smarteX

Smart Technology for Life. Work. Space

The Smart Building & Facility Management Exhibition

smarteX, The Smart Building & Facility Management Exhibition is the dedicated smart technology zone within Digital@ARCHIDEX — a strategic platform built to meet the growing demand for intelligent, sustainable, and digitally enabled spaces. The “X” represents cross-industry collaboration, next-generation transformation, and innovative technologies — jointly driven by Messe Frankfurt and C.I.S to shape the future of smart building.

smarteX serves as a strategic platform showcasing smart technologies, from IoT and automation to sustainability and intelligent infrastructure — empowering leaders in the built environment to bridge design and technology, delivering spaces that are functional, efficient, safe, and future-ready.

Designed for built environment professionals and facilities managers at the forefront of smart technology adoption.

The SmarteX Malaysia Forum revolves around the “Smart Living” theme, covering politics interpretation, market requirements, and industry solutions. Bringing together global and local experts and leaders, the forum features an outstanding Smart Solution Showcase while providing a premier platform for strategic networking and partnership development.

Malaysia, a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia

Combining geography, economic momentum, and a world-class business environment.

GEOGRAPHY & PEOPLE

Location

Heart of Southeast Asia

Strategic ASEAN hub

Business Languages

Malay · English · Chinese · Others

Multilingual workforce

Economic Strength

Total GDP

US$470.57B

Gross Domestic Product 2025

GDP Per Capita

$13,901

USD · 2025 est.

Trade Intensity

131.8%

Trade-to-GDP ratio

Business Environment

64

IGA

Investment Guarantee Agreements

74

DTA

Double Taxation Avoidance Treaties

16

FTA

Free Trade Agreements · 4B population market

99%

Near-zero tariffs across ASEAN

Almost all products traded within the bloc enjoy zero tariff rates — reducing cost and friction for exporters

Global Recognition

1st

Best Overall Investment Condition

Among Asia's emerging & developing (E&D) nations

3rd

World's Largest Workforce

ASEAN holds the world's 3rd largest labour force — fuelled by a fast-growing middle class

Malaysia's path to a green digital future

National strategies aligning ESG, smart infrastructure, and digital transformation — creating an unmatched playground for innovation.

Building Asia's smartest urban ecosystem

Green and smart buildings have received significant policy support and financial investment as key areas to achieve this goal.

Strongly promote the development of green and smart buildings.

Comprehensively promote the development of green technologies, including smart buildings.

Strengthen Malaysia’s cooperation in digital services, green technologies.

Position Malaysia as a leading economy in Asia by leveraging AI, digital technologies, high-value manufacturing, the green economy, and global services.

Malaysia’s national digital transformation strategy, fostering widespread adoption of smart technologies in homes, offices, and cities, and creating a fertile ground for the smart living ecosystem.

Ready to Join?

Showcase your cutting-edge solutions to the key decision-makers shaping Malaysia’s built environment. Full support from initial enquiry to on-site execution.

For international exhibitors

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

International Sales Enquiry

Tel: +86 21 6160 1155 ext 823

Marketing & Sponsorship Enquiry

Tel: +86 21 6160 1155 ext 370

International Visitor & Delegation Enquiry

Tel: +852 2238 9961

For Malaysian exhibitors




    Co-located Exhibition

    Concurrent Highlight

    smarteX is Jointly Organised by