Mr Stephan Buurma, Member of the Board of Management, Messe Frankfurt Group, said: “Joining Messe Frankfurt’s portfolio of some 20 Building Technologies events worldwide, the debut of smarteX Malaysia will bring the company’s global expertise to the ASEAN region. With the countries in the region investing heavily in intelligent, future-ready infrastructure, there is a clear and growing demand for practical, adaptable smart space solutions. By pairing our global resources and network of technology providers with C.I.S Malaysia’s local expertise and ARCHIDEX’s community, we are putting international solutions directly in front of the players delivering these projects on the ground, while giving domestic stakeholders a gateway for global expansion.”
smarteX Malaysia, where ‘X’ signifies cross-industry collaboration, transformation, next generation thinking and exploration, enhances the understanding and skills surrounding smart technologies and their applications. In turn, the show aims to drive lasting momentum for the digital transformation of the building industry in Asia.
Malaysia turning opportunities into momentum
Malaysia has quickly emerged as an attractive investment destination amid a strengthening economy, with GDP growth projected to exceed four percent this year[1]. As the economy pivots to high-value, technology-driven industries, new commercial and infrastructure projects are being designed to higher technological standards, creating a growing demand for intelligent building systems, digital services and energy-efficient solutions.
The digital transformation of Malaysia’s building industry is guided by the National Construction Policy (NCP) 2030 and supported by implementation frameworks such as the Construction Action Plan 2030 (CAP30). These initiatives promote the adoption of technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the full lifecycle, from design and construction to maintenance. The government is actively encouraging wider BIM adoption, with expectations that digitalisation will cover a significant portion of the building value chain by 2030[2].
Elevating design with cutting-edge solutions
Co-located with ARCHIDEX, one of Asia’s leading architecture business events, smarteX Malaysia empowers built environment professionals to enhance their craft by showcasing how IoT, automation, and intelligent infrastructure can elevate spatial value, user experience, and environmental friendliness.
By bringing the design and technology sectors together, this co-location offers a unified platform to explore the latest advancements in future living technologies. Through live demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and targeted education, the event promotes the fusion of aesthetics and technology, helping attendees incorporate innovative digital elements directly into their design and planning processes.
“This is an exciting time for the built environment as we introduce smarteX Malaysia, a new show co-located with ARCHIDEX. In partnership with Messe Frankfurt, this initiative elevates the industry to the next level by bringing together global expertise. The collaboration provides stakeholders with a premier platform to connect, innovate, and shape the future of smart building technologies,” said Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S Malaysia.
Complementary and comprehensive product showcase
On the show floor, visitors will find the latest advancements in digital solutions and technologies, digital urban planning, smart building and facility management. Specifically, smarteX Malaysia will present a comprehensive lineup of products designed for future living, appealing to the diverse range of professionals attending the show. These include:
- Smart Living Technologies (Solutions and Applications for Smart Building, Smart Home, Smart Commercial, Smart Appliances)
- Central Control, Connectivity, Integration
- Environmental Sensors, Detectors
- Voice-activated / Voice Assistants Control
- Security and Access Control
- Smart Lighting Products and Solutions
- Smart Sun Shading and Electric Curtains System
- Electrical Engineering Products and Solutions
- Indoor Positioning, Meeting Systems, Visualised Space
- Data Analytics and Monitoring Systems
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Building Energy Management Systems
- Facility Management Systems
smarteX Malaysia is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd, joining Messe Frankfurt's global portfolio of Building Technologies events. For further details, please visit smartex-malaysia.com.
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Background information on Messe Frankfurt
The Messe Frankfurt Group is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,700* people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 29 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2025 were around € 766* million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services.
Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability
With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).
For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com
*Preliminary figures 2025
Background information on C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd (C.I.S Malaysia):
C.I.S is an established regional trade and lifestyle exhibition organiser based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 1994. The acronym of its name stems from Concept, Innovation, and Strategy. Its vision is to deliver its commitment to its clients through a shared vision and strategic partnerships in creating high-powered, multi-pronged exhibitions and events. The company continues to build a strong reputation in the Business Events - BE (M.I.C.E) industry to organise flagship, trade and lifestyle exhibitions in Malaysia and Indonesia.
ARCHIDEX - Asia’s Leading Architecture Business Event, established in 2000 – is a dynamic platform for the architecture and building industry, jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and C.I.S Malaysia, running concurrently with DATUM, PAM’s flagship architectural conference, as part of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival.
[1] Malaysia economy likely grew at fastest pace in over a year in Q4 – Reuters poll, Reuters, February 2026, https://qr.messefrankfurt.com/E3f04. Accessed: February 2026
[2] National Construction Policy (NCP 2030), CIDB Malaysia, March 2022, https://qr.messefrankfurt.com/Qaad3. Accessed: March 2026
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