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Strategizing the AI-Driven Future for Malaysia’s Evolving Corporate Landscape
KUALA LUMPUR – Building on the momentum of its regional expansion, Escom Events is proud to announce the 3rd Annual HR & WorkTech Summit Malaysia 2026, scheduled at the Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur. As a cornerstone of the 2026 APAC series, the Malaysia summit will convene an elite group of HR directors, digital transformation leads, and senior stakeholders to architect resilient human capital frameworks within an increasingly AI-centric economy.
The 2026 Kuala Lumpur edition focuses on the theme of "Navigating Strategic Shifts and Human-Centric Leadership." As Malaysia’s diverse industries—from GLCs to high-growth fintechs—integrate automation, the summit provides an essential forum for leaders to move "beyond the theoretical" and into the territory of actionable strategic execution.
A High-Stakes Agenda for Modern Leaders: The summit will be inaugurated by Dato’ Palaniappan, Chairman of the ASEAN Future Workforce Council, with a visionary keynote on "The Rise of the AI-Ready Organization." This session sets a rigorous tone for the day, exploring the critical intersection of strategy, culture, and ethics in the age of rapid digitalization.
The morning sessions dive deep into organizational agility, featuring Panel Discussion 1 moderated by Ernst & Young (EY), alongside culture transformation experts from FGV Holdings Berhad and PLUS Malaysia. A major highlight of the day is the focus on the Employee Journey, featuring a power-panel moderated by Korn Ferry with C-suite insights from Sime Darby Property Berhad, Valiram, Alcon, and Duopharma Biotech. This session will dissect the entire lifecycle—from attraction to retention—within a fluctuating talent market.
Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce: The afternoon sessions tackle the complexities of the modern office environment. Panel Discussion 3, moderated by KPMG Malaysia, will explore "Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning" with participation from OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation. Simultaneously, the summit addresses the holistic needs of the workforce in Panel Discussion 4, where leaders from Khazanah Nasional Berhad and MNRB Group will discuss well-being and resilience as drivers of long-term organizational success.
The day culminates in the "Building an AI-Empowered, Future-Ready Workforce" session, featuring Capital A (AirAsia) and the Cyberjaya Education Group. These regional innovators will share frontline perspectives on how AI can be leveraged not just for efficiency, but as a tool for empowerment.
With a speaker faculty representing Malaysia’s most influential organizations, the HR & WorkTech Summit Malaysia 2026 is the definitive roadmap for navigating the future of work. It offers an unparalleled platform for leaders to synchronize their transformation maps with the evolving needs of the 2026 workforce.
