Malaysia AI / Deep Tech Beach Event
12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
4:00PM – 8:00PM
Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon
Making Waves In
AI / Deep Tech
FutureX Ventures Fest redefines the traditional conference, curating an exclusive AI / deep tech beachside experience. Bringing together 200 selected leaders from startups, investors, government, and corporates to spark meaningful conversations on and off stage, shaping the future of AI / deep tech while strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional innovation hub.
Shaping What’s Next, Together
and more...
Future of AI / Deep Tech
Driving Real-World Impact
Reimagining Healthcare with AI
If healthcare were designed from scratch today, how would AI fundamentally reshape outcomes, trust, and delivery?
AI Frontier & Emerging Breakthroughs
What breakthroughs in AI will truly matter in the next few years and what are we still failing to anticipate?
Chaos Markets & VC Dynamics
What do volatile markets mean for venture capital? Bigger upside opportunities, or accelerated risks and wipeouts?
AI as a Catalyst for Ecosystem Growth
What does it take to build an AI-powered ecosystem where talent, capital, and innovation converge?
Our 2026 Speakers
Officiating Remarks
YB Gobind Singh Deo
Minister of Digital, Malaysia
Welcoming Remarks
Evan Cheah
Deputy President
Sunway Group
Michel Del Buono
Chief Investment Officer
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z Perennial)
Tim Cruttenden
Chief Executive Officer
VenCap
Yichen MAO (Chris)
Executive Director
China International Capital Corporation (CICC)
Indranil Sarkar
Account Director, Startups
OpenAI
Thomas Jeng
APAC Startups Lead
OpenAI
Teodor Stoev
Regional Director
Harrison.ai
Dr. Aaron Sum
Group Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Alliance Bank
Lau Shi Ying
Founder & Managing Partner
Adaptive Capital Partners
Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah
Executive Director
Sunway Group
Dr. Raymond Choy
Founder & CEO
Heydoc Health
Nur Syimah Izzah Abdullah Thani
Head of Corporate Affairs
AstraZeneca
Kevin Shum Khai Yeap
Head Digital SME Business Transformation & Merchant Acquiring
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
Matt van Leeuwen
Chief Innovation Officer
Sunway Group
CEO
Sunway iLabs
Karen Lau
Chief Operations Officer
Sunway iLabs
Event Agenda
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Registration & Networking
Grab your merch, mingle with new friends, and warm up with some food and fun games that come with mysterious prizes!
4:30PM - 4:40PM
Welcoming Remarks
Evan Cheah
Deputy President,
Sunway Group
4:40PM - 4:50PM
Officiating Remarks
YB Gobind Singh Deo
Minister of Digital, Malaysia
4:50PM - 5:25PM
Fireside Chat
AI in 2026: The Breakthroughs Nobody Predicted… and the Ones We Still Don’t See Coming
Michel Del Buono
Operating Partner & Chief Investment Officer,
Andreessen Horowitz
(a16z Perennial)
Moderator:
Thomas Jeng
VC Partnerships Lead, APAC,
OpenAI
5:25PM - 6:00PM
Panel Discussion
What if we could Start Healthcare from Scratch in the AI Era?
Teodor Stoev
Regional Director, Asia,
Harrison.ai
Lau Shi Ying
Managing Partner,
Adaptive Capital Partners
Dr. Raymond Choy
Founder & CEO,
Heydoc Health
Moderator:
Nur Syimah Izzah Abdullah Thani
Head of Corporate Affairs,
AstraZeneca
6:00PM - 6:35PM
Fireside Chat
Chaos Markets: Bigger Wins for VCs, or Faster Wipeouts?
Tim Cruttenden
Chief Executive Officer,
VenCap
Moderator:
Karen Lau
Chief Operations Officer,
Sunway iLabs
6:35PM - 7:10PM
Panel Discussion
Building an AI Super-Ecosystem: Can Malaysia Become Southeast Asia’s Silicon Valley?
