I-Nation 2024
Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate.
The I-Nation conference is MRANTI's annual flagship event, driving innovation, collaboration, and impactful change across the socio-economic landscape, with a focus on sustainability, climate, and biodiversity. Launched in 2022, I-Nation has established itself as a global platform for leaders, innovators, and industry experts to discuss cutting-edge technologies and strategies that shape the future.

The “I” in I-Nation stands for Innovation, which is at the core of our mission to transform Malaysia into a leading hub of innovative solutions that benefit both people and the planet. The event brings together a diverse range of participants, including thought leaders, policymakers, multinational corporations, impact investors, and tech entrepreneurs, fostering rich conversations and collaborations that spark impactful innovations.
Date
2 - 4 December 2024
Venue
Nexus, Connexion Conference & Event Centre (CCEC), Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Theme
Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate
Pillars
The theme will be focusing on technology, ESG, sustainability and impact based on the 4IR foundational technologies and tech areas adopted under MRANTI
Event Components

Plenaries

Main Conference - 20 sessions

Workshops

Workshops and Labs - 3 sessions

Mentoring

Pocket Talks - 3 sessions

Exhibition

Networking

The Key Objective

Discussion
Facilitate in-depth discussions among global leaders from the private sector, public sector, academia, and civil society
Trends
Drive Malaysia's technological advancements by showcasing new trends, sharing best practices, and debating forward-thinking policies
Collaboration
Promote cross-border collaborations, connecting global innovators and local stakeholders to elevate Malaysia's tech ecosystem

Advancing Impactful Innovation Together

As we prepare for I-Nation 2024, this year's theme, “Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate.”, reflects our goal of fostering collaborative conversations to tackle socio-economic and environmental challenges through innovation.

Aligned with the objectives of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12), I-Nation 2024 will feature the Future Technology and Innovation Symposium (FTIS), bringing together key voices from Malaysia and ASEAN to discuss critical national challenges and sustainable solutions.

3 Transformative Days

1000+ Attendees

Renowned Global Speakers

Insights from Leading Innovators and Policymakers

Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainable Solutions

Objectives

  • To advance knowledge on technology innovations, and discuss its impact on the future economy;
  • To break the boundaries of the 4IR by building conversations on 4IR and in line with ESG goals;
  • To position MRANTI as an agency that accelerates commercialisation of R&D with 4IR central to its mission;
  • To build awareness on MRANTI’s ESG-related initiatives and plans; and
  • To create an experiential event where attendees will be able to witness and experience MRANTI Park’s state of the art integrated infrastructure and facilities.
MakersLab

Scalable Products / Technologies

Create, experiment and give life to ideas in a boundless environment through new age technologies, tools & facilities, guided by industry players to create groundbreaking impact.

Objectives
  • Advancing knowledge on technology innovations, and get into discussion of its impact on the future economy
  • Breaking the boundaries of the 4IR by building conversations on 4IR and in line with the Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals
  • Accelerating commercialisation of R&D with 4IR at the core
  • Creating an experience of MRANTI Park’s state of the art integrated infrastructure and facilities to enable innovations
Speakers
Dzuleira Abu Bakar
Group Chief Executive Officer,
MRANTI Corp
Dr. Dilshaad Ali
Chief Executive Officer,
King Abdullah Medical City,
Saudi Arabia
Vaibhav Dua
Partner,
McKinsey & Company,
Malaysia
Anita Schjøll Brede
Co-founder of Iris.aiWorld’s Top 50 Women in Tech in 2018
Michael Peng
Chief Creative OfficerMoon Creative LabFormer Partner & MD at IDEO Tokyo
Inma Martinez
Digital Pioneer  & A.I. Scientist
IIyas Vali
Co-Founder, rLoop
Sir James Dyson
Inventor & Founder of Dyson Ltd
Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Asma Ismail
President, Akademi Sains Malaysia
Datuk Ir. Khairil Anwar Bin Ahmad
President & Chief Executive Office, Iskandar  Investment Berhad
Ts. Dr. Mahaletchumy Arujanan
Executive Director, The Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre Editor-in-Chief, The Petri Dish
Prof Charles Fine
MIT Sloan School of Management

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Themes

Theme
Healthcare
Inclusive Growth
Food Security
Climate Change
Supply Chain
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MakersLab

Scalable Products / Technologies

Create, experiment and give life to ideas in a boundless environment through new age technologies, tools & facilities, guided by industry players to create groundbreaking impact.

I-Nation is a gathering of creative thinkers who share a desire to change the world by disrupting the status quo with bold ideas and positive, forward-thinking discourse. Inspiring others through the sharing of powerful ideas and insights, the members of our community live up to the ideals of thought leadership, innovation, and adaptability.

Satellite Programmes
IP Commercialisation Clinic for University Spin-off companies and Commercialisable R&D Projects

The clinic strives to reach 30 individuals, start-ups, spin-off companies to meet and discuss with 5 subject matter experts with different specialisations to seek advice and guidance on their respective issues. This clinic is akin to a customary private clinic where the experts will provide consultation to companies in specific areas of concern. Some areas that will be covered during the sessions include: IP management, commercialisation pathway, funding, testing (sandbox).

