Join us at the APAC Technopreneurship Empowerment Conference (ATEC 2024), a premier event dedicated to advancing technopreneurship and technological innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. ATEC 2024 is designed to bring together technopreneurs, academics, investors, government officials, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, innovative business models, and strategic partnerships.

Special Highlight:

• Keynote Speech by YB Chang Lih Kang: The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation will deliver a keynote speech, providing valuable insights into the future of technopreneurship and innovation.

Event Highlights:

• Keynote Speeches: Hear from industry leaders and renowned technopreneurs who will share insights on the latest trends and developments in technology and entrepreneurship.
• Interactive Forums: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on key focus areas, including Space Economy, Bioeconomy, New Energy Economy, and Tech-Talent Economy.
• Innovative Tech Showcases: Discover groundbreaking technological solutions and products from emerging technopreneurs and start-ups.
• Tech Consulting Corner: Get expert advice and consultancy services from government agencies under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

What You Will Gain:

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with key stakeholders, potential partners, and like-minded professionals from across the region.
• Knowledge Sharing: Gain valuable insights and knowledge from leading experts and innovators.
• Strategic Partnerships: Explore opportunities for cross-border collaborations and strategic investments.
• Visibility and Credibility: Enhance your brand's visibility and credibility in the regional technopreneurship space.
• Practical Insights: Learn practical strategies and solutions to tackle contemporary socio-economic challenges.

Who Should Attend?

• Technopreneurs and Start-ups
• Academics and Researchers
• Investors and Venture Capitalists
• Government Officials and Policy Makers
• Industry Leaders and Professionals

Engage with Government Agencies:

• Bioeconomy Corporation
• Malaysian Space Agency
• NanoMalaysia Berhad
• Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
• Young Scientists Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM)
• MIMOS Berhad

Endorsed by:

• Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)

Co-Organised by:

• Southeast Asia Research Centre for Humanities (SEARCH)
• Centre of Regional Strategic Studies (CROSS)
• Wellous Group

Speakers and Moderators:

Session 1: Technopreneurship in Asia Pacific Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges
Moderator: Ms Seah Jhen Pei, Expert Committee Member of CROSS

Speakers: 
1. Datuk Dr Azman Hassan, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
2. Patrick Lee, Co-Founder Asia Carbon Neutral
3. Dr. Lau Lit Fui, President & Chief Scientific Officer, Zhaoke Ophthalmology
4. TJ Tham, Tjufoo’s co-founder and CEO 

Session 2: Scaling Technopreneur Globally : Strategies Beyond Local Market
Moderator: Prof Amy Yeo Chu May, Senior Research Fellow of SEARCH

Speakers: 
1. Harmender Singh, Vice President, Super PMO & Special Projects of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
2. Noor Amy Ismail, Board of Director, Wahed Ventures
3. Tan Chin Kong, Chief Operating Officer, Bluechip VC Sdn Bhd
4. Dr. Pannirselvam Kanagaratnam, Head of Technology Development & Solutions Sector, MIMOS Berhad 

Parallel Forum: Hydrogen Economy: Pioneering the Future of Clean Energy
Moderator: Ir. Tengku Kahar , Vice President, Strategy and Special Projects Office, NanoMalaysia Berhad

Speakers: 
1. Dr Noel Dunlop, Vice President, Energys, Australia
2. Jessica Ong, Deputy General Manager, Hydrogen Department, Energy Transformation Business Unit, Sumitomo Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd
3. Mr Dieter Billen, Partner - Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure South-East Asia, Roland Berger 

Parallel Forum: The Future of Work: Emerging Trends in the Tech-Talent Economy
Moderator: Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Aslina Baharum, Programme Leader of Department of Computing and Information Systems, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia

Speakers:
1. Ivan Yong Wei Kit, Co-President, European Mentoring & Coaching Council, Asia Pacific
2. Michael Aaron Tuori, Academic Director, Tsinghua SEA Center
3. Azratul Amirah Ab Rashid, Head of Human Capital & Culture, MAVCAP 

Parallel Forum: Emerging Space Economies in the Asia-Pacific Region
Moderator: Mr. Nurazmi Abas, Secretary, Malaysian Space Industry Consortium (MASIC)

Speakers:
1. Dr Noordin Ahmad, Former Director General, National Space Agency (ANGKASA)
2. Dr. Norilmi Amilia Ismail, Founder and CEO, SpaceIn
3. M. Razlan Dhamir Hamdan,Founder, CEO & CTO, Aphelia

Parallel Forum: Innovative Bio-based Entrepreneurship: Success Stories and Lessons Learned
Moderator: Ahmad Muzzammil Faridza, Industry Development Division, Bioeconomy Corporation

Speakers:
1. Ts. Dr. Mahaletchumy Arujanan, Global Coordinator, ISAAA-BioTrust Executive Director, Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC)
2. Mr Wan Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistics Park Development Sdn Bhd
3. Dato' Leong Kin Mun, President, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC)