INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia's largest retail investment event, officially opened on 18 July 2026 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together investing, financial education, and financial technology under one roof. Organised by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the two-day event was officiated by Dato' Fad'l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, who returned as the Guest-of-Honour.
In his opening address, Dato' Fad'l Mohamed highlighted the growing participation of retail investors, noting that more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts had been opened as of mid-June this year. 'While saving helps build financial discipline and security, investing allows Malaysians to put their money to work, grow their wealth over time and work towards their long-term financial goals,' he said. 'Through investor education initiatives and a wider range of investment opportunities, Bursa Malaysia is committed to helping Malaysians invest with confidence while participating in the nation's economic growth.'
Themed 'Money. Finance. Technology.', INVEST Fair 2026 spans Halls 1, 2, and 3 and is expected to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors. The event features more than 100 industry speakers and over 40 exhibiting organisations across more than 70 hours of talks and panel discussions. The programme covers equities, exchange-traded funds, real estate investment trusts, bonds and sukuk, retirement planning, estate planning, digital investing, financial technology, sustainable investing, AI-related investment opportunities, and green finance instruments.
Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., the holding company of ShareInvestor Malaysia, said, 'We are pleased to officially open INVEST Fair 2026 and welcome investors, industry professionals and members of the public to our largest edition to date. As financial markets and technology continue to evolve, we aim to give Malaysians trusted information, practical knowledge and direct access to credible experts so they can make better-informed financial decisions at every stage of their journey.'
Participating exhibitors include Bursa Malaysia, Affin Hwang Investment Bank, FSMOne, Moomoo, UOB Kay Hian, Gambit, Kenanga, ASNB, KWSP, and a wide range of investment banks, fund-management companies, digital investment platforms, insurers, financial advisers, government agencies, and investor-education partners. Throughout the two-day event, visitors can participate in fireside chats and panel discussions, engage directly with investment professionals, and explore the latest market trends and investment opportunities.
Key programme highlights include panel talks on mapping Malaysia's investment future, navigating leveraged products in volatile markets, and entrepreneurship in the age of AI and social media. This year also marks the debut of Duit Fest, a dedicated segment focused on practical personal finance and everyday money habits. Interactive activities include the Kick & Win Challenge, trading contests, lucky draws, and the two-day Pickleball Bull League tournaments.
Selected government agencies, including JPJ, NFCC, Zakat Selangor, LHDN, PTPTN, and PDRM, are also participating to provide information on public services, taxation, zakat, education financing, scam awareness, and consumer protection. At the Career Partner Area, organisations share information on employment and internship opportunities within the finance and investment industries.
INVEST Fair 2026 is supported by sponsors from across the industry, reflecting the sector's commitment to investor education and financial literacy. For more information, visit the official website at https://investfair.com.my/.
