Endorsed by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) of Malaysia, two think tanks – the Center of Regional Strategic Studies (CROSS) and the Southeast Asia Research Centre for Humanities (SEARCH) – have partnered with health supplement firm Wellous Group Ltd and key government agencies under MOSTI, to co-organize the inaugural 2024 APAC Technopreneurship Empowerment Conference (ATEC 2024). The conference will be held on Aug 8, 2024, at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.

ATEC 2024 is designed to advance technology innovation and technopreneurship through strategic collaboration between the government and industry, in line with the MOSTI’s primary objectives, according to a statement on Saturday.

The conference will focus on cultivating a robust ecosystem for science, technology, and innovation, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, and empowering technopreneurs to leverage emerging technologies for entrepreneurship, while enhancing regional exposure for Malaysian innovators.

The strategic partnership formed for ATEC 2024 includes collaborations with several government agencies under MOSTI, namely NanoMalaysia Berhad, Malaysia Space Agency (MYSA), Bioeconomy Corporation, and Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (CRADLE).

This partnership aims to foster innovation and promote technopreneurship, signifying a collaborative effort to drive technological innovation and empower regional technopreneurship development across Asia Pacific.

Additionally, the Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistics Park Development Sdn Bhd (MCKILP) has also joined us as one of the strategic partners.

The partnership underscores the importance of public-private collaboration in driving socioeconomic development and fostering an ecosystem conducive to technopreneurship through joint research projects, policy dialogues, and capacity-building programs. Each organization brings unique strengths and expertise, ensuring a balanced and collaborative approach to advancing initiatives that will amplify collective impact and achieve shared goals.

“We believe this conference will be one of the most pivotal events in the region, firmly establishing Malaysia as an influential hub that connects Malaysian technopreneurs to the broader regional technopreneurship landscape, while positioning Malaysia as a market leader and a major influencer in the region,” said Lee Chean Chung, Chairman of CROSS, at the press conference on Saturday.

Ian Neo, Chief Executive Officer of SEARCH, added, “The introduction of ATEC 2024 provides a strategic avenue for experts and stakeholders from across the region to explore new synergies between industries and gain first-hand knowledge and insights from industry forerunners. We believe there are vast opportunities from untapped potentials that we can harness through this conference.”

“We are excited to embark on this collaborative journey with our strategic partners from both the private and public sectors, in alignment with our mission to promote innovative and tech-enabled platforms for health and wellness awareness,” said Andy Tan, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wellous. “This partnership underscores our commitment to driving positive impact in the region by harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration. We are eager to see the new ideas and connections that will emerge from this event, and we are confident that these
meaningful connections will propel Malaysian technopreneurs to global success.”

ATEC 2024 will feature exclusive forums focused on four key areas: Space Economy, Bioeconomy, New Energy Economy, and Tech Talent Economy. Additionally, there will be innovative technology showcases and networking sessions. These focus areas will bring together a unique mix of delegates and attendees, enabling the exchange of innovative ideas and discussions for creative problem-solving in the field of technopreneurship.

Between August and October, three roundtable meetings with stakeholders will be held to focus on the development of key industries. These meetings will be moderated by the MYSA, Bioeconomy Corporation, and NanoMalaysia Bhd, respectively.

The public interested in joining ATEC 2024 can register via this link: http://t2u.asia/e/36457
Limited seats are available.