The Johor Interconnect World Forum 2026 is set to bring together the movers and shakers of digital infrastructure, policy, and cross-border connectivity in one dynamic space. This isn’t just another forum, it’s where ideas, strategies, and partnerships converge to shape Johor’s future as a regional hub for interconnectivity.
With Johor’s strategic location right next to Singapore, the state is fast becoming a key gateway for seamless digital, economic, and physical connections across Southeast Asia. This forum will explore the latest trends, breakthrough projects, and collaborative opportunities in transport, data centres, smart cities, and investment flows, all with an eye on driving growth and innovation that’s both sustainable and future-ready.
Expect insightful discussions, actionable takeaways, and a forward-looking perspective on how Johor can lead the way in building the region’s most connected, resilient, and technologically advanced ecosystem.
Overview of Johor’s strategic roadmap toward becoming a regional interconnectivity hub, spanning physical, digital and economic linkages with Singapore and ASEAN. Highlights major national plans (including JS-SEZ, transport integration, and digital economy expansion) and how connectivity underpins sustainable growth.
Discussion on infrastructure projects like the RTS Link, ETS double-track services, expressway interchanges, and future seamless mobility ecosystems. Panel explores operational readiness, border facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration to transform movement of people and goods in the region.
Deep dive into Johor’s data centre boom: 40+ approved projects, AI-ready facilities, hyperscale readiness and hyperspeed digital infrastructure investments that position the state as a key digital backbone for ASEAN connectivity.
Panel on the RM300 million digital network initiative, expanding 5G coverage, public Wi-Fi nodes, smart CCTV, and secure digital platforms promoting smart city services and resilient digital ecosystems across urban and industrial corridors.
Focus on integrated digital systems in tourism, cross-border travel collaboration, and smart tourism innovations that enhance visitor experiences between Johor and Singapore, including signage, apps, and data-driven insights for sustainable tourism growth.
Experts discuss the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone’s role in attracting multinational investments, spurring integration of logistics, advanced manufacturing, cloud computing, and property development within a cross-border economic ecosystem.
Highlights initiatives for talent development linked to data centres, AI, advanced manufacturing and smart infrastructure. Focus on Johor Talent Development Council and strategies to ensure the workforce keeps pace with high-tech growth.
Insight into sustainable transport, environmental considerations in tech infrastructure (e.g., water and energy usage), and how Johor balances development with climate resilience and renewable solutions for future interconnectivity projects. (Tie-in with broader sustainable planning trends.)
Final panel on emerging themes such as 6G readiness, digital twins for urban connectivity planning, regional quantum ecosystems, and how Johor fits into broader Southeast Asia tech and supply-chain networks.
