Johor Digital Literacy Day​

2025

AI for All: Your Launchpad to the Future

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JDLD 2025 is back — bigger, bolder, and set to launch your future!​

This 3rd edition of JDLD expands upon 2024’s success, in nurturing future leaders with AI skills while building their career pathways. The event also unites educators, industry experts, and other key stakeholders across Johor and beyond, to build a comprehensive AI talent ecosystem that empowers all participants with future-ready skills, which are relevant to real-world opportunities. ​

Dates & times (GMT+8)​

20 June 2025 2.00pm – 5.00pm
21 June 2025 9.00am – 4.00pm

Hosted by​

University of Southampton Malaysia
(EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Johor)

Organisers​

Organiser: DEW Technology
Co-organisers: ICDL, Malaysia Proptech Association

Empowering Digital Futures, One Skill at a Time​

Our Mission at JDLD 2025 is to advocate digital awareness and drive upskilling among Johor’s future leaders and current workforce.

We achieve this by inspiring innovation, showcasing emerging talent, and facilitating impactful networking opportunities across the digital ecosystem.

Organiser

D.E.W. Technology, an ICDL Accredited Test Centre, simplifies digitalisation. Our solutions, consultancy, training, and coaching services empower individuals and organisations, offering a valuable yet secure approach to thriving in the digital era.
https://www.dewtech.asia

Co- Organisers

ICDL – the International Certification of Digital Literacy – is the world’s leading digital skills certification. Since 1996, more than 17 million individuals have benefitted from ICDL programmes across 100+ countries. ICDL Asia, based in Singapore, is responsible for the management of all ICDL programmes in the Asia Pacific region.

https://icdl.org/

Malaysia PropTech Association (MPA) unites property and construction tech startups to drive digital transformation in the built environment. MPA connects members to global funding, international opportunities, and aims to position Malaysia as a leading country in Asia Pacific PropTech markets.

https://proptech.org.my/ 

Our Community Partners

The JDLD Learning Journey: From Training to Triumph

Training Foundation​

Pre-event training on no-code AI chatbot development + ICDL self-paced eLearning modules.

JDLD 2025

Apply your skills in a high-impact challenge and join the JDLD 2025 Workshops, Showcase, and Forum.

Beyond JDLD​

Qualify for the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge, pursue further digital upskilling and career pathways.​

Register Today. Lead Tommorow.

Are you ready to turn your digital skills into real-world success?

The JDLD 2025 Competition is open to secondary and tertiary students ready to take on the future of AI and digital literacy. Participants will compete in two powerful components:

  • AI Chatbot Development (70%)
    ICDL Certification Module (30%)

JDLD Through the Years

Since its launch in 2023, JDLD has evolved into a dynamic platform empowering digital skills through competitions, workshops, and collaborative forums.

JDLD 2023

Date: 21 May 2023
Host: Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), Johor Bahru
Organiser: D.E.W. Technology
Co-organisers: ICDL Asia and Malaysia Industrial Talent Board

The inaugural Johor Digital Literacy Day (JDLD) 2023 marked the beginning of a long-term digital empowerment initiative. With over 30 participants, the event focused on raising awareness about the importance of digital literacy. It served as a foundational gathering to connect key industry players, educators, and young digital learners.

JDLD 2024

Date: 25 May 2024
Host: Sunway College Johor Bahru
Organiser: D.E.W. Technology
Co-organisers: ICDL Asia and Malaysia Industrial Talent Board

Building on the success of the first edition, JDLD 2024 expanded its regional impact. With over 60 participants from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, the event showcased greater collaboration across borders. The day featured a mix of digital skills development, networking, and interactive learning opportunities for students and educators alike.

Highlights from JDLD 2024

Relive the energy of JDLD 2024—a powerful showcase of regional collaboration, hands-on digital learning, and unforgettable moments.

Mark the Spot

Know exactly where to be — and don’t miss your chance to be part of something big.

Event Venue: University of Southampton Malaysia