Add Venture Forum Malaysia (Northern) 2025

Empowering Regional Talent for National Impact

As Penang continues to position itself as a rising hub for technology, manufacturing, and creative industries in Malaysia, this keynote session will spotlight strategies to elevate regional talent into drivers of national innovation and sustainable economic growth .

Anchored in the theme "Empowering Local Talent for Career Growth," The keynote will explore how education, industry collaboration, and community-based innovation can empower youth and early-career professionals in The session will also emphasize the importance of cultivating adaptable, future-ready mindsets to meet the evolving needs of local and global industries. The session will also emphasize the importance of cultivating adaptable, future-ready mindsets to meet the evolving needs of local and global industries.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how regional strengths - such as Penang's robust industrial base, diversity cultural, and academic excellence - can be leveraged to create inclusive pathways The keynote will feature perspectives from policymakers, education leaders, and industry pioneers who are The keynote will feature perspectives from policymakers, education leaders, and industry pioneers who are shaping the future of work in Northern Malaysia and beyond.

The session brings together a diverse panel of experts at the crossroads of various industries, including seasoned professionals and government Through insightful discussions, it offers invaluable guidance, strategies, and perspectives to empower attendees in navigating their careers effectively and seizing opportunities at industry intersections.

Through practical exercises and expert guidance, we help individuals validate and refine their unique and 'crazy' ideas, empowering them to envision new career paths and opportunities that transcend traditional boundaries. This workshop fosters creativity, problem- solving, and the entrepreneurial mindset, aligning perfectly with our overarching theme of navigating careers at industry crossroadroads. solving, and the entrepreneurial mindset, aligning perfectly with our overarching theme of navigating careers at industry crossroads.

This session is designed to equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and insights needed to advance their careers in technology, agroindustry, and It provides a platform for students, young professionals, and job seekers to engage with industry leaders, career coaches, and HR professionals through interactive talks and workshops.

This session is designed to equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and insights needed to advance their careers in technology, agroindustry, and It provides a platform for students, young professionals, and job seekers to engage with industry leaders, career coaches, and HR professionals through interactive talks and workshops.

Tech Demo: Showcasing Innovation in Action

the Tech Demo session offers a dedicated stage for companies, startups, and research teams to present their latest technologies, products, and solutions directly to a live audience of students, professionals, and industry leaders.

This is more than just a showcase - it's an opportunity for real-time interaction, where presenters can demonstrate how their innovations work, explain their development journey, and engage in meaningful Q&A with potential users, collaborators, or talent. collaborators, or talent.

Whether it's a breakthrough prototype, a scalable software solution, or a tech-enabled social innovation, the Tech Demo is designed to:.

• Highlight cutting-edge developments

• Inspire young innovators and job seekers

• Create visibility for emerging technologies in the local ecosystem

The session also allows partner companies to take the spotlight in a 30-minute dedicated slot, offering deep dives into their technology and the impact it aims to create - reinforcing their brand as a leader in innovation and a magnet for fresh talent. to take the spotlight in a 30-minute dedicated slot, offering deep dives into their technology and the impact it aims to create - reinforcing their brand as a leader in innovation and a magnet for fresh talent.