About the Event
The Kuala Lumpur edition of FWD 2026 brings together leading educators, employers, government, and technology leaders from across Malaysia and Asia to explore how organisations across the region are preparing students, learners, and workforces for an AI-driven future.
Cutting through the AI hype, the event will focus on practical strategies for building teams that are ready to perform by combining critical human capabilities—such as leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making—with AI skills at scale.
Through thought-provoking keynotes, interactive discussions, real-world success stories, and peer networking, attendees will gain expert insights into building AI readiness, strengthening workforce capabilities, and driving meaningful outcomes across education and industry.
Together, we'll explore the skills, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of learning and work, and how organisations can harness AI responsibly, empower people with future-ready capabilities, and create lasting pathways to opportunity in a rapidly evolving world.
Speakers
Aaron Sarma
Partner, ScaleUp Malaysia, Co-founder, Remote Ventures
Adrian Marcellus
Chief Executive Officer, MyDigital Corporation, Malaysia
Raja Singham
Founder, Managing Director & Chief Future Officer, BAC Education Group
Datuk Dr. Syukri Sudari, CPIF
Group Chief People Officer, Affin Bank Berhad
Janet Sng
Head, Employee Development, Group Operations & Technology, OCBC Bank
Usha Devi
SVP, Talent Management & Organizational Development, UOB
Shahrizan Aini Shamsul Khalil
Chief Human Resources Officer, SD Guthrie Berhad
Yoke Wah Yap
Head of Talent, Recruitment & Employer Branding, AirAsia
Dr. Naeti Suksomboon
Vice President for Education, Mahidol University
Prof. Dr. Selvaraj Oyyan
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Twintech International University College of Technology
Lay Chantheara
Leader, Communication & Engagement Division, Skills Development Fund (SDF)
Prof. Elisabeth Rukmini
Rector, Universitas Pembangunan Jaya | Educator & Strategic Planner
Amil Izham Hamzah
Chief Executive Officer, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK
Dr. Dewi A. Sapuan
Associate Professor & Director, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Wawasan Open University
Anthony Salcito
SVP and President, Enterprise, Coursera + Udemy
Ashutosh Gupta
Managing Director, India and Asia Pacific, Coursera + Udemy
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The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
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