Guest Of Honour

A Special Dialogue Featuring

Speakers

Topics

 

Financing

Access to financing is crucial for the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
 

People and Talent

Another crucial factor to consider is human resource management (HRM). Determine the HRM practices that need to be adapted post-pandemic.
 

Digitalisation

Discover the know-how needed to adopt technological tools and successfully implement more complex solutions into your business.

Floor Plan

Agenda

 

8.00 am

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
 

9.00 am

WELCOME REMARKS

Datuk William Ng
Group Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Business Media International


 

9.10 am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Rizal Nainy, CEO, SME Corp Malaysia


 

9.25 am

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: SME GROWTH PILLAR I: FINANCING
Eric Chong, CEO, Boost Biz, Axiata Digital E-code Sdn Bhd
Datuk Dr. Hafsah Hashim, Director, SIRIM and former CEO, SME Corp Malaysia
Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO, 1337 Ventures
Nurbayu Kasim, Chief Business Officer, SME Bank
 

10.15 am

NETWORKING BREAK / EXPO
 

10.30 am

SME GROWTH PILLAR II: PEOPLE AND TALENT
Chen Fong Tuan, Chief People Officer, Berjaya Corporation Berhad
 

11.05 am

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: SME GROWTH PILLAR III: DIGITALISATION
Surina Shukri, Venturer & Growth Catalyst, former CEO, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
Dr. Gopi Kurup, CEO, Axiata Enterprise
Puvanesan Subenthiran, CEO, Privasia Technology
Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Chairman, PIKOM Think-Tank ‘Future Digital’ (Moderator)
 

11.55 am

THE INTEL VPRO® PLATFORM: BUILT FOR BUSINESS
Jason Ang, APJ SMB Partner Sales Specialist, Intel
 

12.10 pm

ARRIVAL OF GUEST OF HONOUR
YB Tan Sri Noh Omar
Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives
 

12.15 pm

WELCOME ADDRESS
Datuk William Ng
Chairman, SAMENTA
 

12.20 pm

OFFICIATING ADDRESS
YB Tan Sri Noh Omar
Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives
 

12.30 pm

CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY
 

12.35 pm

PRESENTATION OF MEMENTOES
 

12.40 pm

NETWORKING LUNCH / EXPO
 

1.45 pm

LUCKY DRAW
 

HIGHLIGHT / SPECIAL DIALOGUE :
WHAT'S NEXT FOR SMES?

1.50 pm

YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, MP Bangi
YB Fahmi Fadzil, MP Lembah Pantai
Dato' Dr. Asyraf Wajdi, UMNO Youth Chief
Moderator: Datuk William Ng, Chairman, SAMENTA


 

2.50 pm

GRANTS AND PROGRAMMES BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Saliza Saari, Director of Organisational Excellence Development, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)
Sukri Abu Bakar, Director, Domestic Investment Division, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
 

3.20 pm

INNOVATING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC
Francesca Chia, Co-Founder & CEO, GoGet
 

3.55 pm

NETWORKING BREAK / EXPO
 

4.15 pm

JOURNEY TO THE CLOUD
Hafiza Anom Abdul Hamid, Chief Business Officer, Awanbiru Technology Berhad (Awantec)
 

4.45 pm

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS
Lim Kee Yeong, Executive Director, Enterprise Banking, Affin Bank
Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Chairman, Founder & Executive Chairman, Commerce.Asia
Azim Pawanchik, Innovation Strategist, Alpha Catalyst Consulting
Leon Liew, Chief Strategy Officer, Solarvest Holdings Berhad
Low Ngai Yuen, Chief Merchandising Officer, AEON Group (Moderator)
 

5.30 pm

CONCLUDING REMARKS

Datuk William Ng
Group Publisher and Editor-in-chief of Business Media International


 

5.40 pm

LUCKY DRAW
 

5.45 pm

SME CEO FORUM 2021 CONCLUDED

Safety Measures

 

ATTENDANCE / SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES

Greetings!

We at SME CEO Forum are committed to creating a pleasant and safe experience for you to enjoy by ensuring all involved follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) strictly before and during the event.

So let us walk through these simple steps.


PREPARATIONS FOR THE EVENT

  • FULLY VACCINATED
    All attendees are required to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before attending the ceremony.
  • COVID-19 SELF-TEST WITHIN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT
    Attendees are required to conduct a self-test for Covid-19 within 48 hours prior to the event and declare the results in the declaration form.

AT THE ENTRANCE

  • UPDATE YOUR PROFILE
    Ensure that your MySejahtera profile is up to date, as only low risk attendees may enter.
  • SHOW SELF TEST KIT RESULT
    You are required to present your self test kit result in picture, only attendees with negative result may enter.
  • SCAN BODY TEMPERATURE
    You are required to scan your body temperature.
  • SCAN MYSEJAHTERA QR CODE
    You are required to scan the provided QR code with the MySejahtera App.
  • ENTRY ACCESSS
    A sticker will be provided to prove that you have passed all checks and to avoid further screening.

INSIDE THE BALLROOM

  • KEEP YOUR MASKS ON ALL TIME
    Remember to keep your mask on at all times.
    It may be removed during mealtime only.
  • MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING
    Please maintain a safe distance of 1 meter from others to ensure everyone safety and wellbeing.
  • SANITIZE YOUR HAND FREQUENTLY
    Remember to keep your hands clean.
  • DO NOT FORM GROUPS IN OPEN SPACES
    Please avoid forming large crowds as it may obstruct others and increase risks of transmission.

And that is all you need to know about the SOP! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Self-Declaration Form