GLOBAL
SUMMIT 2024

GLOBAL SUMMIT 2024

2 - 4 December 2024
Nexus, Connexion,
Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
The I-Nation Global Summit 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. Since its launch in 2022, I-Nation has been a hub for those passionate about creating meaningful change – from advancing sustainability to addressing the pressing challenges of climate and biodiversity.
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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.
Event Components

Plenaries

Main Conference - 20 sessions

Workshops

Workshops and Labs - 3 sessions

Mentoring

Pocket Talks - 3 sessions

Exhibition

Networking

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Our Mission for Impact

Advancing Impactful
Innovation Together

Advancing Impactful

Innovation Together

I-Nation 2024 brings together the theme “Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate.”
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It’s more than a tagline; it’s a commitment to fostering partnerships that tackle today’s complex socio-economic and environmental challenges.
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Aligned with Malaysia’s vision under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12), I-Nation 2024 will also host the Future Technology and Innovation Symposium (FTIS) – a forum where Malaysia and ASEAN’s brightest minds will address the most pressing issues of our time. From sustainable development to inclusive growth, the symposium will create a roadmap for innovation-driven impact across the region.

This is a place for doers, thinkers, and changemakers who are ready to drive meaningful progress.
Innovative Solutions
for a Better Tomorrow
I-Nation Global Summit 2024 is designed to spark purposeful, mission-driven conversations. It is a launchpad for tackling national challenges and amplifying sustainable impact, setting the stage for actionable insights and transformative solutions.
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We’re bringing together diverse voices and perspectives from across sectors to fuel collaboration and creativity.
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Our focus is clear: to innovate for the common good, creating solutions that benefit communities, support economic growth, and protect our environment.
Guest of Honours & Speakers
YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang
Minister of Science,
Technology & Innovation
YB Datuk Seri Haji Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad
Minister of Health
Datuk Idham Nawawi
Chief Executive Officer,
CelcomDigi
Prof. Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Research Advisor,
Khazanah Institute
Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Azman Hassan
Deputy Secretary-General, Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
Khairy Jamaluddin
Former Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation
Yeo
Bee Yin
Member of
Parliament
Tan Sri Tony Fernandes
Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Capital A Berhad
Prof. Dr. Rofina Yasmin
Chairman,
MRANTI
Datuk Dr. Yatimah Sarjiman
Deputy Secretary General,
Ministry of Economy
Mohd Suhail
Amar Suresh
Senior Advisor, President & Group CEO’s Office, Maybank
Dinis
Guarda
Chief Executive Officer,
Ztudium
Jack
Melcher-Claesson
Head of Accelerate,
Epicenter
Sasan
Shaba
Vice President, Philanthropy and International Cooperation, Swedish Incubators & Science Parks
Dr. Govinda Rajulu Chintala
Chairman,
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Kugan Thirunavakarasu
Chief Innovation Officer, CelcomDigi
Dato' Kamarul A Mohamed
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Aerodyne
Aireen
Omar
President (Investment & Ventures), Capital A
Rushdi Rahim
President & Chief Executive Officer, MIGHT

More speakers to be announced soon.

Satellite Programmes
Ecosystem
Builder Summit
Supercharger
Finale
NTIS
Tea Talk
NTIS
Pitch Perfect
NTIS Global Sandbox Forum
MATCH Platform
& Speed Dating
HealthTech
Connect

Ecosystem Builder Summit 2024

In collaboration with Reactor School, The Ecosystem Builder Summit brings together key players in the tech and innovation sectors including government agencies, science and technology parks, university incubators and accelerators, and top ecosystem builders to strengthen the regional ecosystem for sustainable development. This summit fosters regional collaborations, enabling participants to share insights and strategise on enhancing the ecosystem’s support for groundbreaking innovations.
  • Unite leaders to shape a cohesive strategy for the region’s innovation ecosystem
  • Promote cross-industry partnerships that drive sustainable growth
  • Identify ecosystem gaps and propose solutions to accelerate impactful innovation
This summit is by invitation only. For those interested in Business Matching with regional ecosystem builders,  
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Business Matching: Session 1 (3rd December 2024, 3:30pm - 4:00pm)
Business Matching: Session 2 (3rd December 2024, 4:30pm - 5:00pm)
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Supercharger Finale 2024

The Supercharger Finale 2024 is a vital platform that bridges the gap between Research & Development and Commercialisation & Innovation (R&D&C&I). Focused on accelerating R&D processes and advancing commercialisation, the summit brings together innovators and thought leaders to address pressing national challenges and foster collaboration across Malaysia’s technology landscape.
  • Develop companies and spin-offs leveraging 4IR technologies for challenges like food security and healthcare
  • Enhance MRANTI’s role within the R&D&C&I ecosystem as a central technology and innovation resource
  • Address gaps in R&D&C&I, improving commercialisation strategies and advancing innovation
  • Act as a bridge to fast-track academic projects into market-ready solutions

