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Future Manufacturing Tech Day

08:30 AM

Registration Networking

09:30 AM

Opening Performance

09:35 AM

Chairperson Remarks

Renee Tan

Chairperson

Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

09:55 AM

Guest-of-Honour Opening

YB Jagdeep Singh Deo

Deputy Chief Minister II

Penang, Malaysia

10:20 AM

Guest-of-Honour & Ecosystem Opening Commemoration

10:30 AM

Morning Networking Refreshment

Future of Frontier Tech - AI, Robotics and Quantum Computing

11:00 AM

Panel Discussion: Revolutionising Advanced Manufacturing with Industrial AI & Robotics from Design to Production

  • Accelerating Product Innovation and Reducing Time-to-Market Through AI-Powered Design and Simulation
  • Boosting Production Efficiency and Consistency With Robotic Process Automation through Self-Remediation and Self-Assist
  • Enhancing Operational Agility and Scalability by Integrating Predictive Analytics and Adaptive Manufacturing Systems

    • Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Dr. Poh Leng Eu

    Senior Director Package Innovation

    NXP Semiconductors

    CS Tan

    Group Vice President & General Manager

    ST Microelectronics

    Leonard Tan

    Director, Product Operations Engineering

    Dell Technologies

    11:50 AM

    Panel Discussion: Uncovering The Future of Artificial Super Intelligence and Automation from Innovation to Production towards Industry 5.0

  • From Lab to Factory: Fast-Tracking Innovation with AI-Driven Prototyping and Simulation
  • Leveraging Advanced Analytics & AI to Accelerate Industrial R&D from Data to Intelligence
  • Transforming Industrial Research and Innovation to Automation with the Intersection of AI, Robotics, and Human Augmentation

    • Moderator

    Victor Fasahati

    Founder & Managing Partner

    Mayflower & Partners

    Choong Poh Foong

    Senior Manager, Data, Advance Analytics & Insights

    HP

    Yvonne Keil

    Senior Director, GFES Operations

    GlobalFoundries

    Dr. Yongji Fu

    Vice President & Head of R&D

    B. Braun Medical Group

    Chee Chun Yee

    Director of Product Development

    AMD

    Chee Chun Yee

    Director of Product Development

    AMD

    12:40 PM

    Speed Networking Session

    01:00 PM

    Networking Lunch

    Global Collaboration Through Industrial Metaverse

    02:00 PM

    Innovative Manufacturing: Digital & Remote Strategies For a Global Impact

  • Harnessing Digital and Remote Manufacturing to Tackle Rising Chip Complexity, Environmental Pressures, and The Escalating Costs of Semiconductor Fabs
  • Showcasing GlobalFoundries’ Edge Through AI-powered Analytics, Smart Manufacturing, and Strategic Hubs in Penang and Bangalore Driving Worldwide Advancements
  • Leveraging Change Management and Industry Collaboration to Keep Innovation Strong and Meet The Demands of The Future Manufacturing Landscape

    • Yvonne Keil

    Senior Director, GFES Operations

    GlobalFoundries

    Yvonne Keil

    Senior Director, GFES Operations

    GlobalFoundries

    Advanced Manufacturing Industry Session

    02:20 PM

    AI at the Edge: Powering an Autonomous Future

  • Empowering Real-Time Decisions by Bringing AI from the Cloud to the Edge, Enabling Manufacturers to Act in Milliseconds Where It Matters Most
  • Unlocking Agility and Efficiency Through Agentic AI That Learns, Adapts, and Collaborates Seamlessly Across People, Machines, and Systems
  • Transforming Operations Sustainably by Building Smarter, Faster, and More Resilient Processes That Drive Competitiveness and Long-Term Growth

    • Dr Poh Leng Eu

    Senior Director Package Innovation

    NXP Semiconductors

    02:40 PM

    Bridging the Gap in Semiconductor Innovation: Advancing AI Hardware from Definition to Deployment

  • Exposing the Benchmark Delusion: Aligning Performance With Real-World Deployment
  • Navigating the Impact of Over-Engineering: Reducing the Cost of Excessive Deployment Complexity
  • Applying Metrics That Measure: Measuring Energy and Latency for Scalable Real-World Deployment

    • J-Wing Teh

    Director, Silicon Design Engineering

    AMD

    03:00 PM

    Building Global Lighthouse Factories for the Future – Pioneering Industry 5.0 with Intelligence, Connectivity & Sustainability

