SME CEO Forum 2023 | Business Media International | 30 October 2023 | Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, S611, Second Floor, 1 Utama E, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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 event is bringing you 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.

This forum is the platform for SME business intelligence
• Constructive Content
All SME CEO Forum follow 3 basic components in content structuring; market entry, financial platform & business model transformation

• Networking Opportunity
We provide the most conducive environment where business owners sharing the same priority congregate over intellectually stimulating ideas, pleasant lunch-exchanges and engaging networking tea-session in the course of the day

• Innovative Solutions
We allow some of the most active business solution provides to showcase their capacity at specially arranged location to allow for constructive exchanges

Who should join SME CEO Forum?
• SME Business Owners
• Start-up Founders & Entrepreneurs
• C – Level
• HODs & Senior Management

2023 Speakers

KEYNOTE:

En Rizal Nainy
CEO, SME Corp Malaysia

MODERATORS:

Yeoh Seng Hooi
Secretary General, SAMENTA

Vernon Foo
Chairman, Sustainability & Circular Economy Committee, SAMENTA

Datuk William Ng
National President, SAMENTA

Adj Prof Paul W Chan
President, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Director

PANELISTS:

Oon 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

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

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

SPEAKERS:

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

Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi
Advisor to the Finance Minister

Professor Geoffrey Williams
Provost For Research and Innovation, Malaysia University of Science and Technology

2023 Sponsors and Partners

COLLABORATION PARTNER:
• Affin Bank

GOLD SPONSOR:
• Siemens

SILVER SPONSORS:
• MBSB BANK
• Tokio Marine Insurance Group
• Awantec

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
• Bakertilly
• Matrade
• MPC
• SECONDCRM
• TRINITY42

ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS:
• Federation of Public Led Componies Bhd
• KLSICCI
• MDCC
• My Bha
• MIIP
• Malaysian Institute of Management
• TEEAM