Malaysia’s SME landscape is entering a new digital era — and the nationwide SAMENTA Hyperlokal AI Fest 2026 is leading the movement.
Officially launched in Bayan Lepas, Penang, the initiative marks the beginning of a 50-city nationwide series focused on helping Malaysian SMEs understand and implement AI in practical, business-driven ways.
Led by Christopher Ng Kwong Eu, National Chairman of AI & Digitalisation of SAMENTA and Group CEO of Trinity42, the programme was built around one key mission:
Making AI adoption practical, accessible, and actionable for Malaysian SMEs.
At the heart of the movement is Trinity42, serving as the key organizing and digital growth partner behind the nationwide initiative.
The SAMENTA Hyperlokal AI Fest 2026 is more than just an AI seminar series.
It is a structured national programme designed to help SMEs navigate:
The initiative focuses on three core pillars:
Supported by national sponsors, banking partner Maybank and Telco partner CelcomDigi, the initiative aims to accelerate practical AI adoption for SMEs across Malaysia by combining financial, digital, and ecosystem enablement to help businesses compete in an increasingly AI-driven economy.
Unlike many AI events focused purely on trends and theory, the Hyperlokal AI Fest focuses heavily on implementation.
Participating businesses gain exposure to:
The initiative also gathers ecosystem leaders, agencies, and technology providers to support Malaysia’s growing AI economy.
With more than 35 years of experience supporting Malaysian SMEs through digital transformation, Trinity42 continues to play an active role in helping businesses adapt to the AI era.
Rather than offering generic solutions, Trinity42 works directly with SMEs to:
The goal is not simply to introduce AI — but to help businesses implement AI in ways that create measurable impact.
The nationwide tour will continue across 50 cities throughout Malaysia, bringing AI knowledge and digital growth opportunities directly to SME communities nationwide.
Businesses interested in joining upcoming sessions can register through:
Trinity42 D& T42 Academy invite SMEs, corporates, and partners to lean into the AI opportunity:
Take the “SAMENTA Digitalisation Grader” today and discover how AI can transform your business operations and growth.
Attend our upcoming training, “From AI Fundamentals to Practical Application,” where we unpack immediate AI adoption steps.
Book a discovery session with Trinity42 to explore how AI tools can unlock festive campaign potential or operational efficiency.
