Turn ideas into prototypes
Sketch the concept, write the pitch, generate the visual, test the workflow. AI turns the first messy spark into something you can show, share and improve.
Borneo Makers Festival 2026
AI For Makers
With AI, everyone is a maker.
Two days of hands-on AI experiences, creator showcases, workshops, competitions, food, cinema and public demos, built for anyone curious about what they can make next.
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The Manifesto
Bring an idea. Leave with something made.
Get hands-on with real AI tools
This is not a sit-and-listen event. Explore AI for lessons, videos, music, design, coding, content, business ideas and the work you already care about.
Build with Sarawak's maker crowd
Students, creators, educators, founders, public servants, and curious families in one place, learning what Sarawak can build next with AI.
5K
expected visitors
30+
exhibitors
6
hands-on workshops
11+
talks, spotlights & forums
4
AI challenges
Explore the Experience
Four ways to make with AI.
Walk between stages, labs, playgrounds and build villages where AI is not just discussed, but tested, remixed and turned into real work.
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Maker Stage
- Sovereignty AI
- Creative Forum
- Agentic AI
Hear from builders, educators, founders and technologists shaping Sarawak's AI future through talks, forums and live product spotlights.
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Skills Lab
- Business Branding
- Creative Content
- Smart Learning
Sit down, open the tools and learn by making through guided two-hour sessions on today's most practical AI workflows.
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AI Playground
- Try-It Zones
- GenAI Gallery
- AI Cinema
Try demos, exhibits and maker-friendly AI experiences without needing technical background or previous AI experience.
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Builder Village
- AI Code
- AI Create
- Winners Pitch
Watch teams turn ideas into working AI projects in public, then pitch their builds for judging and prize-giving. See AI Code details
Who Should Come
For anyone ready to try, build and imagine with AI.
Discover AI through playful demos, creative challenges and tools that make learning feel hands-on.
Turn assignments, FYP ideas, club projects and side hustles into prototypes you can show.
See how AI can support reports, planning, citizen communication, service design and faster everyday workflows.
Find practical AI workflows for marketing, operations, customer support, product ideas and team productivity.
Bring your curiosity. Try the tools, enjoy the festival and see what AI can help you make next.
Program Schedule
Two days across the stage, labs, courtyard and build villages.
Auditorium
Talk, Spotlight & Forum
Launching Ceremony of AIFM 2026
The Sarawak AI Blueprint - SAIC (Prof Dr Patrick)
Cleve AI: Building Global AI products from Malaysia - Ashvin Pravin
AI in Creative Forum - Nur Afifah Ismail (Borneo Digital), Esma Daniel (Actor & Director), Jalot Jerman (Persatuan Anak Seni Sarawak), Azizan Bin Rubaan (President of Persatuan Kreatif AI Malaysia - PEKA)
Training Room
AI Workshop Schedule
For Businesses: Better Branding with AI - WRNA (Azim - Branding Guru)
For Creatives: Better Content with AI - PEKA (Azizan Bin Rubaan)
For Educators: Creative Teaching with AI - Zulhanis Zakeria
Courtyard
AI Playground & AI Cinema
AI Exhibition & Experience, public try-it zones, GenAI Gallery and AI Cinema screenings.
Food Bazaar and open festival flow across the courtyard.
Kamboh Stage
Food Festival & Entertainment
Food Festival, Kamboh activities, community moments and entertainment stage.
Lucky draw and merchandise moments for registered visitors.
Makerlab
AI Create Challenge
Teams arrival, briefing and setup.
Challenge clock starts for Kampung AI Create.
On-site wrap; teams continue remotely.
Event Space
AI Code Challenge
Teams arrival, briefing and setup.
24-hour AI Code Challenge clock starts.
On-site wrap; teams continue remotely.
Auditorium
Talk, Spotlight, Forum & Prize Giving
Malaysian Language AI: MaLLaM, Bahasa Melayu & Local Dialects - Khalil Nooh (Mesolitica)
Neoun AI: Computer Vision, Machine Learning & IoT - Dr. Chang Yang Loong
ILMUchat AI: Malaysia's First AI Assistant - YTL AI Labs - Coach Khairul
SIAGA 786: 55-minute AI Film - Gohead Gaucho (Ahmad Zikrullah)
AI in Academic Forum - Syahdad Naquiyuddin, Dr Chuah Keeman, Zulhanis Zakeria, Steven (STEM Ground)
AI in Mainstream Media Broadcast - Geliga - Ts Muhamad Rahimi bin Zailanni
AISEA: Southeast Asia's AI Builder Coalition - Brendan Beh
Future Agentic AI Forum - Azhar (Borneo Digital, Moderator), Nazirul Hafiy (SAIC Panel), Khalil Nooh (Mesolitica), Swinburne (Dr Lee Sue Han)
Prize Giving Ceremony and winners' pitch
Training Room
AI Workshop Schedule
For Learners: Study Smarter with AI - Dr Chuah Kee Man
For Builders: Create Apps with AI - Martin (Venturia)
For Teams: Automate Work with AI Agents - Afiq Khatem
Courtyard
AI Playground & AI Cinema
AI Exhibition & Experience, public try-it zones, GenAI Gallery and AI Cinema screenings.
Food Bazaar and public showcase moments across the courtyard.
Kamboh Stage
Food Festival & Entertainment
Food Festival, Kamboh activities, community moments and entertainment stage.
Lucky draw, merchandise and festival closing energy.
Makerlab
AI Create Challenge
Teams resume on-site.
Challenge ends and submissions are due.
Judging and village pitches.
Winners re-pitch on the main stage.
Event Space
AI Code Challenge
Teams resume on-site.
Challenge ends and submissions are due.
Judging and village pitches.
Winners re-pitch on the main stage.
Schedule is grouped by venue so visitors can move between talks, workshops, showcases, competitions, food, cinema and entertainment throughout both festival days.
Side Program
More than a conference
It is a festival
Fast, fun, high-energy activities across both festival days.
Local food, food trucks and festival breaks between sessions.
AI-themed screenings in a relaxed, comfortable cinema setup.
Rewards, merchandise and surprises for registered visitors.
Ecosystem
Organized and supported by Sarawak's maker ecosystem.
TEGAS
SAIC
GigVenture
PEKA
PKS
WRNA
Venue
TEGAS Digital Village, Kuching
The event moves across the auditorium, courtyard, maker lab, training room, event space and sky bridge so visitors can move between talks, demos, workshops, food and community moments.
Open Map to TDV
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