Programme Day 1 - Malaysia Business Events Week 2026

Programme

Day 1

Date: 4 August 2025 (Tuesday)

Time : 0800 hrs – 1800 hrs

0800 hrs.

Registration & welcome refreshment

0915 hrs

Arrival of YBrs. Ms. Tan Mei Phing
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

0920 hrs

Arrival of YB Dr. Sivakumar A/L Varatharaju Naidu , Chairman, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

0925 hrs

Arrival of YBrs. Mr Chua Choon Hwa , Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia

0930 hrs

Arrival of YBhg. Dato' Shaharuddin Abu Sohot , Secretary General, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia

0940 hrs

Arrival of YB Tuan Chiew Choon Man, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia

0950 hrs

Arrival of YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture

1000 hrs

Negaraku

1005 hrs

Opening Performance by The Zeppo Youngsterz

1040 hrs

Welcome Remarks by YB Dr Sivakumar A/L Varatharaju Naidu, Chairman of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

1040 hrs

Welcome Remarks by YB Dr Sivakumar A/L Varatharaju Naidu, Chairman of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

1045 hrs

Opening Remarks by YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia

1055 hrs

Launching of Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) 2026 & Malaysia Business Events Standard

1105 hrs

VIP Walkabout BE Xchange

1125 hrs

Keynote
Topic: Weaving Resilience: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
This inspirational keynote session explores the power of resilience, perseverance, and determination in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Drawing from his personal journey, he will share valuable insights on turning setbacks into opportunities, staying motivated under pressure, and embracing continuous growth in an ever-changing world.

Speaker Option:
Ms. Lee Hui Jing, Co-Founder Bilabila Mart
Mr. Alvin Lim, National Paralympic Hand Cyclist

1200 hrs

Panel Session (Convention)
Topic: Weaving Global Connections: Shaping Destinations for Tomorrow’s Association Congresses
As global associations redefine the purpose and impact of their congresses, destinations are increasingly evaluated beyond infrastructure and logistics. Today’s associations seek destinations that align with their values, support sustainability goals, foster innovation, deliver meaningful delegate experiences, and create long-term legacy outcomes. This session explores the evolving priorities influencing destination selection and how destinations can position themselves as strategic partners for future international association congresses in an increasingly competitive and purpose-driven global landscape.

Moderator:
Ms. Cynthia Martin, Director – Bespoke Marketing

Panellists:
Ms Carola van der Hoeff
Chief Operating Officer & Congress, The International Pharmaceutical Federation – Confirmed

Ms. Xiaowei Liu
Asia Director and Senior Advisor to the Secretary General at the World Energy Council

Associate Profesor Dr. Mohd Ariffin Bin Abu Hassan – Confirmed
President, Asia-Pacific Association for International Education

1245hrs

Networking lunch

1400 hrs

Energiser by Nadia Heng
Weaving Confidence: Empowering Mindsets for Tomorrow
This uplifting and interactive energiser session focuses on building confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset in navigating today’s fast-changing world. Through personal insights, engaging activities, and motivational storytelling, Nadia Heng will inspire participants to overcome self-doubt, embrace challenges, and unlock their full potential with confidence and authenticity.

1420 hrs

Plenary Session (Exhibition)
Topic: Against the Odds: Weaving the Success Story of Malaysia Brand Day
This plenary session explores how Malaysia Brand Day successfully strengthened Malaysia’s global presence through strategic storytelling, collaboration, and resilience in an increasingly competitive international landscape. The session will share key insights on overcoming challenges, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging cultural identity to position Malaysia as a dynamic and future-ready destination.

Speaker:

Ms. Carrie Ee – Director, Brand Day (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

1450 hrs

Plenary session:
Topic: Pharmacy’s unique contribution to Universal Health Coverage through self-care and Malaysia’s role in building a sustainable system towards 2030
In this session, Paul Sinclair, AM, President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), will present the global vision shaping the future of pharmacy under the FIP Strategic Plan 2025–2030. Drawing on the ONE FIP approach, he will outline how pharmacy can contribute to the Astana Declaration 2018, and deliver UHC (Universal Health Coverage) through Primary Health Care. One of the driving forces for pharmacy’s unique contribution to this agenda is through self-care as pillar of prevention for patients and the public globally. By establishing our role in self-care, alongside all other preventative measures- communicable disease, life course immunisation, healthy lifestyles, AMS to minimise AMR, NCD optimisation as well as access to safe, affordable and effective medicines, pharmacy is essential to healthcare globally.

He will also provide focus on the initiatives and innovations in pharmacy, including workforce transformation, in Malaysia and plans to launch the FIP Global Declaration on Self-Care at the 85th Global congress of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in Kuala Lumpur in 2027. The Congress theme is Bridging worlds: Global knowledge, local realities and better care. and the FIP President will showcase how we will strive to work shoulder to shoulder to deliver this and secure Malaysia’s legacy in pharmacy led self-care globally thereafter.

Speaker:
Mr. Paul Sinclair - President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

1520 hrs

Panel Session (C&I)
Topic: Weaving Corporate Perspectives: What Truly Matters in Business Event Decision Making
Powered by PCMA
This panel session explores the evolving priorities shaping corporate decision-making in today’s Business Events landscape. As organisations seek greater strategic value from meetings and events, factors such as ROI, sustainability, technology, delegate engagement, and meaningful experiences are becoming increasingly important. Bringing together corporate leaders and industry experts, the discussion will examine what truly matters when selecting destinations, partners, and event experiences in a rapidly changing world.

Moderator:
Florence Chua - Managing Director, PCMA APAC

1605 hrs

Panel session (ISE)
Topic: Beyond the Arena: How Global Sporting Events Shape Business, Culture & Future Opportunities.
This session explores how global sporting events create impact beyond the competition arena by driving economic growth, strengthening destination branding, fostering cultural exchange, and creating future opportunities for communities and industries. From tourism and hospitality to media, logistics, and youth development, the discussion will examine how major sporting events generate long-term value and shape international perception.

Moderator:

Nicolas Anil, Sports Journalist (TBC)

Panelists: (TBC)
Mr. Hazemi Hamidi (Chief Financial Officer, Bolt 360 Events Management)
Mr. Ahmad Faedzal Md Ramli – Former Director of International Sporting Events, KBS
StandChart/IMPACT/UTMB

1650 hrs

Networking reception
Agenda :

Arrival of Guests
Welcome Remarks by Chairman/ CEO of MyCEB
Networking Session

1900 hrs

End of Programme

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