Digital Rights Edition · November 2026 · Kuala Lumpur
Every line of code is a decision about someone’s rights.
In a hyper-connected world, code does more than power applications — it governs human lives. DevHub Malaysia Summit 2026 brings 400+ engineers, CTOs, academics and regulators together to make privacy an engineering requirement, not a legal afterthought.
In special collaboration with
About the Event
Pioneering Digital Rights in Malaysia: a first-of-its-kind tech movement
While Malaysia’s tech landscape is growing at breakneck speed, a crucial conversation remains largely untouched: Digital Rights. For many developers, tech leaders, and enterprises in the region, concepts like data sovereignty, ethical system design, and technical human rights are still brand-new or overlooked.
This year, DevHub Malaysia is joining forces with The IO Foundation to spark a nationwide awakening.
Why Digital Rights
Rights aren’t a policy problem. They’re an architecture problem.
As digital transformation accelerates, digital rights are no longer just legal or policy discussions; they are foundational engineering requirements.
01
Code Impact
Software now dictates daily life, finance, and human privacy. Ethical tech is no longer optional.
02
Rights by Design
Shifting data protection from a legal afterthought to a core system architecture principle.
03
Building Business Trust
Responsible data handling mitigates breach risks, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives user adoption.
04
Empowering the Builder
Giving developers the frameworks they need to protect user data before code reaches production.
The Format
One day. One room. Four sectors.
A one-day, ticketed community summit on internet standards, digital rights and Malaysia’s global tech standing.
400+
On-site participants
1 Day
Full summit, 09:00–17:00
6
Deep-dive technical keynotes
1
Tech leadership forum
10
Startup, university & government booths
3,500+
Community members
Plus a Developer Lounge & Networking area — dedicated speed-networking and technical discussion hubs.
Speakers
The people writing the standards — and the code.
More speakers announced monthly as the line-up confirms.
Jean F. Queralt
Founder & CEO
The IO Foundation
To be announced
IETF Speaker
Internet Engineering Task Force
Program
Program schedule
Subject to change. Times are Malaysia Standard Time (GMT+8).
| Time | Session | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:0060m | Registration & Morning Breakfast registration Arrival of attendees, goodies pickup, light breakfast, and informal networking at exhibition booths. | Arrival of attendees, goodies pickup, light breakfast, and informal networking at exhibition booths. |
| 10:00–10:1515m | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address ceremony Welcoming remarks by DevHub Malaysia & The IO Foundation leadership. Setting the vision for Digital Rights in Malaysia. | Welcoming remarks by DevHub Malaysia & The IO Foundation leadership. Setting the vision for Digital Rights in Malaysia. |
| 10:15–10:5540m | Speaker 1 (Keynote) Why IETF 128 Coming to Kuala Lumpur Matters keynoteTo be confirmed IETF-affiliated speaker | IETF-affiliated speaker |
| 11:00–11:2020m | Coffee Break break Short networking break | Short networking break |
Who Should Attend
Four sectors, one room.
Tech Builders
Software Engineers, Backend Architects, DevSecOps, UI/UX Designers
To learn Rights by Design techniques and practical data security frameworks for their everyday code.
Enterprise & Industry
CTOs, Product Leads, Compliance Officers, Fintech Founders
To safeguard digital products against regulatory penalties (e.g. PDPA compliance), build user trust, and source top talent.
Academia & Research
Lecturers, researchers, postgraduate and undergraduate students
To align academic curricula with real-world tech ethics, explore research opportunities in digital rights, and connect students with hiring partners.
Government & Regulators
Policy makers, regulators, digital-governance agencies
To understand grassroots engineering realities, support national AI and digital governance initiatives, and engage directly with technical talent.
The Community
Built from the community, for the community.
From grassroots meetups to large-scale industry summits, DevHub bridges the gap between talented coders, emerging startups, and enterprise tech leaders.
“DevHub Summit 2026 isn’t just a developer meetup — it’s a national multi-stakeholder platform uniting code builders, enterprise leaders, academic minds, and public policy creators under one roof.”
Why Partner With Us
Reach 3,500+ engineers who decide what your company buys.
Audience Reach
Connect directly with 400+ on-site attendees and 3,500+ active tech community members.
Talent Acquisition
Source pre-screened mid/senior engineers and top university grads without recruitment overhead.
Developer Adoption
Demo your APIs, cloud tools, and platforms directly to technical decision-makers.
Thought Leadership
Position your brand alongside government regulators, international non-profits, and academic leaders shaping the future of digital rights in Malaysia.
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