Speakers and Moderators
Opening Keynote Address
Speaker
Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Plenary Session 1 – WCEC Theme Address: Reimagineering the Future
Explores the evolving global landscape – covering technological advancements, climate change, currencies, and the power of collaboration and reveals how business leaders can strategically position themselves for the future.
Speaker
Tan Sri Andrew Sheng
Economist
Plenary Session 2 – Special Address & Fireside Chat: Collaborative Reengineering - How you too can leverage on Malaysia’s ecosystem to take your dream global?
Discuss Malaysia’s policies in attracting Foreign Investment (FI) and Domestic Investment (DI), and share some success stories. Discuss also MITI’s policies in attracting Government-Linked Investment Companies and Government-Linked Companies into Malaysia’s investment space.
Speaker
YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia
Speaker
Dato’ Pua Khein Seng
Founder and CEO of Phison Electronics Corp
Speaker
Dr. Raj Kumar
Senior Vice President, Technology and R&D of Infineon Technologies (Kulim)
Speaker
Datuk Hisham Hamdan
Chief Investment Officer of Khazanah Nasional Berhad
Moderator
Mr. Lee Heng Guie
Executive Director of Socio-Economic Research Center
Thematic Forum 1: Fusing Tradition and Innovation: Paving the Future for Young Entrepreneurs
Successful young entrepreneurs share their experience in achieving the perfect balance between traditional business principles and technological innovations to thrive in today’s business landscape.
Lead Discussant
Professor He Ping
Associate Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University
Speaker
Dato’Jeffrey Lai
Managing Director of Kuopacific Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Speaker
Dr. Joao Ma
Chief of the Youth Committee of Macao Chamber of Commerce
Speaker
Mr. Jesse Choi
Regional Director, Sunwah Group (ASEAN)
Thematic Forum 2: Green Economy: Innovation and Competitiveness
Explore how government policies, technological advancements, and collaborative strategies can drive green innovation for sustainable development and economic growth, and will also highlight the vast opportunities in Malaysia’s renewable energy sector.
Lead Discussant
YB Puan Yeo Bee Yin
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Puchong
Speaker
Datu Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Bin Haji Zaidel
Sarawak Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development)
Speaker
Mr. Frank Phuan Ling Fong
EDP Renewables APAC Business CEO
Thematic Forum 3: Silicon Spark: Igniting the Future with Semiconductor
Discover the future of semiconductors and why Malaysia is emerging as a prime hub for innovation and investment, featuring insights from top industry leaders.
Speaker
Mr. KC Ang
Global Foundries President, Asia & Chairman, China
Speaker
Dato’ Seri PY Lai
Founder & Chairman of Bluechip VC Sdn. Bhd.
Special Presentation 1: A Father and Son Journey: From Ripples to Tsunami
Experience firsthand the inspiring journey of Zy Lee and his father, Walter, as they share a compelling story of reimagination, perseverance, and love.
Speaker
Mr. Walter Lee
Chef/Social Entrepreneur/Writer/Restauranteur
Mr. Zy Lee
Student/Paralympian
Special Lecture: The AI Advantage: The Real Frontier of Business Growth in Southeast Asia
Speaker
Professor Sanjay E. Sarma
CEO, President, and Dean of Asia School of Business
Special Presentation 2: Tech4Good
Dato’ Chu shows us how his company incorporates compassion and kindness into technologies to make the world a better place.
Speaker
Dato’ Chu Jenn Weng
President & Group CEO ViTrox Corporation Berhad
Thematic Forum 4: China New Economy & Globalisation
Explore the transformative impact of China’s new economy on global markets and economic integration, highlighting key insights and strategies for participants to navigate and leverage these dynamic shifts, including Malaysia’s strategic role in this evolving landscape.
Speaker
Mr. Feng Chucheng
Founding Partner of Hutong Research
Speaker
YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming
Minister of Housing and Local Government, Malaysia
Moderator
Professor He Ping
Associate Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University
Thematic Forum 5: Unlocking the Infinite Potential of the ASEAN Market
Explore the potential of ASEAN’s 660 million consumer market, understand its diversity, and share insights and experiences from business leaders who have successfully entered and grown within this market.
Lead Discussant
Tan Sri Nazir Razak
Chairman of ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia
Speaker
Mr. Nadhir Ashafiq
Co-Founder of TheLorry
Speaker
Mr. Terence Siau
Founder’s Office & Country Chairman (Malaysia), Sea Limited
Speaker
Dato’ Sri Aswin Techajareonvikul
CEO and President of BJC Big C Group
Thematic Forum 6: AI Strategy for Leaders & Fireside Chat
Led by Ping An Group’s Chief Scientist, delve into cutting-edge AI strategies for global entrepreneurs, sharing successful case studies, practical applications, and strategic insights. Learn how Ping An has successfully integrated AI into their operations and the improvements achieved.
Speaker
Dr. Xiao Jing
Chief Scientist of Ping An Group
Moderator
Mr David Lim Tao Cheng
Member of National Blockchain & AI Committee
Special Forum: Chinese Businesses and Education
Uncover the secrets behind the success of Malaysia’s multicultural education system and explore how its multilingual capabilities is positioning Malaysia as a prime destination for foreign investment.
Lead Discussant
Tan Sri Datuk Ter Leong Yap
Founder & Executive Chairman of Sunsuria Berhad / Life Honorary President of ACCCIM
Speaker
Dr. Chia Song Kun
Executive Chairman of QL Resources Berhad
Speaker
Ir. Prof Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat
President of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Speaker
Professor Wang Ruifang
President of Xiamen University Malaysia
Speaker
Dato’ Pua Khein Seng
Founder and CEO of Phison Electronics Corp