INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia's largest retail investment event, officially opened on 18 July 2026 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together investing, financial education and financial technology under one roof. Organised by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the two-day event was officiated by Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, who highlighted the importance of investing for long-term wealth growth.
In his opening address, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed noted that while saving builds discipline, investing allows Malaysians to grow their wealth over time. He pointed to a significant increase in retail participation, with more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts opened as of mid-June 2026. 'As participation grows, investors need access to trusted information, practical knowledge and the confidence to navigate the market,' he said, reiterating Bursa Malaysia's commitment to investor education.
Themed 'Money. Finance. Technology.', INVEST Fair 2026 spans Halls 1, 2 and 3 and is expected to attract approximately 20,000 visitors. The event features more than 100 industry speakers and over 40 exhibitors across more than 70 hours of talks and panel discussions. Programmes cover equities, exchange-traded funds, real estate investment trusts, bonds and sukuk, retirement planning, estate planning, digital investing, financial technology, sustainable investing, AI-related investment opportunities and green finance instruments.
Key programme highlights include panel talks on 'Mapping Malaysia’s Investment Future', 'Geared for Growth: Navigating Leveraged Products in Volatile Markets', and 'Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur Now? Lowering the Bar with AI, Social Media, and Digital Tools'. Participating exhibitors include Bursa Malaysia, Affin Hwang Investment Bank, FSMOne, Moomoo, UOB Kay Hian, Gambit, Kenanga, ASNB, and KWSP, among others.
This year also marks the debut of Duit Fest, a dedicated segment focused on practical personal finance and everyday money habits. Interactive activities include the Golden Ball Pit Challenge, Kick & Win Challenge, trading contests, lucky draws, and the two-day Pickleball Bull League. Selected government agencies, including JPJ, NFCC, Zakat Selangor, LHDN, PTPTN and PDRM, are also participating to provide guidance on public services, taxation, zakat, education financing, scam awareness and consumer protection.
Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., the holding company of ShareInvestor Malaysia, said the event aims to give Malaysians trusted information and direct access to credible experts. 'As financial markets and technology continue to evolve, we aim to give Malaysians trusted information, practical knowledge and direct access to credible experts so they can make better-informed financial decisions at every stage of their journey,' he said.
Sponsors highlighted the importance of holistic wealth planning. Datuk Clifford, Group Chief Executive Officer of Gambit Group, noted that 'holistic wealth planning matters more than ever' and that Gambit is showcasing Digital Trustee solutions to make estate planning simpler. Mr Hanif bin Ghulam Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, said the fair showcases opportunities across equities, futures and structured products. Ms Indy Lau, Chief Operating Officer of Moomoo Malaysia, emphasised trust as the foundation of every investment decision.
For more information, visit the official website at https://investfair.com.my/.
