15 July 2026
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PROGRAMS
*Programs are subject to change
9.00AM
OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME ADDRESS
9.30AM
KEYNOTE SESSION: THE 2030 ESG MANDATE – FROM COMPLIANCE TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
This session explores the strategic shift of ESG from a regulatory burden to a powerful engine for capital attraction in 2026. Delegates will gain insights into moving beyond mere compliance to leverage sustainability as a core competitive advantage that de-risks investments and accelerates long-term regional growth.
Speaker:
Jarod HoHead of Sustainability, Pos Malaysia
10.10AM
BUILDING ASIA'S NEXT ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES: LESSONS FROM THE METROCITY BLUEPRINT
Speaker:
Datuk David Chong Kok WeiCEO, Chong Kia Hoi Realty Sdn Bhd
10.30AM
NETWORKING BREAK
10.50AM
PLENARY SESSION: INDUSTRIALIZING AI – MOVING FROM PILOT TO PROFIT
This session explores how Asia’s leading enterprises are building “AI Factories”—scalable data infrastructures and repeatable delivery models that treat AI as a core operating system rather than a series of isolated projects. It addresses the 20% productivity gap faced by firms that fail to prioritize AI-ready data.
Speaker:
Tarun SukhaniManaging Director, Abundent Sdn Bhd
11.30AM
PANEL DISCUSSION: THE TALENT MAGNET – PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE “BRAIN GAIN”
This panel examines how collaborative public-private frameworks and progressive visa policies are positioning Asia as a premier destination for global tech nomads. Leaders will discuss the critical role of corporate upskilling and supportive infrastructure in transforming the “brain drain” into a sustainable “brain gain”. By aligning government policy with private sector needs, the session highlights strategies to attract and retain the specialized talent necessary to fuel a high-growth, digital-first economy.
Moderator:
Siti Sabariah Ahmad MurtazamAssistant Vice President, People and Culture, Human Resource
Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP]
Panelists:
Reena TallaHead of HR, Malaysia, Hilti
Shariza Suneeta Qaur
Head of Programme Management, Kolaxus
Former Regional Partner Business Development Manager, Cisco
12.20PM
FIRESIDE CHAT: THE FUTURE OF WORK – BRIDGING THE HUMAN-MACHINE GAP
This session explores the urgent need to redesign education and corporate training to keep pace with the rapid integration of autonomous AI. By aligning institutional learning with real-time private sector demands, the session identifies how to cultivate a resilient workforce capable of thriving in a shifting, tech-driven economic landscape.
Moderator:
Lt. General SharmaStrategist, Sustainability Advocate, Leadership Expert
Advisor, Enterprise Asia
Panelists:
Khim TanCEO, NeX Academy | Pinnacle Connexion
Council Member, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD)
Monir Azzouzi
Founder & Managing Director, Futuresparx
Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Cyberjaya Education Group
1.10PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
2.30PM
WARM UP ACTIVITY
2.40PM
PLENARY SESSION: FUTURE-PROOFING CAPITAL - ASSESSING SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE READINESS FOR THE AI AND SUSTAINABILITY REVOLUTION
This session explores how organizations can leverage artificial intelligence to drive sustainable supply chain finance. It will examine how AI dynamically tracks supplier ESG metrics, optimizes working capital through predictive risk analytics, and solves the data and regulatory hurdles required to build a resilient, future-ready financial ecosystem.
Speaker:
Paul PuspanathanGlobal Supply Chain Controller & Global SC Finance Shared Service Leader, Baker Hughes
3.20PM
CLOSING REMARKS
3.30PM
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