KL Startup Summit 2024

We proudly bring you KL Startup Summit 2024, the 4th edition of this early stage startup summit, the startup summit that really matters. KLSS 2024 will continue as an action-oriented summit, with all stakeholders and partners fully committed to providing resources and opportunities for the growth of our Malaysian startup ecosystem.

An event for the community, by the community!

Insightful Talks

Speakers with vast knowledge and experience in building successful startups and growing the startup ecosystem in Malaysia, for all our keynote addresses.

Interactive Panels

Amazing line-up of panelists on carefully curated hard-hitting topics that are current and very relevant to startup founders and the ecosystem in Malaysia.

Valuable Networking

Meet, network and exchange ideas with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, government & corporate partners who are actively involved in our startup ecosystem.

Startup Showcase

A showcase to feature new and exciting products from our ecosystem, complemented by relevant programmes that may benefit your entrepreneurship journey. Get a booth!

Funding Opportunity

A private "shark tank" style pitching session to our curated panel of investors and partners for early stage startups, held prior to the main-event. Apply now to pitch!

Masterclass Workshops

Join various Masterclass Workshops conducted by industry experts, for registered attendees curated based on what's needed in the startup and corporate innovation space.

Our Speakers & Panelists

Here are the speakers and panelists who will be on stage at KL Startup Summit 2024. We will be adding more to the line-up as we confirm their participation.

YB Fahmi Fadzil

Minister of Communications

Kamarul A Muhamed

Founder & CEO of Aerodyne Group

Adlin Yusman

MD of Endeavor Malaysia

Azleena Idris

Head of Strategy & ESG at PayNet

Ben Lim

Founder of NEXEA Group

Bikesh Lakhmichand

Founder of 1337 Ventures

Dr. Lau Cher Han

Founder of LEAD

Francis Lui

Founder of NexMind AI

Frank Kang

Head of Antler Malaysia

Giva Kuppusamy

Founder of GK Aqua

Harmender Singh

VP of Super PMO & Special Projects at Cradle

Howie Chang

Co-founder of Forward College

Hubert Lee

Founder of 22NATION

Ikhwan Nazri

Co-founder of Amanz Media

Inbaraj Suppiah

Founder of JomHack

Justin Lim

Partner at NEXEA Ventures

Kalyana Mohan

Founder of Swipey

Karen Lau

COO of Sunway iLabs

Kashminder Singh

Co-founder of pitchIN

Kevin Brockland

Founder of Indelible Ventures

Khalil Nooh

Co-founder of Mesolitica

Lisa Chan

Head of Custom Solutions, Petronas Digital

Loo Jian Sern

Head of Partnerships & Fintech Ecosystem, Hong Leong Bank

Manminder Dhillon

Founder of PubliCT

Marc Fong

Committee, Fintech Association of Malaysia

Noomi Fessler

Co-founder of LaPasar

Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin

Founder of Madcash

Richard Ker

Founder of RK Digital

Redza Shahid

Manager at Asia School of Business

Sharma Lachu

Founder of Accendo Technologies

Stephanie Ping

Co-founder of WORQ

Tengku Mubiin

Head of Marketing & Public Relations at Kiplepay

Ts. John Lim

Chief Digital Officer at Gamuda

Usha Polun Perumal

Ecosystem Builder at WORQ

Yuh Wen Fong

Founder of SushiVid

Masterclass Workshops

Tech for Climate: Carbon Removal & Offset

Product Management Essentials for Founders

Intellectual Property 101 for Entrepreneurs

Employment Law Essentials

Unlocking the Power of AI in Marketing

Understanding Investment Term Sheets

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Summit Agenda

08.00am - 09.00am	Registration
09.00am - 09.15am	Welcome & Introduction
09.15am - 09.30am	Opening Keynote by YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications
09.30am - 09.45am	Keynote: Flying High with Aerodyne By Kamarul A Muhamed, Founder & CEO of Aerodyne Group
09.45am - 10.45am	Panel Session 1: Building an Ecosystem Harmender Singh, Vice President of Super PMO & Special Projects at Cradle. Bikesh Lakhmichand, Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures. Karen Lau, COO of Sunway iLabs. Adlin Yusman, Managing Director of Endeavor Malaysia. Stephanie Ping, Co-founder of WORQ. Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack.
10.45am - 11.00am	Break
11.00am - 11.45am	Panel Session 2: Funding Landscape in 2024 Mohd Farid Mohd Rosli, Senior VP of Venture Finance at MDV. Kashminder Singh, Co-founder of pitchIN. Ben Lim, Founder of NEXEA Group. Frank Kang, Country Head of Antler Malaysia. Kevin Brockland, Founder of Indelible Ventures. Usha Polun Perumal, Ecosystem Builder at WORQ.
11.45am - 12.30am	Panel Session 3: Unleashing Artificial Intelligence Khalil Nooh, Co-founder of Mesolitica. Francis Lui, Founder of NexMind AI. Sharma Lachu, Founder of Accendo Technologies. Dr. Lau Cher Han, Founder of LEAD. Justin Lim, Managing Partner of NEXEA Ventures.
12.30am - 01.15pm	Panel Session 4: Innovation in Fintech Azleena Idris, Head of Strategy & ESG at PayNet. Marc Fong, Committee Member at Fintech Association of Malaysia. Kalyana Mohan, Founder of Swipey. Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin, Founder of Madcash. Redza Shahid, Asia School of Business.
01.15pm - 02.00pm	Lunch Break & Networking
02.00pm - 02.15pm	Welcome Back by MC
02.15pm - 02.30pm	Inspire 1: Malaysian Giant Prawns By Giva Kuppusamy, Founder of GK Aqua
02.30pm - 02.45pm	Inspire 2: LaPasar By Noomi Fessler, Co-founder of LaPasar
02.45pm - 03.00pm	Inspire 3: Going Forward By Howie Chang, Co-founder of Forward College of Technology
03.00pm - 03.45pm	Panel Session 5: Corporate Innovation & Startups Loo Jian Sern, Head of Partnerships & Fintech Ecosystem at Hong Leong Bank. Lisa Chan, Head of Custom Solutions at Petronas Digital. Ts. John Lim, Chief Digital Officer at Gamuda Berhad. Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack. Tengku Mubiin, Head of Marketing & Public Relations at Kiplepay.
03.45pm - 04.15pm	Tea Break
04.15pm - 05.00pm	Panel Session 6: Influencing Your Audience Hubert Lee, Founder of 22NTN. Ikhwan Nazri, Co-founder of Amanz Media. Richard Ker, Founder of RK Digital. Manminder Dhillon, Founder of PubliCT. Yuh Wen Fong, Founder of Sushivid.
05.00pm - 05.30pm	Closing & Session End
08.00pm - 11.00pm	After Party hosted by Tech Malaysia Advocates Exclusive networking session only for Startup VIP Access, Corporate, Government & Investors Access and Booth Exhibitors. Please take note that alcoholic beverages will be served during the after party.

Note: The sessions and topics are subject to change according to the availability of the speakers and panelists.
Check this page regularly for the latest information.

Our Expectation

Sticking to our core passion for startup creation and growing early stage founders, we aim to bring together 500 founders, professionals, students, investors, government agencies, corporates, accelerators, incubators, educators, ecosystem builders and basically anyone and everyone involved in the Malaysian startup ecosystem to the physical summit, with more catching up virtually via the recorded videos and social media updates.

It should be something you wouldn’t want to miss!

Are you an established startup, corporation or government agency. Join KLSS 2024 as a sponsor or community partner and help us achieve our mission to grow the early stage startup ecosystem in Malaysia.

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