2026 ASEAN STORE EXPO - Set to Drive the Future of Smart Retail in Southeast Asia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 10–12, 2026 — ASEAN SHOP officially announces the 2026 ASEAN Store Expo, a premier international exhibition dedicated to smart retail, commercial technology, and next-generation shopping solutions. The event will take place at MITEC Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together global innovators, solution providers, and retail decision-makers from across the ASEAN region.

Spanning 30,000 square meters, the exhibition is expected to host 350+ exhibitors and attract more than 30,000 professional visitors, positioning it as one of the most influential retail and commercial technology events in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia: A Strategic Gateway for ASEAN Retail Innovation

Malaysia continues to emerge as a key retail innovation hub in ASEAN, supported by a rapidly developing economy and a digitally proficient consumer base. The country’s retail market is projected to expand from USD 89.7 billion in 2024 to USD 119.6 billion by 2029, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%, surpassing many regional counterparts.

Against this backdrop, ASEAN SHOP provides an ideal platform for international brands and technology providers to access high-growth ASEAN markets and engage directly with buyers, distributors, and strategic partners.

Comprehensive Showcase Across the Smart Retail Ecosystem

The 2026 ASEAN Store Expo will present cutting-edge solutions across six core exhibition segments:

Vending Machines & Self-Service Solutions
Including self-service vending machines, smart vending technologies, payment-integrated systems, operational management solutions, and office coffee machines.

Payment & Commercial AI Solutions
Covering payment systems and devices, commercial AI applications, scenario-based payment solutions, peripherals, and consumables.

Commercial Preservation & Cold Chain Equipment
Featuring refrigerated and frozen display systems, as well as fresh-keeping and packaging technologies.

Restaurant & Food Service Solutions
Showcasing beverages, coffee, tea, dairy products, healthy and functional foods, ready-to-eat products, seasonings, and food service technologies.

Retail Stores & Smart Store Solutions
Highlighting smart retail technologies, unmanned store solutions, store management systems, brand franchising, and brand authorization.

Commercial Display & Visual Merchandising
Including store design, decoration solutions, lighting systems, digital signage, POP displays, and visual marketing technologies.

A High-Value Platform for Industry Stakeholders

The event is expected to welcome a wide range of professional visitors, including:

Service providers
Importers and exporters
Manufacturers and processors
Large supermarkets, retailers, wholesalers, and distributors
Grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, and convenience stores
Media and industry publications
Government and institutional representatives

In parallel, the ASEAN Retail Leaders Summit will offer strategic insights into retail digitalization, smart payment infrastructure, vending automation, and cold-chain innovation, featuring perspectives from industry leaders and policymakers.

Shaping the Future of ASEAN Retail

By connecting pioneering technologies with one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets, ASEAN SHOP continues to serve as a bridge between global innovation and ASEAN retail transformation.

2026 ASEAN Store Expo invites industry professionals to explore emerging trends, discover scalable solutions, and build meaningful partnerships shaping the future of smart retail across Southeast Asia.