Exporters Summit 2026
Date
18 August 2026
Venue
Berjaya Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Theme
Accelerating Malaysian Export Growth in a Changing Global Economy
Organiser
Malaysian Exporters Association (MEXPA) & Malaysian Export Academy
Tentative Programme
6th National Exporters Summit 2026
8:15 AM
Registration of Delegates
9:00 AM
Welcome Address
9:30 AM
Keynote Address
“The Future of Malaysian Exports in a Changing Global Economy” by YBrs. Encik Abu Bakar Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
9:45 AM
Special Address
“AI, Digital Trade and the Next Generation of Global Exporting” by Dr. Leroy Lowe, Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), Forum for International Trade Training (Canada)
11:00 AM
Tea Break
11:30 AM
Panel Discussion 1: Global Trade Disruptions and the New Export Landscape
- Geopolitical tensions and global trade risks s
- Leveraging Regional Trade Agreements for Malaysian Exporters
- Impact currency volatility and rising costss
- Supply Chain realignment
1:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
Panel Discussion 2: Future of Exporting: AI, Smart Manufacturing, ESG and Halal Advantage
- AI tools, Automation and Smart Manufacturing for Malaysian Exporters
- Halal Export Opportunities
- ESG Compliance in Global Supply Chain
- Government Support and Incentives for AI Adoption
3:30 PM
Panel Discussion 3: High Growth Emerging Markets - Where Malaysian Exporters Should Go Next?
- Africa: Emerging Trade Corridors and Consumer Growth
- Central Asia: New Opportunities Along the Modern Silk Road
- Latin America (LATAM): Untapped Potential for Malaysian Exporters
- Smaller island markets as agile entry points for niche exporters
4:30 PM
CEO Conversation Session: Malaysian Champions Going Global - Lessons from Successful Exporters
5:30 PM
Tea Break and End of Summit