Events
Upcoming startup events across Malaysia. Hackathons, workshops, conferences, meetups, and pitch nights.
August 20261 event
HackerX KL — AI Hackathon 2026
HackathonA 48-hour AI hackathon open to Malaysian developers, designers, and product people. Teams build working prototypes using AI/ML APIs and compete for prizes. Past sponsors have included AWS, Google Cloud, and local VCs. Meals provided.
1 Aug 2026 – 2 Aug 2026Wavemaker Labs, Damansara, Kuala LumpurHackerX KL
September 20261 event
Penang Startup Weekend 2026
HackathonThe global Startup Weekend format comes to Penang — 54 hours for teams to validate ideas, build MVPs, and pitch to local investors. Strong hardware/IoT track reflecting Penang's manufacturing ecosystem. Facilitated by certified Techstars organisers.
4 Sept 2026 – 6 Sept 2026Penang Science Cluster, PenangTechstars / Penang Science Cluster