  • Enhancing Efficiency, Precision, and Workforce Synergy With AI-Driven Automation & Human-AI Collaboration
  • Developing Hyperconnected Smart Manufacturing Ecosystems by Leveraging IoT, Digital Twins, and Cyber-Physical Systems for Real-Time Decision-Making and End-to-End Value Creation Supply Chain Resilience
  • Implementing Sustainable & Adaptive Production for Competitive Advantage With Circular Digital Manufacturing and Energy Efficiency to Align With ESG Goals and Future-Proof Operations

    • Vigneesha Muniandy

    Senior Data Scientist

    HP

    03:20 PM

    Afternoon Networking Refreshment

    Business-for-Impact Session

    04:00 PM

    Business-for-Impact Session

    This session is for businesses that bring impact to the advanced manufacturing sector through digital solutions. There will be up to 3 selected businesses who will qualify for this session, to pitch for 4 mins each, followed by Q&A from the judges.

    Moderator

    Alan Ong

    Penang Chapter Chairman

    Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) Penang

    William Zhong

    CEO & Founder

    Irista.AI

    Kennard Lin

    Vice President

    TRST01

    Shri Shailesh

    Managing Director

    Zealcorps

    Commercialisation & Capital Raising Strategies

    04:40 PM

    Panel Discussion: The Future of Commercialisation and Capital Raising for Deep-Tech Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

  • Unlocking High-Growth Potential by Aligning Deep-Tech Innovations With Scalable Market Opportunities
  • Navigating Investment Risks and Building Resilient Portfolios in Advanced Manufacturing
  • Accelerating Market Entry Through Strategic Partnerships, Funding Models, and Ecosystem Collaboration

    • Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Riady Gozali

    Managing Director

    Golden Vision Capital

    Frank Kang

    Country Head & Associate Partner

    Antler

    Ts. Hj. Mohd Hazani Haji Hassan

    Group CEO

    Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

    Maisy Ng

    Founder & Managing Partner

    Delight Capital

    Victor Fasahati

    Founder & Managing Partner

    Mayflower & Partners

    05:20 PM

    Closing Remarks

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    End of Day 1

    Buy Ticket

    Sustainable Manufacturing Day

    08:30 AM

    Registration Networking

    09:30 AM

    Chairperson Remarks

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    09:40 AM

    Guest-of-Honour Opening

    YB Dr. Kelvin Yii

    Political Secretary to Minister of Human Resources

    Malaysia

    Global Supply Chain, Tech Exchange & Investment for Sustainable Manufacturing

    9:50 AM

    Multistakeholders Panel Discussion: Driving a Sustainable Economy Through Innovation, Manufacturing and Investment Strategies

    Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Ramesh Verma

    Director, Investment

    NCER

    Panelists

    Gopi Ganesalingam

    Senior Vice President, Head of Industry & Ecosystem

    Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

    Ramesh Verma

    Director, Investment

    Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER)

    Graham Rice

    VP, Sustainability Asia Pacific

    B Braun Medical Group

    Dr. May Win Naing

    Director, AMSERC

    Agency for Science & Technology Research (A*STAR)

    10:40 AM

    Morning Networking Refreshment

    Partnerships Shaping the Future of Sustainable Innovation & Manufacturing

    11:10 AM

    Panel Discussion: Unite to Innovate: Building Collaborative Ecosystems for Investable Growth in Advanced Innovation

  • Fostering Cross-Industry Partnerships to Merge Expertise and Drive Innovation Breakthroughs.
  • Leveraging on Strategic Investments to Scale Sustainable Innovation.
  • Aligning Innovation with Global Sustainability Goals for Ethical, Future-Ready Production.

    • Moderator

    Victor Fasahati

    Founder & Managing Partner

    Mayflower & Partners 

    Ramesh Verma

    Director, Investment

    NCER

    Panelists

    Chong Seng Lim

    Director, Ecosystem Development

    Digital Penang

    Dr James Ong

    Founder & Managing Director

    Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)

    Syed Mubarak

    Vice Chairman, Head of ESG

    SMART Cities Network

    Kean Yaw See Toh

    Founding Partner

    Kairous Capital

    12:20 PM

    Speed Networking Session

    12:40 PM

    Networking Lunch

    HER-AIM: Diversity in Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing

    02:00 PM

    Panel discussion: The Power of Diversity & Inclusion to Fuel Innovation in Manufacturing

  • Applying diverse perspectives to drive breakthrough manufacturing innovations.
  • Redefining investment strategies to prioritise inclusive, high-growth opportunities.
  • Cultivating cross-cultural talent to boost collaboration and innovation speed.

    • Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Ramesh Verma

    Director, Investment

    NCER

    Panelists

    Ravenna Chen

    CEO

    Intrinsic SEA

    Dr Poh Leng Eu

    Senior Director Package Innovation

    NXP Semiconductors

    Azura Ahmad

    Assistant Vice President

    TalentCorp Northern Region

    Kean Yaw See Toh

    Founding Partner

    Kairous Capital

    ASEAN's Future Workforce & Talent

    02:50 PM

    Developing Future-Ready Workforce for the Industry 5.0 Revolution

  • Adopting Winning Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Tech Talent in Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Transforming Workforce Roles to Elevate Their Position in the Value Chain & Be Relevant to the Industry.
  • Integrating Data to Measure and Maximise the ROI of Talent Transformation.

    • Moderator

    Dato’ Seri Abdul Halim Hussain

    Former Penang State Exco

    Minister for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneur Development

    Ramesh Verma

    Director, Investment

    NCER

    Panelists

    Puan Nor Asmahan Othman

    Vice President & Head

    TalentCorp Northern Region

    Nina Yassin

    Chief People Officer, Human Capital

    Ekuiti Nasional Berhad

    Deric Chew

    HR Director

    Lumileds

    Clement Pang

    IT Director

    Micron Technology

    03:40 PM

    Exploring Cross-Border Exchange of Knowledge, Talent and Technologies to Propel ASEAN’s Growth

  • Fostering R&D ecosystems linking ASEAN innovators with global partners for faster tech transfer.
  • Employing talent mobility to close skills gaps and build future-ready leaders.
  • Aligning digital platforms and harmonising regulations for seamless cross-border tech adoption.

    • Moderator

    Dr James Ong

    Founder & Managing Director

    Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)

    Ramesh Verma

    Director, Investment

    NCER

    Panelists

    Jaffri Ibrahim

    CEO

    Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST)

    Dato’ J. Palaniappan

    Executive Chairman

    ASEAN Future Workforce Council

    Stephen Lai

    Chairman

    Malaysia-China (Greater Bay Area) Science-Tech Innovation Alliance

    Vellu Mahadaven

    Country HR Director

    Micron Technology

    04:30 PM

    Closing Remarks

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    04:50 PM

    Prize Giveaways Announcement

    End of Conference

    Buy Ticket

    Future Manufacturing Tech Day

    08:30 AM

    Registration Networking

    09:30 AM

    Opening Performance

    09:35 AM

    Chairperson Remarks

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing Asia

    09:55 AM

    Guest-of-Honour Opening

    YB Jagdeep Singh Deo

    Deputy Chief Minister II

    Penang, Malaysia

    10:20 AM

    Guest-of-Honour & Ecosystem Opening Commemoration

    10:30 AM

    Morning Networking Refreshment

    Future of Frontier Tech - AI, Robotics and Quantum Computing

    11:00 AM

    Panel Discussion: Revolutionising Advanced Manufacturing with Industrial AI & Robotics from Design to Production

  • Accelerating Product Innovation and Reducing Time-to-Market Through AI-Powered Design and Simulation.
  • Boosting Production Efficiency and Consistency With Robotic Process Automation through Self-Remediation and Self-Assist.
  • Enhancing Operational Agility and Scalability by Integrating Predictive Analytics and Adaptive Manufacturing Systems.

    • Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Panelists

    Dr. Poh Leng Eu

    Senior Director Package Innovation

    NXP Semiconductors

    CS Tan

    Group Vice President & General Manager

    ST Microelectronics MY

    11:50 AM

    Panel Discussion: Uncovering The Future of Artificial Super Intelligence and Automation from Innovation to Production towards Industry 5.0

  • From Lab to Factory: Fast-Tracking Innovation with AI-Driven Prototyping and Simulation
  • Leveraging Advanced Analytics & AI to Accelerate Industrial R&D from Data to Intelligence
  • Transforming Industrial Research and Innovation to Automation with the Intersection of AI, Robotics, and Human Augmentation

