Kuala Lumpur, 17 March 2022 – Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 21st Edition returns to the stage in a Virtual Space from March 21 to 25, 2022. Although movement restrictions and crowd management SOPs may be relaxed further, there is still uncertainty. The safety of our participants and visitors is our top priority. The theme of MTE 2022 is "Embracing the New Norm and Moving to New Frontiers," and this prestigious event is expected to attract over 10,000 online visitors from all over the world via its virtual exhibition platform. The event is proudly supported by the

• Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI)
• Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
• Ministry of Education (MOE) Malaysia
• International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA)

and many other International Invention and Innovation Associations.

More than 500 entries were submitted, and 450 were shortlisted for evaluation.  MTE 2022 will be welcoming 21 countries who are participating, supporting, and collaborating in this year’s event.  The countries are:

1. Australia
2. Cambodia
3. China
4. Czech Republic
5. Hong Kong
6. India
7. Indonesia
8. Iran
9. Lebanon
10. Malaysia
11. New Zealand
12. Philippines
13. Poland
14. Singapore
15. Switzerland
16. Taiwan
17. Thailand
18. Ukraine
19. United Kingdom
20. Vietnam
21. Yemen

We are also pleased to announce our Guests of Honour, who will officiate and deliver congratulatory remarks at MTE2022.

•  Official opening by Dato' Sri Dr Adham Bin Baba, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
• Asian Youth Innovation Awards Results Announcement Ceremony graced by Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia.
• International Innovation Awards Results Announcement Ceremony Congratulatory message by YB Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad, Minister of Higher Education Malaysia.

MTE 2022 will host a series of webinars on topics such as: Innovation leadership, IP management, IR4.0, Engineering Solutions, Manufacturing Processes, Healthcare & Biotechnology Innovations, Building Innovations, Agriculture Technology, Water & Environment Technology, Sustainable Energy, Education Technology, Social & Entrepreneur Management, ICT, Smart Cities, IoT, Robotics, e-Sports, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and many more will be featured on the virtual platform.

Innovation Awards Programme 2022

Since 2020, MTE has established IndependentAwards Committees for each Award to ensure that all entries are evaluated to the highest standards.

The International Innovation Awards (IIA) Committee comprised of

• Chair of IIA:
  Prof. Ir. Dr. Ghazali Bin Omar,
  Acting Vice-Chancellor ofUniversitiTeknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM).
   
• Deputy Chair (Industry) of IIA:
  Ts. Ajmain bin Kasim,
  Chief Executive Officer, SIRIM Tech Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
   
• Deputy Chair (Public University) of IIA:
  Prof. Madya Dr. Muhammad Herman bin Jamaluddin,
  Director, Centre for Commercialisation of UniversitiTeknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
   
• Deputy Chair (Private University) of IIA:
  Prof. Ir. Dr. Hairul Azhar Abdul Rashid,
  Vice President (Research & Innovation) of Multimedia University (MMU)

• The Public Service Innovation Awards (PSIA) Committee is chaired by En. Hussein Mohd Ariff, President of Malaysia Association of Creativity and Innovation (MACRI) Malaysia.
• The Asian Youth Innovation Awards (AYIA) Committee is chaired by Prof.Dato’ Dr. Noraini Idris, President of theNational STEM Association

In addition to gold, silver and bronze awards, Outstanding Innovations Awards will be presented to the best innovation of each category.  Special Awards by 9 local and International Inventors Associations and Organisations will also be presented to best innovations. 

• International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA), Switzerland
• Chinese Innovation & Invention Society (CIIS), Taiwan
• Euro business Haller, Poland
• Indonesian Invention & Innovation Promotion Association (INNOPA), Indonesia
• International Alliance of Innovation and Invention Associations (IAIA), Taiwan
• Malaysian Association of Creativity & Innovation (MACRI), Malaysia
• National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Thailand
• National STEM Association (NSA), Malaysia
• Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS), Canada.

Visit MTE2022 Virtual to explore over 400 innovations, a trade exhibition for start-ups and established organizations showcasing innovations and breakthrough technologies. Visitors can virtually meet exhibitors "face-to-face" via live video chats, email, and text messaging via the platform.

Visitors can now register for free to attend the event. Join MTE2022 Virtual today and connect your company to cutting-edge innovations. More information is available on the official website, www.mte.org.my.

Register and access MTE 2022 Virtual here:  https://mte.ibentos.com/

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About the Organizer

PROTEMP Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn. Bhd.

PROTEMP (Professional Trade Exhibition & Meeting Planner) has been organizing, managing and representing hundreds of successful trade and industry events since 1984.  The Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) is one of many exhibitions that we have organized since its inception 20 years ago.

We also produce, manage and represent conferences and exhibitions on water, engineering, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food and hospitality, communications, broadcast and emerging technologies, fintech, and lifestyle events.

Since 2020, we have transformed our processes and project management systems, and pivoted to the virtual space, and transformed our events digitally, so that events can continue to be held with minimum disruption, and facilitate the networking between buyers and sellers, continue the conversation, exchange of knowledge and generate new business leads and connections.