Kuala Lumpur:The Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026 (STS 2026) is setting its sights on achieving a 30% increase in annual investment generation compared to the previous year's edition. This goal aligns with efforts to enhance Selangor's status as a leading technology and talent hub in Southeast Asia.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the summit's second edition, organized by the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC), brings together more than 33 leading global companies. The event aims to integrate the technology ecosystem with human capital development, specifically targeting high-impact industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, the green economy, and workforce development.
The four-day summit, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is part of the Selangor International Business Summit 2026 (SIBS 2026) and is powered by Hannover Messe. It was officially inaugurated by the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Dr. Harizal Hamid, CEO of STDC, highlighted that since 2021, the centre has trained 2,500 individuals from Selangor under the state government's sponsorship, achieving a graduate employability rate of over 80%. The summit serves as a strategic platform to connect the technology ecosystem with human capital development.
Tim Bostridge, managing director for Asia-Pacific at Deutsche Messe AG, emphasized that STS 2026 offers a platform for international industry and technology players to collaborate and explore technological applications to enhance productivity and business efficiency. The exhibition allows companies to understand how emerging technologies can support future business growth.
BMW Group Malaysia's managing director, Raymond Tan, noted that their participation focuses on transferring technical expertise and enhancing local workforce skills through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives. These efforts aim to develop a new generation of local technicians with improved employment prospects.
The summit attracts more than 1,000 delegates and visitors from 25 countries, featuring industry leaders and global companies such as BMW Group, Google, Festo, Siemens, and the KNX Association, which are showcasing the latest advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and green technology.