BFF 2023
Unlock Success at Business Foresight Forum (BFF) 2023: Explore the Path to Revolutionary Business Growth
13 Sept 2023: 9:00am-5:00pm
BFF 2023: Convergence of Transformative Innovation with Revolutionary Impact
13 Sept 2023
9:00am – 5:00pm
Hybrid Conference
Discover emerging trends, connect with industry leaders and ignite business transformation at BFF 2023. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest insights into technological advancements and their impact on consumer behaviour.
Connect and collaborate with influential professionals, forging partnerships that unlock exciting opportunities. Prepare to revolutionise your business by embracing innovative strategies, reimagining models and optimising resources.
Join us on this transformative journey towards enduring success in a rapidly evolving market. Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to shape your business’s future!
Why Attend?
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Expand Your Business Perspective
- Broaden your business outlook and gain a comprehensive understanding of revolutionary technological developments and global economic uncertainties.
- Make informed decisions that drive business growth and endurance.
- Acquire knowledge and insights that enhance your ability to navigate the dynamic business landscape effectively.
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Forge Powerful Connections
- Engage with influential industry leaders and innovative minds who are at the forefront of transformative innovation.
- Build valuable connections and foster collaborations that can lead to strategic partnerships and opportunities.
- Tap into the collective expertise of renowned professionals and thought leaders, enabling you to expand your network and gain valuable insights.
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Amplify Your Competitive Advantage
- Explore current and upcoming transformative technology innovations like AI, electrification, and big tech advancements.
- Leverage these innovations to revolutionize your business and gain a competitive advantage.
- Differentiate yourself from competitors by embracing and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
- Drive your business towards success by capitalizing on emerging opportunities and adapting to changing market dynamics.
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Our Speakers
Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin
Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
Tengku Zarina Tengku Chik
CEO, Securities Industry Development Corporation
Danny Wong
CEO and Executive Director, Areca Capital Sdn Bhd
Matthew Griffin
Futurist (UK)
Dato’ Stewart LaBrooy
Chairman of Area Group of Companies
Charles Brewer
Group Chief Executive Officer, Pos Malaysia Berhad
Prof. Datin Paduka Fatimah Mohamed Arshad
Agriculture Policy Analyst & Research Fellow, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security (ITAFOS)
Anthony Siau
Founder and Chairman,
Kairos Capital Group
Aliza Ali
Founder and CEO, Will Group, Chatime Malaysia and Hello
Shakira Teh Sharifuddin
Senior Economist, The World Bank Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Finance Hub
Dato’ Mohd Nazrul Izam Mansor
Group CEO of FGV Holdings Berhad
Daniel Ruppert
CEO, Sedania Innovator Bhd
Aiza Azreen Ahmad
Board Member, Evolve Precision Healthcare
Michael Hoo
Country Head of Customer Engineering, Google
Datuk Hanafi Sakri
Deputy Secretary General (Industry), Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Datin Anna Amalina Imam Baweh
Director of Government Affairs, Intel Corporation
Low Jia Yee
Chief Technology Officer, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
Syed Mahadzir Syed Manshor
CEO, Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn Bhd
Muhammad Yazurin Sallij
CEO, Rapid Bus
Roslan Abdullah
Deputy CEO, Proton Holding / CEO, Proton Edar
Freddy Loo
Digital and Analytics Advisory, Fusionex Group
Fayza Mohamed Amin
Board Member & Chairman of Board Technology Committee, Hong Leong Berhad
Kamarul Bahrin Haron
(Conference Moderator)
Freelance Journalist & Media Consultant
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Conference Agenda
By Tengku Zarina Tengku Chik
By Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Haji Hussin
- How culinary journey from different cultures, communities, geographical locations are infused into the food business
- How food production, preparation, and sourcing differs around the world and reflected in the local business communities
- Exploring the changing food industry appetite and how businesses adapt to the tech-flavoured business strategies
Speaker: Aliza Ali, Founder and CEO, Will Group and Chatime
