Akal Budi AI 2027
Malaysia's Intelligence for the World
From Wau Bulan to World-Scale AI. Malaysia's global AI diaspora flagship in Oxford, fusing policy, industry, research, students, culture and public diplomacy into one nation-scale platform at the Examination Schools, Oxford.
High Commission of Malaysia
London, United Kingdom
Education Malaysia London
Official education body · UK & Ireland
Leading Malaysia's Artificial Intelligence with the world.
Akal Budi AI 2027 is proudly presented with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, our Headliner Sponsor, carrying its ASCEND 2030 ambition from Johor to Oxford.
Hosted by UTM
Semiconductor & Manufacturing Sector Lab
Official host of the Sector Lab building Malaysia's leap from chip assembly to chip intelligence.
Hosted by UTM
Healthcare Sector Lab
Official host of the Sector Lab bringing trusted AI to every clinic, from Johor to the NHS.
From
Johor Bahru
UTM, Skudai
To
Oxford
Examination Schools
In April 2027, UTM takes the stage at the Examination Schools, University of Oxford, the historic venue of Akal Budi AI 2027, bringing Malaysian AI to one of the world's great seats of learning.
Akal Budi AI 2027 is held at the Examination Schools venue and is not organised or endorsed by the University of Oxford.
“Kerana Tuhan Untuk Manusia” · #IamUTM
Our partners
Together, shaping Malaysia's AI future.
Platinum Sponsor
The Diaspora House
TalentCorp MyHeart
Official Talent & Diaspora Partner
The hub for global Malaysian talents, with Malaysia at heart. Connecting Malaysians abroad with opportunity, returning expertise and the nation's AI future.
Your brand. Oxford. Designed around you.
No fixed packages. Tell us your ambitions and we'll tailor a presence that delivers exactly what you want from the event.
Come as you are. There's a seat waiting for you.
Whether you're a student, a founder or simply curious, you are welcome. No fees, just good people and big ideas.
- Akal Budi AI 2027 will be offered free of charge to all delegates.
- Ticketing goes live on 5 January 2027. Delegates will select their individual sector track, such as Agriculture + AI or Healthcare + AI.
- Main Hall tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Owing to the anticipated high demand, each account is limited to one ticket.
We'll help you feel at home in Oxford.
Travelling far from home? We're arranging friendly travel and hotel deals so your journey is easy. More details from November.
Find out moreAbout the Conference
A flagship gathering for the AI diaspora
Akal Budi AI 2027 exists to give Malaysia's scattered AI brilliance a single centre of gravity. For one weekend at the Examination Schools in Oxford, our diaspora stops competing in silos and starts building a shared national direction — intelligence joined to wisdom, ambition joined to identity.
Convene the Diaspora
Bring together Malaysia's global AI talent (researchers, founders, clinicians and policymakers) under one roof at Oxford.
Set a National Direction
Translate nine sector labs into a coherent, Malaysia-first contribution to the AI 2030 agenda.
Forge Real Partnerships
Move beyond talk: matchmake universities, ministries, industry and investors into tangible collaborations.
Akal Budi in Practice
Champion intelligence guided by wisdom: AI built with values, humanity and cultural sovereignty at its core.
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Akal Budi AI 2027 does not stand alone. Each aligned congress is another star, sharing research, delegates and sector labs on the road to Oxford.
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Publish with the NeuroCampur Publishing Lab
Every student and academic attending Akal Budi AI 2027 is encouraged to submit an article to NeuroCampur.com's Publishing Lab. It's how your research reaches Malaysia's global AI diaspora, turning your work into lasting impact beyond the weekend. When you submit an abstract here, simply tick "also submit to NeuroCampur" and we'll guide you through it.
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