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Speakers

Conference speakers.

Confirmed Speakers lineup

Keynote Speakers

Keynote sessions.

Prof Dato’ Dr Ansary Ahmed
Keynote Speaker Prof Dato’ Dr Ansary Ahmed Keynote Session 2 2 Dec 26 (Wed) · 2.00 p.m.–3.15 p.m.

The New Global Leadership Imperative: Entrepreneurship, Diplomacy and Collaboration in an AI-Driven Era

Founder President, Asia e University

Tan Sri Abd. Rahman Mamat
Keynote Speaker Tan Sri Abd. Rahman Mamat Keynote Session 3 3 Dec 26 (Thu) · 9.00 a.m.–9.45 a.m.

Building Resilient Innovation Ecosystems in the AI Economy

Chairman, Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

Forum Speakers

Speaker Profiles

Forum 1 - 2nd Dec 26 (Wed)Time: 11.15 a.m.–12.30 p.m.

Diplomacy and Global Affairs

The New Global Order: AI, Geopolitical Competition and Economic Stability

Ambassador Dato’ Aminahtun Karim
Moderator Ambassador Dato’ Aminahtun Karim

Former Ambassador of Malaysia to Ukraine and Croatia; Former High Commissioner to Canada

H.E. SHIKATA Noriyuki
Panellist H.E. SHIKATA Noriyuki

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Malaysia

H.E. Jodi Robinson
Panellist H.E. Jodi Robinson

High Commissioner for Canada in Malaysia

H.E. Dr. KAROMIDIN GADOEV
Panellist H.E. Dr. KAROMIDIN GADOEV

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Malaysia

Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Faisal Muhammad
Panellist Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Faisal Muhammad

Deputy Secretary-General (Multilateral Affairs), Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Forum 2 - 2nd Dec 26 (Wed)Time: 3.45 p.m.–5.00 p.m.

Artificial Intelligence

Beyond Automation: AI as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development and Human Advancement

Badzlan Bakar
Moderator Badzlan Bakar

Chief Executive Officer, Cortexant

Sam Majid
Panellist Sam Majid

Former CEO, National AI Office

Adj. Prof. Dr Behrang “Hani” Parhizkar
Panellist Adj. Prof. Dr Behrang “Hani” Parhizkar

CEO, ChamRun Digital Group

Dr Pietro Borsano
Panellist Dr Pietro Borsano

Associate Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University; Director, XJTLU Syntegrative Education Center (Thailand)

Prof Emeritus Datuk Ts Ir Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir
Panellist Prof Emeritus Datuk Ts Ir Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir

President & Vice-Chancellor, UCSI University

Forum 3 - 3rd Dec 26 (Thu)Time: 9.45 a.m.–11.00 a.m.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship 5.0: Building Future-Ready Ventures in the AI Economy

Kamarul Hisham Baginda
Moderator Kamarul Hisham Baginda, FCMI

Adjunct Professor, Asia e University; Fellow, Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Noor Azizi bin Ismail
Panellist Prof. Dato’ Dr. Noor Azizi bin Ismail

Professor, Malaysian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship and Business (MGSEB) Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

Dato’ Dr Kamarul A Muhamed
Panellist Dato’ Dr Kamarul A Muhamed

Founder & Group CEO, Aerodyne Group

Dato’ Professor Dr Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad
Panellist Dato’ Professor Dr Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad

Executive Co-Chair, AiSED

Jonathan Chong
Panellist Jonathan Chong

Co-Founder and Director, Social Impact Investment Foundation (SIIF)

Forum 4 - 4th Dec 26 (Fri)Time: 9.45 a.m.–11.00 a.m.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Sustainable Entrepreneurship for a Resilient Future: Innovating Solutions to Global Challenges

Dr Janeth Emanuel Kigobe
Moderator Dr Janeth Emanuel Kigobe

Dean, Faculty of Education; Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair on Teacher and Curriculum, Open University of Tanzania

Ts. Zehan Teoh
Panellist Ts. Zehan Teoh

Chief Transformation Officer, MUI Global

Ivan Sandjaja
Panellist Ivan Sandjaja

Managing Director, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Indonesia

Dato’ Steve Cheah
Panellist Dato’ Steve Cheah

Founder & Chairman, AiSED

Prof. Ts. Dr. Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti, FAPAS, FMSA, FIAAM
Panellist Prof. Ts. Dr. Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti, FAPAS, FMSA, FIAAM

Group Director (Provost), Sambhram Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, India & Uzbekistan

Prof Dr Noor Raihan Ab. Hamid
Panellist Prof Dr Noor Raihan Ab. Hamid

Vice Chancellor, Asia e University