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Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful Wesak Day.

May this sacred occasion inspire compassion in our actions, wisdom in our decisions, and harmony within our communities. It is a reminder to practice kindness, mindfulness, and gratitude in our daily lives.

Warm greetings from Knowledge Group of Companies.

What happens when governments fully embrace intelligent automation, AI driven governance, predictive analytics, and real time digital decision making?

At NextBigTech Asia 2026, Kasama Kongsmak, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Thailand, delivered an insightful session exploring how Governance 4.0 is reshaping the future of public power in an increasingly connected digital ecosystem.

The session highlighted how advanced data analytics, secure digital infrastructure, and AI powered systems are transforming the way governments design policies, deliver public services, strengthen institutional resilience, and build greater trust with citizens.

As nations continue accelerating digital transformation efforts, the discussion reinforced the importance of transparency, accountability, interoperability, and future ready governance models that can respond effectively to rapidly evolving societal and technological needs.

Thank you Kasama Kongsmak for sharing valuable regional insights and contributing to the important conversations driving the future of digital governance at NextBigTech Asia 2026.

How do governments regulate innovation without slowing progress?

At NextBigTech Asia 2026, this engaging panel discussion explored one of the most important questions shaping today’s digital future: where governments should draw the line when regulating emerging technologies.

Moderated by Ashran Dato' Ghazi, Chief Executive Officer of MRANTI Corporation, the session brought together distinguished leaders and experts from government and industry to discuss the balance between innovation, governance, security, and responsible adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, autonomous systems, crypto, and digital infrastructure.

The panel featured insightful perspectives from Shri Inder Pal Singh Sethi, Former Director General of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, Hasnul Nadzrin Shah, Director of Government Affairs at the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Noor Hasliza Mohd Hassan, Senior Principal Assistant Director at the National Digital Department.

The discussion highlighted the growing need for adaptive regulatory frameworks that promote innovation while ensuring transparency, cybersecurity, accountability, and public trust in an increasingly connected world.

NextBigTech Asia 2026 continues to serve as a platform where critical conversations on governance, technology, and the future of digital transformation take centre stage.

One Nation, One Data.

At NextBigTech Asia 2026, Dr. Vivek Jason Jayaraj delivered an insightful session on the importance of building Malaysia’s secure and interoperable digital public infrastructure for governance and healthcare.

The session highlighted how trusted data ecosystems, secure digital frameworks, interoperability, and AI driven innovation will play a critical role in shaping the future of public services and healthcare transformation in Malaysia.

As digital adoption accelerates across sectors, the need for connected, secure, and people centric infrastructure has never been more important. The discussion also explored how collaboration, governance, and technology readiness are essential in ensuring digital progress benefits both institutions and communities nationwide.

Thank you Dr. Vivek Jason Jayaraj for sharing valuable insights and contributing to the important conversations driving Malaysia’s digital future forward at NextBigTech Asia 2026.

What an incredible milestone for 2026.

From impactful keynote sessions and high level panel discussions to strategic networking, roundtable engagements, exhibitions, and meaningful collaborations, NBTA 2026 successfully brought together leaders, innovators, policymakers, and technology experts from across the region under one platform.

The energy throughout the event reflected the growing momentum of Malaysia and Asia’s digital transformation journey, with important conversations surrounding artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, smart governance, healthtech, and the future of trusted innovation.

We are truly honoured by the overwhelming support from our distinguished speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, media partners, government agencies, GLC representatives, and industry stakeholders who made this conference a remarkable success.

Thank you for being part of the conversations that matter and for contributing to an ecosystem driven by collaboration, innovation, and future ready leadership.

This is only the beginning.
See you again at NextBigTech Asia.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha to all who are celebrating.

May this meaningful and blessed occasion remind us of the values of sacrifice, sincerity, compassion, and generosity. It is a time to reflect, strengthen our bonds with family and community, and extend kindness to those around us.

May the spirit of giving continue to inspire unity and goodwill within our communities.

Warm wishes from Knowledge Group of Companies.

Malaysia’s National AI Roadmap is no longer just a vision. It is being actively shaped through meaningful conversations, strategic collaboration, and decisive leadership.

At NextBigTech Asia 2026, this high impact panel session brought together distinguished experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore what it truly means to govern artificial intelligence with intelligence, responsibility, and purpose.

The discussion covered critical issues surrounding AI governance, cybersecurity resilience, ethical adoption, regulatory readiness, public trust, and the importance of creating frameworks that ensure innovation remains secure, transparent, and inclusive for all. As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and public services, conversations like these are essential in helping Malaysia build a future ready digital ecosystem that balances innovation with accountability.

A sincere thank you to our esteemed moderator and speakers for delivering insightful perspectives, thought provoking discussion, and practical ideas that contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s evolving AI journey.

NextBigTech Asia 2026 continues to serve as a platform where leaders come together to address real challenges, exchange bold ideas, and turn important conversations into actionable outcomes for the future of digital governance.

A heartfelt appreciation to our honourable delegates from government linked companies, public sector organisations, and industry institutions for making NextBigTech Asia 2026 a truly remarkable and full house success.

Your presence, participation, and active engagement transformed the event into an incredible gathering of leadership, innovation, and meaningful collaboration. From insightful discussions and strategic networking to dynamic exchanges on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital governance, and public innovation, the energy throughout the day was nothing short of exceptional.

Seeing a room filled with decision makers, changemakers, and forward thinking leaders all committed to shaping the future of digital transformation made this edition of NBTA especially memorable.

Your enthusiasm and contributions created an atmosphere of purpose, innovation, and high impact engagement that truly reflected the significance of this platform.

Organised by Knowledge Group of Companies, NextBigTech Asia 2026 was built to bring the right people together, and because of your presence, it became an unforgettable experience.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We look forward to welcoming you again for even bigger conversations and greater opportunities in the next edition.

A heartfelt thank you to all our exhibitors who were part of NextBigTech Asia 2026.

Your presence, innovation, and commitment helped transform NBTA into more than just a conference. You brought the exhibition floor to life with cutting edge technologies, forward thinking solutions, and meaningful conversations that inspired delegates, industry leaders, policymakers, and technology stakeholders throughout the event.

From showcasing breakthrough innovations to creating valuable connections and opening doors for future collaboration, your participation played a vital role in making NextBigTech Asia 2026 a dynamic and impactful platform for digital transformation across the region.

Events like NBTA are built not only on powerful stage discussions, but also through the energy, engagement, and innovation that our exhibitors bring to the ecosystem. Thank you for your trust, partnership, and contribution in making this edition a success.

We truly appreciate your support and are proud to have had you with us on this journey.

This may be the end of NextBigTech Asia 2026, but we believe this is only the beginning of even greater collaborations, stronger partnerships, and bigger opportunities ahead.

We look forward to welcoming you back for an even bigger and more impactful NextBigTech Asia next year.

Until we meet again, thank you for being part of the NBTA journey.