International Education Festival · 2nd Edition
The
Future
Four days of exhibitions, learning and connection for students, educators and future-builders across ASEAN.
6–9 November 2026
Four festival days
TMIYC
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Edufest 2026
06–09
November 2026
TMIYC · Iskandar Puteri
10,000+
Target Participants
4
Festival Days
Confirmed activity · Future Me
Edufest Leadership Hackathon – LEGO Serious Play
“Bina Makna, Pimpin Bersama”
A 150-minute facilitated LEGO Serious Play session — individual builds, a shared model and a change scenario, then a 5-minute sharing with 3 minutes of Q&A.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 2–3 students + advisor
- Session
- 150 min facilitated session
Confirmed activity · Future Me
Edufest Leadership Hackathon – School Safe Challenge
“Pimpin Bersama, Sekolah Selamat”
Teams tackle a made-up school safety scenario, build a prototype and a 30-day action plan, and present their solution — a 180-minute leadership hackathon.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 2–3 students + advisor
- Session
- 180 min hackathon
Confirmed activity · Future Planet
Edufest Eco-Innovation Challenge
“Inovasi Hijau, Impak Lestari”
Teams of students aged 10–17 build and test a prototype, model or simulation that solves a real environmental problem linked to the SDGs.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 2–5 students + advisor
- Entry fee
- Free
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest ForceNinja Challenge
“Tangkas, Berdisiplin, Bekerjasama”
Teams of four race together through five skill stations — safety, knots, map navigation, communication and aid simulation — within 30 minutes of net time.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 4 students + teacher
- Format
- 5 stations · 100 marks
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Esports School Challenge
Team strategy and digital sportsmanship in a supervised 5v5 school knockout — every series is best of three, and the first team to win 2 games advances.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 5 players + 1 sub
- Format
- 5v5 knockout · BO3
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Beyblade School Challenge
Focus, strategy and sportsmanship in a supervised Beyblade X knockout with identical organiser sets — every round won is 1 point, first to 3 wins.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- Individual + teacher
- Format
- Knockout · first to 3
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Social Media Contest
“Cerita Edufest — Inspirasi Masa Depan”
Students create an ethical, original 30–60 second vertical video. Entries come through the teacher, and likes, views, followers or a public social account never affect judging.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- Individual + advisor
- Video
- 30–60 sec · vertical MP4
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Cultural Challenge
Teams celebrate heritage through a respectful 5–7 minute live performance, with a cultural explanation, credited sources and every member contributing.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 3–5 students + advisor
- Performance
- 5–7 min + Q&A
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Paper Plane Challenge
“Lipat Kreatif, Terbang Jauh”
Pupils fold one A4 sheet in 10 minutes — folding only, no glue or weights — then throw for the longest valid distance: one practice throw and three official throws.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 pupil + teacher
- Format
- 3 throws · longest distance
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Coloring Challenge
“Warna Harmoni, Dunia Ceria”
Pupils aged 7–12 colour an official A3 sheet celebrating friendship and cultural diversity in a supervised 90-minute session at the festival.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 pupil + advisor
- Entry fee
- Free
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Plane Coloring Contest
“Warna di Langit, Impian Terbang Tinggi”
Primary pupils aged 7–12 colour the official A3 aviation artwork with colour pencils or crayons in a supervised 90-minute session.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 pupil + advisor
- Format
- 90 minutes · official A3 sheet
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Drawing Challenge
“Dunia Harmoni, Masa Depan Bersama”
Students aged 10–17 create one original A3 manual drawing that imagines a harmonious future shaped by culture, diversity and community.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 student + advisor
- Entry fee
- Free
Confirmed activity · Future World
Edufest Photography Challenge
“Lensa Budaya, Cerita Dunia”
Students aged 10–17 capture one original photograph that shares a meaningful story about culture, diversity and community.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 student + advisor
- Entry fee
- Free
Confirmed activity · Future World
SDG Short Film Challenge
“Cerita Kita, Masa Depan Lestari”
Students aged 10–17 create an original 3–5 minute film that brings at least one Sustainable Development Goal to life.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 2–5 students + advisor
- Entry fee
- Free
Confirmed activity · Future Tech
Edufest iPad iComic Challenge
“Teknologi Berhemah, Masa Depan Cerah”
Students aged 10–17 create an original digital comic on iPad about using technology positively and responsibly.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 student + advisor
- Entry fee
- Free
Confirmed activity · Future Tech
Edufest AI Challenge
“AI Beretika, Penyelesaian Bermakna”
Teams build a working AI prototype that solves a real problem, test it honestly — including where it fails — and explain how people stay in control.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 2–3 students + advisor
- Testing
- Minimum 10 test cases
Confirmed activity · Future Tech
Edufest Apps & Games Creation Challenge
“Cipta Digital, Bawa Manfaat”
Teams build one interactive app or game that helps people or makes learning fun, then demo it live and explain how it works.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 2–3 students + advisor
- Demo
- 5 min + 3 min Q&A
Confirmed activity · Future Tech
Edufest 3D Printing Creation Challenge
“Reka Penyelesaian, Cetak Inovasi”
Teams design and print a PLA prototype that solves an everyday problem, then present it to the judges with their CAD model and documentation.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 2–3 students + advisor
- Prototype
- PLA · max 20×20×20 cm
Confirmed activity · Future Tech
Edufest Robotic School Challenge
“Bina Robot, Selesaikan Misi”
Teams build and program one autonomous ground robot to cross checkpoints, deliver an object and stop precisely in the finish zone.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Team
- 2–3 students + advisor
- Format
- 2 attempts · 100 marks
Confirmed activity · Future Career
Edufest Drone School Challenge
“Kawal Cermat, Terbang Tepat”
Pupils pilot a uniform micro-drone through three gates, a hover zone and a target landing in a fully netted arena — two official attempts, best score counts.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 pupil + teacher
- Format
- 2 attempts · 100 marks
Confirmed activity · Future Career
Edufest Flight Simulator Challenge
“Kawal Tepat, Terbang Cermat”
Pupils take off, follow a marked route and land on uniform simulator sets — a 5-minute practice, two official attempts, best score counts. No autopilot or AI help.
