AI SUMMIT 2025
RETHINKING BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY IN THE AGE OF AI.
7 NOVEMBER 2025
SICC, KOTA KINABALU
Day 1 Friday, November 7, 2025
8:00
AM
BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION
Delegate Check-in, Morning Networking,
and Exhibition Preview.
9:00
AM
OPENING CEREMONY & ADDRESS BY GUEST OF HONOR
Welcome Address by Organising Chairman and Guest of Honor.
Official Launch of AI Summit 2025 & SME EXPO International.
9:40
AM
AI: THE NEXT NORMAL
SUSTAINABILITY AS THE BLUEPRINT FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS
Conference Keynote 1 Titles
1. Policy for the Next Normal: Building a Competitive Digital & Green Economy
2. Driving National Transformation Through Sustainable SME Growth
3. Forests and Carbon Economy: Sabah's Natural Advantage in a Green Future
4. Tourism, Culture & Sustainability: Building Sabah's Global Identity
5. Financing the Future: Empowering SMEs Through Green Credit & ESG Funding
6. Sabah's Roadmap for Industrial Growth: Innovation, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship
11:00
AM
AI: THE NEXT ERA OF ENTERPRISE SUCCESS
Conference Keynote 2 Titles
1. Vision AI in Action: Transforming Data Into Real-Time Business Decisions
2. AI for a Greener Tomorrow: Powering Sustainability Through Smart Energy
3. AI-Powered Workflow Automation for the Future Enterprise
4. The AI Advantage: Unlocking New Business Models and Competitive Moats
5. Human Capital in the AI Era: Empowering People for Digital Transformation
6. AI-Driven Customer Experience: Building Scalable and Smart Businesses
12:30
PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Visits.
1:30
PM
AI: SPOTTING THE NEXT WAVE
HOW ENTREPRENEURS RIDE THE AI REVOLUTION
Conference Keynote 3 Titles
1. AI for Emerging Nations: Empowering Entrepreneurs Across ASEAN
2. Women in AI: Redefining Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Asia
3. Strategic Foresight: Preparing Businesses for the AI Economy
4. Innovation Without Borders: European Collaboration in AI & Sustainability
5. AI and Cross-Border Collaboration: The Hong Kong–Shenzhen Model
6. Building the Future Workforce: AI, Education & Entrepreneurial Mindset
3:00
PM
AI IN ACTION: TRANSFORMING BUSINESS FOR EFFICIENCY, PROFITABILITY & GROWTH
Forum Discussion
1. The Metaverse Advantage: Creating Immersive Business Experiences
2. AI and Web Integration: Driving SME Digital Transformation
3. Play to Win: Building Circular, Scalable & Sustainable Businesses
4. AI in FinTech: Intelligent Systems for Financial Growth
5. Next-Gen Automation: From Efficiency to Profitability
6. Digital Communities: Empowering MSMEs Through AI-Driven Platforms
4:00
PM
AFTERNOON REFRESHMENTS & NETWORKING
Light Refreshments, Coffee Break, and Continued Networking with Speakers and Attendees.
Session ends.
Meet Our Experts
World-class thought leaders from industry pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of AI, sustainability, and business innovation.
Cally Yau
CEO, PEOPLElogy Development | MY
Cally’s workforce development programs have equipped over tens of thousands of professionals in Southeast Asia with future-ready digital skills, advancing regional talent competitiveness.
Chan Kee Siak
Founder, Exabytes Group | MY
From a startup to a 12-subsidiary enterprise, Chan’s leadership has connected over 1 million users worldwide, digitally empowering SMEs through cloud and e-commerce solutions.
Christopher Ng
Group CEO, Trinity42 | MY
Christopher’s digital strategies have enabled hundreds of SMEs to expand internationally, leveraging partnerships with Alibaba.com and Google to increase market access.
Dato' George Lim
Founder & CEO, G&A Group | MY
Dato’ George’s 30-year career has supported thousands of entrepreneurs, driving improvements in audit, tax consultancy, and business scaling to enhance economic impact.
Chhem Siriwat
Co-Founder and President, AI Forum; Strategic Advisor, Asian Vision Institute | KH
Chhem leads AI policy development impacting thousands of stakeholders in Southeast Asia, facilitating digital economy growth and cyber diplomacy efforts.
Dr. Sisopa Riwatthana
Entrepreneur & Business Consultant | TH
Consultant specializing in wellness and medical tourism. Promotes regenerative medicine and high-standard patient care across Asia and the Middle East.
Prof. Loh Wei Hoong
Educator, Corporate Coach & Entrepreneur | MY
Prof. Loh has coached over 600 CEOs and business leaders, delivering insights on strategic growth, economics, and marketing across multiple Asian markets.
Patrick Klotz
Founder & Director, SwissTech Solutions; Head of Mindset Malaysia | CH
Swiss IT entrepreneur based in Malaysia, leading digital transformation, Big Data, and cloud innovation while mentoring startups across Asia.
Prof. Witman Hung, JP
Co-Founder, Shenzhen ZebraS Tech Accelerator | HK
ICT veteran and angel investor with 35+ years in innovation. Promotes cross-border tech collaboration and inclusive ecosystems in the Greater Bay Area.
Assel Mussagaliyeva
Founder, EDUTech Future | SG
Assel has trained over 1,200 professionals across 12 countries, shaping digital transformation and AI ethics to enhance education’s future readiness.
Dr. John Loh
Co-Founder, Emerging EPC; National Council Member, SAMENTA | MY
Dr. Loh champions Industry 4.0 and ESG adoption, supporting SME manufacturers in Malaysia to strengthen sustainability and operational excellence.
Ronnie Chong
President, MetaVerse Solutions | MY
Ronnie leads AI education initiatives impacting thousands, upskilling digital talent to meet Malaysia’s evolving technology demands.
Dato’ Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed
Distinguished Fellow, UNSDG Solutions Network | MY
With five decades of public service, Dato’ Sri Mustapa has shaped Malaysia’s economic and agricultural policies. Since retiring in 2023, he advises on sustainable development initiatives impacting education and rural communities that benefit millions nationwide.
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Bernard Giluk Dompok
Chairman, SME Corp Malaysia | MY
Bringing 40+ years of governance experience, Tan Sri Bernard drives SME growth strategies that support over 97% of Malaysia’s economy comprised by MSMEs. His leadership has influenced policies benefiting millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Datuk Frederick Kugan
Chief Conservator of Forests, Sabah Forestry Department | MY
An expert in sustainable forest management, Datuk Frederick directs conservation policies that protect Sabah’s biodiversity across thousands of hectares, balancing economic needs with environmental stewardship.
Datuk Josie Lai Mei Sing
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) Sabah | MY
Architect of Sabah’s eco-tourism growth, Datuk Josie’s initiatives have boosted tourism revenues and cultural programs, contributing to the state’s socio-economic development and environmental preservation.
Datuk George Taitim Tulas
CEO, Sabah Credit Corporation | MY
Datuk George leads SCC’s digital transformation, expanding access to financing for thousands of SMEs in Sabah, contributing to the region’s economic resilience and growth.
Datuk Thomas Logijin
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship (MIDE) Sabah | MY
With decades in policy leadership, Datuk Thomas champions industrial and entrepreneurial initiatives that have supported hundreds of SMEs, fostering sustainable local economic development.
Roshan Thiran
Founder, Leaderonomics | MY
An entrepreneurial pioneer, Roshan’s social enterprises have engaged over 100,000 leaders across Asia, inspiring organizational culture shifts and empowering youth through leadership development.
Datuk William Ng
National President, SAMENTA | MY
Datuk William is a driving force behind digitalization strategies reaching thousands of SMEs nationally, enhancing market competitiveness and driving sustainable sector growth.
Chee How Lim
Founder & CEO, Tapway | MY
Leading Tapway’s AI-powered automation, he enables businesses across Southeast Asia to optimize operations, positively impacting productivity for hundreds of clients.
Zeth Lim
CEO, Verdant Solar Sdn Bhd | MY
Zeth oversees solar projects delivering clean energy solutions to hundreds of residential and commercial clients, advancing Malaysia’s renewable energy goals.
Wook Lee
Founder & Chairman, W Foundation; Co-CEO, Group KS and EDENA | KR
Wook drives fintech innovations with global reach, spearheading initiatives that mobilize millions in climate finance and advance digital securities technology.
Dave Hajdu
Area Director, Entrepreneurs Organization Southeast Asia | US
With 25 years of experience, Dave has supported thousands of entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia, fostering business growth, innovation, and leadership.
Chiew Lerk Chern
Founder & CEO, Dreamztech (M) Berhad | MY
Tech founder driving SME digitalization with AI, automation, and e-commerce solutions. Dreamztech serves over 3,000 Malaysian businesses.
Maxim Mulyadi
Founder, Circularity Coach | ID
Leadership coach helping entrepreneurs align purpose with action. Former CEO turned mentor focused on building purposeful, sustainable businesses.
Kei Chia Kok Wei
Lead Consultant, Finnex Group | SG
A two-time Entrepreneur of the Year, Kei advises SMEs on finance, ESG, and international expansion, contributing to transformational growth for numerous clients worldwide.
Eugene Teow
Managing Director, Cygnus Technology Solutions | MY
Eugene delivers award-winning IT and cloud services supporting ASEAN SMEs, enhancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency for hundreds of businesses.
Poong Ka Vui
Founder & CEO, Reviewbah | MY
Entrepreneur digitizing Sabah’s business ecosystem through Reviewbah, empowering thousands of local MSMEs with visibility, trust, and digital tools for marketing and growth.
Dr. Vincent Chew
Leadership Strategist & Business Consultant | MY
Dr. Vincent has helped dozens of organizations build resilient cultures and achieve sustainable, purpose-driven growth through strategic leadership development.