government innovation agencies

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    University research groups and public research institutes
    Deep-tech and hardware startups with validated prototypes
    Individual inventors and SME product developers
    IP support, design and commercialisation service providers

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Agriculture and food technology
    Biotechnology, medical and health
    ICT, AI and telecommunications
    Automation, manufacturing and machinery
    Energy, environment and sustainability
    Materials, industrial design and construction

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

    Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Entrances & gates

    KLCC Convention Centre main entrance

    Primary visitor entrance from the KLCC precinct; registration counters are inside the foyer.

    Facilities

    Parking

    Use Suria KLCC or surrounding mall car parks; expect event-day pricing and a 10–15 minute walk to the hall.

    Food options

    Suria KLCC food court, Venue café and banquet outlets

    On-site dining

    Parking: Park at Suria KLCC or the surrounding malls and use the air-conditioned Bukit Bintang–KLCC pedestrian walkway, about 10–15 minutes on foot.

    Gate: Allow 20 minutes for badge check and security screening at the convention centre foyer; keep a digital copy of your registration confirmation.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Free registration

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    9:30 AM –6:00 PM daily
    Event daysAwards presentation ceremony on 29 May 2027

    • Visitor admission

      Admission is free; pre-registration is required for a visitor badge.

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    Ticket info

    Badge collection

    Pre-register online and bring the badge QR code plus photo ID. Trade, student and public visitors are admitted; children should be accompanied.

    Ticket notes

    Free admission for trade, student and public visitors. Proper attire is required and outside food and drink are not allowed in the exhibition halls.

    What's on

    Programme

    Topic tracks

    Commercialisation and Investment ReadinessAI and Applied InnovationYoung Inventors and STEAM Talent

    Co-located events

    World Young Inventors Exhibition (WYIE)

    Separate ticket

    Youth invention exhibition comprising the Asian Young Inventors Exhibition and the Malaysian Young Inventors Exhibition, held alongside ITEX.

    Held within the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre alongside the main ITEX halls.

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    Government supporters

    Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation(MOSTI)

    Supporting ministry and ITEX patron · Malaysia

    Ministry of Higher Education(MoHE)

    Supporting ministry · Malaysia

    Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry(MITI)

    Supporting ministry · Malaysia

    Ministry of Digital

    Supporting ministry · Malaysia

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Last edition

    2026

    Completed

    Visitors: 5,850

    Edition #: 37

    Exhibitor countries: 17

    This edition

    2027

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors: 6,000

    Exhibitors: 250

    Next edition

    2028

    No ITEX 2028 dates have been announced. The annual pattern points to a May 2028 window at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, but the organiser has not confirmed it.

    Edition recap

    The 37th edition opened on 18 May 2026 with more than 1,000 inventions from 17 countries and regions. About 70% were described as market-ready at TRL6 or above, and the programme introduced iCAP alongside the concurrent World Young Inventors Exhibition.

    New this edition

    • 1

      iCAP Commercialisation Acceleration Programme

      A structured programme connecting selected inventors with investors, venture capitalists and industry partners.

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    • 2

      INNOPITCH investor pitching

      Pitching sessions introduced with iCAP to move prototypes toward investment readiness.

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    • 3

      Curated business matching

      Pre-arranged meetings between selected inventors and commercial partners.

      Source

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    ITEX matters most to Southeast Asian manufacturers and investors who need a short, concentrated view of licensable technology. The 2026 edition drew an estimated 5,850 visitors and more than 1,000 inventions from 17 countries, which is large enough to justify a two-day trip but small enough to work systematically. The 2027 edition adds no announced floor expansion, so expect a similar compact hall and a deal-flow rhythm built around pitching, matching and awards.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    The audience is mixed rather than purely corporate: investors, manufacturers, corporate innovation teams, universities, government agencies and students all attend. For a technology seller, that means fewer but more varied conversations than a sector trade fair; qualification at the booth matters. Buyers should expect strong university and public-research participation alongside startups, with the best commercial conversations coming from pre-booked matching rather than walk-ups.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    ROI depends on follow-up, not footfall. A nine-square-metre shell booth is a low-cost test, but the show rewards exhibitors who arrive with a working prototype, a clear licensing or supply proposition and pre-booked meetings. Competition awards add credibility for research teams; for established manufacturers the value is in scouting and partnership meetings. No audited ROI or rebooking rate is published, so treat returns as pipeline quality rather than a guaranteed number.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Southeast Asia

    Why it matters

    Malaysia's commercialisation push, backed by MOSTI and the Malaysia Commercialisation Year, makes ITEX a practical bridge between public research and private capital. Kuala Lumpur's position as an ASEAN gateway puts the show within reach of Southeast Asian manufacturers, investors and technology scouts looking for licensable, market-ready innovations.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    AI moves from demo to deployable product

    Generative AI and applied machine learning are shifting from standalone showcases into embedded features across health, agriculture, education and manufacturing inventions.

    What it changes: Buyers now ask how a model is validated, hosted and supported, not just what it can demonstrate.

    02

    Research commercialisation becomes a deal-flow discipline

    Universities and public agencies are packaging patents and prototypes for licensing, spin-outs and industry partnerships rather than measuring success by publications alone.

    What it changes: Technology-transfer offices need a venue where investors and manufacturers can compare many offers quickly.

    03

    Sustainability and health dominate invention categories

    Energy, environment, medical and biotech entries continue to grow as inventors target regulated markets with clear public demand and procurement pathways.

    What it changes: These categories carry longer validation cycles, so early partner conversations matter more than a single showcase.

    Market news

    Latest updates from across the market.

    ITEX 2026 opens with focus on AI and innovation for future growth

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    The Asian invention and technology circuit

    Late May 2027, with adjacent shows from February to June 2027.

    ITEX sits in a crowded calendar of invention, technology and commercialisation shows. Buyers can pair it with a regional technology expo or a national inventors' event to cover more of the ASEAN pipeline in one trip.

    18–19 May 2026

    ITEX 2026

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    37th edition, held at the same venue; useful for comparing floor size and exhibitor mix.

    website
    2–6 Feb 2027

    Thailand Inventors' Day 2027

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Dates follow the national inventors' day calendar; confirm the exact 2027 programme before booking.

    website
    27–28 May 2027

    ITEX 2027

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    The 38th edition and the anchor of this circuit.

    website
    15–17 Jun 2027

    Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2027

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Approximate circuit dates; confirm with the organiser before scheduling travel.

    website

    February–March 2027

    Thailand Inventors' Day 2027

    Early-year national invention circuit in Bangkok.

    May–June 2027

    ITEX 2027Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2027

    Two Kuala Lumpur stops five weeks apart; combine into one regional trip.

    ITEX dates and venue from the organiser profile; adjacent-show dates are circuit estimates and should be reconfirmed.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · MYR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    KUL

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    Main international gateway; KLIA Ekspres reaches KL Sentral in about 28 minutes.

    About 60 km south of KLCC

    to venue

    45–60 minutes by car or airport train plus LRT

    by car

    SZB

    Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport

    Subang airport handles turboprop and some domestic jet traffic; fewer international connections.

    About 25 km west of KLCC

    to venue

    30–45 minutes by car

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    budget
    Bukit Bintang / Pudu

    USD 45–70 / night

    Clean three-star rooms within a 15–25 minute walk, LRT or short ride of KLCC.

    mid
    KLCC / Jalan Sultan Ismail

    USD 80–130 / night

    Four-star options from the official ITEX hotel list, 1–1.6 km from the venue.

    source
    premium
    KLCC

    USD 160–260 / night

    Five-star and connected options; Traders is linked to the convention centre and EQ is the official hotel.

    source

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    LRT

    Estimated costRM2–4 per trip
    Best forKelana Jaya line to KLCC station, then a 10-minute walk

    Cheapest option from most city hotels; buy a Touch 'n Go card or use contactless where accepted.

    Ride-hailing

    Estimated costRM10–25 per trip
    Best forGrab from KL Sentral or Bukit Bintang to the convention centre

    Allow extra time in the morning peak; drop-off is at the KLCC convention centre entrance.

    Weather

    Late May is hot and humid in Kuala Lumpur, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Expect 25–33°C and high humidity; carry a compact umbrella and light rain layer.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Malaysia uses 240V/50Hz Type G sockets. Buy a local eSIM or prepaid SIM at KLIA for data; venue Wi-Fi is usually congested during show days.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Dress for a business expo

    Smart casual or business attire is expected; the FAQ asks visitors to be in proper attire. Light fabrics work better than heavy suits in the humidity.

    Halal and multi-faith norms

    Halal food is widely available and prayer rooms are common in malls and venues. Use the right hand for greetings and avoid scheduling over Friday prayer for Muslim colleagues.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: KUL — Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    Book 8–12 weeks ahead for late-May travel; arrive by 26 May to clear immigration and settle in before the 09:30 opening.

    Book flights

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Take the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral (about 28 minutes), then the LRT Kelana Jaya line to KLCC; a taxi or Grab direct is 45–60 minutes.

    Hotel → venue: Most KLCC and Bukit Bintang hotels are a 10–25 minute walk or a short LRT ride.

    Ride-hail: Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app; airport-to-KLCC is roughly RM90–120 and city trips RM10–25.

    Public transit: LRT Kelana Jaya line stops at KLCC, about a 10-minute walk from the convention centre.

    Parking: Suria KLCC and surrounding malls offer paid parking; expect event-day queues.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: May

    Temperature: 25–33°C

    Seasonality: Late May falls in the inter-monsoon period, with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms.

    Packing: Pack light business attire, a compact umbrella, comfortable walking shoes and a refillable water bottle.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: 27 May 2027

    The opening day carries the launch energy, awards judging and the fullest exhibitor presence. Day two is better for quieter follow-up conversations but some teams begin packing down late in the afternoon.

    T-14

    Register for a free visitor badge — Use the official registration page and save the QR confirmation.

    T-10

    Book flights and a KLCC-area hotel — Arrive by 26 May to avoid a same-day opening rush.

    T-7

    Shortlist exhibitors and request meetings — Target 15–20 booths across your priority categories.

    T-3

    Check passport validity and arrival card — Complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within the permitted window.

    T-1

    Download the floor plan and confirm transport — Plan a route from KLCC station and keep a backup ride-hailing option.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    08:45

    Arrive, clear security and collect badge

    KLCC Convention Centre foyer
    09:30

    Walk the priority halls and book follow-up meetings

    Exhibition halls
    12:30

    Lunch and informal networking

    Suria KLCC food court
    14:00

    Attend a pitching or iCAP session

    Programme stage

    Side trips

    2

    Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park

    Landmark

    5–10 minutes on foot

    Iconic skyline view and a green walk between meetings.

    Batu Caves

    Cultural Landmark

    30–40 minutes by car

    Limestone caves and Hindu temple complex, easy half-day add-on.

    Networking spots

    2

    SkyBar at Traders Hotel

    Rooftop bar

    City skyline views, walking distance from the venue; good for evening relationship building.

    Suria KLCC restaurants

    Mall dining

    Convenient for lunch meetings with a wide range of local and international food.

    First-timer guide

    Follow-up playbook

    1. Log every conversation in your CRM before the end of the day.
    2. Send a personalised note within 48 hours referencing the specific invention.
    3. Attach the relevant specification sheet or licensing deck.
    4. Agree a clear next step: call, sample request or site visit.
    5. Review pipeline after two weeks and archive contacts that have not responded.

    ITEX conversations move quickly and many exhibitors are small teams. A disciplined 48-hour follow-up separates a useful pipeline from a stack of business cards.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Shell scheme

    MYR 280–400 / m²

    Raw space

    MYR 120–180 / m²

    Standard booth

    9 m²

    No 2027 tariff was printed. Bands are local market estimates and exclude taxes, electricity usage and build services.

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    Build your working budget

    Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.

    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Booth 9 m² × $72.50/m²$652.50
    • Hotel × 3 nights$165.00
    • Per diem × 3$135.00
    • Insurance$40.00
    • Flight — ASEAN return$180.00
    Estimated total$1,172.50

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    Booth

    exhibitor · shell_9_sqm

    MYR 2520–3600 / per booth

    estimateAs of 2026-10-31

    Hotel

    visitor · mid

    USD 80–130 / per night

    estimateAs of 2026-10-31

    Per diem

    visitor · standard

    USD 35–60 / per day

    estimateAs of 2026-10-31

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Answer six quick questions to see whether ITEX 2027 is worth a visit, an exhibitor stand, or a skip.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What do you need from the show?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You have a sourcing brief and can pre-book meetings.

    Best for

    Buyers, investors and technology scouts

    Min. budget

    $600.00

    Timeline

    4–8 weeks

    Risks

    Meeting overload

    Weak follow-up

    exhibit

    You have a working prototype and a clear licensing or sales proposition.

