Fostering Cross-border AI/Deep Tech Innovation
22 October 2025 (Wed)
2:00PM – 6:00PM
Level 12, Sunway Resort Hotel
FutureX Connect focuses on cross-border collaboration in AI and deep tech, bringing together cutting-edge startups from the region to exchange insights, network, and form meaningful partnerships.
What To Expect
Dialogues with the Visionaries
Cross-Border Innovation Spotlight
Keynotes from the Game-Changers
Networking & After Party
Thought Leaders
Prof. Dato' Sri Idris Jala
Non-Executive Co-Chairman of Sunway Group
Pro-Chancellor of Sunway University
Chairman of PEMANDU Associates
Chris Mao
Executive Director of CICC
Engku Adila
Head, PR and Branding of Milieu Insight
Hiromi Nakashima
Chairman of Hitachi Sunway
Information Systems
Hiroyuki Ohtsu
Founder and CEO of Opero Inc
Kar Sin Ng
Head of Global Innovation Exchange
Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI)
Matt van Leeuwen
Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and CEO of Sunway iLabs
Michael Tan Kim Seng
Head of Global Market Access & Corporate Innovation
Industry and Ecosystem Division
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Stanley Siew
FMM Youth President of
Federal of Malaysian Manufacturing
Event Agenda
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Registration
2:15pm - 2:30pm
Opening Remark
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Prelude - Market Overview
What’s Next 2026: Asia’s AI Outlook and Opportunities
3:00pm - 3:35pm
Panel Discussion 1
From Borders to Breakthroughs: AI’s Role in Global Industry Transformation
This session will bring together leaders across industries, including smart manufacturing and industry AI solutions for operations efficiencies to discuss how artificial intelligence can break down barriers and accelerate global industry transformation.
3:35pm - 3:50pm
15-minute break
3:50pm - 4:30pm
Keynote
Breaking Borders: Turning Local Potential into Global Impact
How bold vision, relentless innovation, and strategic leadership can transform a homegrown business into a global contender.
4:30pm - 5:05pm
Panel Discussion 2
From Start to Scale: The Journey Into Malaysia
Malaysia offers a dynamic ecosystem for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth. This panel brings together leaders from government and industry to share diverse perspectives on establishing a presence in Malaysia and building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
5:05pm - 5:30pm
Pitch and Pick
A high-energy startup showdown where each founder gets to wow the crowd within 2 minutes. Watch rapid-fire pitches, cast your vote, and crown the People’s Choice Champion on the spot.
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Networking & After Party
(Collaboration with ERIA)
Private Session
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Executive Lunch & Business Connections
(Collaboration with OCBC)
by invitation only
Side Events
10:00pm - 1:00pm
One ASEAN Startup Award - Main Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
One ASEAN Startup Award - Networking Lunch
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