KL eyes RM35bil global meetings prize
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's position as a global meetings hub has been enhanced by international conferences that bring together experts, policymakers, investors and younger audiences across sectors from healthcare and engineering to energy and technology.
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur is positioning itself as a top global meetings destination, according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) GlobeWatch Country and City Rankings 2025. Kuala Lumpur ranked 29th globally, hosting 73 qualifying meetings. The International Business Events (MyCEB) reported that in the first half of 2026 alone, there were 194 business events in Kuala Lumpur, attracting over 341,000 delegates and generating an estimated RM1.81 billion in economic impact.
The city is expected to host 416 international business events between 2026 and 2030, contributing to a cumulative RM34.97 billion economic impact by 2030. The focus on younger audiences is evident through energy literacy programmes and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre's pursuit of a 2050 climate roadmap, which includes emissions, water, and waste management.
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