EVENTS

Penangites celebrate a vibrant calendar of festivals all year round, spanning religious, cultural and contemporary arts events nearly every month.Visitors can witness acrobatic lion dances during Chinese New Year, the intricate weaving of ketupat (rice dumplings) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the awe-inspiring body piercings borne by devotees during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam and the remarkable feats of balance showcased during the Penang Chingay Parade. Beyond these deep-rooted traditions, home-grown arts festivals continue to draw global audiences, led by the highly anticipated George Town Festival and the internationally acclaimed George Town Literary Festival. Other landmark annual happenings not to be missed include the George Town Heritage Celebrations, the historic Feast of St. Anne in Bukit Mertajam,as well as major events like the Penang International Food Festival, the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival and the world-class Penang Bridge International Marathon.

5th Penang International Hanwang Forum 2026 (2026第五届槟城国际汉旺论坛)

Themed “Digital Silk Road: Connecting a Resilient Future”, the 5th Penang International Hanwang Forum brings together Chinese and Malaysian leaders from government, academia and industry to explore engineering innovation education, smart and resilient cities, and AI-enabled creative economy, followed by business matching and a cultural gala dinner.

Date: 12 – 14 November 2026
Time: 13 Nov (Main Forum): 8:00am – 6:15pm 
          14 Nov (Closing Gala Dinner): 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Event Venue:
Penang Marriott Hotel, 55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, 10250 Penang (Main Forum, 13 Nov) 
Penang Chinese Town Hall (Business Matching & Closing Gala Dinner, 14 Nov)

Event Organiser: Penang Chinese Town Hall and Beijing SDC
Co-organisers: Tsinghua University I-Center, Digital Penang, InvestPenang and SYMBRIDGE

第五届槟城国际汉旺论坛以“汇智数字丝路 新育韧性城市”为主题,汇聚中马两国政府、学界与产业界代表,围绕工程创新教育、智慧韧性城市及人工智能赋能文化创意经济展开交流,并举办商务对接及文化晚宴。

日期:2026年11月12日至14日
时间:11月13日(主论坛):上午8:00 – 傍晚6:15 
          11月14日(闭幕晚宴):晚上6:30 – 9:00
地点:槟城万豪酒店(主论坛,11月13日)
          槟州华人大会堂(商务对接及闭幕晚宴,11月14日)

主办单位:槟州华人大会堂、北京SDC
协办单位:清华大学基础工业训练中心(I-Center)、数码槟城、槟城投资局、SYMBRIDGE

Contact Number
+6012-492 9519 (Sally)

Email
pghanwangforum@gmail.com

Website
https://www.pghanwangforum.com/