Saturday, 17 January 2026

9am to 5pm

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

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One Day. Three Tracks.

Infinite Possibilities

GreenTech

Explore cutting-edge sustainable technologies, renewable energy innovations, and circular economy solutions to save the planet, people and animals

5 sessions

NEF Impact Tech 2026 brings together the brightest minds in technology and social innovation for an immersive day of learning, networking, and inspiration.

Social Enterprise

Learn how businesses are driving positive social impact while building sustainable, profitable ventures using technology.

3 sessions

Artificial Intelligence

Discover how AI is transforming industries and learn how to build AI roadmaps, AI agents from actual builders and makers of the technology

5 sessions

Our Speakers

Ashran Dato Ghazi
CEO, MranTi

Azhar Mustapha
CEO, Nervesis & Zygy

Azuar Zainuddin
CEO, Satu Creative

Abdul Karim Hercus
Founder, Neuramatix

Kamarul Bahrin
Former Editor-in-Chief, Astro Awani

Lilyana Latiff
NEF President (2023-2025) & Cofounder of Jooblii

Hamdi Mokhtar
CEO, MyNEF

Dato' Shah Redza bin Hussein
CEO, Kayan International

Ahmad Fauzi Ali
Group CEO
Singularity Connect

Azizul Othman
Co-Founder & CEO
Lekir Tech

Ts Wan Imran Wan Abdul Rahaman
CEO, Fuller Impact

Darren Ong
Founder, Polar Packet

Rashdan Ramlee
Mediafoundry

Wan Dazriq Wan Zulkiflee
PurpoSE

Aizah Shamsul Baharin
CEO, Madcash

Sadruddin (Dean) Saidfudin
Founder, Planters International

Annamalai Thani
Reclimate

Malik Murad Ali
Director of IT, Digital, HR & LPS, Mydin Holdings

Hazel Hassan
Chief Ecosystem Officer
Satu Creative

Poovenraj Kanagaraj
Editor DisruptrMY

The Programme

Welcome Programme

Welcome Speech by NEF President
ICT Industry MOU Exchanges
Opening Speech by APU

9 - 9.30am

NEF Impact Tech 2026 • 17 January 2026
9am to 5pm at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

Session 1: AI for Productivity, Profitability & Scale

AI Track @ Auditorium 6, Level 3

GreenTech @ Auditorium 7, Level 3

AI for Business & SMEs

9.30 to 10.30am

Expert panel of companies who have successfully integrated AI into their business for revenue generation

10.30 to 11.30am

Session 2: AI in Malaysia from a Decade ago

Fireside chat with Malaysia's "Grandfather of AI". Listen to his perspective of designing his own neural-network AI software and platform

11.30 to 12.30pm

Session 3: To AI or not to AI? The CEO's Dilemma

Keynote explaining the framework to identify which parts of your business will benefit from AI transformation and the total cost of ownership.

12.30pm to 2pm

Lunch break

In the Business of AI

2pm to 3pm

Session 4: What’s Next for AI in Malaysia? Predictions for Businesses in the Next 3 Years

Expert panel on the direction of AI as a new economy for Malaysia in the next 3 years

3pm to 4.30pm

Session 5: Masterclass on Responsible AI

In-depth sharing on creating "responsible AI". Learn what it takes to build a schema for multi-tenant AI platforms, "guardrails", privacy, and "private lanes" for corporate customers.

Opportunities in GreenTech

9.30 to 10.00am

Session 1: Climate Tech Landscape and Role of MyNEF

Keynote presentation by MyNEF CEO on the industry landscape of Green Tech and new business opportunities while saving the planet.

10.00 to 10.45am

Session 2: Advance Technology and Innovative Financing in Forest & Biodiversity Conservation

This session examines how digital tools, data-driven monitoring, and market-based instruments can support sustainable conservation.

10.45 to 11.30am

Session 3: Digital Forest & Alternative Funding Sources

Understanding the "Digital Forest" initiative and alternative funding sources for greentech

Social Enterprise @ Auditorium 7, Level 3

Social Enterprise Landscape

2pm to 3pm

Session 1: Empowering Malaysia' Impact Entrepreneurs

This keynote explores how technology can enable impact entrepreneurs to scale solutions, strengthen resilience, and compete in the future economy.

3pm to 4pm

This fireside chat examines alternative funding pathways for tech-driven social enterprises, including impact investing, blended finance, and innovative capital structures.

Session 2: New Funding Pathways for Tech-Driven Social Enterprises

Session 3: Measuring Measurable and Meaningful Impact

4pm to 5pm

This session explores how purpose-driven companies can move beyond surface-levelmetrics to design impact measurement frameworks that are both meaningful and decision-useful.

Lunch break

NEF AGM @ Auditorium 5

5.30pm to 7.30pm

NEF MEMBERS ONLY • NEF Annual General Meeting & Council Elections

NEF will be running their 16th Annual General Meeting alongwith elections for the 2026-2028 Council Members. If you wish to be a member, please see our offer under "Ticket 3: NEF Members" in the section below.

Session 4: Corporate Solutioning and ESG Frameworks

Learn how to equip teams with the practical tools and expertise needed to co-create transformative ESG strategies

12.45 to 2.00pm

Session 5: Artisanal Carbon Credit and the Singapore Experience

Learn what is 'Core Carbon Principles' required by the next generation of institutional climate investors.

11.30 to 12.15pm

12.15 to 12.45pm

Ticket Prices

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All Access Ticket

RM 30 / per person

Student Ticket

FREE. Provided you show your active Student ID

NEF Members

NEF Members who paid their annual membership fees will get volume tickets.

RM 100 1-year membership fees will get 2 x All Access Tickets

RM 200 for 2-year membership fees will get 5 x All Access Tickets

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