Transport Expo Asia 2026 will bring more than 150 speakers, over 60 forum sessions and transport technology demonstrations to Kuala Lumpur from Oct 20 to 22. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the event is intended to help Malaysia prepare for transport transformation through emerging technologies, strategic partnerships and idea exchange.
The expo will take place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec). The Transport Ministry said its programme will cover future mobility, transport digitalisation, decarbonisation, road safety and regional connectivity. Its schedule also sets out specific forums, rail topics and demonstrations across three days.
Transport Expo Asia Brings Forums and Rail Projects
The Asean Transport Connectivity Forum is scheduled for Oct 21. It will examine cargo competitiveness, multimodal integration, AI and digital trade facilitation. The expo will also include a multi-sector exhibition focused on the future of mobility and transport systems.
Rail discussions will include the Trans Borneo Railway, East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and RTS Link. The ministry said the programme will address rail operational digitalisation and strategic partnerships through exchanges of memoranda of understanding. These subjects sit alongside the expo’s wider focus on regional connectivity.
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Demonstrations Include Electric Vehicles and Safety Systems
The exhibition will feature indoor and outdoor demonstrations of transport technologies, according to the ministry. Listed examples include electric vehicles, autonomous driving, AI-powered applications, vehicle crash simulations and automatic emergency braking systems for motorcycles.
Logistics and light electric vehicle demonstrations are also planned. The ministry said these would provide first-hand exposure to solutions that can improve safety, efficiency and sustainability in moving people and goods. The source does not identify specific products or vendors taking part.
The final day will focus on integrated public transport, autonomous vehicle safety, smart infrastructure and stronger rail freight connectivity. The ministry linked the rail freight topic to supporting more efficient logistics networks.
Road Safety Congress Opens the Programme
Activities begin on Oct 19 with the Road Safety Congress 2026 and three workshops organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The ministry said those sessions will focus on road safety, ground operations automation, digital identity and cargo data exchange.
Loke is scheduled to officiate the opening on Oct 20. Exhibitions and concurrent sessions that day will cover transport strategy, aviation and maritime sectors, land transport and road safety. Other listed topics include energy transition, future-ready transport workforce development, transit-oriented development, maritime law reform and efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional bunkering hub.
The TXA Awards and Gala Dinner will be held at a leading hotel in Kuala Lumpur to recognize excellence, innovation and achievements across the transport sector. The source does not name the hotel.
The exhibition is scheduled for Halls 2 and 3, Level 1, Mitec, from 10am to 6pm on Oct 20 and 21, and from 10am to 5.30pm on Oct 22. The dates, times and venue give attendees the event’s stated visit window. Further information is available at the source report.
