The Borneo Blockchain Conference (BBCON) will return for its second edition on 18 and 19 November 2026 at voco by IHG Hotel Kuching, bringing together policymakers, technology leaders, developers, startups, investors, researchers and students to explore the next phase of digital transformation across Borneo and the wider ASEAN region.
Organised by the Kuching Blockchain Technology Association (KBTA) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak and Metadise Sdn Bhd, BBCON 2026 builds on the success of its inaugural edition in 2025, which attracted more than 600 delegates, 30 speakers and participants from 12 countries. The conference continues to receive support from the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak).
Carrying the theme “From Vision to Execution: Building Secured Digital Future,” the conference reflects the growing maturity of the blockchain and digital technology ecosystem, with discussions moving beyond awareness towards implementation, collaboration and measurable outcomes. Key focus areas will include Trusted Digital Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Post-Quantum Cryptography, with an emphasis on practical applications across finance, healthcare, public services and enterprise systems.
BBCON 2026 is expected to attract more than 1,000 regional and international delegates through a programme designed to connect strategic dialogue with practical execution. The two-day conference will feature keynote presentations, fireside chats, plenary sessions, technical deep dives, startup pitching opportunities, networking engagements and invitation-only roundtables involving regulators, policymakers, financial institutions and ecosystem leaders.
Programme highlights include discussions on cross-border payments, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), tokenisation, digital assets, blockchain applications in healthcare and public services, as well as emerging developments in Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK) and data privacy. A closing synthesis session is also expected to introduce the Kuching Declaration, aligned with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) and the 13th Malaysia Plan.
“As Sarawak advances its digital economy agenda under PCDS 2030 and the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030, platforms such as BBCON 2026 play an important role in fostering innovation, collaboration and talent development. By bringing together government agencies, industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs and technology practitioners, we can encourage greater knowledge exchange, strengthen our digital ecosystem and create new opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation,” said Dato Dr. Anderson Tiong Ing Heng, General Manager of Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA).
“BBCON 2026 reflects how the conversation around blockchain and emerging technologies is evolving from awareness into implementation,” said Gan Beng Yoke, President of Kuching Blockchain Technology Association (KBTA). “This year’s edition is designed to encourage stronger collaboration between industry, academia, government agencies, startups and investors, while creating more opportunities for innovation, talent development and real-world adoption across the region.”
With digital transformation remaining a priority across both public and private sectors, BBCON 2026 is expected to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, industry collaboration and investment discussions, while supporting Sarawak’s broader ambitions to strengthen its position as a regional digital economy hub.
Further details, including speaker announcements, programme updates and registration information, will be released via the official conference website in the coming months.