Pocket Talks
The Pocket Talk sessions at NICE 2026 will be held on a mini stage in the exhibition hall. These sessions provide a more informal and concise platform for sharing topics related to emerging technologies, industry trends, innovative solutions and current developments relevant to a wide range of participants.
This format allows visitors to gain valuable information and insights within a shorter period, creating a programme atmosphere that is more dynamic, interactive and relevant to industry.
Pocket Talks will be held at:
Inside Hall 2 (In front of Kiosk 2)
Explore the session schedule below and join us for insightful conversations throughout NICE 26.
NICE 26
MTDC Pocket Talks Schedule
Location:
Inside Hall 2 (in front of Kiosk 2), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
| Time | Pocket Talk Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | ||
| 10.30 AM – 10.45 AM | Funding Dana Pemacu 2.0 | Dr. Syahrul Idzuan bin Mohamad Deputy Secretary of Division, MOSTI (Dana) |
| 1.30 PM – 1.45 PM | MTDC - Your 360° Ecosystem for Your Business | Ts Dr Indera Shaiful Baharudin Executive Vice President, MTDC |
| 1.45 PM – 2.00 PM | THE RISE OF AI IP: From Digital Identity to Commercial Asset — Malaysia to the World | Ms Shin Kong Founder & CEO, Ai Maze You Sdn Bhd |
| 3.30 PM – 3.45 PM | Cradle 101: Introduction to Cradle Grant Programmes | Muzakkir Mohamad Manager, Investment, CRADLE |
| 4.00 PM – 4.15 PM | Intellectual Property: A Business Weapon | Muhammad Faiz bin Mohd Roslan Assistant Director, Business Development & Marketing Division, MYIPO |
| Day 2 Thursday, 27 August 2026 | ||
| 11.30 AM – 11.45 AM | From Precision Healthcare to Precision Child Development: How DNA Can Personalise Health, Development and Growth | Muhammad Ikhmal Daniel Bin Zakaria Business Development Lead, Absolute Genetic Technologies Sdn Bhd |
| 11.45 AM – 12.00 PM | Great at inventing, blur about business? Here's the playbook | Siti Manisah Binti Mohd Sarujee RTTP, CHEX, Director/Geek-in-Command, BrandGeeks Inc |
| 12.30 PM – 1.00 PM | Certificate Presentation and Memorandum Exchange Ceremony | |
| 1.30 PM – 1.45 PM | Navigating the Global Trade Landscape with MATRADE | Shah Nizam bin Ahmad Deputy Director, Digital Trade Section, MATRADE |
| 1.45 PM – 2.00 PM | Social Enterprise Financing Scheme | Puan Syafarizan Mohd Arif Head, Specialized Financing, SME Bank |
| Day 3 Friday, 28 August 2026 | ||
| 10.30 AM – 10.45 AM | From Intellectual Property to Business Value: Why Commercialisation Matters | Dr. Asugan Pechi Muthu Hon. Secretary, Licensing Executives Society Malaysia (LESM) |
| 11.00 AM – 11.45 AM | Commercialisation Journey of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells—Malaysia as a Regional Hub for Cell Therapy | Dr Jezamine Lim CEO, Cell Biopeutics Resources Sdn Bhd |
| 3.30 PM – 3.45 PM | ITMA: Technology Transfer Unlocked | Ts. Irfan Awang Exco Member, Innovation and Technology Managers Association Malaysia (ITMA) |