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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

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

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

Valuable Networking

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

Startup Showcase

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

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

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
YB Fahmi Fadzil

Minister of Communications

Kamarul A Muhamed
Kamarul A Muhamed

Founder & CEO of Aerodyne Group

Adlin Yusman
Adlin Yusman

MD of Endeavor Malaysia

Azleena Idris
Azleena Idris

Head of Strategy & ESG at PayNet

Ben Lim
Ben Lim

Founder of NEXEA Group

Bikesh Lakhmichand
Bikesh Lakhmichand

Founder of 1337 Ventures

Dr. Lau Cher Han
Dr. Lau Cher Han

Founder of LEAD

Francis Lui
Francis Lui

Founder of NexMind AI

Frank Kang
Frank Kang

Head of Antler Malaysia

Giva Kuppusamy
Giva Kuppusamy

Founder of GK Aqua

Harmender Singh
Harmender Singh

VP of Super PMO & Special Projects at Cradle

Howie Chang
Howie Chang

Co-founder of Forward College

Hubert Lee
Hubert Lee

Founder of 22NATION

Ikhwan Nazri
Ikhwan Nazri

Co-founder of Amanz Media

Inbaraj Suppiah
Inbaraj Suppiah

Founder of JomHack

Justin Lim
Justin Lim

Partner at NEXEA Ventures

Kalyana Mohan
Kalyana Mohan

Founder of Swipey

Karen Lau
Karen Lau

COO of Sunway iLabs

Kashminder Singh
Kashminder Singh

Co-founder of pitchIN

Kevin Brockland
Kevin Brockland

Founder of Indelible Ventures

Khalil Nooh
Khalil Nooh

Co-founder of Mesolitica

Lisa Chan
Lisa Chan

Head of Custom Solutions, Petronas Digital

Loo Jian Sern
Loo Jian Sern

Head of Partnerships & Fintech Ecosystem, Hong Leong Bank

Manminder Dhillon
Manminder Dhillon

Founder of PubliCT

Marc Fong
Marc Fong

Committee, Fintech Association of Malaysia

Noomi Fessler
Noomi Fessler

Co-founder of LaPasar

Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin
Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin

Founder of Madcash

Richard Ker
Richard Ker

Founder of RK Digital

Redza Shahid
Redza Shahid

Manager at Asia School of Business

Sharma Lachu
Sharma Lachu

Founder of Accendo Technologies

Stephanie Ping
Stephanie Ping

Co-founder of WORQ

Tengku Mubiin
Tengku Mubiin

Head of Marketing & Public Relations at Kiplepay

Ts. John Lim
Ts. John Lim

Chief Digital Officer at Gamuda

Usha Polun Perumal
Usha Polun Perumal

Ecosystem Builder at WORQ

Yuh Wen Fong
Yuh Wen Fong

Founder of SushiVid


Masterclass Workshops

 

Tech for Climate: Carbon Removal & Offset
Tech for Climate: Carbon Removal & Offset
Product Management Essentials for Founders
Product Management Essentials for Founders
Intellectual Property 101 for Entrepreneurs
Intellectual Property 101 for Entrepreneurs
Employment Law Essentials
Employment Law Essentials
Unlocking the Power of AI in Marketing
Unlocking the Power of AI in Marketing
Understanding Investment Term Sheets
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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Startup Access

Get full access to the summit and showcase. You will be able to join all the keynotes and panel sessions. Inclusive of Tea & Lunch.

 

Only RM149

Startup VIP Access

Get full access to the summit, showcase, VIP Lounge for speakers & partners and after party (venue TBC). Inclusive of Tea & Lunch.

 

Only RM299

Corporate, Government & Investors

Get full access to the summit, showcase, VIP Lounge for speakers & partners and after party (venue TBC). Inclusive of Tea & Lunch.

 

Only RM399

Showcase Booth

Get a 10ft x 10ft open booth space with 1 table and 2 chairs to showcase your startup's products or services. Inclusive of 2 x Startup Access.

 

Only - RM2,000

 

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Supported by

 

AWS Malaysia
Cradle Fund
MyStartup
MDEC
iCompany
JomHack Labs
EventSize
Lipton
Wonda

 

Showcase Partners

 

Altomate
Aqufish
ArmourZero
Bulat-Bulat
BossBoleh
Carbon GPT
Ejen2u
Enginemailer
Gamuda AI Academy
Jiannius
Leonhart Coffee
RecoverDebt
RUNCLOUD
Sebijihub
Solvnex
Teamhub

 

Ecosystem Partners

 

BEAMSTART
Digital Internet Association
E3 Hub
Forward School
FutureLab
Gigventure
JOMLAUNCH
Lokasy
NextUp Malaysia
Remote Work Malaysia
Startup Malaysia
Tech Malaysia Advocates
WORQ
YouApp
Youth Ventures

 

Investment Partners

 

1337 Ventures
ANTLER Malaysia
Artem Ventures
Bawatana +Co
INDELIBLE Ventures
NEXEA
Vynn Capital
WTF Accelerator

 

Media Partners

 

Amanz Media
Digital News Asia
PubliCT.io
OHSEM

 

Merchandising Partner

 

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