As Malaysia pushes forward with its national digitalisation goals under the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) and Digital Economy Blueprint 2025, Exabytes is stepping up its game with a bold new initiative. The Malaysia Website Awards (MWA), known for celebrating outstanding web design and innovation since 2015, is undergoing a transformation. On 25 April 2025, the MWA Conference & Ceremony 2025 will debut in Kuala Lumpur—not just as an awards show, but as a comprehensive conference focused on empowering digital growth.
The event, organised by Exabytes, Southeast Asia’s leading digital solutions provider, marks a pivotal moment for local businesses, freelancers, and digital agencies. With more than 5,500 website submissions and over 300 winners to date, MWA has long been a benchmark for digital excellence. This year, it evolves into a knowledge-sharing platform featuring thought leaders, hands-on workshops, and in-depth discussions on key topics like AI-driven design, digital storytelling, UX/UI strategies, and sustainability in the digital space.
“The Malaysia Website Awards has always been a platform to celebrate digital excellence, but with this new format, we are taking it a step further,” said Chan Kee Siak, Founder and CEO of Exabytes. “By introducing a conference, we are creating an opportunity for businesses to learn from the best, exchange ideas, and position themselves at the forefront of digital transformation.”
Driving the future of web design
A key highlight of the MWA 2025 edition is the Digital Design Thinking Conference, a dedicated track exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping digital communication. Sharon Ong, Vice President of Design and Communications at Pixlr Group, will deliver a keynote on AI-powered design workflows and their ability to accelerate business innovation. The session sets the stage for a panel discussion featuring Southeast Asia’s digital luminaries: Derek Tan from admiral digital, Aaron Foo of Koppiku, and Chee Seng Leong from Alphaus Cloud. Together, they will explore the future of collaboration and innovation in the evolving digital landscape.
Adding a practical edge to the event is the hands-on workshop titled Storify Your Marketing – Master data storytelling to captivate, connect, and convert in the age of AI. Led by award-winning marketing strategist and TEDx speaker Maverick Foo, the session aims to help businesses craft emotionally resonant digital campaigns by blending storytelling with data analytics.
Attendees will also hear from Alvin Chai, User Experience Consultant at Netizen eXperience, who will discuss how AI can enhance human-centred design, further bridging the gap between technological advancement and real-world usability.
MWA Awards Ceremony 2025
The conference will culminate with the prestigious MWA 2025 Awards Ceremony, recognising top-performing websites across three major categories: Personal, Commercial, and Ecommerce. Winners will be honoured for creativity, functionality, and impact, with the coveted Site of the Year Awards spotlighting the best of the best. Honourees will receive Exabytes credits, certificates, and trophies, symbolising their leadership in shaping Malaysia’s digital frontier.
In a creative twist, Exabytes has partnered with Printcious to produce customised merchandise for attendees and winners. “The Malaysia Website Awards is more than just a celebration of digital excellence—it’s a platform that nurtures creativity, innovation, and design thinking across industries,” said Vincent Tong, Founder and CEO of Printcious. “We’re proud to contribute to an initiative that recognises and uplifts the digital talents driving Malaysia’s future.”
Catalysing national digital competitiveness
More than just a ceremonial upgrade, the MWA Conference & Ceremony 2025 serves as a strategic platform aligned with national goals to enhance Malaysia’s global digital competitiveness. With over 100 attendees expected, the event offers businesses a rare chance to network with top-tier designers, developers, marketers, and decision-makers, all under one roof.
Exabytes, which has empowered over 160,000 SMEs across 121 countries since 2001, views the revamped MWA as part of its broader mission. “It’s about empowering Malaysian businesses with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive in the digital economy,” added Chan.
By transforming the Malaysia Website Awards into an educational and networking hub, Exabytes is reinforcing its commitment to helping local enterprises adopt cutting-edge digital practices and ensure they remain agile in an increasingly tech-driven market.
For further details about the event, visit: https://www.exabytes.my/events/product/malaysia-website-awards-conference-ceremony-2025/
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