    Best for

    Inventors, research teams and startups

    Min. budget

    $3,500.00

    Timeline

    8–12 weeks

    Risks

    Stand cost without pipeline

    Prototype logistics

    skip

    You cannot act on leads within a month or have no defined technology need.

    Best for

    Teams with no innovation remit or travel budget

    Timeline

    Not applicable

    Risks

    Missing regional deal flow

    Book with

    Partners

    Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

    Venue

    The official venue in the KLCC precinct, connected to Suria KLCC and the LRT.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Venue named in the ITEX 2027 listing.

    Malaysia Aviation Group

    Airline

    National airline group with direct regional and international routes into Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Useful travel resource, not an announced show sponsor.

    MATRADE

    Trade promotion agency

    Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, the national export and trade promotion body.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Public body relevant to cross-border commercialisation; not an announced partner.

    Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS)

    Industry association

    Co-organiser of ITEX and the society behind the national invention community.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Named as co-organiser in the ITEX 2026 opening report.

    Recommended providers

    Visa

    Immigration Department of Malaysia

    Check visa-exempt status and the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card.

    Hotels

    EQ Kuala Lumpur

    Official ITEX hotel, 1.4 km from the venue.

    Flights

    Malaysia Airlines

    Direct regional network into KUL; compare low-cost carriers for ASEAN routes.

    Freight & shipping

    DHL Global Forwarding Malaysia

    Exhibition freight and customs clearance; book 3–4 weeks ahead for sea freight.

    Insurance

    Etiqa Insurance

    Travel and business-travel cover; confirm exhibition and equipment cover.

    Side trips

    Klook Malaysia

    Book Batu Caves and KLCC experiences around show days.

    Lead capture

    iCapture

    Badge-scanning and lead-capture app; no official 2027 provider was announced.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    When and where is ITEX 2027?
    ITEX 2027 runs on 27–28 May 2027 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Exhibition hours are 09:30–18:00 on both days, with the awards presentation ceremony on 29 May 2027.
    Is ITEX free to attend?
    Yes. Admission is free and open to trade, student and public visitors, but registration is required before you arrive. Bring a printed or mobile badge confirmation and photo ID.
    Who exhibits at ITEX?
    Exhibitors include universities, public research institutes, deep-tech startups, individual inventors, SMEs and IP or design service providers. The 2026 edition featured over 1,000 inventions from 17 countries and regions.
    What is iCAP?
    iCAP is ITEX's Commercialisation Acceleration Programme, introduced in 2026. It connects selected inventors with investors, venture capitalists and industry partners through INNOPITCH sessions and curated business matching.
    Can students and young inventors take part?
    Yes. The World Young Inventors Exhibition runs alongside ITEX and includes the Asian Young Inventors Exhibition and the Malaysian Young Inventors Exhibition, with school and university teams competing in separate categories.

    Glossary

    1
    iCAP
    ITEX Commercialisation Acceleration Programme, a structured route from prototype to investor and industry partners through pitching and curated matching.
    2
    WYIE
    World Young Inventors Exhibition, the youth-focused exhibition held concurrently with ITEX and comprising AYIE and MYIE.
    3
    Commercialisation
    The process of moving a validated invention from prototype or research result into a licensable, manufacturable or investable product.
    4
    TRL
    Technology Readiness Level, a scale from 1 to 9 used to describe how close a technology is to operational deployment.
    5
    Shell scheme
    A ready-built exhibition booth with partitions, fascia name board, carpet, furniture, lighting and a power point.
    6
    Raw space
    Floor area rented without partitions or fittings, leaving the exhibitor to design and build the stand.

    Also known as

    Alternate names and search phrases for this event.

    • ITEX 2027
    • ITEX Malaysia
    • Kuala Lumpur invention exhibition
    • international invention exhibition
    • innovation technology expo Malaysia
    • invention competition Asia
    • ITEX Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
    • technology commercialisation Malaysia
    • investor ready inventions
    • World Young Inventors Exhibition

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    Sources

    6

    References

    3

    Publishers

    6

    Date checked

    1

    International Federation of Inventors' Associations

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      Lang: ENFetched Oct 31, 2026
      industry association listing
    2

    ITEX / C.I.S Network

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