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Hey there! Welcome to BUDAYAVERSE 2025. A creative playground where Malaysian arts & culture meets AI. Think of it as a festival, a competition, and a cultural celebration all rolled into one.

And the best part? It’s FREE to join!

What’s It All About?

BUDAYAVERSE is about reimagining our traditional arts in today’s world. Ever wondered how Zapin could live in an app? Or what a Mak Yong game might look like? This is your space to bring those ideas to life using AI and creativity.

Budayaverse aims to be Malaysia’s first breakthrough in expanding arts & culture into the digital market — boosting imagination as a starting point and sparking new ideas for digital lifestyle consumers.

Festival Highlights

Don’t miss the excitement — AI, culture, exhibitions, and big ideas come alive at Budayaverse 2025!

AI x Culture Design Competition

Digital + Culture
Exhibition

AI Design Showcase

Cultural Fusion
Performances

Award Ceremony

Festival Schedule

July – Aug 2025
AI Competition
Platform : @Online
1. Opening Ceremony
2. Launching of AI Design Competition

September 2025
Final Ceremony
Venue : @Ampang
1. AI Showcase & Exhibitions
2. Cultural Fusion Performance
3. AI Expert Panel Sharing
4. Winners Announcement & Awards
5. Launching of CRESDO & JATI

Categories

Create your vision of future Malaysia cultural lifestyles using AI tools.

Category 1: Visual Creation
Digital posters, branding mockups, concept art, campaign visuals

Category 2: Video & Audio
Short films, storytelling

Visual
Creation

Posters / Digital art

Video
& Audio

Short video / Storytelling

Registration Opens : 12 July 2025
Submission Close : 1 September 2025

A.I Design Competition

RM5,000 Up for Grabs – You In?

We’re giving away RM5,000 in total!
Each category gets:

🥇 1st Prize – RM1,000
🥈 2nd Prize – RM700
🥉 3rd Prize – RM300
🌟 Special Mentions – RM200 each (x2)

FREE ENTRY Show us your best work!

AI Design Competition

AI Design Competition

Theme

"Future Lifestyles Rooted in Seni Budaya"

(Examples: GambusPod, ZapinCommerce, Mak Yong mobile game, Bangsawan VR)

Judging Panel

Hazwan Hassan

- AI Tools HRD Accredited Trainer -Midjourney, DallE3, ChatGPT-

Farid Zul

CRESDO's Vice President & Lead Cultural Innovation Unit

Cultural Heritage & Research

Panelist

David Lim

Visual Arts & Design

AI Design Competition

Featured Guest

Guest 01

Prompter Community

Guest 02

Culture Futurist

Influencer (Design)

Guest 03

Guest 04

Moderator

AI x Culture Interact

Calling Exhibitors

Showcase Your Innovation at Budayaverse!

Hi! I’m Jati 🌿
Your cultural AI friend from Malaysia.

I’m still learning. Exploring the beauty of our arts, traditions, and stories, side by side with you. From Ghazal music, Makyung and Magunatip Dance to Crafts and Tech, there’s so much for us to discover together. ✨

Let’s grow our love for Malaysian culture. One conversation at a time.

Need Cultural Inspiration? Ask JATI!

Stuck on a cultural idea? Not sure what’s considered seni budaya?
Let JATI, Malaysia’s Cultural AI Companion, be your guide!

BUDAYAVERSE 2025 is jointly organized by