Myanmar Computer Industry Association (MCIA)

What Myanmar Computer Industry Association (MCIA) does

Myanmar Computer Industry Association (MCIA) is a non-profit industry association established in 1997/1998 to represent and lead Myanmar's ICT sector. It operates through a federated structure with 10 state and regional computer industry associations covering Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyitaw, Ayeyarwady, Sagaing, Shan, Mon, Bago, Magway, and Kayin. The association is governed by an Executive Committee of 50 representative members under President U Aung Kyaw Moe (current 2024-2026 term) and is staffed by approximately 13 people at its Yangon headquarters in MICT Park, Hlaing Campus. Its statutory context includes implementing the objectives of the Computer Science Development Law (10/96), the Electronic Transaction Law, and the Telecom Law.

MCIA's core offerings are member services rather than technology products: a member directory, industry surveys, ICT statistics, educational articles, a Myanmar Unicode converter, Myanmar 4.0 knowledge resources, event calendars, and exhibition platforms such as the Digital Corner at MSME fairs and the PRINT-SIGN & ICT EXPO at Yangon Convention Centre. In December 2025 it extended into AI literacy via a Digital Literacy & AI Essentials TOT course delivered online by Vice President Dr. Zaw Lin. Internationally, MCIA maintains affiliations with ASOCIO, JETRO, JITEC, APITA, MSC, and WITSA, and facilitates Myanmar member participation at DigiTech ASEAN Thailand events in Bangkok through the MCIA Pavilion in partnership with IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.

MCIA's business model relies on two revenue streams: recurring membership services delivered through the 10 regional associations, and exhibition booth fees for international events (e.g., a shared 18 sqm MCIA Pavilion booth at DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2026 quoted at USD 2,223 per company for a minimum of 4 participating firms, with a 10% member discount versus a regular 9 sqm booth at USD 4,793.60). Pricing is not publicly disclosed for the standard membership tier. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: domestic trade fairs, training sessions, and international pavilion coordination collectively serve ICT businesses, MSMEs, and regional associations across Myanmar.

Name

Myanmar Computer Industry Association (MCIA)

Legal name

Myanmar Computer Industry Association

Website

https://mcia.org.mm

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MCIA is a non-profit industry association established in 1997 representing Myanmar's ICT sector through 10 state and regional associations, providing members with exhibitions, training, industry statistics, and ASEAN market access via partnerships with ASOCIO, JETRO, and WITSA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Services: MCIA provides membership services to ICT-related businesses through its federated structure of state/regional associations. Members gain access to industry surveys, ICT statistics, educational resources, and networking opportunities.
2. Exhibition and Booth Participation: MCIA organizes exhibition participation opportunities for member companies at international trade shows, including MCIA Pavilion booths at events like DigiTech ASEAN Thailand. Revenue is generated through booth fees charged to participating member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MCIA is a non-profit industry association that represents and coordinates Myanmar's ICT sector through a federated network of 10 state and regional computer industry associations. It delivers member services including a member directory, industry surveys, ICT statistics, educational resources, and exhibition participation opportunities, and facilitates business matching between Myanmar ICT companies and international partners through events such as DigiTech ASEAN Thailand.

