ACCD’26 — ASEAN-China Regional Cooperation & Development Forum 2026 · Asia Modern
ASEAN · CHINA · 2026

ASEAN-China Regional
Cooperation & Development
Forum 2026

Cross-border Synergy for a Better Future

A high-level regional forum integrating academia, industry and policy dialogue to strengthen ASEAN-China cooperation.

📍 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia / 📅 2–5 November 2026 / 🌏 ASEAN · China · Malaysia
跨境协同 · 共创未来 Vol. I — UKM, Bangi
About ACCD’26

A premier platform for bilateral dialogue between ASEAN and China.

ACCD’26 is a premier international platform bringing together leaders, academics, policymakers, and industry pioneers from ASEAN and China.

Centered on Cross-Border Synergy for a Better Future, the forum offers high-impact dialogue, research exchange, business matchmaking, and immersive industry visits.

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Keynote Speakers

Voices shaping the regional agenda.

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MT
Prof. Ming-Lang Tseng
Sustainability & Industrial Systems
Keynote · Day 1
ML
Professor Dr. Ming Lim
Operations & Supply Chain Research
Keynote · Day 2
JI
Jamaluddin Ibrahim
Makiplago Holding Sdn Bhd
Industry · Day 3
MA
Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Helmi Ali
UKM — Strategic Management
Keynote · Day 1
Why Attend

Three pillars of cross-border engagement.

01

Academic & Technology

Joint research initiatives, PhD programmes, and high-level academic exchanges between leading ASEAN and Chinese institutions.

— Research · PhD · Exchange
02

Economic Linkages

UKM as the ASEAN gateway — fostering structured China–Malaysia enterprise connections and regional trade corridors.

— Trade · Enterprise · Gateway
03

Business Matching

Structured matching with chambers of commerce, government agencies, and industry associations across both regions.

— Chambers · Agencies · SMEs
Programme at a Glance

Four movements across four days in Bangi.

1
Day 1–2 · Nov 2–3

Grand Opening & Academic Summit

Opening ceremony, keynote addresses, and the academic summit convening scholars from across the region for plenary research dialogue.

Plenary · Keynotes · Panels
2
Day 3 · Nov 4

Policy & Business Matching

High-level policy dialogue and structured business matchmaking sessions with chambers of commerce and government agencies.

Dialogue · Matchmaking · Roundtables
3
Day 4 · Nov 5

Institutional & Innovation Visits

Curated visits to partner institutions, research labs, and innovation hubs across the Klang Valley with delegation hosting.

Field · Labs · Innovation
4
Day 5 · Nov 6

Culture & Heritage Experience

Immersive cultural programme celebrating shared ASEAN–China heritage and contemporary cultural exchange between delegations.

Cultural · Heritage · Closing
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Organised By

A coalition of institutions and chambers across the region.

— Hosted By
Malaysia-China Higher Education
Exchange Association (PPTMC)
— Co-organised By
UKM Institute of
Visual Informatics
Harbin Normal
University (HNU)
— Partners
Harbin University
of Commerce
MATRADE
University
of Glasgow
SME Association
Malaysia
Malaysia Fujian
Chamber of Commerce
Asia University
Taiwan
MCE Bureau
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