Podcast
The NICE 26 Podcast brings visitors closer to the people shaping Malaysia’s innovation and commercialisation landscape.
Held live at the event, these exclusive one-to-one conversations feature conference speakers, sponsors and industry leaders sharing their experiences, expertise and perspectives beyond the main stage.
Visit the NICE 26 Podcast at:
Inside Hall 2, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
Explore the session schedule below and join us for insightful conversations throughout NICE 26.
NICE 26
Podcast Schedule
Location: Inside Hall 2, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
| Time | Podcast Topic | Guest | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | |||
| 11.00 AM – 11.15 AM | What Future Industries Will Define ASEAN’s Next Decade? | Mr Iwan Setiawan Chief Operating Officer MarkPlus Indonesia | Afiq Naqiuddin MRANTI |
| 11.45 AM – 12.00 PM | Where Should Malaysia Play? Future Industries, Strategic Bets and National Advantage | Ms Marisa Kopec President Lux Research | Hafiz Talib MRANTI |
| 2.30 PM – 3.00 PM | The Impact of Technology on Society and How Dana Pengkomersialan Can Help Accelerate It | Dana Pengkomersialan · Quickfire session, 10 minutes per session Ng Zim Guan Director and Founder, Formedic Technologies Sdn Bhd Khairul Safwan Ahmad Co-Founder and COO, Empowered Solutions Sdn Bhd | Dr. Siti Salbiah Norazan MRANTI Alumni |
| 5.15 PM – 5.30 PM | Making AI Work for Business | Dr. Jasmine Begum General Manager, Corporate External & Legal Affairs, Microsoft ASEAN | Dr. Zulaikha Kadim Group Chief Technology Officer MIMOS Berhad |
| Day 2 Thursday, 27 August 2026 | |||
| 12.30 PM – 12.45 PM | Daripada Penyelidikan kepada Impak Nyata: Menilai Semula Ekonomi Inovasi Malaysia | YB Datuk Chang Lih Kang Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi | Ashran Dato’ Ghazi CEO, MRANTI |
| 2.15 PM – 2.25 PM | NICE 2026: Sekadar Trofi atau Pemangkin Inovasi Negara? | YBrs. Puan Norsham binti Abdul Latip Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Pembangunan Teknologi) Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi | Masuri Binti Mokhtar Bhg. Pembangunan, MOSTI |
| 4.30 PM – 4.45 PM | Building a Resilient Nation: The Strategic Role of Science, Health and Biotechnology | David (Chuan) Ai Chairman, University of Macau Accelerator's Expert Advisory Committee Former Chairman, AUTM International Strategy Committee | Dr. Siti Salbiah Norazan MRANTI Alumni |
| Day 3 Friday, 28 August 2026 | |||
| 10.30 AM – 10.45 AM | Building Malaysian Champions for The World | Roy Chin Executive Chairman Vista Robotics, USA | Dr. Siti Salbiah Norazan MRANTI Alumni |
| 11.00 AM – 11.15 AM | Missions That Pay for Themselves - Designing Business Models Around National Challenges | Rainer Kattel Deputy Director and Professor of Innovation and Public Governance University College London, United Kingdom | Dr. Siti Salbiah Norazan MRANTI Alumni |
| 11.45 AM – 12.00 PM | What Investors Really Look For | Saemin Ahn Managing Partner Rakuten Capital, Singapore | Afiq Naqiuddin MRANTI |
| 3.00 PM – 3.15 PM | Melangkaui NICE 2026: Memanfaatkan Jaringan ke Arah Pengkomersialan | YB Dato' Dr. Haji Mohammad Yusof bin Apdal Timbalan Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi | YBrs. Dr. Saat Shukri Embong President & Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), MIMOS Berhad |
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