Sarawak to host inaugural Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference & Exhibition

KUCHING, 7 January 2026: Sarawak will be hosting the inaugural Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference & Exhibition 2026 (APACE 2026) from 27 to 29 January 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), marking a significant milestone in positioning the state as an emerging aerospace and aviation hub in the Asia Pacific region.

APACE 2026 is jointly organised by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) in collaboration with Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd, with support from Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). The event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, academia and global players to foster collaboration, innovation and talent development within the aerospace and aviation ecosystem.

Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg said the event reflects the state’s strategic focus on leveraging its geographical advantage while strengthening Sarawak’s role in the regional aerospace value chain.

“Sarawak wants to take advantage of its strategic location to position the state as a regional hub for aerospace, particularly in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and the manufacturing of aerospace components. This is why talent development is key,” he said.

The momentum of APACE 2026 will culminate in its official launch by the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, on 27 January 2026, marking a pivotal moment in Sarawak’s journey towards becoming a regional aerospace hub.

Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said APACE 2026 aligns with Sarawak’s long-term development agenda.

APACE 2026 will feature speakers and representatives from leading international, regional and local organisations, including Novaspace, NACO, NAICO, Malaysia Airports, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Siemens AG, Turkish Aerospace, PwC, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA), Sarawak Skills, CENTEXS, SpaceIn Sdn Bhd and ICATS, among others.

Confirmed speakers include Laurence Lagriffoul (Novaspace), Joeri Aulman, Region Manager of NACO, Prof. Ts. Dr. Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, Chief Executive Officer of NAICO, Mr Takehiro Nakamura (JAXA), Mr Hallman Sabri, Executive Director of Sarawak Skills, Dr Dayang Hanani, Deputy Director of CENTEXS, Ir. Bonaventure (Siemens AG), and YBhg. Dato’ Gs. Haji Azlikamil, Director General of MYSA.

APACE 2026 is expected to attract over 3,000 visitors, 1,000 delegates, 50 exhibitors and 60 speakers, featuring 50 conference sessions, with twelve MoUs anticipated to support the growth of Sarawak’s aerospace industry.

For registration, exhibition bookings or sponsorship enquiries, please visit www.aerospaceapac.com, email hello@borneobizconnect.com, or contact +6 082 555 189.