Fostering Cross-border AI/Deep Tech Innovation

22 October 2025 (Wed)
2:00PM – 6:00PM
Level 12, Sunway Resort Hotel

Fostering Impactful Partnership & Empower Cross-Border Innovation

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.

Fostering Impactful Partnership & Empower Cross-Border Innovation

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.

By leveraging each country’s unique strengths and diversity, FutureX Connect aims to position Malaysia as a dynamic hub for regional innovation and collaboration 

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, Independent Non-Executive Director
Pro-Chancellor of Sunway University
President and CEO of PEMANDU Associates

Engku Nur Anis Adila

Lead, Branding and Public Relations of Mili.eu

Hiromi Nakashima

Chairman of Hitachi Sunway 
Information Systems

Kar Sin Ng

Head of Global Innovation Exchange, Ecosystem Development of MRANTI

Hiroyuki Ohtsu

Founder and CEO of Opero Inc

Matt van Leeuwen

Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and CEO of Sunway iLabs

Michael Tan Kim Seng

Head of Global Market Access and Corporate Innovation of MDEC

Stanley Siew

FMM Youth President of
Federal of Malaysian Manufacturing

Stephen Ng

Head of Southeast Asia and South Asia, and CEO of CICC Singapore

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 just 60 seconds to wow the crowd. 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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