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May 14 - 23, 2027

Asia's Biggest Climbing Event

KL Climbing Week brings together Asia’s dedicated climbing industry summit, a World Climbing-style bouldering competition, world-class workshops, and a massive climbing expo. One week, one city, and the climbing community from across Asia and beyond.

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A Whole World Of Climbing, One Unforgettable Week.

It's the one week a year the entire climbing world crams into Kuala Lumpur and nobody leaves the same.

Gym owners closing deals on the expo floor. Athletes throwing themselves at finals boulders. Setters, coaches, and doctors dropping knowledge you can't Google. And a whole community of climbers soaking up every second of it.

Two days of industry talks. Three days of competition. Seven days of workshops, parties, and pure climbing energy. Come as you are, leave sharper, stronger, and plugged into the people building this sport.

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international & local brands on the floor

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speakers who shaped the industry

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climbers, in one week

KL Climbing Week is built around two flagship events, the Asian Climbing Summit and CRANK boulder competition. Wrapped in a week of workshops, expo, and community.

Asian Climbing Summit

For the ones building the industry. Two days of talks, insights, and a floor full of the brands shaping climbing's future, where gym owners, builders, and investors do real business.

18-19 May 2027 | Duration: 2 Days

Asian Climbing Summit

For the ones building the industry. Two days of talks, insights, and a floor full of the brands shaping climbing's future, where gym owners, builders, and investors do real business.

18-19 May 2027 | Duration: 2 Days

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CRANK Boulder Competition

For the ones who came to send. An IFSC-rules bouldering throwdown with eight categories, from your first comp to the national stage. There's a wall with your name on it.

21-23 May 2027 | Duration: 2 Days

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CRANK Boulder Competition

For the ones who came to send. An IFSC-rules bouldering throwdown with eight categories, from your first comp to the national stage. There's a wall with your name on it.

21-23 May 2027 | Duration: 2 Days

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KLCW Events

For everyone in between. Routesetting clinics, coaching courses, injury-prevention sessions, parties, and community climbs running all week long.

15-23 May 2027 | Duration: 9 Days

KLCW Events

For everyone in between. Routesetting clinics, coaching courses, injury-prevention sessions, parties, and community climbs running all week long.

15-23 May 2027 | Duration: 9 Days

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Learn From The Best In The Game

KLCW 2026 speakers. World-class athletes, operators, and innovators take the stage to share the stories, strategies, and hard-won lessons you won't find anywhere else.

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Yuji Hirayama 🇯🇵

Climbing Pioneer, Athlete, and Routesetter

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Yuji Hirayama 🇯🇵

Climbing Pioneer, Athlete, and Routesetter

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Cai Luyuan 🇨🇳

Founder of CAIHOLDS

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Cai Luyuan 🇨🇳

Founder of CAIHOLDS

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David Fletcher 🇦🇺

Director and Co-Owner, Urban Climb

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David Fletcher 🇦🇺

Director and Co-Owner, Urban Climb

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Jérôme Meyer 🇫🇷

Head of Olympic Coordination at the IFSC

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Jérôme Meyer 🇫🇷

Head of Olympic Coordination at the IFSC

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Garnet Moore 🇺🇸

Executive Director at the Climbing Wall Association

Santa Cruz beach

Garnet Moore 🇺🇸

Executive Director at the Climbing Wall Association

and many more. Inspiring minds, unmissable insights, landing in 2027.

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2026 Exhibitors

Check out the latest holds, tech, apparel and equipment at the Asian Climbing Summit.

  • CLIMBING CONSULTANT

  • Climbing Holds

  • Auto Belay

  • Auto Belay

CLIMBING CONSULTANT

Climbing Holds

Auto Belay

Auto Belay

CLIMBING GYM

Adventure Consultant

Climbing Holds

Climbing Shoes

Climbing Holds

Climbing Consultant

Air Purifier

Climbing Holds

The Story So Far

A look back at what makes KL Climbing Week, the exhibitors, the sends, the deals, the community, all in one place.

Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop
Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop
Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop

The Story So Far

A look back at what makes KL Climbing Week, the exhibitors, the sends, the deals, the community, all in one place.

Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop
Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop
Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop

The Story So Far

A look back at what makes KL Climbing Week, the exhibitors, the sends, the deals, the community, all in one place.

Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop
Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop
Hold Shaping
ACS Talks
ACS Crowd
CRANK
ACS Team
CRANK Crowd
CWA Workshop
CRANK
CRANK Team
Climb With Yuji
360 Holds Workshop
Safe Gear Workshop

2026 Partners

The Story So Far

From first-time competitors to returning exhibitors, here's what KL Climbing Week meant to them.

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The strongest aspects of ACS is being able to meet our regional distributors, their customers and pending customers all under one roof and to be able to showcase our products.

Candice, Key Acocunts Manager @ Trublue Technonolgies

trubluetech.com

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    The strongest aspects of ACS is being able to meet our regional distributors, their customers and pending customers all under one roof and to be able to showcase our products.

    Candice, Key Acocunts Manager @ Trublue Technonolgies

    trubluetech.com

Frequent Asked Questions

Asian Climbing Summit 2027

What is the Asian Climbing Summit?

When and where is ACS 2027?

Where is Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre?

Who is ACS for?

Can members of the public attend ACS 2027?

Do I need a ticket to attend ACS, and does it cover both days?

Will the event be air-conditioned?

Frequent Asked Questions

Asian Climbing Summit 2027

What is the Asian Climbing Summit?

When and where is ACS 2027?

Where is Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre?

Who is ACS for?

Can members of the public attend ACS 2027?

Do I need a ticket to attend ACS, and does it cover both days?

Will the event be air-conditioned?

Frequent Asked Questions

Asian Climbing Summit 2027

What is the Asian Climbing Summit?

When and where is ACS 2027?

Where is Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre?

Who is ACS for?

Can members of the public attend ACS 2027?

Do I need a ticket to attend ACS, and does it cover both days?

Will the event be air-conditioned?

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