SME World Forum – Kuala Lumpur 2024

27 - 30 Nov 2024

SME World Forum Kuala Lumpur 2024

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SME World Forum Kuala Lumpur 2024

27 Wed - 30 Sat, Nov 2024

The International Council for Small Business (ICSB), based in Washington DC, has given ICSB Malaysia Networks (IMN) the privilege to host the SME WORLD FORUM 2024, in Kuala Lumpur on 27 – 30 November, 2024.

IMN will organize this SME World Forum jointly with its Malaysian Partners, with the support of Malaysian Government (Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture) and its Agency, Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

In this Forum, global thought leaders, entreprenuers, policymakers, academics from all over the world will share their insights and experince, as well as strategies that will drive innovation and sustainable growth of MSMEs.

The theme of this World Forum is:

“Driving Innovation and Sustainable Growth of MSMEs”.

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OBJECTIVES

To bring together global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics and researchers from allied disciplines

to share insights and experiences
to collaborate on strategies that drive innovation and sustainable growth of MSMEs

To address some of the important issues impacting sustainable growth and development of MSMEs, including entrepreneurship education, innovation, energy transition, ESG adoption, digitalisation & AI.

Programme Overview

26 NOV 2024 – TUESDAY (Arrival Day)

Arrival of International & Outstation Delegates

4pm-6pm – Kuala Lumpur City Tours (For ICSB and International Delegates – Limited to 35 pax only)
7pm-9pm – Welcome Reception, Malaysian Petroleum Club, Level 42, Petronas Tower 2, KLCC (For ICSB Delegates & Invited Guests) – Registration for ICSB / International Delegates

27 NOV 2024 – WEDNESDAY (Golf and MSME Day)

7am-1pm – Friendly Golf (Glenmarie Golf & Country Club)

(For ICSB and International Delegates and Invited Guests – Limited to 35 pax only)

9am-10am – Visit to MAXIS Innovation Centre, KLCC
11am-1pm – Visit to Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), KLCC
2pm-5pm – Visit to SMECorp Malaysia and MSME Showcase
6pm-8pm – Malaysian Cuisines, The Exchange TRX Mall (Free & Easy / Optional)

28 NOV 2024 – THURSDAY (Policy Day)

Malaysian Petroleum Club, Level 43, Petronas Twin Tower 2, KLCC

8am – Arrival of Guests & Registration
8.30am – Welcome Address by Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat (Chairman, Advisory Committee)
8.40am – Opening Address by Prof Dr Ayman El-Tarabishy (President & CEO, ICSB)
8.50am – Special Address by Prof Dr Kim Ki-Chan (Chairman, ICSB)
9.00am – Presentation on Malaysian MSMEs by Mr Rizal bin Dato’ Nainy (CEO, SMECorp)
9.30am – Presentation by H.E. Orkhan Mammador (Chairman of Management Board, The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA), The Republic of Azerbaijan)
10.00am – Presentation by Datuk William Ng (President, Small and Medium Enterprise Association of Malaysia, SAMENTA)
10.15am – Presentation on Women Entrepreneurship by Ms Soh Eng Hooi (National Association of Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia, NAWEM)
10.30am – Panel Discussion on Malaysian MSMEs (Facilitator: Edwin Ng)
11.00am – Tea Break and Networking
11.30am – Presentation by Professor Dato’ Paul Chan (Co-Founder , HELP Education Group and Chancellor of HELP University)
11.45am – Address by Prof Dato’ Dr Ansary Ahmad (Forum Chair)
12.00am – Keynote Address by Guest of Honour – Finance Minister 2 (Invited)
12.30pm – Panel Discussion with the Minister (Chaired by Prof Dato’ Dr Ansary Ahmad)
1.00pm – Press Conference Networking Lunch and Visit to Skybridge (Malaysian Petroleum Club, Level 42, Petronas Twin Tower 2, KLCC)
2.30pm – Korean Entrepreneurship (60 minutes) (Details to be updated on a later date)
3.30pm – Humane Entrepreneurship (90 minutes) (Details to be updated on a later date)
5.00pm – Tea Break and Networking
5.30pm – Business Matching & Collaboration (150 minutes – By Invitation Only)
7.00pm – End

29 NOV 2024 – FRIDAY (Parallel Sessions Day)

(Conducted at Various Locations)

9am – 5pm
– Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamps (at MILA University, NILAI)
– Academics/Educators (at MILA University, NILAI)
– SME Practitioners (at Level 43, Malaysian Petroleum Club)
– Women Entrepreneurs (at HELP University, KL)
– Micros/Informal Sector (at MAXIS, KLCC)
– Special Programmes for Business Collaborations (By Invitation Only)