ASEAN SHOP 2026, one of Southeast Asia’s leading retail technology exhibitions, will take place from September 10 to 12, 2026, at the MITEC Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organised by ASEAN SHOP, the annual exhibition will bring together global innovators, solution providers, retailers, and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of retail across the ASEAN region.
Spanning 30,000 square metres, the exhibition is expected to host over 400 exhibitors and attract approximately 40,000 visitors, making it one of the region’s largest platforms dedicated to retail innovation and smart commerce.
Malaysia continues to emerge as a strategic destination for retail investment, supported by a rapidly expanding digital economy and tech-savvy consumer base. According to industry projections, the country’s retail market is expected to grow from USD 89.7 billion in 2024 to USD 119.6 billion by 2029, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. Against this backdrop, ASEAN SHOP 2026 aims to connect international technology providers with businesses looking to accelerate digital transformation across the retail ecosystem.
The exhibition will showcase innovations across several key sectors, including smart vending and self-service technologies, AI-powered payment solutions, commercial refrigeration systems, service robotics, food service technologies, retail management solutions, and commercial display and store fitting technologies.
Featured exhibit categories include:
- Smart Vending & Self-Service Solutions: Self-service vending machines, payment technologies, vending machine accessories, smart retail systems, operational management solutions, and office coffee machines.
- Digital Payment Solutions: Payment systems, payment devices, commercial AI applications, payment service solutions, peripherals, and consumables.
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment: Supermarket display cases, fresh food processing equipment, integrated cold chain solutions, storage systems, and smart control technologies.
- Commercial Service Robotics: Autonomous retail robots, reception robots, complete robotics solutions, technical support, and related services.
- Restaurant & Food Service: Beverages, coffee, tea, dairy products, healthy foods, ready-to-eat products, seasonings, and food service technologies.
- Retail Store Solutions: Smart retail technologies, unmanned store solutions, store management systems, franchising opportunities, and retail brand solutions.
- Commercial Display & Store Fitting: Interior fit-outs, visual merchandising, commercial lighting, display fixtures, retail security solutions, and innovative store design materials.
The exhibition is expected to attract a diverse audience comprising service providers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, distributors, supermarket chains, grocery retailers, cafés, restaurants, media representatives, and government officials.
In addition to the exhibition, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the ASEAN Retail Leaders Summit, where industry experts and business leaders will discuss emerging trends, digital transformation strategies, AI adoption, smart retail technologies, and the future of commerce across Southeast Asia.
By bringing together innovators, technology providers, and retail decision-makers under one roof, ASEAN SHOP 2026 aims to foster collaboration, drive business opportunities, and accelerate the adoption of next-generation retail technologies throughout the ASEAN market.
For more information or to register as an exhibitor or visitor, visit www.aseanshopexpo.com.
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