World AI Show Welcomes MIDA as Strategic Investment Partner

The World AI Show is gearing up for its 46th global edition, set for 28–29 October 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur. Following the announcement of MDEC as Strategic Partner, the summit now proudly welcomes the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) as its Strategic Investment Partner.

MIDA’s involvement underscores Malaysia’s commitment to becoming the leading destination for AI innovation and high-impact investments in Southeast Asia. With its mandate to drive industrial growth and digital transformation, MIDA’s strategic role at the World AI Show will spotlight opportunities in AI, advanced manufacturing, cloud, and digital infrastructure.

"AI is integral to Malaysia's next wave of economic transformation. At MIDA, our strategic focus is on facilitating the adoption of AI across key industries to enhance national competitiveness and attract high-value global investments. The World AI Show in Malaysia serves as a perfect platform to showcase our nation's capabilities and forge the collaborations necessary to build a globally competitive and smarter economy.” said [Noorzita Mohamad Nor, Director, Business Services & Regional Operations Division, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)].

Featured Speakers

As of now, confirmed speakers at the World AI Show – Malaysia includes:

Shamsul Izhan Bin Abdul Majid, Head, National AI Office – Malaysia
Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia
Vicks Kanagasingam, Advisor & Head of Data Governance Protem Committee, Ministry of Digital Malaysia
Stephanie Liew, Chief Information Security Officer, APMEA, British American Tobacco (BAT)
Budiman Bujang, Deputy Chief Digital Officer, Johor Corporation
Christophe Vicic, Chief Growth Officer, JLL Malaysia
Mohd Hanapi Bisri, Head of Group ICT, Petra Energy
Tan Ngoh Lim, Head of Group Digital & Technology, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)
Aaron Kee, Chief Business Officer, Carsome Group
Braendan Yong Kong Choong, Chief Technology Officer, Al Rajhi Bank
SK Joo, Chief Technology Officer, Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn. Bhd.
Tze Phei Tee, Group Chief Information Officer, Wasco Berhad
Lee Li Foon, Chief Technology Officer, AHAM Capital Asset Management
Francis Chan, Senior Director, Group IT Security, DKSH
Md Abdul Mukaddem, Director, Digital Commercial & AI, Coca-Cola Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei
Raffaello Sanzio Rodiman, Head of Data Management & Application Development, Orsted
Frank Kang, Country Head – Malaysia, Antler
Weisheng Neo, General Partner, Qualgro
Andre Sequerah, Managing Partner, ScaleUp Malaysia

(More regional and global leaders will be announced in the coming weeks.)

Key Themes at World AI Show Malaysia 2025

The summit agenda is designed around practical, high-impact themes that reflect Malaysia’s AI priorities and global innovation trends, including:

National AI Strategy & Digital Government
Smart Cities, Transport & Logistics
Edge AI, IoT & Data Infrastructure
AI in Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
AI in Financial Services & Fintech
AI in Healthcare & Life Sciences
Generative AI & Emerging Tech
Responsible AI, Ethics & Talent Development

These themes will guide keynotes, panels, roundtables, and showcases, ensuring every attendee walks away with actionable strategies and partnerships.

Partners & Sponsors

The growing list of partners supporting World AI Show Malaysia includes:

Strategic Partner: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Strategic Investment Partner: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
Supporting Partners: CyberSecurity Malaysia, Invest Penang
Platinum Sponsor: Datadog
Leadership Roundtable Partner: Quantexa
Gold Sponsor: Magure
Exhibitors: Xtremax, Cloocus Malaysia, Cognitus Asia, Robopreneur
Association Partners: Starfindo, Kumpul, ForumSatria

What to Expect: High-Impact Outcomes for Investors & Enterprises

The World AI Show is more than just a conference — it’s a catalyst for partnerships, investments, and real business outcomes. Attendees can expect:

Investor Showcases: Meet high-potential AI startups pitching directly to investors.
Keynote Discussions & Panels: Insights from top AI pioneers, enterprise leaders, and policymakers.
Executive Roundtables: Closed-door sessions designed for senior decision-makers.
Networking Functions: Curated opportunities to connect with C-level leaders and innovators.

Futuretech World Cup – Startup Innovation at the Forefront

In addition to world-class keynotes and panels, the event will also host the FutureTech World Cup (FTWC) — a global startup competition where the most promising AI ventures will pitch their solutions live to a jury of investors and industry leaders.

For investors, FTWC is a unique deal-flow platform, offering direct access to next-generation startups innovating across AI, cloud, fintech, healthcare, Industry 4.0, and more.

Trescon’s Statement

“As we welcome MIDA as Strategic Investment Partner, this strengthens our commitment to positioning Malaysia as the hub for AI and digital investment in ASEAN,” said Mithun Shetty, Vice Chairman of Trescon. “Together with MDEC and our partners, this edition of World AI Show will create unmatched opportunities for investors, enterprises, and innovators to collaborate.”

Secure Your Place

With just weeks to go, World AI Show Malaysia promises to be a defining platform for AI investments and strategic partnerships.