ACCD’26 — ASEAN-China Regional Cooperation & Development Forum 2026 · Academic Horizon
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 international platform for ASEAN–China cooperation.

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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4
Days · Nov 2–5
11
Partner Institutions
2
Regions Convened
Keynote Speakers

Voices shaping the regional agenda.

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MT
Prof. Ming-Lang Tseng
Sustainability & Industrial Systems Research
Keynote · Day 1
ML
Professor Dr. Ming Lim
Operations & Supply Chain Management
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

Academic & Technology

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

02 / Economic

Economic Linkages

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

03 / Business

Business Matching

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

Programme at a Glance

Four movements across four days.

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.

2
Day 3 · Nov 4

Policy & Business Matching

High-level policy dialogue and structured matchmaking with chambers and agencies.

3
Day 4 · Nov 5

Institutional & Innovation Visits

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

4
Day 5 · Nov 6

Culture & Heritage Experience

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

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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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