Rahim Sirajudin
Senior Manager,
IP Services
IP Management
Commercialisation Strategy
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Rossuriana Hamzah
Senior Manager,
Technology Commercialisation
Commercialisation Strategy
Funding
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Azim Akbar
Senior Technology Analyst,
Technology Commercialisation
IP Management
Commercialisation Strategy
Sandbox
Find Out More
Sabila Husna
Senior Technology Analyst,
Technology Commercialisation
IP Management
Commercialisation Strategy
Sandbox
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Nurul Nadhirah
Assistant Manager.
Technology Commercialisation
Funding
Sandbox
Find Out More
Building Sustainable University Spin-Offs : The Roles of Research Management Centre, Technology Transfer Officers, Researchers

The objective of the workshop is to provide insights and guidelines to key stakeholders within the university ecosystem towards building sustainable uni-spin offs.

Course Overview: University spin-offs are vehicles through which intellectual properties (IP)    housed at universities, meet the real world. The success of university spin-offs depends on three offices working together simultaneously: The Research Management Centres (RMC), Technology Transfer Officers (TTO) and Researchers.

Workshop Modules
  • Introduction to deep tech university spin-offs and the (simultaneous) roles of RMC, TTO and researchers towards building sustainable deep tech university spin-offs
  • Research Management Centres (RMC) - Utilising the IP databases towards the building of university spin-offs
  • Technology Transfer Office (TTO) - Leveraging strategic partnerships towards scaling university spin-offs
  • Researchers - Coordinating research activities toward building spin-offs
  • Bringing it All Together Using the Constellation’s University Commercialisation Framework.
Desired Outcomes
  • Learn how to filter the IP database for commercialisable IPs
  • Learn the right collaboration agreements to sign with industrial partners
  • Learn how to coordinate research activities towards commercial values
Key Takeaways
  • The Power of 3 - The alignment of 3 key roles within the university - namely, the Research Management Center (RMC), Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and Researchers will enable for sustainable uni spin-offs
  • More than Commercial! - University spin-offs are vehicles through which research findings from the university can be sustainably offered to the real world
  • Research AND Commercialisation - Research and commercialisation are not two things apart, and a successful commercial vehicle can be the key to meaningful research work.
Brunsfield TusStar
About GMP China

TusStar Malaysia is a part of China's largest technology incubator network, with 300+ locations across 70+ cities. It is a joint venture between TUS Holding and Brunsfield International Group.TusHolding is a diversified science and technology holding group that holds USD ~$30bn in assets under management and is the largest science park operator in the world.

TusStar Malaysia is an integrated platform that provides innovation services across all stages of startup enterprises. Capitalising our end-to-end financing system and extensive resources to provide low-cost, training, funding, full-cycle innovative and pioneering services for high-tech projects to create regional innovation ecosystem. TusStar strives to be the most humanized incubator for startups and enterprises globally.

Application Date
1st June - 9th July 2021
Programme Date
1st August - 24th September 2021
Programme Fees
RM 5,000 per Startup
Participants
2-3 person per Startup
Ended
*Should there be any traveling, expenses to be borne by the startup.
USMAC & Pixel Play Ventures
About GMP USA

US Market Access Center (US MAC) is a tech accelerator located in Silicon Valley (from San Francisco to Menlo Park). For decades, the road ahead for any technology company anywhere in the world, has led to Silicon Valley in Northern California, US. It is home to many global technology giants like HP, CISCO, Facebook, Google and Apple – just to name a few. It is the center for billions of dollars in tech funding, partnerships and client deals and the home of the legendary entrepreneurial culture that powers the world’s most important technologies.

Pixel Play Ventures (PPV), is a Venture Capital Management Corporation registered with Securities Commission Malaysia. It’s a fund manager focusing on investing in rapidly growing early-stage companies that fits its ethical venture-build philosophy.

Application Date
27th July - 13th September 2021
Programme Date
4th October - 3rd December 2021
Programme Fees
RM 5,000 per Startup
Participants
2-3 person per Startup
Concept
Conference Themes
  • Healthcare
  • Climate Change
  • Inclusive Growth
  • Supply Chain
  • Food Security
Satellite Events (Parallel)
  • Workshops / Labs
  • Pocket Talks (Partners)
  • Mentoring
Ongoing Session
  • Exhibitions
  • MRANTI Maker’s Lab
  • Meet the IP Expert
Schedule
I-Nation 2022

Access Pass

Our two-day hybrid event comprised a power-packed programme line-up happening physically at MRANTI Park, as well as a virtual component on our online platform

Physical

Experience the conference first-hand, engage in meaningful conversations and create a meaningful change physically at MRANTI Park.

Virtual

Can’t make it physically? Join us remotely at the comfort of your workstation or home on our online virtual platform.

Funding Facilitation

(NTIS, TED, SRF, MYSTARTUP)

Themes

Exhibitors
MRANTI Tech
SYNDES Technologies
KOMMU
AsiaTech
PwD Smart FarmAbility
MIMOS
MyMedikal Healthcare (Social Enterprise)
Komuniti Tukang jahit (Social Enterprise)
Seven Tea One (Social Enterprise)
GOLD (Social Enterprise)
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Location & Amenities
All Amenities

HIVE 5

The I-Nation 2022 will be held at the Auditorium

Parking

Access to parking is a foundational need for many. Our well-constructed parking lots provides vehicular access without the added obstacle and stress.

Multi Storey
Car Park 2
Platform Payment
Cashless Payment
Flat Rate RM5.30
Together, these events will create a comprehensive platform for innovation-driven dialogue and action, empowering stakeholders to collaborate on solutions that will shape a more sustainable and innovative future.


Join us at I-Nation 2024 and be part of the movement to drive impactful change. Stay tuned for more updates and details on how to participate!
Targeted launch date - End of Q2 2022.
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