- Dates
- 6–9 November 2026
- Entry
- 1 pupil + teacher
- Format
- 2 attempts · 100 marks
5 Themes
Endless possibilities.
Starts here
Future Me
Leadership · Wellbeing · Personal Growth
Discover Yourself. Lead Others.
Explore the theme 2Future Tech
Technology · Innovation · Digital
Imagine. Create. Innovate.
Explore the theme 3Future Planet
Sustainability · Environment · Impact
Think Sustainable. Create Impact.
Explore the theme 4Future Career
Skills · Entrepreneurship · Careers
Explore Skills. Build Your Future.
Explore the theme 5Future World
Global · Culture · Collaboration
Connect Cultures. Expand Horizons.
Explore the themeSignature experiences · 2026
One festival. Many universes of learning.
Future Builder Village
Where next-generation makers prototype the future.
AI & Digital Innovation
AI, XR & data — the engine room of tomorrow's classroom.
Education & University Expo
40+ universities. One corridor of opportunity.
Sustainability Village
Green tech, climate action, ASEAN futures.
Esports Hub
Digital play, creativity and learning for the next generation.
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 on a single campus. Explore, exhibit, learn — and leave with the network that will build the region's next decade.
Fri · Sat · Sun · Mon
Iskandar Puteri · Johor
Students · Educators · Industry
ASEAN · Korea · Middle East
Key highlights
- 6 Signature Zones
Curated learning universes
- New programme
Details coming soon
- 40+ Universities
Scholarships & pavilions
- 10+ ASEAN Nations
Delegations & speakers
- 150+ Partners
Public · Private · Academia
- 10,000+ Attendees
Students · Educators · Industry
Countdown to launch
Legacy · 1st Edition
Edufest 2025 exceeded every target.
Malaysia's first international education festival delivered 22 activities in Iskandar Puteri, drawing participants from 14 states and 5 countries.
Total participants
Activities
States
Countries
Institutions
Earned media
The four-day journey
Full programmeDay 01 · Opening the Future
Majlis Pembukaan Edufest 2026
Ayuh Johor Akademia, Leadership Hackathon and the official opening ceremony.
Day 02 · Build the Future
Future Tech Challenges
AI, apps, 3D printing, esports, Beyblade and rugby championships.
Day 03 · Build Your Pathway
Skills, Robotics & Sustainability
Social enterprise, robotics, drones, wellness, eco-innovation and creative challenges.
Day 04 · Future Impact
Closing Ceremony & Recognition
Photography and SDG short-video finals, awards, PAJSK recognition and closing.
Segmented pathways
Why attend
Education tourism
Iskandar Puteri
From EduCity and Puteri Harbour to LEGOLAND® Malaysia and Kota Iskandar — a precinct built for the future of learning.
Commercial engagement
Official partners 2026
Latest news
All news13 Jul 2026
Sponsorship prospectus available on request
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12 Jul 2026
Competition registrations now open
Over 30 competitions across AI, robotics, sustainability, esports and creative arts are open for registration.
09 Jul 2026
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".
Student registration
Free for students.
Verified students and registered school delegations can join Edufest 2026 free of charge.
Register freeEverything you'll want to know.
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Contact the teamHighlights · Edufest 2025
One festival. Ten thousand stories.
Champions crowned, cultures traded, careers sparked — a look back at last year's festival.
MLBB · Hotlink × UTHM
Esports Challenge champions
Sunway Iskandar · 2025
Opening ceremony
Korea delegation
International students
Uniformed bodies
Orienteering challenge
Batam, Indonesia
Culture contest champions
STEM hands-on
Aviation flight simulator
VirtualTech Frontier × UOB
SDG 8 · 11 · 13 talk
Delegate experience
Legoland bus activities