TIA Conference’s next stop: Kuala Lumpur

Tech in Asia is on a mission to serve the region’s tech and startup ecosystem. Over the years, we’ve rolled out thoughtful content, worked with great partners, and organized countless events to support our community and bring people together.

This year, we wanted to form even more meaningful connections and open up opportunities, so we’re bringing our flagship conference to a new place: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

TIA Conference KL will be held from July 24 to 25 at the Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tickets to this exciting event are now on sale.

(Note: Our annual conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, is still happening this year! Stay tuned for more details.)

Why KL?

You might be wondering, why KL?

Firstly, KL is a greenfield opportunity for Tech in Asia. There aren’t many tech conferences of a similar size or scale as ours in Malaysia, so we could really make a difference by providing a considerable avenue for learning and making connections. Plus, based on data from TIA Conference 2023, the third-largest share of attendees came from Malaysia (after Indonesia and Singapore), so it made sense to tap into this market.

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Second, we can add value to Malaysia’s startup community by linking it to our unique networks. As a new player in the country’s tech events space, we offer something fresh by bringing together folks who would have otherwise never crossed paths.

When we were in KL in May 2023 for our Regional Founders Meetup, we saw an amazing turnout and got incredibly positive feedback. Plenty of participants remarked on how our event helped create new networking opportunities and how they were looking forward to more from us. We’re thrilled to be doing this on an even bigger scale.

Third, Malaysia is a market with a lot of potential, and we want to get involved with that. Its startups raised over US$86 million in 2023, according to Tech in Asia data. While this is a marked decrease from US$975 million in 2022, it’s the first time that funding has dipped since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020.

This indicates that there’s long-term and big-picture enthusiasm for Malaysia, albeit dampened by the ongoing tech winter.

Malaysia sits at an interesting position in Asia: Not only is it a priority market for many companies, but it is also a launchpad for firms that want to go regional or even global.

Additionally, the country’s population of 33 million is spread across highly diverse geographical terrain, making it a great place to test new ideas and products. Malaysia’s government is also championing tech and startups: For one, it aims to create 5,000 new startups by 2025. It also has a vision of turning KL into a startup and digital hub, having rolled out a host of initiatives and grants to support this.

Up and coming

With the country’s startup ecosystem looking poised for success, it only makes sense that the theme for TIA Conference KL is “Malaysia on the Rise.”

It’s also worth noting that Malaysia’s first unicorn emerged in 2021: used-vehicle marketplace Carsome. Meanwhile, other homegrown companies are putting themselves on the map. Aerodyne, for example, claimed the top spot in the global drone service provider rankings by Drone Industry Insights.

Malaysia’s startup scene is certainly rising to the occasion, and we’re excited to play a role in this growth via TIA Conference KL. Through curated networking sessions, exhibitions, panels, and other community activities, we’ll uncover the country’s potential and how the rest of Asia can best ride the wave of this up-and-coming tech ecosystem.

We’ve just begun selling tickets, and we’re running an early bird special where you can get them for up to 60% off! Prices start at US$40 (US$80 unit price) for a General Pass. This promotion is for a limited time only, so snap up your passes before it’s too late.

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Keep an eye out for more information on TIA Conference KL. We hope to see you there!