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This year’s theme, “Technology, Humanised,” explores how teams can stay intentional and human-centric in an increasingly AI-driven world. The event brings together designers, product leaders, and technologists across the region for talks, workshops, and meaningful networking.
FUSECON 2026 takes place October 14–15, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
FUSECON 2026 is an in-person event.
FUSECON 2026 is organized by KL Design Leadership.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Kuala Lumpur in October sits in the inter-monsoon period, meaning hot humid mornings and a strong likelihood of heavy afternoon thunderstorms that clear as quickly as they arrive. Malaysia's capital concentrates its technology and conference venues around KLCC, Bukit Bintang, and the corridor toward Bangsar, all linked by rail. Indoor air conditioning is the organising principle of the city, and schedules are built around avoiding the four o'clock downpour.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) lies about fifty kilometres south. The KLIA Ekspres train reaches KL Sentral in twenty-eight minutes without stops, which is comfortably the fastest option. Airport coaches take around an hour and taxis roughly the same in traffic. From KL Sentral, LRT, MRT, and monorail lines cover the city, though walking between stations can be unpleasant in the heat.
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Malaysian networks are fast and inexpensive, with good coverage across the Klang Valley. An eSIM bought before arrival avoids the airport counter queue and works immediately on landing. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park. The skybridge and observation deck require advance timed tickets and take about ninety minutes including the queue. The park below, with its evening fountain display, is free and often the better experience. Sunset slots at the towers sell out earliest and are worth planning around. Tickets on Klook →
Batu Caves. A limestone hill with Hindu shrines reached by 272 painted steps, about thirty minutes north on the KTM Komuter line. Two hours covers the main cave and the temple complex. Going early avoids both heat and crowds; modest dress covering knees and shoulders is required. Tickets on Klook →
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Near the Lake Gardens, holding one of the strongest collections of Islamic art in Southeast Asia, including architectural models and Qur'anic manuscripts. Two hours covers it. The building itself is worth the visit, and it is a reliable refuge during an afternoon thunderstorm.
Jalan Alor night market. A street of hawker stalls in Bukit Bintang that fills from early evening, serving Malaysian, Chinese, and Thai food at plastic tables. An hour or two is enough. It is touristed but still genuinely good, and it sits within walking distance of most Bukit Bintang hotels.
How fast is the train from KUL airport?
The KLIA Ekspres reaches KL Sentral in twenty-eight minutes non-stop, the quickest route into the city.
What is the weather like in October?
Hot and humid, around thirty-two degrees Celsius, with frequent heavy afternoon thunderstorms during the inter-monsoon period.
Is Kuala Lumpur walkable?
Only in short stretches. Heat, humidity, and inconsistent pavements make rail plus short taxi hops the practical approach.
Travel notes written for FUSECON 2026 attendees. Links marked above are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verify schedules and opening hours on official websites before you travel.
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