International SDN Conference

• DatesMay 28–31, 2027 (expected)
• VenueKuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
• LocationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• CategoryTelecommunications

Expected dates, not yet confirmed. These dates are projected from the previous edition of International SDN Conference. The organizer has not confirmed them yet, so check with the organizer before you book travel or pay for anything.

About International SDN Conference

International SDN Conference is a telecommunications conference expected to take place May 28–31, 2027 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It runs for four days, opening on Friday and closing on Monday. With more than 7 months to go, there is time to plan the booth, the budget and the meetings properly.

Shows like this one typically draw network operators, engineers, enterprise IT buyers, device makers and infrastructure investors. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at International SDN Conference

Telecom shows are large and technical, with heavy demand for meetings and demos of network, device and infrastructure technology.

Over four days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. Expect most visitors to be network operators and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for International SDN Conference

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, May 28, 2027 (expected date, so adjust once it is confirmed):

1. 16 weeks before (Feb 5, 2027)
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Apr 2, 2027)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Apr 30, 2027)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (May 21, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for telecommunications shows

• Book meetings with operators early; their calendars fill fast.
• Prepare demos that do not depend on venue connectivity.
• Bring standards and interoperability details.

Booth tips for International SDN Conference

• Show live demos with clear performance numbers.
• Ask about network plans and deployment timelines.
• Have engineers available for technical deep dives.
• Walk the hall at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for four days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• If you expect local buyers in Malaysia, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after International SDN Conference

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Operators run long evaluations, so propose a trial or proof of concept as the next step.

1. Within 24 hours (by Jun 1, 2027)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Jun 3, 2027
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Jun 14, 2027
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Jun 30, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether International SDN Conference is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) connects to KL Sentral on the KLIA Ekspres train. Major venues include the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre next to the Petronas Towers and MITEC.

Because these dates are not confirmed yet, avoid non-refundable bookings until the organizer announces them. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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