Festival International des Auteurs Francophones en Malaisie 2026

About the Festival:

The International Festival of Francophone Authors returns for its third annual edition, organized by Yannick Tatin and Alliance Française Kuala Lumpur (AFKL). As part of Le French Festival 2026, this event celebrates French language and culture in Malaysia, offering a full day dedicated to literature, arts, and cultural exchange for the local Francophone community. Authors will be present to sell and sign their books and will host small-group talks throughout the day. Additional activities include literary salons, creative workshops, partner booths, and on-site catering.

 Sunday, 29 March 2026 from 9am-6pm

   Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

 AFKL, 18  Jalan Gurney Kiri entrance (Click here for example)

  Free admission

WHAT TO EXPECT 


FULL PROGRAM
 FULL PROGRAM



Authors Signings & Book Fair

Throughout the day, 21 French and Francophone authors will be present to:

  • Sell and sign their books
  • Meet readers and engage in discussions
  • Present their latest publications
  • Host small-group literary talks

Visitors will have direct access to award-winning and internationally recognised writers.

Literary Awards Spotlight

The festival will highlight major literary distinctions:

  • 2025 French Geopolitical Book Award
    Awarded to Sophie Boisseau du Rocher for L’Asie-Pacifique : nouveau centre du monde
  • 2025 Swiss Literature Award
    Awarded to Catherine Lovey for Histoire de l’homme qui ne voulait pas mourir

Conferences & Panel Discussions

Featured Conferences:

  • The Book of the Future and Its Accessibility – Cécile Péguin
  • What if Ecology Became a Way of Life? – Laetitia Blondel
  • Exploration and the Astrophysics of Tomorrow – Alexis Drouard
  • The Kuala Lumpur of the Future, Seen from Taman Asli – Cyril Dowling
  • AI, Draw Me a Sheep – Fabienne Caparros
  • Where Do Novel Characters Come From? – Catherine Lovey

Major Panel Discussions: Will the World Become Asian?

With:

  • Sophie Boisseau du Rocher
  •  Olivier Sigaud, First Counselor of the Embassy of France in Malaysia
  • Valentin Boré – facilitator of collaborative workshops and entrepreneur specializing in strategic foresight

The Future of Our Jobs in the Age of AI

With:

  • Laura Sibony
  • Mustapha Benkalfate (AI expert in management)
  • Perrine Teillot (AI R&D engineer)


Institutional & Cultural Partners Booths

Visitors can discover:

  • French and Francophone institutions
  • Cultural organisations
  • Educational and linguistic initiatives
  • Publishing and literary networks

Literary Salons & Creative Workshops

Interactive sessions allowing participants to:

  • Explore writing techniques
  • Discuss literary creation
  • Exchange ideas in small groups
  • Engage directly with authors

National Comic Strip Contest

Theme: “Will the World Become Asian?”

French learners across Malaysia are invited to participate in a comic-strip competition inspired by the festival theme.

  • Open to French learners nationwide
  • Prizes to be won
  • Winning entries published in La Gazette, the French magazine of Malaysia



Open to Non-French speakers

  • A family event for those who have learned or still speak French
    • Practice the language in a casual setting
    • Stock up on French books for year-round practice
    • Meet French speakers beyond your usual social or professional circles
  • Conferences
    • Some will be held in English
  • Workshops
    • Open to all age levels
    • No French language requirement to participate
  • Food & beverages
    A relaxed festival atmosphere with food and beverage options available throughout the day.



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