MAICSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025

FUTURE GOVERNANCE

Shaping the Future of Governance — Join top voices in regulation, business, and leadership at the MAICSA Annual Conference as we explore how governance evolves in the era of digital transformation, ESG, and ethical leadership.

23 & 24 September 2025 | 9.00am – 6.00pm
Sime Darby Convention Centre
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MAICSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025

An exceptional line-up of speakers and panellists awaits, offering opportunities to expand your professional network and earn valuable CPD Hours through bold discussions on governance. With both in-person and virtual participation, this fully hybrid conference is designed for you to learn, exchange perspectives, and contribute to shaping the future of governance. Be there on 23–24 September 2025 at Sime Darby Convention Centre for an inspiring and impactful experience.

Keynotes & Panel Session

Gain practical knowledge and future-focused strategies from industry leaders to stay ahead in governance, regulation, and business transformation.

Curated Exhibitions

Step into a curated exhibitions that showcases innovation, technology, and governance. Engage with Exhibitors that showcase solutions, demonstrate innovation, and foster collaboration

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

MAICSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MAICSA Conference 2025 - Program

Day 1 - 23 September 2025

8.00 am
Delegate Registration (Physical) OR Login to Conference Platform (Virtual)
8.55 am
Opening Address by Chairman of Conference Organising Committee
Speaker: Dipa Kaur
9.00 am
Welcome Address by MAICSA President
Speaker: YBhg. Dato' Akbar bin Moidunny
9.10 am
Keynote Address by YBhg Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Guest of Honour)
9.30 am
AI AND DIGITALISATION CAN TURN GOVERNANCE INTO A COMPETITIVE EDGE
Speakers: Yee Chee Mun, (Chief Executive Officer, Wezmart Group)
9.45 am
AI AND THE LAW: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GOVERNANCE
Speakers: Gow Jia Jian (Non-Executive Director, Wezmart Group), Deepak Pillai (Partner, Christopher & Lee Ong) Ts. Tan Aik Keong (Chief Executive Officer, Agmo Holdings Bhd)
Moderator: Mr Ang Boon Chow (Chief Digital Officer, Wezmart Group)
10.45 am
Coffee Break And Exhibition Booth Tour
11.15 am
SESSION 1: INSIDE THE BOARDROOM: REGULATORY SHIFTS THAT WILL REDEFINE CORPORATE TRUST
Speakers: Norhaiza Jemon (Director Corporate Compliance Division, Companies Commission of Malaysia), Khairani M. Yusof (Senior Manager, Regulatory Development & Services Division, Companies Commission of Malaysia)
Panelist: Putri Noor Shariza Noordin, Corporate Partner, Shearn Delamore & Co.
Moderator: Foo Poh Khean, Chartered Company Secretary, KL Management & Secretarial Services
1.00 pm
Lunch Break And Exhibition Booths Tour
2.15 pm
SESSION 2: GREENER, SMARTER, STRONGER: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR ESG MASTERY
Panel members: Dr. Gary Theseira (Chairman of Council, Climate Governance Malaysia), Wong Hui Yin (Executive Vice President, Index and Sustainable Business, Bursa Intelligence, Bursa Malaysia), Matthias Gelber (The GreenMan)
Moderator: YBhg. Datuk Suseela Menon, Past President, MAICSA
3.25 pm
SESSION 3: STAYING AHEAD OF THE PACK: PROTECTING YOUR BRAND FROM ANTI-COMPETITIVE RISKS
Speaker: YBhg. Datuk Haji Iskandar Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC)
Panelist: Katharine Grace, Chief of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, PT Bank Permata Tbk.
Moderator: Yon See Ting, Corporate Partner, Christopher & Lee Ong
4.25 pm
Coffee Break And Exhibition Booths Tour
5.00 pm
SESSION 4: CULTURE AS CURRENCY: BUILDING ETHICAL POWERHOUSES FROM WITHIN
Panel members: YBhg. Dato' Hamidah Naziadin (Independent Non-Executive Director, MAXIS Berhad), Patrick Er (Chief People & Transformation Officer, MAXIS Berhad), Raja Singham (Managing Director and Chief Future Officer, BAC Education Group)
Moderator: Dr. Nandita Choudhury, Vice President, MAICSA
6.00 pm
End of Conference Day 1

