Join Borneo Animation & Game Festival 2026 in Kuching, Malaysia (Aug 19–23)! Anime, manga & game fans unite with unique Bornean culture, 20,000+ visitors, and top industry speakers.
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Highlights
Five-day festival merging Borneo cultural heritage with global animation and gaming industry, featuring hornbill motifs and longboat journey themes
Over 50 exhibitors, 30+ international speakers including executives from Hasbro, Pixar, and leading Malaysian studios
Dual-track programming: B2B conference with business matching, pitching sessions and portfolio reviews (Days 1-3), plus public festival with tournaments and exhibitions (Days 3-5)
Expected 20,000+ attendees spanning animation studios, game developers, investors, students and pop-culture fans across ASEAN region
Supports Sarawak's vision to become a leading digital and creative-economy hub in Southeast Asia
Access
📍 Pullman Hotel & The Hills Kuching ✈ KUL
The festival is held at two locations in Kuching, Sarawak: Pullman Hotel and The Hills Kuching. Both venues are in Kuching city and accessible to local and international visitors traveling to Sarawak.
Tickets are available for purchase through the festival website. Different access levels exist: B2B/VIP passes for industry professionals (Days 1-2), and public festival tickets (Days 3-5). Separate registration appears to be required for conference sessions versus public festival activities.
The festival takes place across two venues in Kuching: Pullman Hotel and The Hills Kuching.
Who should attend this festival?
BAGF is designed for animation studios, game developers, tech companies, investors, publishers, government representatives, creative professionals, students, educators, and pop-culture gaming enthusiasts.
What is the difference between B2B and B2C days?
Days 1-2 are exclusively B2B/VIP focused on conferences and business matching. Day 3 transitions with both industry workshops and public festival opening. Days 4-5 are primarily B2C public festival days with tournaments, exhibitions and screenings.
What kind of industry activities are included?
The festival features business matching sessions, IP pitching competitions, portfolio reviews, networking dinners, conference talks covering 20+ topics, and workshops led by industry leaders.
Can companies sponsor or exhibit at BAGF 2026?
Yes, multiple sponsorship tiers are available including Silver, Bronze, and Exhibitor packages, plus customized brand activations aligned with government creative-economy initiatives.
