Automotive Mobility Solutions Conference Agenda

Keynote speech
Envisioning a Sustainable Automotive Future: Global Influences on Malaysia's Investment Landscape

This session provides a visionary outlook on how global megatrends—like geopolitical shifts, climate accords, and technological convergence—are shaping Malaysia's automotive investments, with emphasis on long-term opportunities in green transitions and emerging economies like low-altitude mobility.

• Ms. Noor Suziyanti Saad, Director of Transportation Technology Division, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

13:55 - 14:45

Panel discussion 1
Beyond Borders: Building a Green Mobility Network in Asia - Investment Opportunities Ahead

This panel explores how Malaysia's aggressive green policies and evolving tariffs are revolutionising automotive industrial zones and green mobility investments, while also spotlighting emerging air mobility innovations and startup potentials.

Moderator:

• Mr. Nik Izuddin bin Nik Yusof, Senior Director, Senior Director, Industry & Ecosystem Development Division,, Invest Selangor Berhad

Panelilsts:

• Mr. Elanggovan Thanggavilo, Founder & Special Advisor, Malaysia Drone Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MDCoCI)
• TPr Ts. Md Farabi Yussoff, Head of Smart Infrastructure, Gamuda Technologies Sdn Bhd
• Mr. Patrick Ziechmann, Partner, Automotive ASEAN Leader, PwC Malaysia

Panel discussion 2
Driving Innovation: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Transforming Asia & Malaysia’s Automotive Industry

This panel explores how advanced manufacturing technologies, including high-tech electronics, additive manufacturing, automation, and sustainable practices, can transform Asia & Malaysia's automotive industry, enhance competitiveness, foster innovation, and prepare the workforce for future demands.

Moderator:

• Ts. Norazlina Md Sani, Lead, FutureTech, MRANTI

Panellists

• Dr. Alex Liu, Director of Advanced Manufacturing Programs, ASTM International
• Mr. Jackie Tan, Digital Manufacturing Portfolio Executive, Siemens Digital Industries Software
• Mr. Lim Han Neng , Director of Technical Functions, Bosch Mobility Plant Penang
• Mr. Son Le, Chief Commercial Officer, Vietsol JSC

Keynote speech 

Accelerating the Shift: Driving Malaysia’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint to 2030

• Ts. Dr. Abdul Hakim bin Ab. Rahim, Manager (Advisory & Consultancy), Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)

14:30- 15:20

Panel discussion 3
Energising Asia's New Energy Vehicle Future: From Renewable Chargers to Carbon Tracking

This panel explores Malaysia's NEV growth through renewable-powered charging, battery innovations, smart grids, safety standards, consumer adoption, regional energy collaboration, and carbon emission monitoring for sustainable, integrated electric mobility.

Moderator:

• Dr. Umar Zakir Abdul Hamid, Head of CEREBRUM (Next-Gen Growth Platform of JCorp), CEREBRUM by JCorp

Panellists:

• Mr. Adrian Hong, Deputy General Manager, Stellantis
• Mr. Akshay Prasad, Principal, Arthur D. Little
• Mr. Ch'ng Eng Yong, Country Manager, Delta Electronics Malaysia
• Mr. Kelvin Soon, Managing Director of EV Charging and Leasing, Yinson GreenTech

Panel discussion 4
Optimising Asia's Automotive Supply Chains, Logistics, and Warehousing: Sustainability and Digital Resilience

This panel examines how OEMs, logistics providers, and innovators are transforming Asia's automotive supply chains via localised sourcing, digital tools, automation, green warehousing, and agile networks to boost efficiency and sustainability.

Moderator:

• Dato' Log. Dr. Chang Kah Loon, President, The Society of Logisticians, Malaysia (LogM)

Panellists:

• Mr. Ilhami Arslanoglu, Auto-Mobility, and Regional Head of CSI Asia Pacific, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation (CSI)
• Datin Lorela Chia, Vice President 1 (Strategy, Ecosystem, Communications), Machinery & Engineering Industries Federation (MEIF)
• Mr. Muchtazar, Head of Sustainability,Nickel Industries Limited
• Ms. Puan Hayati Othman, Plant Director,  Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd