SPEAKERS

Keynote Address

 

En Rizal Nainy

CEO,
SME Corp Malaysia



Panel Session 1: Digitalisation and Automation

Boon Kim San

Head of Digital Business & Innovation,
Affin Bank



Christopher Ng

CEO,
Trinity42



Dr Peter Lee Fuei Siong

Director Talent & Development,
Awantec



James Lai

Chairman,
Malaysia IoT Association



Tindaro Danze

CEO,
Siemens Malaysia



Yeoh Seng Hooi

Secretary General,
SAMENTA



Panel Session 2: Are You Ready for ESG?

Dr John Loh

Director of Operations, Sustainability & Digital Transformation,
Emerging EPC



Shanta Helena Dwarkasing

Director of Programmes & SME Centre of Excellence,
UNGC Malaysia



Manuel Zarauza

Group MD,
Hong Leong Manufacturing



Vernon Foo

Chairman, Sustainability & Circular Economy Committee,
SAMENTA



Government Assistance and Programmes for SMEs

Khairul Nizam Moonier

Director of Transformation and Digital Trade Division,
MATRADE



Sarimah Misman

Director of Media Management,
MPC



Md Fariz Ahmad Sanusi

Chief Digital Enablement Officer,
MYNIC Berhad



Czarif Chai Abdullah

Senior Director, Programme Coordination Division,
SME Corp. Malaysia



Sukri Abu Bakar

Director of Domestic Investment Division,
MIDA



Leaders’ Dialogue

YB Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal

MP for Machang



Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi

Advisor to the
Finance Minister



Professor Geoffrey Williams

Provost For Research and Innovation,
Malaysia University of Science and Technology



Datuk William Ng

National President,
SAMENTA



Panel Session 3: Road to IPO

Dato’ Lock Peng Kuan

Managing Partner, Audit & Assurance,
Baker Tilly, Malaysia



Dr Louis Ooi

CEO,
LMS Compliance Limited



Tan Ai Ning

Director,
Boardroom Limited



Yee Chee Meng

Managing Director,
Infomina Berhad



 

Adj Prof Paul W Chan

President,
Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Director



 

To survive in today’s globalized and challenging environment, it is imperative that SMEs be competitive and resilient. Towards this end, SMEs need to continuously strengthen their capacity and capability to produce high quality products and services at competitive prices. However, beneath their indomitable spirit lies a tapestry of challenges and opportunities that must be navigated with astuteness and determination.

This October 31st, the SME CEO Forum is bringing you Empowering Small Businesses for Growth – a captivating exploration, delving into the transformative power of small businesses, unraveling their unique contributions, and shed light on the path to success. It will create a platform nurturing an environment that fosters their growth, providing access to resources, and championing their unique needs.

Be part of the conversation at one of Asia’s most prominent SME platforms – where the collective brainpower is unrivaled and the opportunity to grow is unparalleled. It will bring together experts who will discuss how business can be ready for IPO and how AI is shaping and transforming business.

From self-made entrepreneurs to key industry players, our impressive lineup holds invaluable and practical knowledge on how business can be ready for IPO and how AI is shaping and transforming business, to help shed light on the current trends SMEs can adopt to progress and further expand their businesses. Sign up today!


To survive in today’s globalized and challenging environment, it is imperative that SMEs be competitive and resilient. Towards this end, SMEs need to continuously strengthen their capacity and capability to produce high quality products and services at competitive prices. However, beneath their indomitable spirit lies a tapestry of challenges and opportunities that must be navigated with astuteness and determination.

This October 31st, the SME CEO Forum is bringing you Empowering Small Businesses for Growth – a captivating exploration, delving into the transformative power of small businesses, unraveling their unique contributions, and shed light on the path to success. It will create a platform nurturing an environment that fosters their growth, providing access to resources, and championing their unique needs.

Be part of the conversation at one of Asia’s most prominent SME platforms – where the collective brainpower is unrivaled and the opportunity to grow is unparalleled. It will bring together experts who will discuss how business can be ready for IPO and how AI is shaping and transforming business.

From self-made entrepreneurs to key industry players, our impressive lineup holds invaluable and practical knowledge on how business can be ready for IPO and how AI is shaping and transforming business, to help shed light on the current trends SMEs can adopt to progress and further expand their businesses. Sign up today!


At A Glance

 
 

SME CEO FORUM is the platform for
SME business intelligence


Who should join SME CEO Forum?


SME Business Owners


Start-up Founders & Entrepreneurs


C – Level


HODs & Senior Management

 

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