KUALA LUMPUR, 16 October 2024 – The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Digital, announced the upcoming Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit 2024, which will be held from 24 to 25 October at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. To edit this post, navigate to the admin dashboard.

Organised with Synapze as the Strategic Partner, MDX Summit 2024 is set to transform Malaysia’s digital landscape by showcasing next-generation technologies that will shape how Malaysians live, work, and interact. Centred on five transformative areas, the summit aims to advance Malaysia’s digital economy and strengthen its regional competitiveness.
MDX Summit 2024 will highlight five key pillars – Data Trust, focusing on cybersecurity and cryptography to enable secure and trusted digital interactions and transactions; Next-Gen Computing, showcasing advancements in Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technology, Quantum Computing, Serverless computing, Edge Computing, and Large Language Models (LLM) to solve complex global challenges; Computer Vision, empowering machines to see, interpret, and transform our environment; Metaverse, reshaping the way we live, work, and play through immersive digital experiences; and Digital Twins, revolutionising industries such as healthcare and automotive with digital replicas that drive efficiency and innovation.
The summit will delve into how these technologies can strengthen Malaysia’s position in the digital age through engaging and compelling keynote sessions, expert panel discussions, and immersive exhibitions. By leveraging transformative technologies, MDX Summit 2024 aims to accelerate Malaysia’s journey towards becoming a global digital powerhouse, setting the pace in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. As a catalyst for transformation, MDX Summit 2024 will offer participants valuable insights and opportunities to connect with fellow innovators and provide inspiration essential for building a future-ready economy.
MDX Summit 2024 will feature two internationally renowned experts on digital readiness and adoption as keynote speakers. Fleur Pellerin, former French Minister for SMEs, Innovation, and Digital Economy, will address "Policy, Technology, and the Future of Innovation," while Mike Walsh, CEO of Tomorrow, a global consultancy specialising in 21st-century companies, will share about “How to Build an AI-Powered Civilisation.”
In addition, MDX Summit 2024 is proud to welcome BlackBerry as the Diamond Sponsor. BlackBerry will showcase its latest cybersecurity solutions and insights, highlighting Malaysia’s dedication to secure and resilient digital transformation. Christine Gadsby, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of BlackBerry Cybersecurity, will lead two featured sessions on the evolution of cybersecurity and the future of self-sovereign data.
As the global digital landscape evolves, nations are racing to adopt and innovate with new technologies. MDX Summit 2024 provides a platform to position Malaysia at the forefront of this digital frontier, ensuring the country remains competitive and influential within the rapidly changing global digital economy.
For further information on MDX Summit 2024, kindly visit https://mdec.my/mdx
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