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Workshop Clinics

Discover hands-on, expert-led sessions designed to help SMEs master digital tools, secure funding, and meet certification standards empowering your business to scale locally and expand across borders.

Clinic A: Digital Empowerment & Brand Innovation

Equip SMEs with practical digital tools and strategies to grow online.

Getting Started with Digital Tools​

Use low-cost tools (WhatsApp Business, Google Forms, POS, social media) for sales tracking, outreach, and e-commerce entry.

Building a Digital Brand

Learn storytelling, digital marketing, SEO, CRM, and platform optimisation to attract loyal customers.

Optimising E-Commerce for Regional Sale

Join platforms like Shopee International, Alibaba, Amazon; master logistics, customs, payments, and ASEAN-wide advertising.

Clinic B: Financing & Business Scalability

Learn how to secure funding and structure for growth.

Microfinancing & Grants

Templates, eligibility, and direct connections to relevant agencies.

Growth Funding

Access business loans, franchise capital, peer-to-peer lending, and crowdfunding.

Structuring for Expansion

ROI modelling, investor decks, and capital raising for international growth.

Clinic C: Certification, Licensing & Export Compliance

Ensure your business meets standards and is export-ready.

Getting Licensed & Compliant

Company registration, premise licenses, taxation, and MOF certification.

Getting Certified

Halal, GMP, SIRIM, HACCP, ISO to access retail, GLC, and B2B markets.

Navigating JS-SEZ & ASEAN Trade Rules

Export documents, customs, MAQIS, and incentives for cross-border sales.

Event Schedule

All Day 2 workshops follow the same schedule across all rooms, with sessions differentiated by SME category: Micro & Small, Growth-Stage, and Export-Ready.

25 October 2025

Day 1 - Global Masterclasses & Forums

Time

BusinessSummit

Exhibition

07.30 - 08.30

Registration

08.30 - 09.00

Masterclass 1: Sadia Kibria

Exhibition Briefing

09.00 - 09.45

Masterclass 2: Prof Dr Marc Oliver Opresnik

Business Challenge 1

09.45 - 11.00

Forum 1 Dominating the Market

Sharing Session 1

11.00 - 11.30

Keynote Speaker : YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Influencer Shout Out 1

11.30 12.15

Official Launching

Sharing Session 2 :

12.15 1.00

Global Masterclass 3 : Prof Dr Christian Farioli

Live Product Demo 1

1.00 2.00

Lunch Break & Networking

Product Launches 1

2.00 – 3.00 pm

Forum 2: ASEAN Success Story

Business Challenge 2

3.00 – 4.00 pm

Forum 3 : Local Heroes to Global Players

Influencer Shout Out 2

4.00 – 5.00 pm

Forum 4 : ASEAN SME Hub

Game & Lucky Draw 1

Time

Business Summit

Room A : Micro SMEs & Soloprenuer

Room B : Small SMEs & Growth-Stage

Room C : Medium SMEs & Export Ready

08.30 09.00

Registration

09.00 09.45

Workshop 1 : Digitalisation

09.45 11.00

Workshop 2 : Digitalisation

11.00 11.30

Break

11.30 12.15

Workshop 3 : Financing

12.15 1.00

Workshop 4 : Financing

1.00 2.00

Lunch Break & Networking

2.00 3.00

Workshop 5 : Licensing

3.00 4.00

Workshop 6 : Licensing

4.00 5.00

Forum 3 : Local Heroes to Global Players

Time

Exhibition

08.30 09.00

09.00 09.45

Business Challenge

09.45 11.00

Sharing Session 3

11.00 11.30

Influencer Shout Out 3

11.30 12.15

Sharing Session 3

12.15 1.00

Live Product Demo 2

1.00 2.0

Product Launches 2

2.00 3.00

Business Challenge 4

3.00 4.00

Influencer Shout Out 4

4.00 5.00

Game & Lucky Draw 2

Day 2 - Global Masterclasses & Forums

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