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
9:15 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 by Ms. Arividya Arimuthu, Senior Fellow, Chairman’s Office of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia
- Leveraging Regional Trade Agreements for Malaysian Exporters
- Impact of currency volatility and rising costss
- Supply Chain realignment by YBhg. Dato’ Sri M. Andy, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Integrated Logistics Sdn. Bhd.
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 Dr. Leroy Lowe, Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), Forum for International Trade Training (Canada)
- Halal Export Opportunities by Ms. Nurazlin Kamarudin, Head of International Cooperation of Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC)
- 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 by Dr. Abdul Kabur Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Export Academy
- China 2.0. Competing in a High-Value, Fast-Changing Market Amid Supply Chain Realignment by Mr. Felix Chan, Regional Director of KSGZ (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Latin America (LATAM): Untapped Potential for Malaysian Exporters by Mr. Tham Sing Khow, Director of LMSC Global Sdn Bhd
- 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
Global Export Networking Reception with Presentation of Certificate of Recognation to Future Export Leaders
7:00 PM
End of Session