Event Highlights

Inspiration at DATUM Conferences
The annual PAM conference, DATUM, is a four-day conference, designed to spark your architectural imagination. This year, we’re expanding our horizons with five unique sessions: DATUM:KL, DATUM+ PLUS, DATUM:M, DATUM:PRO and DATUM:EDU.
It is here where emerging and renowned architects will inspire from the stage with a selection of topics where distinguished speakers are invited from Malaysia and abroad to share ideas and solutions that will inspire you.
Global changemakers taking the stage

PAM Pavilion
Get a glimpse of tomorrow

ARCHIDEX FOCUS FORUM
Stay ahead with new ideas

ARCHIDEX biz talk
Discover from live presentations
The Future @ Hall 8
ARCHIDEX presents a mesmerising glimpse to the future of architecture in Hall 8 accordingly to its themes of Sustainability, Future Architecture, and Wellbeing. As part of the celebrations for PAM’s 100th Anniversary, ARCHIDEX proudly supports and embraces all its subthemes for the NEXT100 celebration, namely to Engage, to Evoke and to Evolve.
- engage.
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engage.
A key feature of ARCHIDEX, it is a platform provided to engage with various members of the community where friendship, cooperation, and knowledge flourish freely. Key opinion leaders and industry captains will lead discussions on architecture, sustainability, smart cities, new ways of building, and technological advancements. Join the conversation and be part of the dynamic community shaping the future of architecture.
- evoke.
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evoke.
Inspiring the imagination with fresh ideas, ARCHIDEX aims to evoke emotions in its visitors to embrace the art, designs and craftsmanship found across immersive installations fabricated at the exhibition stands. Leading industry brands will showcase their work through these architecture installations to stimulate a multi-sensory experience that leads the way into building a better future. Step into a world of artistry and craftmanship and let the displays inspire you to reimagine spaces built with creativity and innovation.
- evolve.
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evolve.
Change is a constant in a world of flux. To embrace challenges, skills and knowledge must evolve to remain relevant and efficient. New technologies and tools are on hand to help the evolutionary process, and architects can expect to advance through state-of-the-art materials and solutions presented by the most prominent exhibitors in the market.

engage.
A key feature of ARCHIDEX, it is a platform provided to engage with various members of the community where friendship, cooperation, and knowledge flourish freely. Key opinion leaders and industry captains will lead discussions on architecture, sustainability, smart cities, new ways of building, and technological advancements. Join the conversation and be part of the dynamic community shaping the future of architecture.

evoke.
Inspiring the imagination with fresh ideas, ARCHIDEX aims to evoke emotions in its visitors to embrace the art, designs and craftsmanship found across immersive installations fabricated at the exhibition stands. Leading industry brands will showcase their work through these architecture installations to stimulate a multi-sensory experience that leads the way into building a better future. Step into a world of artistry and craftmanship and let the displays inspire you to reimagine spaces built with creativity and innovation.

evolve.
Change is a constant in a world of flux. To embrace challenges, skills and knowledge must evolve to remain relevant and efficient. New technologies and tools are on hand to help the evolutionary process, and architects can expect to advance through state-of-the-art materials and solutions presented by the most prominent exhibitors in the market.

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Our newest accolade for design excellence!
The ARCHIDEX Star Award is an industry recognition and celebration of innovation and quality. A hallmark of industry excellence for product design, technological superiority, and efficient functionality, the ARCHIDEX Star Award shines a spotlight on outstanding architectural products.

Students Today, Architects by Tomorrow!
ARCHITALENT is the Architectural Students Design Competition, an initiative of the Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and C.I.S. The competition aims to inspire architecture students to create innovative architectural and urbanistic ideas to solve the challenges of future cities. The competition challenged the students to propose a sustainable design solution, ranging from urban to architectural scale, that ideally addresses and challenges key concepts regarding air pollution, environmental sustainability, and technical difficulties. ARCHITALENT 2023 proudly welcomes participants from Asia with a wide range of incredible ideas and solutions proposed.

Pioneering the City of the Future
Ignite your imagination with PAM’s Future City Ideas Competition 2023! The competition is open to all PAM members – Architects and Graduate Architects, while others will need to partner with a PAM member. Your canvas? The heart of Kuala Lumpur’s old Central Business District. Your tools? Creativity, vision, and respect for the district’s heritage sites.
PAM is looking for future city designs that are sustainable, AI-integrated, and tailor-made for Kuala Lumpur. Can you bring this urban transformation dream to life while preserving its cultural landmarks?