2nd Edition · 6–9 November 2026

Edufest 2026

International Education Festival · TMIYC, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Theme: The Future Starts Here.

Overview

Edufest is Malaysia's international education festival platform, bringing together learning, competitions, technology, innovation, tourism, leadership, industry and community experiences across four days at TMIYC in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

The 2nd edition returns from 6–9 November 2026 with expanded programming across the Future Builder Village, AI & Digital Zone, Competition Arena, Education Expo, Sustainability Village, Esports Hub and the Tourism Johor Experience.

Dates

6–9 Nov 2026

Hours

7AM – 6PM

Venue

TMIYC, Johor

Est. Visitors

11,000+

Visitor Info

Venue

TMIYC (Tunku Mahkota Ismail Youth Centre), Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.

Getting there

30 min from Senai International Airport and Woodlands (Singapore); shuttle services from delegate hotels.

Accommodation

Special delegate rates at partner hotels across Puteri Harbour and Kota Iskandar.

Day-by-day programme

Four days across six signature zones

Full schedule →
Day 01 · Opening the Future

Majlis Pembukaan Edufest 2026

Ayuh Johor Akademia, Leadership Hackathon and the official opening ceremony.

Fri 06 Nov
  • 08:00
    09:00

    Registration & General Activities

    All Zones

    Education Exhibition & Reruai Pameran, Klinik Kemahiran Pendidikan, Micro-learning & Micro Competition.

  • 08:00
    13:00

    Ayuh Johor Akademia

    Zone A

    Career guidance programme targeting 1,000 counsellors statewide.

  • 08:00
    13:00

    Edufest Leadership Hackathon

    Zone A

    Future Me theme — student leadership challenge with university partners.

  • 09:00
    13:00

    Majlis Pembukaan Edufest 2026

    Zone A

    Official opening ceremony with VVIP dignitaries.

  • 13:00
    14:00

    Lunch & Friday Prayer

  • 14:00
    17:00

    Education Exhibition, Skills Clinics & Micro-learning

    Zone A

    Exhibition booths, departmental skills demonstrations and micro competitions.

  • 17:30
    18:00

    Day 1 Highlights

    Master Stage

    Daily wrap-up and media highlights.

Day 02 · Build the Future

Future Tech Challenges

AI, apps, 3D printing, esports, Beyblade and rugby championships.

Sat 07 Nov
  • 08:00
    09:00

    Registration & General Activities

    All Zones

    Education Exhibition & Reruai Pameran and Klinik Kemahiran Pendidikan.

  • 08:00
    13:00

    AI Hackathon & Apps / Game Creation Challenge

    Zone B

    Future Tech morning session.

  • 08:00
    13:00

    Esports, Beyblade & Rugby School Championships

    Zone B, C & D

    Future Me championships across three halls.

  • 13:00
    14:00

    Lunch

  • 14:00
    17:00

    AI Hackathon, Apps / Game Creation & 3D Printing Challenge

    Zone B

    Future Tech afternoon session.

  • 14:00
    17:00

    Esports, Beyblade & Rugby School Championships

    Zone B, C & D

    Championship rounds continue.

  • 17:30
    18:00

    Day 2 Highlights

    Master Stage

    Daily wrap-up and media highlights.

Day 03 · Build Your Pathway

Skills, Robotics & Sustainability

Social enterprise, robotics, drones, wellness, eco-innovation and creative challenges.

Sun 08 Nov
  • 08:00
    09:00

    Registration & General Activities

    All Zones

    Exhibition, skills clinics and micro-learning.

  • 08:00
    13:00

    Social Enterprise, Robotic School & Drone / Remote Control Challenge

    All Zones

    Future Career and Future Tech challenges.

  • 08:00
    13:00

    Wellness Campaign, ForceNinja Race, Eco-Innovation, Colouring & Drawing

    All Zones

    Future Me, Future Planet and Future World challenges.

  • 13:00
    14:00

    Lunch

  • 14:00
    17:00

    Social Enterprise, Robotic School & Drone / Remote Control Challenge

    All Zones

    Afternoon rounds.

  • 14:00
    17:00

    Wellness Campaign, ForceNinja Race, Eco-Innovation, Colouring & Drawing

    All Zones

    Afternoon rounds.

  • 17:30
    18:00

    Day 3 Highlights

    Master Stage

    Daily wrap-up and media highlights.

Day 04 · Future Impact

Closing Ceremony & Recognition

Photography and SDG short-video finals, awards, PAJSK recognition and closing.

Mon 09 Nov
  • 08:00
    09:00

    Registration & General Activities

    All Zones

    Exhibition, skills clinics and micro-learning.

  • 08:00
    09:00

    Photography Challenge & SDG Short-Video Challenge

    Zone A

    Future World and Future Planet finals.

  • 11:00
    13:00

    Closing Ceremony

    Zone A

    Awards, PAJSK recognition and Edufest 2027 announcement.

  • 13:00
    14:00

    Lunch

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