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 — convened across five days at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
A premier platform for bilateral dialogue between ASEAN and China.
The ASEAN-China Regional Cooperation & Development Forum 2026 (ACCD’26) is a premier international platform that brings together visionary leaders, academics, policymakers, and industry pioneers from across ASEAN and China to shape the future of regional collaboration.
Centered on the theme “Cross-Border Synergy for a Better Future,” ACCD’26 goes beyond a traditional conference—offering a dynamic blend of high-impact forums, cutting-edge research exchanges, business matchmaking, exhibitions, and immersive industry visits.
Designed to spark meaningful connections and real-world outcomes, the forum empowers participants to unlock new trade and investment opportunities, drive innovation in the digital and green economy, and build lasting academic and industry partnerships.
By bridging ideas, people, and markets, ACCD’26 positions itself as a gateway to ASEAN-China cooperation, fostering sustainable growth, cultural understanding, and transformative collaborations for the future.
Voices shaping the regional agenda.
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Prof. Ming-Lang Tseng
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Professor Dr. Ming Lim
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Jamaluddin Ibrahim
Visiting Research Fellow
Prof. Ty. Dr. Mohd Helmi Ali
DBA — Strategic Management
Objectives of ACCD'26
Technology & Academic Collaboration
Establish joint research centres, Master/PhD programmes, and academic exchanges.
Economic Linkages
Leverage UKM as an ASEAN gateway to connect Harbin and Chinese enterprises with regional markets.
Industry-Academia-Society
Integrate resources from enterprises, universities, and chambers to build a sustainable cooperation ecosystem.
Business Environment & Policy
Navigate tax incentives, investment policies, and the MyDIGITAL blueprint.
Technologies Exchange
Facilitate tech transfer focusing on AI application in e-commerce, new media, and digital business.
Business Matching Opportunities
Structured matching between Chinese enterprises and Malaysian chambers, companies, and government agencies.
Four movements across five days.
Detailed Schedule →Grand Opening & Academic Summit
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Forums. Roundtable sessions, doctoral clinics & paper presentations. Parallel Exhibition open.
Policy & Business Matching
Strategic briefings by MATRADE, JAKIM & Tourism. China-Malaysia enterprise, chamber & government matching. Parallel Exhibition open.
Institutional & Innovation Visits
Field visits to MATRADE & SME Association. UKM/UPM Research Institutes & Huawei corporate tech tours. Insights into trade facilitation & digital economy.
Culture & Heritage Experience
Full-day cultural engagement & Melaka historical tour. KL city landmarks: KLCC, Putrajaya, Central Market & Batu Caves. Deepening regional cultural and tourism bonds.
A coalition of institutions and chambers across the region.
Malaysia-China Higher Education Association (MCHEA)