Yichen (Chris) MAO
Managing Director,
CICC
Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah
Executive Director,
Sunway Group
Kevin Shum Khai Yeap
Head Digital SME Business Transformation & Merchant Acquiring,
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
Moderator:
Indranil Sarkar
Account Director, Startups
OpenAI
7.10PM - 8.00PM
Beach After Party
Sunway Lagoon's signature fire show, energetic dance performances, beach games, DJ beats, and don't forget the scrumptious food too!
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Good Vibes To Expect
Strategic Dialogues with Global Leaders
Keynotes from Wavemakers
Networking Soiree
Beach Tug
Sands of Surprise
Fire Show
DJ Soundwave Session
Past Event Series
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Corporate & University
Sun & Sand 
Island Buddies 
Ecosystem Partners
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Terms & Conditions
Campaign Period
The campaign will run from 9 April 2026 to 12 April 2026 (11:59 PM MYT). Any entries submitted after this period will not be eligible for consideration.
Eligibility
This campaign is open to individuals who successfully complete the required participation steps stated in the campaign post.
Participation Mechanism
Participants must follow the instructions stated in the campaign post to qualify for the giveaway. Only registered participants with complete and valid details will be eligible for the selection.
Technical Issues
The organiser shall not be responsible for any technical malfunction, system failure, or network issues that may affect participation or submission of entries.
Winner Selection
A total of 10 lucky participants will be selected to receive complimentary tickets. Winners will be selected from the pool of eligible participants based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accuracy of Information
Participants are responsible for ensuring that all information provided during registration is accurate and complete. The organiser shall not be held responsible for any failure to contact winners due to incorrect or incomplete information.
Announcement of Winners
Winners will be notified via the contact information provided during registration.
Winner Response
Winners must respond to the organiser within 48 hours of being notified. Failure to respond within the stipulated time may result in forfeiture of the prize, and the organiser reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
Prize Redemption
Winners may be required to present valid identification or confirmation details when redeeming or collecting their complimentary tickets. The organiser reserves the right to deny redemption if verification requirements are not met.
Prize Conditions
Complimentary tickets are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Organiser’s Rights
The organiser reserves the right to verify eligibility, disqualify any participant suspected of fraudulent activity, and make the final decision on all matters related to the campaign.
Liability
The organiser shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury suffered by participants arising from participation in the campaign or from the acceptance or use of the prize, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.
Amendments
The organiser reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions, postpone, or cancel the campaign without prior notice if necessary.
Final Decision
All decisions made by the organiser regarding the campaign and winner selection shall be final and binding.
Campaign Period
The campaign will run from 11 March 2026 to 17 March 2026 (11:59 PM MYT). Any entries submitted after this period will not be eligible for consideration.
Eligibility
This campaign is open to individuals who successfully complete the required participation steps stated in the campaign post.
Participation Mechanism
Participants must follow the instructions stated in the campaign post to qualify for the giveaway. Only registered participants with complete and valid details will be eligible for the selection.
Technical Issues
The organiser shall not be responsible for any technical malfunction, system failure, or network issues that may affect participation or submission of entries.
Winner Selection
A total of 10 lucky participants will be selected to receive complimentary tickets. Winners will be filtered and selected from the pool of eligible participants.
Accuracy of Information
Participants are responsible for ensuring that all information provided during registration is accurate and complete. The organiser shall not be held responsible for any failure to contact winners due to incorrect or incomplete information.
Announcement of Winners
Winners will be notified via the contact information provided during registration.
Winner Response
Winners must respond to the organiser within 48 hours of being notified. Failure to respond within the stipulated time may result in forfeiture of the prize, and the organiser reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
Prize Redemption
Winners may be required to present valid identification or confirmation details when redeeming or collecting their complimentary tickets. The organiser reserves the right to deny redemption if verification requirements are not met.
Prize Conditions
Complimentary tickets are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Organiser’s Rights
The organiser reserves the right to verify eligibility, disqualify any participant suspected of fraudulent activity, and make the final decision on all matters related to the campaign.
Liability
The organiser shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury suffered by participants arising from participation in the campaign or from the acceptance or use of the prize, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.
Amendments
The organiser reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions, postpone, or cancel the campaign without prior notice if necessary.
Final Decision
All decisions made by the organiser regarding the campaign and winner selection shall be final and binding.