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Building ASEAN's
Future Builders

EDUFEST 2026 · 2nd Edition. The International Education Festival returning to TMIYC, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

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EditionMalaysia '26
LocationTMIYC Johor
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Six Signature Zones · 2026

One festival. Six universes of learning.

Zone 01

Future Builder Village

Where next-generation makers prototype the future.

Maker labsRobotics arenaDesign sprints
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Zone 02

AI & Digital Innovation

AI, XR & data — the engine room of tomorrow's classroom.

GenAI labsXR podsData studios
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Zone 03

Competition Arena

Where champions rise across 20+ national contests.

RoboticsDebateEsports finals
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Zone 04

Education & University Expo

40+ universities. One corridor of opportunity.

Uni pavilionsScholarshipsCareer labs
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Zone 05

Sustainability Village

Green tech, climate action, ASEAN futures.

Climate labGreen startupsSDG summit
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Zone 06

Esports Hub

Competitive gaming meets educational play.

Esports arenaGame jamsStreamer stage
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Edufest 2026 · The Blueprint

Four Days.
One Corridor.
A Generation Ahead.

Edufest 2026 gathers ASEAN's brightest students, boldest educators and most ambitious industry partners inside a single, high-density campus. Compete, exhibit, learn — and leave with the network that will build the region's next decade.

Dates
17–20 Sept 2026

Thu · Fri · Sat · Sun

Location
TMIYC

Iskandar Puteri · Johor · MY

Audience
10,000+

Students · Educators · Industry

Reach
10 Nations

ASEAN · Korea · Middle East

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Key Highlights · At a Glance
  • 6 Signature Zones

    Curated learning universes

  • 20+ Competitions

    National & regional finals

  • 40+ Universities

    Scholarships & pavilions

  • 10+ ASEAN Nations

    Delegations & speakers

  • 150+ Partners

    Public · Private · Academia

  • 10,000+ Attendees

    Students · Educators · Industry

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Legacy · 1st Edition

Edufest 2025
Exceeded Every Target.

Malaysia's first international education festival delivered 15 activities across a 5-day hybrid programme in Iskandar Puteri.

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Total Participants
11,000+

vs 10k target

On-site
2,987

15 activities

Online
1,050

Env. & Peace quiz

Strategic Partners
52

Public + Private

Countries
4

MY · KR · SG · ID

Major Media
3

Utusan · Star · MDJ

The Four-Day Journey · 2026

Day 01 · Inspire

Opening Plenary

Igniting the festival with regional leaders and keynote visionaries.

Day 02 · Discover

Innovation Expo

Exploring the Future Builder Village and AI zones.

Day 03 · Connect

Industry Linkage

High-level networking between institutions, careers, and industry.

Day 04 · Celebrate

ASEAN Gala

Recognising excellence across 30+ competitions and closing the festival.

Why Attend

Students

Compete, learn, earn recognition.

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Schools

Register your school and teams.

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Sponsors

Reach 10,000+ future talent.

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Exhibitors

Book a booth in the arena.

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Education Tourism:
Iskandar Puteri

From EduCity and Puteri Harbour to LEGOLAND® Malaysia and Kota Iskandar — a precinct built for the future of learning.

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Visa Assistance
Theme Park Passes
Shuttle Services
Explore Tourism
Delegates from Edufest at LEGOLAND Malaysia
Southeast Asia's education corridor.
13 Jul 2026

Sponsorship prospectus available on request

Reach Malaysia's next generation of learners, families, educators and future talent through a suite of premium partner packages.

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Competition registrations now open

Over 30 competitions across AI, robotics, sustainability, esports and creative arts are open for registration.

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Edufest 2026 launches its 2nd edition in Iskandar Puteri

The International Education Festival returns to TMIYC 17–20 September 2026 with the theme "Building ASEAN's Future Builders Together".

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Passes · Registration Open

Pick your pass. Build your four days.

Student
Free

Verified students & school delegations

  • Full 4-day access
  • All zones & showcases
  • Competition entry (per event)
  • Career fair access
Register as Student
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Educator
RM 120

Teachers, lecturers & school leaders

  • Full 4-day access
  • CPD workshops & masterclasses
  • Ministerial summit access
  • Networking lounge
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Industry / Delegate
RM 480

Corporates, ASEAN delegates & VIPs

  • Full 4-day access
  • Executive summit & roundtables
  • Delegate lounge & catering
  • Priority booth tours
Book Delegate Pass
Early bird until 30 Jun 2026
Group discounts 10+
Visa & hotel support
Refundable up to 60 days
Frequently Asked

Everything you'll want to know.

Edufest 2026 runs Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 September 2026 at Tun Mahathir Iskandar Youth Complex (TMIYC), Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia — a 30-minute drive from Senai International Airport and 45 minutes from Singapore.

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Highlights · Edufest 2025

One Festival.
Ten Thousand Stories.

Champions crowned, cultures traded, careers sparked. A look back at last year's festival — and a preview of what returns in 2026.

Esports Challenge Champions
MLBB · Hotlink × UTHM
Esports Challenge Champions
Opening Ceremony
Sunway Iskandar · 2025
Opening Ceremony
International Students
Korea Delegation
International Students
Orienteering Challenge
Uniformed Bodies
Orienteering Challenge
Culture Contest Champions
Batam, Indonesia
Culture Contest Champions
Aviation Flight Simulator
STEM Hands-on
Aviation Flight Simulator
SDG 8 · 11 · 13 Talk
VirtualTech Frontier × UOB
SDG 8 · 11 · 13 Talk
Legoland Bus Activities
Delegate Experience
Legoland Bus Activities
More Than a Festival

Building ASEAN's Future Builders Together.

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