Kuala Lumpur, Nov 12 – The AI-EXPO@UTM, held in conjunction with the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICON-AI 2025), marked a historic milestone as the first-ever ICON-AI conference organized by the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Hosted at UTM Kuala Lumpur, the event successfully brought together academia and industry in a vibrant exhibition highlighting the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, smart technologies, and digital solutions.
Four industry players participated in the expo, each bringing unique technological offerings to the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. RIXS Technology Sdn. Bhd., the Premier Partner of ICON-AI 2025, showcased its high-performance data infrastructure solutions tailored for AI-driven applications, research environments, and enterprise data platforms. As the official distributor of DDN (DataDirect Networks) in Malaysia, RIXS is known for delivering cutting-edge storage systems to meet the demands of modern data-intensive workloads. PPK Technology Sdn. Bhd. presented its integrated smart public service solutions, including AI-enabled parking, traffic, and surveillance systems widely deployed in local councils. Padimedical Sdn Bhd offered insights into its AI-enhanced healthcare systems, particularly in medical diagnostics and digital monitoring platforms, aiming to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Meanwhile, OH Digital Solution Sdn. Bhd. introduced its smart business automation tools, focusing on AI-powered solutions for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), including digital marketing analytics, workflow management, and retail automation systems.
Alongside the industry booths, four additional booths were represented by UTM’s own research ecosystem. These included several prominent research groups under the FAI, such as Ubiquitous Broadband Access Network (U-BAN), which focuses on future 6G and RIS-enabled communication technologies; Policy Studies (PS), which investigates AI ethics, digital policy and governance frameworks; Royal Belum-Temenggor (RBT), which explores energy systems for rural area; and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), focusing on AI integration in robotics, automation, and intelligent control systems. Other research booths featured were Operations & Business Intelligence (OBI), Multimedia Content Protection Technology (MPROTEC) with the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management System, Software for Trusted IoT Environment (SOFTTRUST) with their Electric Vehicle Central Management System with Cross Service Provider’s, and Reliability Engineering and Safety Assessment (RESA) research group.
Complementing these exhibits were three additional booths that further enriched the diversity of the expo. A student-led innovation by Abdul Izz Mohamad Kamil showcased a Digital Twin Framework for real-time system monitoring and simulation. BonView Press joined to promote academic publishing opportunities, while Nestlé® Enercal® featured a wellness program booth offering health screenings and lifestyle engagement. Participants, including students, researchers, and industry representatives, engaged actively with each booth, enjoying hands-on demonstrations, technology showcases, and meaningful networking. The vibrant expo not only created a platform for knowledge exchange but also catalyzed potential research-industry collaborations.
The AI-EXPO@UTM 2025 also aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through exposure to emerging technologies; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by fostering applied research and digital innovation; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by enabling effective collaboration between academia, industry, and policy stakeholders. The event reflects UTM’s continued commitment to supporting national and global development through responsible AI and strategic partnerships.
