GenAI Open Innovation - Malaysia Chapter, in collaboration with AWS
GenAI Open Innovation - Malaysia Chapter
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 6:00PM (GMT+8)
Location: Asia School of Business (ASB) Academy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About the Event:
The GenAI Open Innovation initiative, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), is a unique platform designed to foster collaboration between startups and enterprises, driving the growth of AI in the region.
Featured Enterprise Partners
Participating enterprises include PayNet Fintech Hub, Mindvalley, Resorts World Inc., Media Prima, Royalton Coating, Emart24, JK Wire Harness, Mydin Malaysia, Asia School of Business, and Mamee, representing sectors such as financial services, real estate, education, and media.
This event aims to:
Empower AI Startups: Gain key insights on AI adoption trends and enterprise needs to refine go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
Support Enterprises: Connect with innovative AI solutions tailored to address specific challenges and opportunities.
Build Partnerships: Facilitate impactful collaborations between startups and enterprises to accelerate the adoption and success of AI solutions.
[12.15 PM - 3.20 PM: THIS IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONFIRMED FOR 1:1 MATCHMAKING]
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM: Check-in
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Briefing to enterprise and startups for the 1:1 matchmaking session
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: 1:1 Enterprise–Startup Matchmaking
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM: Post-Matchmaking Debrief
[2.30PM - 6 PM: OPEN TO PUBLIC/ALL THAT REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT]
2.30 PM - 3.30PM: Registration + Networking
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Program Intro + Opening Remarks
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Panel 1: “From Pitch to Production: How Startups and Enterprises Make AI POCs Work”
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM: AI Startup Demos
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Panel 2: “Co-Creating AI Value: Scaling, IP & Long-Term Wins Together”
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking
Speaker Line-up with Agenda
🔹 Program Introduction & Opening Remarks
Tiffany Bloomquist, Head of Startups, General Manager Asia Pacific & Japan, AWS
Kai Yong, Partner, GenAI Fund
🔹 Panel 1: From Pitch to Production – How Startups and Enterprises Make AI POCs Work (Tiffany Bloomquist, Head of Startups, General Manager Asia Pacific & Japan, AWS)
Malik Murad Ali, Director of IT, Digital, HR and LPS, Mydin
Elmen Tan, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Sime Darby Property
Zad Chin, Academic Manager, Asia School of Business
🔹 Startup Demos
3 innovative AI startups showcasing live solutions to enterprise challenges.
🔹 Panel 2: Co-Creating AI Value – Scaling, IP & Long-Term Wins Together
(Moderator: Denning, Partner, GenAI Fund)
Diana Gan, Advisor, GenAI Fund & Executive Coach, The Preston Associates
Chee Mun Foong, Chief Product Officer, YTL-SEA Digital Bank Project & CEO, YTL AI Labs
Chee Heong Lim, Chief Operating Officer, Resorts World Inc.
Join us to unlock the potential of AI through collaboration and innovation. Reserve your spot today and be part of shaping the future of AI!