    • Moderator

    Victor Fasahati

    Founding Managing Partner

    Mayflower & Partners

    Panelists

    Yvonne Keil

    Senior GF, Operations

    GlobalFoundries

    Choong Poh Foong

    Senior Manager, Data, Advance Analytics & Insights

    HP

    Dr. Yongji Fu

    Vice President & Head of R&D

    B. Braun Medical Group

    Chee Chun Yee

    Director of Product Development

    AMD

    12:40 PM

    Speed Networking Session

    1:00 PM

    Networking Lunch

    Global Collaboration Through Industrial Metaverse

    2:00 PM

    Innovative Manufacturing: Digital & Remote Strategies for a Global Impact

  • Harnessing Digital and Remote Manufacturing to Tackle Rising Chip Complexity, Environmental Pressures, and The Escalating Costs of Semiconductor Fabs.
  • Showcasing GlobalFoundries’ Edge Through AI-powered Analytics, Smart Manufacturing, and Strategic Hubs in Penang and Bangalore Driving Worldwide Advancements.
  • Leveraging Change Management and Industry Collaboration to Keep Innovation Strong and Meet The Demands of The Future Manufacturing Landscape.

    • Yvonne Keil

    Senior GF, Operations

    GlobalFoundries

    Advanced Manufacturing Industry Session

    2:20 PM

    AI at the Edge: Powering an Autonomous Future

  • Empowering Real-Time Decisions by Bringing AI from the Cloud to the Edge, Enabling Manufacturers to Act in Milliseconds Where It Matters Most.
  • Unlocking Agility and Efficiency Through Agentic AI That Learns, Adapts, and Collaborates Seamlessly Across People, Machines, and Systems.
  • Transforming Operations Sustainably by Building Smarter, Faster, and More Resilient Processes That Drive Competitiveness and Long-Term Growth.

    • Dr Poh Leng Eu

    Senior Director Package Innovation

    NXP Semiconductors

    2:40 PM

    Bridging the Gap in Semiconductor Innovation: Advancing AI Hardware from Definition to Deployment

  • Exposing the Benchmark Delusion: Aligning Performance With Real-World Deployment.
  • Navigating the Impact of Over-Engineering: Reducing the Cost of Excessive Deployment Complexity.
  • Applying Metrics That Measure: Measuring Energy and Latency for Scalable Real-World Deployment.

    • J-Wing Teh

    Director, Silicon Design Engineering

    AMD

    3:00 PM

    Building Global Lighthouse Factories for the Future – Pioneering Industry 5.0 with Intelligence, Connectivity & Sustainability

  • Enhancing Efficiency, Precision, and Workforce Synergy With AI-Driven Automation & Human-AI Collaboration.
  • Developing Hyperconnected Smart Manufacturing Ecosystems by Leveraging IoT, Digital Twins, and Cyber-Physical Systems for Real-Time Decision-Making and End-to-End Value Creation Supply Chain Resilience.
  • Implementing Sustainable & Adaptive Production for Competitive Advantage With Circular Digital Manufacturing and Energy Efficiency to Align With ESG Goals and Future-Proof Operations.

    • Vigneesha Muniandy

    Senior Data Scientist

    HP

    3:20 PM

    Afternoon Networking Refreshment

    4:00 PM

    Business-for-Impact Session & Q&A Panel

    This session is for businesses that bring impact to the advanced manufacturing sector through digital solutions. There will be up to 3 selected businesses who will qualify for this session, each pitching for 4 minutes, followed by a Q&A session with the judges.

    Moderator

    Alan Ong

    Penang Chapter Chairman

    Malaysia Business Angels Network (MBAN) Penang

    Panelists

    William Zhong

    CEO & Founder 

    Irista.AI

    Kennard Lin

    Vice President

    TRST01

    Shri Shailesh

    Managing Director

    Zealcorps

    Commercialisation & Capital Raising Strategies

    4:40 PM

    Panel Discussion: The Future of Commercialisation and Capital Raising for Deep-Tech Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

  • Unlocking High-Growth Potential by Aligning Deep-Tech Innovations With Scalable Market Opportunities.
  • Navigating Investment Risks and Building Resilient Portfolios in Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Accelerating Market Entry Through Strategic Partnerships, Funding Models, and Ecosystem Collaboration.

    • Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Panelists

    Riady Gozali

    Managing Director

    Golden Vision Capital

    Frank Kang

    Country Head & Associate Partner

    Antler

    Ts. Hj. Mohd Hazani Haji Hassan

    Group CEO

    Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

    Maisy Ng

    Founder & Managing Partner

    Delight Capital

    Victor Fasahati

    Founder & Managing Partner

    Mayflower & Partners

    05:20 PM

    Closing Remarks

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    End of Day 1

    Sustainable Manufacturing Day

    08:30 AM

    Registration Networking

    09:30 AM

    Chairperson Remarks

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    09:40 AM

    Guest-of-Honour Opening

    YB Dr. Kelvin Yii

    Political Secretary to Minister of Human Resources

    Malaysia 

    Global Supply Chain, Tech Exchange & Investment for Sustainable Manufacturing

    9:50 AM

    Multistakeholders Panel Discussion: Driving a Sustainable Economy Through Innovation, Manufacturing and Investment Strategies

  • Driving Innovation for a Greener Economy by Building Long-term Manufacturing Resilience.
  • Aligning Innovation with Investment Priorities to Accelerate Business Growth Opportunities.
  • Investing for Sustainable Growth by Scaling Solutions, Raising Profits, and Gaining a Competitive Edge.

    • Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Panelists

    Gopi Ganesalingam

    Senior Vice President, Head, Industry & Ecosystem

    Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

    Ramesh Verma

    Director, Investment

    Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER)

    Graham Rice

    VP, Sustainability Asia Pacific

    B Braun

    Dr May Win Naing

    Director, AMSERC

    Agency for Science & Technology Research (A*STAR)

    10:40 AM

    Morning Networking Refreshment

    Partnerships Shaping the Future of Sustainable Innovation & Manufacturing

    11:10 AM

    Panel Discussion: Unite to Innovate: Building Collaborative Ecosystems for Investable Growth in Advanced Innovation

  • Fostering Cross-Industry Partnerships to Merge Expertise and Drive Innovation Breakthroughs.
  • Leveraging on Strategic Investments to Scale Sustainable Innovation.
  • Aligning Innovation with Global Sustainability Goals for Ethical, Future-Ready Production.

    • Moderator

    Victor Fasahati

    Founder & Managing Partner

    Mayflower & Partners

    Panelists

    Chong Seng Lim

    Director, Ecosystem Development

    Digital Penang

    Dr James Ong

    Founder & Managing Director

    Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)

    Syed Mubarak

    Vice Chairman, Head of ESG

    SMART Cities Network

    Kean Yaw See Toh

    Founding Partner

    Kairous Capital

    12:20 PM

    Speed Networking Session

    12:40 PM

    Networking Lunch

    HER-AIM: Diversity in Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing

    2:00 PM

    Panel Discussion: The Power of Diversity & Inclusion to Fuel Innovation in Manufacturing

  • Applying diverse perspectives to drive breakthrough manufacturing innovations.
  • Redefining investment strategies to prioritise inclusive, high-growth opportunities.
  • Cultivating cross-cultural talent to boost collaboration and innovation speed.

    • Moderator

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    Panelists

    Azura Ahmad

    Assistant Vice President

    TalentCorp Northern Region

    Ravenna Chen

    CEO

    Intrinsic SEA

    Dr Poh Leng Eu

    Senior Director Package Innovation

    NXP Semiconductors

    2:50 PM

    Panel Discussion: Developing Future-Ready Workforce for the Industry 5.0 Revolution

  • Adopting Winning Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Tech Talent in Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Transforming Workforce Roles to Elevate Their Position in the Value Chain & Be Relevant to the Industry.
  • Integrating Data to Measure and Maximise the ROI of Talent Transformation.

    • Moderator

    Dato’ Seri Abdul Halim Hussain

    Former Penang State Exco

    Minister for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneur Development

    Panelists

    Nor Asmahan Othman

    Vice President & Head

    TalentCorp Northern Region

    Nina Yassin

    Chief People Officer, Human Capital

    Ekuiti Nasional Berhad

    Deric Chew

    HR Director

    Lumileds

    Clement Pang

    IT Director

    Micron Technology

    3:40 PM

    Exploring Cross-Border Exchange of Knowledge, Talent and Technologies to Propel ASEAN’s Growth

  • Fostering R&D ecosystems linking ASEAN innovators with global partners for faster tech transfer.
  • Employing talent mobility to close skills gaps and build future-ready leaders.
  • Aligning digital platforms and harmonising regulations for seamless cross-border tech adoption.

    • Moderator

    Dr James Ong

    Founder & Managing Director

    Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)

    Panelists

    Jaffri Ibrahim

    CEO

    Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST)

    Dato’ J. Palaniappan

    Executive Chairman

    ASEAN Future Workforce Council

    Vellu Mahadevan

    Country HR Director

    Micron Technology Malaysia

    Stephen Lai

    Chairman

    Malaysia-China (Greater Bay Area) Science-Tech Innovation Alliance

    4:30 PM

    Chairperson Closing Remarks

    Renee Tan

    Chairperson

    Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia

    4:50 PM

    Prize Giveaways Announcement

    End of Conference

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