Invest Selangor Berhad has officially launched the 7th edition of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur (KLCC). This four-day summit, taking place from October 19th to 22nd, is anticipated to be the largest and most dynamic edition of this significant regional business networking and thought leadership event.
This year, SIBS 2023 comprises six core components, and in addition to these, five exciting events are held concurrently with the main programs. With a total of 1006 booths, this year’s summit sees unprecedented participation, spanning all 8 expo halls and 7 conference halls in KLCC.
The six main programs include:
- The 9th Selangor International Expo (F&B)
- The 7th Selangor ASEAN Business Conference (SABC)
- The 8th Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC)
- The 4th Selangor R&D and Innovation Expo (SRIE)
- The 9th Selangor International Expo (Medic)
- The 3rd Selangor Industrial Park Expo (SPARK)
Additionally, SIBS 2023 presents five parallel events:
- Selangor International Culinary Festival
- Selangor International Coffee Week
- Selangor International Healthcare Conference
- Malaysia International Tea & Coffee Expo
- Selangor International Business Summit Invitational Golf Tournament
During the opening ceremony, Ng Sze Han, the new Selangor State Exco for Investment, Trade and Mobility, said, “SIBS 2023 promises to be the largest and most exciting edition of this important regional business networking and thought leadership event.
“It has grown to become one of Malaysia’s largest international marketplaces and business networking events, attracting both local and international exhibitors, trade visitors, and conference attendees.”
The highlight of SIBS 2023 is the Selangor International Expo (F&B) 2023, featuring 332 booths with international players from Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Uganda, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Korea, Turkiye, Kenya, and Australia. The Selangor International Expo (Medic) 2023 focuses on healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and will host 84 booths featuring industry players from around the globe.
The Selangor ASEAN Business Conference 2023 has expanded to a 2-day conference, discussing opportunities for inter ASEAN trade and investment. The Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention will feature 274 booths with tech-related companies from various countries.
The Selangor R&D and Innovation Expo (SRIE) 2023 will showcase 88 booths from local and international universities, industry councils, and research institutions. Lastly, the Selangor Industrial Park Expo (SPARK) will host 228 booths, featuring key players from both Selangor and the region.
SIBS 2023 aims to facilitate potential negotiated sales of RM 1.5 billion, serving as a premier regional summit for local and international industry players to explore the vast potential of the Malaysian and regional markets.
The event welcomes trade buyers from 26 countries, along with trade visitors and hosted delegations, strengthening its international reputation as the premier regional event for businesses aiming to establish their presence in the ASEAN region through Selangor, the gateway to ASEAN.
For further details, please visit www.selangorsummit.com. For Selangor investment inquiries, kindly visit www.investselangor.my.
