PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR THE ECONOMY, ENTERPRISE AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS The success of TechXpo 2025 reflects Malta’s progress in building an innovative economy and high-quality careers

The third edition of TechXpo 2025 was a successful event. Spread across three days, the event served as an essential platform for Maltese companies operating in innovative sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Immersive Technology, Fintech, and Industrial Technology to showcase their products and services. With a record 95 local companies in attendance, TechXpo 2025 showcased the diversification and potential of Malta’s technology ecosystem.

The event, supported by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), featured a three-day conference on AI-related themes, with over 65 experts from the public and private sectors in attendance. At the same time, a public consultation was launched on the realignment of the National AI Strategy, with a clear focus on how AI and emerging tools can be used to improve the quality of life of Maltese society. Linked to this, the Government announced an investment of €100 million to introduce AI more efficiently into operational processes and to offer free training to the public on the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini.

TechXpo 2025 also welcomed more than 2,000 students from secondary schools and post-secondary colleges, giving them the opportunity to explore the technology and innovation sectors and discover new, high-quality career paths emerging from these industries. The event also showcased the fast developments in robotics, drones, and AI-driven digital applications.

Practical sessions were provided to the public on how to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini for research, and chatbots to improve customer experience. These sessions demonstrated in a tangible way how technology can be a valuable tool in everyday life.

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Malta continues to be driven by innovation, enabling the country to sustain a strong and diversified economy while creating quality opportunities for our youth. He added, “This is an industry that is growing rapidly and opening new horizons for our country. TechXpo clearly shows that Malta has the talent, creativity, and drive to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. We are seeing new sectors emerge, well-paid careers being created, and Maltese companies competing on an international level. As a government, we will continue to invest in this sector, in education, and in training, to ensure that anyone who wishes to enter this industry can do so with modern tools and our full support.”