- Technological transformation and the imperative of adaptation
- The vital role of private equity in fueling start-up businesses
- Leveraging private equity and adaptive investment strategies for economic recovery
- Embracing digitalisation for market expansion and sustainable business evolution
- Unravelling how tech unveil digital consumer behaviour trends and expectation
- How tech-driven innovations shaped the construction and real estate industry
Panellists:
1) Danny Wong, CEO and Executive Director, Areca Capital Sdn Bhd
2) Dato’ Stewart LaBrooy, Chairman of Area Group of Companies
3) Shakira Teh Sharifuddin, Senior Economist, The World Bank Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Finance Hub
4) Anthony Siau, Founder and Chairman – Kairos Capital Group
Morning Coffee Break
- Chips that power almost all modern technologies
- Understanding the significance of microchips in everyday technology
- Microchips as enablers in human talent-machine synergy
Panellist:
1) Low Jia Yee, Chief Technology Officer, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
2) Datin Anna Amalina Imam Baweh, Director of Government Affairs, Intel Corporation
- The domino effect of food crisis and price hikes
- Rising food insecurity and the implications on the supply chain and its challenges
- Investing in the solutions and innovations to ensure food security and stability
- Talent development in the food industry
Moderator: Syed Mahadzir Syed Manshor, CEO, Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn Bhd
Panellists:
1) Professor Datin Paduka Dr. Fatimah Mohamed Arshad, Agriculture Policy Analyst & Research Fellow, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security (ITAFOS)
2) Dato’ Mohd Nazrul Izam Mansor, Group CEO, FGV Holdings Bhd
Lunch Break
- Future job market trends: Predicting the impact of AI on employment
- Assessing the impact: How AI affect employment opportunities
- Anticipating future skills: Identifying the skills and competencies in demand in an AI-Driven economy
- Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity: Applications, benefits and ethical considerations
Speaker: Matthew Griffin, Futurist (UK)
- Malaysia electrification roadmap through hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
- Charging towards change: How the infrastructure support EV adoption
- Vectors that may benefit from the new urban mobility – Healthcare
Moderator: Charles Brewer, Group CEO, Pos Malaysia Berhad
Panellist:
1) Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy Secretary General (Industry), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI)
2) Muhammad Yazurin Sallij, CEO, Rapid Bus
3) Roslan Abdullah, Deputy CEO, Proton Holding / CEO, Proton Edar
Afternoon Coffee Break
- Talent time and TechTonic shift
- Inside the talent strategy of big tech companies
- How is tech redefining the human connection and its safeguards
- Privacy, safety, and integrity beyond security
Moderator: Aiza Azreen Ahmad, Board Member, Evolve Precision Healthcare (Health Tech/Digital Wellness Track)
Panellist:
1) Michael Hoo, Country Head, Customer Engineering, Google Cloud Malaysia
2) Freddy Loo, Director, Digital and Analytics Advisory, Fusionex Group
3) Fayza Mohamed Amin, Board Member & Chairman of Board Technology Committee, Hong Leong Berhad
- Energy-efficient buildings – Maximizing the potential of sustainable power sources
- Exploring innovative technologies and trends in renewable energy integration
- Financial and non-financial ESG solutions driving sustainable business practices
Speaker: Daniel Ruppert, CEO, Sedania Innovator Bhd
*The SIDC reserves the right to amend the programme as deemed appropriate without prior notice
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Conference Details
BFF 2023: Convergence of Transformative Innovation with Revolutionary Impact
13 Sept 2023: 9:00am-5:00pm
Hyrbid Conference
10 CPE POINTS*
8 CPD
HRD Corporation Claimable
Prog Number: 10001322468
HRD Registered Training Provider
My CoID: 765264K
*Note: Live streaming participant is eligible for 5 CPE Points under “Self-Directed” learning mode. This mode is capped at 5 CPE points per cycle period.
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Join us at SIDC Business Foresight Forum (BFF) 2023, where game-changing innovations converge with transformative insights, shaping the future of businesses worldwide.
Gain strategic knowledge, embrace agile thinking and unlock the power to thrive amidst unpredictable global events.
This hybrid gathering of great minds offers a unique opportunity to convert impactful concepts into action, advancing human capital and shaking up the status quo.