Why Now?

AI's Impact

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword — it is reshaping industries, jobs, and business models globally. Yet, for many Malaysian businesses, the challenge remains: How do we move from AI hype to practical adoption? Is it NOW or later? So, when?

Strong Foundations

Malaysia has already laid strong foundations through the National AI Roadmap, NAIO, and Governance Guidelines. This Roundtable builds on those efforts to chart practical pathways for adoption across businesses and industries.

A Strategic Framework for Tangible Outcomes

What Makes This Different:

Event Highlights:

  • Exclusive, curated voices (50 pax)
  • Aligned with NAIO, nationally relevant
  • Practical use cases, workforce readiness, governance clarity
  • White Paper outcome + shared commitments

Format (Half-Day)

Key Activities:

  • Keynote Insights: Industry experts, tech leaders, policymakers
  • Breakout Discussions: Focused groups on adoption barriers, skills, governance, and opportunities
  • Consensus Building: Shared recommendations for the White Paper
  • Next Steps: Drafting, validation, and launch of the White Paper

Participants (50 Pax)

A Balanced Representation Including:

  • Corporates & Industry Leaders (CIOs, CHROs, Transformation Heads)
  • SMEs & Startups (AI adopters & solution providers)
  • Government Agencies
  • Academia & Research
  • Technology Partners
  • Industry Associations (FMM, MEF, SME Association)
  • Civil Society & Workforce Voices

Expected Outcome

The Roundtable Session Will Result In:

  • A White Paper outlining challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.
  • A roadmap for businesses to adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
  • Follow-up programs by UOA Academy and partners to support next action.
  • A validation process with stakeholders leading to a public launch.

Agenda of The Day

Event Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote & Panel Insights

  • Tech Perspective
  • Business Perspective
  • Policy/Skills Perspective
  • Association Perspective

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Strategic 4 Breakout Discussion

Pillar 1: Current State & Readiness

Objective: Assess Malaysia's AI maturity & barriers to adoption.

Pillar 2: High-Impact Use Cases

Objective: Identify realistic AI use cases for Malaysian businesses in 1-2 years.

Pillar 3: Workforce, Skills & Culture

Objective: Define workforce & skills readiness for AI adoption.

Pillar 4: Governance, Trust & Regulation

Objective: Define role of policy, ethics & trust.

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Plenary Synthesis

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

White Paper Discussion

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Closing Business Lunch

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