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27-28th December 2025
Dewan Melati, Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya, Presint 3, Putrajaya
Who should attend?
BudayaVerse 2025 is Malaysia’s flagship cultural-tech expo, presented through a Smart Partnership with Perbadanan Putrajaya and held with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). The expo brings together heritage, creativity, and frontier technologies such as AI, immersive media, XR, and metaverse innovation under the Festival Lentera Putrajaya banner.
Showcasing AI x Culture Design competitions, SinergiBudaya exhibitions, and the “AI x Synergy Talk” series, BudayaVerse gathers creators, cultural institutions, universities, NGOs, and industry leaders to explore how technology can amplify Seni Budaya in meaningful and future-forward ways.
Organised by CRESDO alongside national and regional cultural collaborators, BudayaVerse empowers youth, engages communities, and strengthens Malaysia’s cultural innovation ecosystem — shaping a future where digital creativity and cultural identity grow hand in hand.
What’s It BudayaVerse?
Cultural Practitioners & NGOs
To explore funding, digital partnerships, and sustainable business models for cultural transformation.
Tech Developers & Startups
To collaborate with cultural organizations and investors in building impactful cultural-tech solutions.
Creative Industry Players
To connect with potential clients, partners, and collaborators across arts, media, and innovation sectors.
Students & Youth
To gain real exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to pitch ideas to creative-tech leaders and investors.
Corporate & Government Partners
To identify CSR, branding, and co-investment opportunities in Malaysia’s growing cultural-tech ecosystem.
General Public
To experience culture reimagined through technology — and discover emerging creative enterprises shaping the future.
In conjunction with
Who should attend?
BudayaVerse 2025 is Malaysia’s flagship cultural-tech expo, presented through a Smart Partnership with Perbadanan Putrajaya and held with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). The expo brings together heritage, creativity, and frontier technologies such as AI, immersive media, XR, and metaverse innovation under the Festival Lentera Putrajaya banner.
Showcasing AI x Culture Design competitions, SinergiBudaya exhibitions, and the “AI x Synergy Talk” series, BudayaVerse gathers creators, cultural institutions, universities, NGOs, and industry leaders to explore how technology can amplify Seni Budaya in meaningful and future-forward ways.
Organised by CRESDO alongside national and regional cultural collaborators, BudayaVerse empowers youth, engages communities, and strengthens Malaysia’s cultural innovation ecosystem — shaping a future where digital creativity and cultural identity grow hand in hand.
What’s It BudayaVerse?
Cultural Practitioners & NGOs
To explore funding, digital partnerships, and sustainable business models for cultural transformation.
Tech Developers & Startups
To collaborate with cultural organizations and investors in building impactful cultural-tech solutions.
Creative Industry Players
To connect with potential clients, partners, and collaborators across arts, media, and innovation sectors.
Students & Youth
To gain real exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to pitch ideas to creative-tech leaders and investors.
Corporate & Government Partners
To identify CSR, branding, and co-investment opportunities in Malaysia’s growing cultural-tech ecosystem.
General Public
To experience culture reimagined through technology — and discover emerging creative enterprises shaping the future.
In conjunction with
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Why Join Us?
Discover
How digital innovation is reshaping Malaysia’s cultural and creative economy.
Connect
With industry leaders, innovators, and investors driving cultural-tech and smart tourism growth.
Experience
Immersive showcases, AI competitions, and next-gen cultural technologies transforming real industries.
Be Inspired
Join a movement redefining culture, creativity, and collaboration for a smarter, sustainable future.
Meet the Speakers
@ AI x Synergy Talk
Erma Fatima
Film Producer & Director,
Managing Director of Karya Reel
Man Senoi
Music Producer & Composer
Firdaus Yahaya
Centre of Arts, Technology, Sciences & Society, ASWARA
Hj. Musabri
Head of Perbadanan Putrajaya's ICT
Justin Wong
Founder of TrueXR
Azwadi Zairi Rozaini
Industry Audio Designer
Saiful Aziman
Director of AI Drama
'Mission Melon'
Azizan Rubaan
President of Persatuan
Kreatif AI Malaysia (PeKA)
Sabri Malek
Trainer, Suno AI Malaysia
Afiq Yahaya
Founder of Prompters Malaya
Hazwan Hassan
HRD Accredited AI Trainer
Cikgu Zyd
Roblox
Hj. Rozman Abas
Secretary of IRAMA
Noor Aliff Bin Musa
Director of the Copyright Division, MyIPO
Ts Mohd Fadzley Abd Shukor
Director of Design, Istana Budaya
Amelia Nasser (FDAM)
Producer, Filmmaker, Director, Co-Founder PBFilms Sdn. Bhd
Budi Citawan
Moderator & Host
Syafiqah Ishak
Moderator
Highlights
Event Schedule
We’ve got you covered at BUDAYAVERSE 2025.
✔️Nearby parking available
(short walking distance)
✔️Food & drink stalls throughout the event
✔️Explore culture, tech & creativity without stress
Officiated by Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Malaysia
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Why Exhibit With Us?
Network & Collaborate
Connect with government leaders, innovators, and cultural practitioners from Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Showcase Innovation
Present your AI, smart tourism, and cultural-tech solutions to a diverse, future-driven audience.
Learn & Grow
Gain insights from experts shaping Malaysia’s creative and digital transformation.
Be Part of a National Movement
Join MOTAC- and Putrajaya- through supported platform advancing smart tourism & cultural innovation towards Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
AI x CULTURE DESIGN COMPETITION
A national competition reimagining Malaysian culture through AI. Win prize up to RM5,000.
Create visual or video works around:
Everyday Tech + Tradition
Cultural Storytelling & Commerce
Sustainable Cultural Innovation
Open to participants 18 and above.
Winners will be featured at BudayaVerse 2025.
Win prizes worth up to RM5,000 and be featured at BudayaVerse 2025.
Submit your entry by 30th November 2025
SYNERGY BUDAYA EXHIBITION & TALK
A collaborative cultural showcase uniting NGOs, universities, and creative talents to co-create immersive experiences for BudayaVerse 2025.
The program features:
Interactive Exhibitions blending tradition with technology
CSR-based Cultural Projects curated with educational institutions
Workshops, Talks & Performances celebrating Malaysia’s diverse heritage
A platform to activate long-term impact, promote sustainable cultural tourism, and engage young creators across the nation.
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