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.
10.10AM
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.
11.10AM
NETWORKING BREAK
11.20AM
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.
12.00PM
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.
1.00PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
2.00PM
PLENARY SESSION: FINANCEAI TRAILBLAZERS - LEADING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF FINANCE
This session explores how AI is redefining the future of finance—from decision-making and forecasting to risk management, governance, and business partnering. Drawing on real-world examples, emerging trends, and practical lessons from leading organisations, delegates will discover how finance professionals can become “FinanceAI Trailblazers” who harness technology responsibly while preserving the critical human qualities of judgement, ethics, and leadership. Delegates will leave with a clearer understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and capabilities required to thrive in an AI-enabled future and accelerate their organization’s transformation journey.
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.
3.20PM
CLOSING REMARKS
3.30PM
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