Product overview

MCIA is an industry association for Myanmar's computer and ICT sector, not a product company. It offers member services including a member directory, EC application processing, industry surveys, ICT statistics, educational articles, and exhibition opportunities through Digital Corner. The association also provides access to useful documents, Myanmar Unicode converter tools, Myanmar 4.0 knowledge resources, and maintains an event calendar for industry activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCIA Member Directory Directory of MCIA member companies organized by state/regional associations and business types, providing contact information for each member and serving as a directory resource for Myanmar's ICT ecosystem.
• Industry Survey Survey service for collecting industry data and statistics from ICT businesses in Myanmar, providing aggregated intelligence about the country's ICT sector for member companies and stakeholders.
• Myanmar ICT Statistics Statistical data and information resources about Myanmar's ICT sector, digital economy, and technology adoption compiled by the association for member and public reference.
• Digital Corner Exhibition zone within national trade fairs showcasing member technology companies and their solutions in Digital Innovation, Digital Connectivity, Digital Payment, Digital Skills, Digital Business, Digital Commerce, Digital Office, and Digital Marketing. Operated by MCIA at events such as the Union-level MSME Fair.
• Useful Documents Repository of ICT policy documents including Myanmar Digital Economy Roadmap, UN e-Government Survey, Digital Economy Report, World Bank reports, Myanmar Business Guide, and other ICT resources.
• Myanmar Unicode Converter Myanmar Unicode converter tool provided through collaboration with Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF), enabling text conversion for Myanmar script users.
• Educational Articles Articles and knowledge-sharing content on topics including E-Business, IT and Education, Business and ICT, and POS Systems written by MCIA members and contributors.
• MCIA Pavilion at DigiTech ASEAN Thailand Group exhibition booth package at international events like DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect, providing member companies reduced-rate booth participation (18 sqm shared booth at USD 2,223 per company versus USD 4,793.60 for a 9 sqm regular booth, with additional 10% MCIA member discount).
• Digital Literacy & AI Essentials TOT Training Online Training of Trainers (TOT) course conducted by MCIA's Technology & Innovation Committee to build capacity in Digital Literacy and AI Essentials, presented by MCIA Vice President Dr. Zaw Lin.
• Myanmar 4.0 Knowledge Resource Educational content resource covering Industrial Revolution 4.0, ASEAN 4.0, Myanmar 4.0, Agriculture 4.0, and Manufacturing 4.0 topics, providing context for Myanmar's digital transformation journey.
• Event Calendar Calendar listing of upcoming MCIA events, exhibitions, workshops, and member activities across Myanmar and regional venues.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2012MCIA signed an MOU with Korea Telecommunications Operators Association on December 6, 2012, to cooperate on ICT projects and knowledge sharing between Myanmar and Korea.
• ASOCIO (Asia-Oceania Computing Industry Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA maintains active membership and participation in ASOCIO activities including ICT awards competitions at national level.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCIA collaborates with JETRO for trade and investment facilitation between Myanmar and Japan in the ICT sector.
• APITA (Asia Pacific IT Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA is connected with APITA for regional IT industry cooperation and knowledge exchange.
• WITSA (World Information Technology and Services Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA maintains membership in WITSA, connecting Myanmar ICT industry with global technology services networks.
• MYEA (Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA signed MOU with MYEA at AGM 2023/2024 ceremony for joint initiatives.
• MDEA (Myanmar Digital Economy Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA signed MOU with MDEA at AGM 2023/2024 ceremony for digital economy cooperation.
• MWEA (Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA signed MOU with MWEA at AGM 2023/2024 ceremony.
• MDPSEA (Myanmar Digital Payment Services Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA signed MOU with MDPSEA at AGM 2023/2024 ceremony for digital payment cooperation.
• MEECA (Myanmar Electrical and Electronics Engineering Contractors Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCIA signed MOU with MEECA at AGM 2023/2024 ceremony.
• IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIMPACT Exhibition Management organizes DigiTech ASEAN Thailand events and provides MCIA with discounted exhibition booth packages (MCIA Pavilion) for member companies to participate in regional technology exhibitions at preferential rates.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• PIKOM (Persatuan Industri Komputer dan Multimedia Malaysia): Malaysia's national ICT industry association. PIKOM is a regional peer to MCIA, operating the same membership-based model for ICT companies, advocating with government, and running industry events and awards in a neighboring ASEAN market.
• JISA (Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association): Japan's national IT services industry association. JISA is a comparable industry body running policy advocacy, training, and member services for ICT firms, and shares MCIA's connection to ASOCIO and broader regional networks.
• SGTech (Singapore): Singapore's trade association for the tech industry. SGTech operates the same member-driven model as MCIA, representing technology companies and engaging government on policy, digital transformation, and capability development within ASEAN.
• Nasscom (India): India's premier trade body for the IT and BPO industry. Nasscom is a comparable industry association serving technology companies through policy advocacy, training, networking, and international market access programs, scaled to India's market.

Direct peers

• ASOCIO (Asia-Oceania Computing Industry Organization): Regional umbrella of ICT industry associations across Asia-Oceania, of which MCIA is a member. Directly comparable as a peer-tier industry body running cross-border ICT awards, exhibitions, and policy advocacy across multiple national member associations.
• APITA (Asia Pacific IT Association): Regional ICT industry body where MCIA is a partner. APITA is a direct peer running regional IT industry cooperation and knowledge exchange activities across Asia-Pacific national associations.
• WITSA (World Information Technology and Services Alliance): Global federation of ICT industry associations where MCIA holds membership. WITSA is a direct peer in mission, representing the same industry through a worldwide association-of-associations model and convening awards and global policy forums.

Broad incumbents

• ITI (Information Technology Industry Council): US-based global ICT industry advocacy group. ITI is a broad incumbent peer, representing technology companies on policy issues globally, comparable in mission to MCIA's advocacy function but operating at a much larger scale.
• CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association): Global trade association for the IT industry with a strong certification franchise. CompTIA is a broad incumbent peer offering member services, training, certifications, and advocacy across the ICT ecosystem.

Others

• MCF (Myanmar Computer Federation): Federation-level body that MCIA is affiliated with. MCF is a closely related, complementary ICT organization in Myanmar, sharing the Myanmar ICT ecosystem context and co-offering tools such as the Myanmar Unicode converter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mciamyanmar
• Facebookfacebook.com/mciamyanmar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myanmar-computer-industry-association-mcia-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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