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Agenda for Asia Economic Forum 2022

DAY 1

20 October 2022
Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang

PROGRAMS

*Programs are subject to change

9.05AM

Welcome Speech by Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn

Chairman, Enterprise Asia

9.15AM

Opening Address by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow

Chief Minister of Penang

PLENARY: REGIONAL OUTLOOK

2022 is marked by rapid re-opening of economies, a changed marketplace and deeper nationalism across the globe; as well as the conflict in Ukraine and trade tensions between the global economic giants. What are the driving forces of global and regional economy and how do we prepare for them?

9.30AM

Session One: Conversation

Global Economic Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges
Moderator:
Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng, Executive Director of Penang Institute
Panelists:
  • YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang
  • Professor Danny Quah, Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
  • Dr. Nungsari Ahmad Radhi, Economist, Member Board of Trustees Yayasan Rahimah bt Yusof

10.20AM

Networking Break

10.35AM

Session Two:

Sustainability and Shared Values as Economic Game Changers
Dr. Allinnettes Adigue, Head of the ASEAN Regional Hub, Global Reporting Initiative

11.10AM

Session Three: Conversation

The Future of Manufacturing
Moderator:
Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, CEO of Invest Penang
Panelists:
  • AK Chong, Vice President, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations and Managing Director of Intel Malaysia
  • Dato’ Shidah Ahmad, Vice President and General Manager for Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Keysight Technologies
  • Soon Kuek, General Manager and Managing Director of Lam Manufacturing Malaysia
  • Ooi Lay Pheng, CEO of Berjayapak

PLENARY: PENANG AS A REGIONAL GROWTH CORRIDOR

After decades of continuous growth, is it time to look for new avenues of growth for Penang? How are the forces shaping the world of tomorrow driving Penang’s own path? How do we tap into what’s relevant and be in the epicentre of ‘what’s next’?

12.00PM

Session Four: Conversation

How Will Technology and Innovation Transform Tourism, Logistics and Healthcare?
Moderator:
Datuk Seri Dr. Victor Wee, Advisor to Enterprise Asia; Former Chairman of Tourism Malaysia
Panelists:
  • Philip Whittaker, Group CEO of Sim Leisure Group
  • Dr. David Khoo, Executive Chairman of iHeal Medical Center
  • Chan Kee Siak, CEO and Founder of Exabytes Group

12.50PM

Networking Lunch

1.50PM

Session Five: Conversation

Laying the Foundations for a Digital Future
Moderator:
Lt. Gen Sudhir Sharma, Advisor to Enterprise Asia; Ex-Quarter Master General Indian Army
Panelists:
  • Tony Yeoh, CEO of Digital Penang
  • Afizulazha Abdullah, Chief Operations Officer (Technology) of Celcom Axiata Berhad

2.40PM

5 in 5

Elevator Pitch by the Top 5 Finalists of President’s Cup for Start-up

3.30PM

Networking Break

3.40PM

Session Six:

The Great Resignation & The Way Forward
Moderator:
Dato’ Seri Lee Kah Choon, Special Investment Advisor to Chief Minister of Penang and Distinguished Adjunct Researcher of Penang Institute
Panelists:
  • Moorthy Murugaiah, Senior Director Global People Services of Micron Memory Malaysia
  • Amar Chhajer, Country Head of UST Malaysia
  • Vic Sithasanan, Managing Director of JobStreet Malaysia

4.30PM

Closing Address by
YB Dato’ Haji Abdul Halim bin Haji Hussain

Penang State EXCO for Trade, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development

CONCURRENT SESSION: PRESIDENT’S CUP FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

10.20AM

Semi-Finals – Pitch and Judging

12.50PM

Networking Lunch

2.40PM

5 in 5

Elevator Pitch by the Top 5 Finalists of President’s Cup for Start-up

3.30PM

Networking Break

3.40PM

Finals Judging

AEF NETWORKING DINNER &
APEA 2022 REGIONAL EDITION GALA DINNER

6.30PM

Arrival of Invited Guests

7.30PM

Arrival of His Excellency
Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak

The Head of State of Penang

Welcome Address

Announcement of Winners of Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2022 Regional Edition

Announcement of Winner of President’s Cup for Entrepreneurship

10.30PM

Departure of His Excellency
Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak

DAY 2

21 October 2022

9.30AM

Workshop

Risk Management in the Digital Age
Sailesh Maganlal, Certified Trainer & Senior Consultant, Black Granite Consultancy Independent Advisor, OneEightyAsia, Singapore

5.00PM

End

 
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