Day 2 - 24 September 2025

8.00 am
Delegate Registration (Physical) OR Login to Conference Platform (Virtual)
9.00 am
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER - DIGITAL GOVERNANCE: BALANCING INNOVATION, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN A TECH-DRIVEN ECONOMY
Guest Speaker: Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Founder & Executive Chairman, Commerce. Asia
Moderator: Justin Joseph Anthony, Chief Executive Officer, MAICSA
9.45 am
SESSION 5: NEXT IN LINE: FUTURE-PROOFING BOARDS THROUGH STRATEGIC SUCCESSION PLANNING
Panel members: Reza Ghazali (Independent Non-Executive Director, Touch ‘n Go Digital), Mohd Yuzaidi Mohd Yusoff, Grace Yap Mei Wan (Independent Non-Executive Director, Bata Malaysia)
Moderator: Maheswari Kanniah, Independent Non-Executive Director of companies
10.45 am
Coffee Break And Exhibition Booths Tour
11.15 am
SESSION 6: E-INVOICE UNLOCKED: MASTERING COMPLIANCE IN A DIGITALLY DRIVEN TAX ERA
Speaker:Dr.Rasyidah Che Rosli, Director of e-Invoice Section, Tax Operations Department, Inland Revenue Board Malaysia
Panelist: Agnes Wong, Managing Partner, Syarikat Ong Group
Moderator: Simon Yeoh Seng Leong, Immediate Past President, MAICSA
12.00 pm
SESSION 7: DIGITAL TRUST IN ACTION: EMBEDDING PRIVACY AND SECURITY INTO ORGANISATIONAL DNA
Panel members: Jillian Chia Yan Ping (Partner, Skrine), Wong Onn (Chief Executive Officer, Rajah & Tann Cybersecurity Pte Ltd), YBhg. Datin Ts. Habsah Nordin (Head Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence, PETRONAS)
Moderator: Jeff Ong, Head of Strategy, Legal & Compliance, AscendServ Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd.
1.00 pm
Lunch Break And Exhibition Booths Tour
2.15 pm
SESSION 8: UNDERSTANDING THE TRUSTEE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2025: KEY CHANGES & IMPLICATIONS ON THE TRUSTEE ACT 1949
Panel members: Wong Tat Chung (Senior Partner, Wong Beh & Toh), Irene Yong (Partner, Shearn Delamore & Co)
Moderator: Samantha Tai Yit Chan, Council member, MAICSA
3.25 pm
Coffee Break And Exhibition Booths Tour
4.00 pm
SESSION 9: UNMASKING CORRUPTION: WHAT THE CPI SCORE ISN'T TELLING YOU
Panel members: Raymon Ram (President, Transparency International Malaysia), YBhg. Datuk Deputy Com. Ahmad Nizam bin Ismail (Director, Community Education Division, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission), James Kwie Yuk Kuan (Chief Executive Officer, Ingenique Solutions)
Moderator: YBhg. Dato' Akbar bin Moidunny, President, MAICSA
4.45 pm
SESSION 10: FUTURE PROOF BOARDS: MASTERING CHANGE WITH AGILE GOVERNANCE
Panel members: Dr. Ismet Yusoff (, Chief Executive Officer, Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG)), Mohamad Affendi Yusoff (Secretarial, Khazanah Nasional Berhad), Shraddha Bagul (IRIS Regtech Sdn Bhd)
Moderator: Leong Oi Wah, Director, Corporate Development, Epsilon Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
5.30 pm
Closing Speech by Chief Executive Officer and Lucky Draw (for PHYSICAL DELEGATES only)
(for physical delegates only)
5.45 pm
End of conference
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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

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Panel Discussions

Expert-moderated discussions featuring industry leaders sharing insights on current trends and future developments.

Targeted Delegates

Carefully selected participants from key organizations ensuring high-quality networking and meaningful connections.

Exhibition

Interactive showcase featuring innovative products, services, and solutions from leading industry participants.

Leaders Keynote Address

Inspirational presentations from distinguished thought leaders setting the strategic direction for the industry.

Networking

Structured networking sessions designed to facilitate meaningful business connections and professional relationships.

Special Guest Speaker

Exclusive presentation from a distinguished guest speaker bringing unique perspectives and exceptional expertise to the event.

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