KUALA LUMPUR: Archidex, an architecture business event jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and CIS Network Sdn Bhd, alongside the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is targeting to breach its last year’s RM1.4bil in business and investment opportunities achievement.

To be held entirely at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), the organisers also reaffirm their commitment to shaping smarter, more sustainable and future-ready cities at the event’s soft launch on Jan 13, 2026. 

Returning for its 25th edition under the theme The Bold Future, Archidex 2026 will take place from July 29 July to Aug 1, marking a significant milestone in the event’s evolution as Asia’s Leading Architecture Business Event. 

Archidex’s shift to be fully consolidated at MITEC is to enable a larger, more integrated exhibition experience that supports innovation, collaboration and economic activity across the built environment sector, said PAM president Adrianta Aziz. 

CIS Network director Jason Lim added that the decision to consolidate the event entirely at MITEC would translate to better value for the exhibitors, sponsors and working partners and allow the exhibition to scale up meaningfully in both size and scope. 

In CIS Network president Datuk Vincent Lim’s speech, he said: “The move to a larger venue caters to the industry’s growing demand and bigger ambitions. More importantly, it allows for deeper engagement, clearer zoning and stronger commercial outcomes for exhibitors and buyers alike.” 

Last year, the event was held at two locations simultaneously, namely Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and MITEC, in response to growing demand from exhibitors and visitors.

The 2025 edition attracted 36,800 visitors from over 120 countries and regions to KLCC alone. With the move to MITEC, Archidex 2026 is poised for further growth, with plans to expand to nearly 400,000 sq ft of exhibition space, close to an increase of 20%.

The event is expecting approximately 900 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions and targeting 40,000 visitors from Malaysia and beyond, said Lim.

The expanded venue will also enable the introduction of three new thematic exhibition floors, curated to showcase innovation, lifestyle solutions and design excellence across the built environment ecosystem. 

Adrianta reaffirmed the professional and cultural role of Archidex within the broader architectural ecosystem: “PAM’s role in KLAF (Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival) 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.” 

Archidex is a key anchor of KLAF, PAM’s year-long platform for architecture, design and public engagement. Within this context, the exhibition serves as the festival’s principal business and industry touchpoint, complementing professional discourse and wider city-based initiatives. 

Beyond the exhibition halls, Archidex 2026 will extend its impact into the city with the return of Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week (KLAW), an initiative that activates KL through architecture, arts and heritage. Now in its second year, KLAW connects industry delegates and the public with the city’s urban and cultural fabric through curated installations, heritage walks, cultural exchanges and social programmes. 

KLAW 2026 expands across KL Downtown to Petaling Street, activating heritage landmarks from Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, 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. 

By linking the exhibition to the city, KLAW strengthens public engagement while supporting tourism, the creative economy and the wider visitor economy that reflects key objectives aligned with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). 

Archidex 2026 will continue to deepen industry engagement through a series of specialised zonings, including: 

• Digital @ Archidex – The Digital Frontier, showcasing BIM, AI-driven design, smart buildings and Proptech solutions shaping the next era of architectural practice. 

• A Hospitality Anthology (AHA) – in collaboration with BluWater Studio, AHA will explore the design narratives and operational innovations driving APAC’s luxury and lifestyle hospitality sector.

• World of Works (WoW) – The first in Asean's first real-life office simulation returns by popular demand, in collaboration with Thinkscape Design Works – spotlighting how evolving work cultures and reshaping productivity, wellbeing and urban life. 

• The Asean Fenestration & Technology Exhibition (Fenestex) – returns also in its second edition, reinforcing Archidex’s commitment to sustainable, energy-efficient building solutions through windows, doors, glass and façade technologies. 

For updates and participation details, visit https://archidex.com.my/ or follow Archidex on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

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