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Malaysia27—28 November 2026

IMPACTTECH

THE2026SYMPOSIUM

Ideas that move
us forward.

Two days where Malaysia’s technology communities meet to exchange ideas, share what they’re building, and explore technology with purpose.

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KULIYYAH OF ICT · IIUM A COMMUNITY-LED TECHNOLOGY GATHERING GOMBAK, MALAYSIA

EVENT DETAILS IMPACT TECH SYMPOSIUM · 2026

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PROPOSED DAILY HOURS · MYT — Indicative hours, subject to final programme
VENUE PARTNER Kuliyyah of ICT International Islamic University Malaysia · Gombak
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A meeting point for people who make things matter

Technology is a tool.
People are the point.

Impact Tech Symposium brings together the communities shaping technology in Malaysia. Expect practical ideas, open exchange and new connections across disciplines.

Returning after an energising first edition, the symposium grows into two days of shared learning at IIUM.

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28 NOVEMBER · 2026
A / 02 CO-ORGANIZERS

Different communities.
One shared stage.

These communities are helping shape the symposium from the inside, bringing their people and perspectives into the programme.

01MOSCMALAYSIA OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITY
02JOMLAUNCHBUILDERS & MAKERS
03DrupalOPEN WEB COMMUNITY
04MoodleOPEN LEARNING COMMUNITY
05+More
voices soon.COMMUNITIES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Co-organizing partners · 2026 editionBuilt together, in the open.
Community members sharing ideas around a table MANY FIELDS · MANY VIEWPOINTS

A programme shaped by the room

Bring your
curiosity.

From open-source tools and digital learning to applied AI and technology for social good, the programme makes room for the ideas communities want to explore.

OPEN SOURCEEMERGING TECHSOCIAL IMPACT
A / 03 THE PEOPLE

Made more valuable
by who’s in the room.

Speaker announcements are on the way. These portraits are temporary placeholders.

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A / 04 THE RUN OF SHOW

Two days in
good company.

WORKING DRAFTMYT · UTC+8

Illustrative programme only. Session names, timings and JOMLAUNCH placement are proposals for planning and need confirmation from the organizers and partner communities.

01

FRIDAY

27 November 2026

ARRIVE · CONNECT · EXPLORE

  1. Doors open & community coffee

    Registration, refreshments and first introductions

    WELCOME

  2. Opening & community welcome

    Welcome from NEF, IIUM and co-organizing communities

    PLENARY

  3. Technology with purpose

    Opening keynote on technology that serves real needs

    KEYNOTE

  4. Hallway conversations

    Refreshments and partner community tables

    BREAK

  5. Open source in the real world

    Community-led talks on tools, teams and shared infrastructure

    COMMUNITY

  6. Lunch & community meet-up

    Time to meet people working across disciplines

    NETWORKING

  7. JOMLAUNCH community showcase

    Builders present projects, prototypes and what they learned

    SHOWCASE

  8. Refresh & reconnect

    Tea break and open networking

    BREAK

  9. From prototypes to public good

    Panel conversation on building for people and planet

    PANEL

  10. Day one reflections

    Closing notes and a look at what’s next tomorrow

    CLOSE
02

SATURDAY

28 November 2026

LEARN · MAKE · TAKE IT FORWARD

  1. Doors open & morning coffee

    Arrive, meet the communities and settle in

    WELCOME

  2. Day two welcome

    Highlights from the first day and what lies ahead

    PLENARY

  3. AI in practice

    Applied approaches, useful tools and responsible choices

    SESSION

  4. Community connections

    Refreshments and open community tables

    BREAK

  5. Build for the open web

    Practical community sessions across Drupal, Moodle and open source

    WORKSHOP

  6. Lunch & campus conversations

    Meet the people behind the projects

    NETWORKING

  7. Lightning talks from the community

    Short demos, useful lessons and works in progress

    SHOWCASE

  8. Afternoon refresh

    Tea break and final partner meet-ups

    BREAK

  9. Technology’s next chapter

    Closing conversation on where the community goes from here

    PANEL

  10. Closing notes & onward connections

    Thank you, next steps and a final chance to connect

    CLOSE

* Draft timings are indicative only and subject to the final programme and partner confirmation.

University campus building surrounded by greenery IIUM · GOMBAK CAMPUS
A / 05 OUR VENUE PARTNER

Meet us
at IIUM.

Kuliyyah of ICT
International Islamic University Malaysia

Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia

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