Schedule

DAY 2 | 3 December 2024
1:00 PM
9.00 AM
Supercharger Commercialisation Funding Consultation & Business Matching / Networking
11:00 AM
4.00 PM
Power Sharing 1 | Commercialisation in Focus
Dr. Hamed Motaghi
Associate Professor of Business Technology Management, University of Quebec
12:00 PM
4.30 PM
Power Sharing 2 | Innovation Offices as Catalysts : Fostering Entrepreneurship in Innovators
Professor Ulf Petrusson
Director for the Center for Intellectual Property (CIP and Program Director at the Intellectual Capital Management (ICM) Master Program, Chalmers University of Technology/University of Gothenburg
Register for Supercharger Finale

NTIS Tea Talk: Sustaining the Future Economy Through Technology

The NTIS Tea Talk introduces prospective participants to the National Technology Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) programme, offering insights into its goals, benefits, and collaborative opportunities. Featuring discussions with industry experts, policymakers, and innovators, this platform emphasises the role of technology in fostering sustainable growth and economic resilience, highlighting how strategic innovation drives long-term value across sectors.
  • Explore emerging technologies and sustainable practices for economic resilience
  • Facilitate cross-sector collaboration to ensure continuous innovation
  • Launch new initiatives to support startups and promote sustainable, tech-driven growth

Schedule

DAY 2 | 3 December 2024
8:30 AM
8.30 AM
Registration
9:00 AM
9.00 AM
Welcoming Remarks
Ahmad Rizal Azwir
Lead, NTIS
9:02 AM
9.02 AM
NTIS Introduction by NTIS Secretariats
9:57 AM
9.57 AM
Break
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Sharing session by Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)
Mohd Nurul Azammi Mohd Nudri
Head of Foresight Division, MIGHT
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Sharing session by Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
Ts. Dr. Ahmad Safuan Bujang
Director, Engineering Research Center, MARDI
11:00 AM
11.00 AM
Break
11:05 AM
11:05 AM
Panel Session with NTIS IAN Partners
2:40 PM
12:00 PM
End
Register for NTIS Tea Talk

NTIS Pitch Perfect

NTIS Pitch Perfect is a high-energy platform where startups and innovators present their solutions to a panel of industry experts and potential investors. With the theme of Agri-Tech & AI: Shaping Food Security, witness selected startups to showcase pioneering ideas and receive valuable feedback, helping participants refine and elevate their innovations for market success.
  • Provide a stage for startups to pitch their ideas and gain industry recognition
  • Enable constructive feedback from experts to enhance product-market fit
  • Foster investor connections to support the growth of promising ventures

Schedule

DAY 2 | 3 December 2024
2:00 PM
2.00 PM
Introduction and Briefing
2:05 PM
2.05 PM
Welcoming Remarks
2:10 PM
2.10 PM
Introduction to all panelists
2:20 PM
2.20 PM
Pitching Sessions
3:40 PM
3:40 PM
Wrap up from the panelists
3:30 PM
3.55 PM
End
Register for NTIS Pitch Perfect

NTIS Global Sandbox Forum

This forum will showcase how sandbox models accelerate innovation across sectors such as fintech, healthcare, energy, AI, and smart cities by creating secure environments for experimentation within regulatory frameworks. Drawing on successful implementations from leading global innovation hubs, the forum aims to share best practices and foster new international collaborations, enabling breakthroughs that address complex, real-world challenges.
  • Provide insights into successful sandbox models from Germany, South Korea, and Australia
  • Foster international collaboration for sustainable, scalable innovation
  • Discuss how sandbox models can be adapted to Malaysia’s unique innovation ecosystem

Schedule

DAY 2 | 3 December 2024
1:30 PM
1.30 PM
Arrival of Participants & Lunch
2:30 PM
2.30 PM
Opening Remarks by MOSTI Representatives
2:40 PM
2.40 PM
Sharing session by MPC
Productivity Metrics and Global Competitiveness of Regulatory and Innovation Sandboxes around the World
3:00 PM
3.00 PM
Panel Session
From Policy to Practise: How Regulatory and Innovation Sandboxes Accelerate Technology Commercialisation
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
Session Wrap-Up by NTIS/MRANTI Representative
3:30 PM
5.00 PM
End
Register for NTIS Global Sandbox Forum

