Request for Proposal (RFP): Event Organiser for Smart Nation 2026

Key Event Requirements

1. AI Nation Showcase
   • The EO shall develop an enhanced and refreshed showcase concept, taking reference from the AI Nation Showcase held in conjunction with the AI Malaysia Launch in July 2026. The showcase shall present a cohesive storyline connecting Malaysia’s digitalisation journey, the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MDEB), Malaysia Digital 2030 (MD2030) and the aspiration towards an AI Nation by 2030.
   • The proposed experience should, among others, address:
     • Malaysia’s journey from analogue to digital;
     • The three implementation phases of the MDEB;
     • MD2030’s national ambitions and key performance indicators;
     • The transition from digitalisation and connectivity towards data, intelligence and AI; and
     • The impact of AI on people and society, businesses, government, talent, innovation and responsible AI
       adoption.
2. Dedicated Rakyat Digital Showcase
   • The EO shall design, develop and manage a dedicated Rakyat Digital Showcase as an integral component of the AI Nation Journey, creating a seamless visitor experience that increases public awareness, understanding and adoption of the Government’s free digital learning platform.
   • The Showcase shall be designed to complement and enhance the overall AI Nation Journey, with an engaging and interactive visitor flow that demonstrates how members of the public can access, learn and benefit from digital and AI-related knowledge through the platform.
   • The EO shall propose the overall concept, spatial layout, visitor journey, interactive elements, branding, technical requirements and supporting infrastructure to ensure the Rakyat Digital Showcase is effectively integrated into the broader AI Nation Showcase experience.
     
     
     • Provide simple, visual and accessible communication suitable for visitors of all ages and levels of digital literacy;
     • Propose interactive learning experiences, demonstrations, quizzes, gamification and other engagement activities;
     • Create a visitor journey that encourages visitors to discover, experience, understand, register and start learning;
     • Facilitate seamless on-site registration through QR codes, assisted registration counters or other suitable mechanisms; and
     • Propose mechanisms to measure visitor participation, engagement and registration performance.
3. Learn-a-Thon
   • The EO shall manage the physical, logistical and operational requirements of a high-scale Learn-a Thon. The programme content, curriculum, learning materials, programme structure and overall programme management shall be developed and managed by the appointed Learn-a Thon programme partner.
     
     
     • Venue setup, layout, workstations, registration and activity areas;
     • AV, IT, Wi-Fi, connectivity, power supply and technical support;
     • Participant registration, attendance tracking, participant kits and materials;
     • Facilitator and mentor logistics;
     • Programme operations, participant movement and activity transitions;
     • Branding, signage, safety, accessibility, child safeguarding and contingency arrangements;
     • Photography, videography, documentation, dismantling and post-event reporting; and
4. Digital Summit
   • The EO shall provide the relevant event management services for the Digital Summit, including programme coordination, speaker and invitee management, protocol, production, registration, venue management, technical requirements, onsite operations and post event deliverables.
     
     Notes: EO to propose event concept and related coordination. The event is subject to confirmation.