Our UK-Malaysia Digital Gateway Forum Brought the Heat to London Tech Week!
More than 140 attendees, of which 80+ were UK tech companies ranging from startups and investors to policy experts and academics—joined us in the heart of London to explore Malaysia as a Gateway to ASEAN’s thriving digital opportunities.
In collaboration with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), we successfully hosted our first, high-impact forum titled “UK-Malaysia Digital Gateway Forum – Malaysia: Your Launchpad into ASEAN’s Digital Future” in London—showcasing Malaysia’s digital value proposition on the global stage.
The highlight was our power-packed speaking sessions featuring top voices from the government, business, and tech sector from Malaysia and the U.K.. From digital investment strategies to scaling into ASEAN, our panel of experts shared bold insights, actionable strategies, and regional perspectives on the future of digital growth.
We also facilitated exclusive 1-2-1 business matching sessions, connecting UK players with 24 dynamic Malaysian tech companies opening doors to new partnerships and cross-border collaboration.
We thank all our speakers, partners, and participants, for making the forum a success. Your energy and commitment are driving a more connected and inclusive digital economy across borders.
Our appreciation to our stellar speaker line-up who included:
1. H.E. Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital Malaysia
2. Jennifer Lopez, CEO, British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce
3. David Kelly, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce Singapore
4. Cora McLaren, Managing Director and Head of International Subsidiary Banking, HSBC UK
5. Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO, MDEC
6. Dominic James MBE, Head of ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand and Indo-Pacific Strategy, International Strategy & Trade Relations, Department for Business and Trade
7. Raj Mendhir, Managing Director, wippd
8. Tom Reynolds, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
9. Blaise Hammond, Chief Communications and Engagements Officer, Informed Solutions
10. Dr Callum Stewart, Principal, Bullhound Capital
11. Bhairav Patel, Managing Director, Nucleus Digital
12. Russ Shaw CBE, Founder, Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates
Our appreciation also to our strategic partners for helping us in making this event a great success: Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group, MIDA, British Chambers of Commerce, UK-ASEAN Business Council, WIPPD, Tech Advocates Malaysia, and HSBC.
Malaysia is ready. ASEAN is rising. Let’s build the digital future—together!