MATCH Platform and Speed Dating

MATCH Platform and Speed Dating creates a dynamic networking environment for startups, investors, and corporate partners to explore potential collaborations. Through structured, quick-paced interactions, participants can connect, discuss synergies, and potentially lay the groundwork for future partnerships.
  • Facilitate rapid networking opportunities between startups, investors, and corporates
  • Encourage meaningful discussions that may lead to strategic partnerships
  • Support the growth of Malaysia’s innovation landscape through targeted matchmaking

HealthTech Innovation Connect 2024

Co-hosted with MaHTAS, the Malaysia HealthTech Innovation Connect 2024 focuses on addressing healthcare challenges through innovation. The event showcases local health tech solutions and promotes a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among healthcare innovators and stakeholders, emphasizing impactful, tech-driven improvements in healthcare.
  • Raise awareness of local health tech solutions for national healthcare challenges
  • Encourage adoption of local solutions among Ministry of Health’s Innovative and Creative Groups
  • Foster collaboration to share best practices in HealthTech regulation and development
Register for HealthTech Connect
Agenda
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
9:30 AM
9.30 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
10:45 AM
10.45 AM
National Anthem & Doa Recital
Opening Remarks
YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang,
Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation
11:10 AM
11.10 AM
Main Conference - Keynote Speaker
Addressing Food Agriculture, Malnutrition and Health Together
An 'All of Government' Proposal
Prof. Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Research Advisor, Khazanah Institute
11:40 AM
11.40 AM
Exhibitions Tour
Tour Exhibitions with Guest of Honour
1:15 PM
1.15 PM
Departure of The Guest of Honour
2:00 PM
2.00 PM
Force For Good Roundtable (by invitation only)
From Lab to Land: Accelerating Technology & Innovation Adoption for a Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture
3:30 PM
3.30 PM
End
8:30 AM
8.30 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
9.00 AM
Main Conference - Keynote
From Airlines to Ecosystems
How AirAsia is leveraging technology for global disruption to stay relevant in competitive markets
Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes
CEO, Capital A
9:30 AM
9.30 AM
Main Conference - PowerTalk
The Role of Sweden’s Science Parks in Fostering Innovation
How Science Parks Nurture Companies to Scale Up Research and Innovation
Khalid Yashaiya
Chief Strategy Officer,
MRANTI
Moderator
Sasan Shaba
Vice President, Philanthropy and International Cooperation, Swedish Incubators & Science Parks
Speaker
10:10 AM
10.10 AM
Main Conference - Dialogue
Artificial Intelligence and Drug Discovery, a Game-Changer?
Utilising AI as Data Consolidator to Enhance the Development of Drugs in the Life Science Field
Dr. Hazwan Mohd Daut
Head of Life Sciences,
TiPM/MRANTI
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Chee Onn Leong
Founder & CEO,
AGTC Genomics
Speaker
Dato’ Dr. Mohd Nazlee Kamal
Chief Executive Officer,
Solution Group Berhad
Speaker
Professor. Dr. Vannajan Lee
Head CoE, UM Quantum Information Science and Technology (UMQiST), University Malaya
Speaker
10:55 AM
10.55 AM
Tea Break
11:10 AM
11.10 AM
Main Conference - Dialogue
Humanising Innovation
Talent and Technology in Agriculture
Tehmina Kaoosji
Anchor, Astro Awani
Moderator
Datuk Wira Dr. Rais Hussin Hj. Mohamed Ariff
Chief Executive Officer,
MRANTI
Speaker
Kugan Thirunavakarasu
Chief Innovation Officer, CelcomDigi
Speaker
Dr. Govinda Rajulu Chintala
Former Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Speaker
12:00 PM
12.00 PM
Main Conference - Dialogue
Technology vs Climate
Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Innovation in the Fight Against Climate Change - The Untapped Potential of Technology-Driven Innovation in Combating Climate Change
Marina Che Mokhtar
Partner, PwC Advisory Services
Moderator
YB Yeo Bee Yin
Member of Parliament
Speaker
Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham
Climate and Environment Consultant, UNICEF Malaysia
Speaker
1:00 PM
1.00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
2.00 PM
Main Conference - Keynote
Transforming India's Food Security
Agri-Tech Innovations and Policy Interventions Amid Climate Challenges
Dr. Govinda Rajulu Chintala
Former Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
2:30 PM
2.30 PM
Main Conference - PowerTalk
5G for Resilient Tomorrow
How 5G Enables Sustainable Solutions for Malaysia’s National Challenges
Muhundhan Kamarapullai
Chief Digital Officer,
MRANTI
Moderator
Datuk Idham Nawawi
Chief Executive Officer. CelcomDigi
Speaker
3:10 PM
3.10 PM
Main Conference - PowerTalk
Digesting Sweden’s Professor Privilege Policy
Benefits & How it Transformed Sweden’s Research and Innovation Dynamics
Ahmad Syahrir
Head, Strategic Policy,
MRANTI
Moderator
3:50 PM
3.50 PM
Tea Break
4:05 PM
4.05 PM
Main Conference - Dialogue
ASEAN Wings for the Future
Deploying Innovations in Rural Areas to Address Agriculture Issues
Jai Shankar Suppayah
Senior Director, MATRADE
Moderator
Datuk Ts. Dr Mohd Nor Azman Hassan
Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development), MOSTI
Speaker
Datuk Dr. Yatimah Sarjiman
Deputy Secretary General (Sectoral), Ministry of Economy
Speaker
Safuan Zairi
Chief Ecosystem Officer, MRANTI
Speaker
4:50 PM
4.50 PM
Main Conference - Dialogue
The Business of Innovation: Human-Machine Synergy
Businesses as a Driving Force for Innovation with Purpose
Muhundhan Kamarapullai
Chief Digital Officer, MRANTI
Moderator
Mohd Suhail Amar Suresh
Senior Advisor, President & Group CEO’s Office, Maybank
Speaker
Rushdi Rahim
President & Chief Executive Officer, MIGHT
Speaker
Dato’ Kamarul A Muhamed
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Aerodyne
Speaker
5:35 PM
5.35 PM
End
8:30 AM
8.30 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
9.00 AM
Main Conference - Dialogue
Malaysia’s Journey in Empowering Food Security
Malaysia’s Progress Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Datuk Wira Dr. Rais Hussin Hj Mohamed Ariff
Chief Executive Officer, MRANTI
Moderator
Khairy Jamaluddin
Former Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Research Advisor, Khazanah Institute
Speaker
9:50 AM
9.50 AM
Main Conference - Dialogue
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation
Navigating the New Job Market with the Rise of AI and Automation
Sabrina Haris
Chief People Officer, MRANTI
Moderator
Aireen Omar
President (Investment & Ventures), Capital A Berhad
Speaker
Ai Rene Tan
Country Manager, Robert Walters
Speaker
Dinis Guarda
Chief Executive Officer, Ztudium
Speaker
10:35 AM
10.35 AM
Main Conference - PowerTalk
Marrying Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Global Ecosystem
Insights for Launching and Scaling Up Startups
Safuan Zairi
Chief Ecosystem Officer, MRANTI
Moderator
Jack Melcher-Claesson
Head of Accelerate, Epicenter Sweden
Speaker
11:15 AM
11.15 AM
Tea Break
11:30 AM
11.30 AM
Main Conference - Dialogue
Intellectual Property in the Realm of Artificial Intelligence
Application of AI in IP validation
Melissa Idris
Anchor, Astro Awani
Moderator
Dinis Guarda
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ztudium
Speaker
Biruntha Mooruthi
Innovation and Technology Commercialisation, UNITEN
Speaker
12:15 PM
12.15 PM
Main Conference - Dialogue
Effect of 4IR Technologies on Healthcare
Application of 4IR in Healthcare
Khairil Anuar Sadat
Chief Investment Officer, MRANTI
Moderator
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Juliana Johari
Chief Digital Officer, UiTM
Speaker
Dr. Vivek Jason Jayaraj
Deputy Director  (Analytics & Informatics), Digital Health Division, MOH
Speaker
Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohammed Rafiq Dato' Abdul Kadir
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, UM
Speaker
1:00 PM
1.00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
2.00 PM
Healthtech Conference
Empowering the HealthTech Ecosystem: Government Agencies Driving Innovation and Growth in Malaysia
3:30 PM
3.30 PM
Satellite Keynote
Collaborating for a Healthier Future
How Innovation Can Elevate National Healthcare Outcomes
YB Datuk Seri Haji Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad
Minister of Health
Speaker
3:50 PM
3.50 PM
Healthtech Launching
The Launch of MaHTAS website
YB Datuk Seri Haji Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad
Minister of Health
Speaker
4:00 PM
4.00 PM
MOU Exchange - MRANTI X Cybersecurity Malaysia
Soft launch of the ASEAN Startup Portal, Officiate by YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
4:30 PM
4.30 PM
I-Nation 2024 Summary
Success Stories, Upcoming Projects, MoU Announcement
Datuk Wira Dr. Rais Hussin Hj Mohamed Ariff
Chief Executive Officer, MRANTI
Speaker
4:50 PM
4.50 PM
Closing Remarks
YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang
Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation
Speaker
5:10 PM
5.10 PM
End
Disclaimer: Speakers' topics above are provided 'as-is' and could be subjected to changes without notice.
Targeted launch date - End of Q2 2022.
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.
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