Aug 26–28, 2025 · Kuala Lumpur

Aug 26–27, 2025

Kuala Lumpur

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Open for remote participation only
The Architects of Diversity (AOD Malaysia), the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ Malaysia), the Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence (INITIATE.MY), Sinar Project, and EngageMedia are jointly hosting the third edition of Digital Rights in Asia-Pacific assembly from Tuesday, August 26 until Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
AICB Building
AICB Building
AICB Building
AICB Building
AICB Building
AICB Building

Programme

With the theme “collective digital futures: power, resilience, and imagination”, the three-day programme will feature three thematic tracks:

  • Shaping power, driving change – Engaging governments, businesses, regional institutions, and global communities to influence the policies, norms, and standards that define our digital world. This track is where digital rights actors shift narratives, challenge power, and advocate for rights-based governance. Through direct engagement with policymakers, corporations, and international bodies, this track advances regional and global strategies for accountability, access, and justice.
  • Strengthening movements, securing our future – Building resilience from within by fortifying networks, deepening expertise, and reinforcing the foundations of digital rights in the Asia-Pacific. In this track, we invest in the sustainability of the movement – enhancing security, capacity, and organisational infrastructure while fostering solidarity and wellbeing. By equipping digital rights defenders with the tools, strategies, and support systems they need, this track ensures long-term impact in an increasingly repressive environment.
  • Beyond boundaries, beyond limits – Expanding the frontier of digital rights by embracing new allies, radical imagination, and unconventional strategies to drive systemic change. Sessions in this track challenge assumptions, connect unexpected movements, and explore speculative ideas that push digital rights beyond traditional advocacy. By fostering cross-sector collaborations and bold experimentation, this track unlocks new possibilities for impact and innovation.

For more information, view the DRAPAC25 programme (sign-in required).

Registration, Venue, and Travel

Registration for in-person attendance has already closed and walk-in registration is not possible. However, you may still submit and update your registration for remote participation until Monday, August 25, 2025 (sign-in required).

The main event and side events will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For more information on the venue and event logistics, please refer to the Information for Attendees (sign-in required).

To help you plan for the event, you may refer to the Travel Guide (sign-in required).

We provide travel support through DRAPAC25 Fellowship. We have allocated travel support to all successful applicants and no longer accept new applications.

Sustainability

At DRAPAC25, we recognise our collective responsibility to mitigate the impact of the event on the environment and local community. We are committed to sustainable practices throughout the event, including:

  • Using resources efficiently
  • Eliminating single-use plastics
  • Promoting reuse and repair
  • Supporting sustainable transport options
  • Encouraging responsible consumption

Learn more about our Commitment to Sustainability.

Digital Rights in
Asia-Pacific 2025

Aug 26–28, 2025
Kuala Lumpur