GATE CONFERENCE
Bulding the Next Automotive Powerhouse
DATE
26 – 28 August 2026
TIME
ticket prices
GATE Conference 2026 is open to industry leaders, trade professionals and business visitors with full access to conference sessions available through delegate registration.
Local Delegates
Early Bird Rate
Until 15 August 2026
RM 695 / PAX</SPAN
Normal Rate
Until 16 August 2026
RM 795 / PAX</SPAN
International Delegates
Early Bird Rate
Until 15 August 2026
USD 200 / PAX</SPAN
Normal Rate
Until 16 August 2026
USD 250 / PAX</SPAN
All ticket prices are subjected to 8% SST
grant applications can be made through HRDCorp
Follow this link for a step-by-step guide on the application process:
Programme
1.30 PM - 2.00 PM
Registration of Delegates and Seating
2.00 PM - 2.10 PM
Welcome Remarks
YBhg. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
2.10 PM - 2.20 PM
Opening Keynote Remarks
YBrs. Ts. Azrul Reza Aziz
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)
2.20 PM - 2.40 PM
Keynote Presentation by MARii:
Building Malaysia's Future Automotive Ecosystem:
Advancing Innovation, Talent and Global Competitiveness
YBrs. Ts. Nizmar Mohd Nazar
Chief Operating Officer
Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)
2.40 PM - 3.00 PM
MIDA: Driving a Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing and Investment Landscape
YBrs. Ms. Noor Suziyanti Saad
Director, Transport Technology Division
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
3.00 PM - 3.25 PM
Presentation by Press Metal on Localisation Project
Mr. Lim Heng Kam
Chief Operation Officer
PMB Aluminium Sdn Bhd
or
Mr. Cheong Khai Kong
Group General Manager (Extrusion Business Unit-Malaysia Operation)
PMB Aluminium Sdn Bhd
3.25 PM - 4.10 PM
Panel Session 1:
Strengthening ASEAN's Automotive Supply Chain:
Driving ASEAN's Automotive Future Through Localisation, Smart Manufacturing & Regional Collaboration
Moderator:
YBhg. Datuk (Dr.) Aminar Rashid
Chairman, Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)
Speakers:
1. Dato’ Dennis Chuah
President, Electric Vehicle Association of Malaysia (EVAM)
2. Dr. Goh Kah Chun
Group Managing Director, Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Berhad
3. Mr. Akshay Prasad
Principal, Arthur D. Little
4.10 PM - 4.25 PM
Networking Coffee Break
4.25 PM - 5.10 PM
Panel Session 2:
Engineering the Future of Mobility:
AI, Software-Defined Vehicles, Power Electronics and Advanced Validation Readiness
Moderator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yossapong Laoonual
Head of the Mobility and Vehicle Technology Research Center, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
Speakers:
1. Ts. Jaffri Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST)
2. Mr. Thomas Foeller
Managing Director, EDAG Malaysia
3. Mr. Clairy Chow
APAC Industry Business Development Executive, SIEMENS Digital Industries Software
5.10 PM - 5.55 PM
Panel Session 3:
Powering ASEAN: Building the EV Charging Network Together
Moderator:
Ms. Shazana Mokhtar
Radio Producer
BFM 89.9
Speakers:
1. Mr. Haikal Zubir
Chief Operating Officer of Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd and
Vice President of Malaysia Zero Emission Vehicle Association (MyZEVA)
2. Ms. Carla Buencamino
Head of Mobility Infrastructure of AC Mobility Philippines and
Vice President of Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP)
3. Mr. Assadayoot Ruthirago
Chief Executive Officer of Charge Dee Co.,Ltd and Vice President of Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) “
5.55 PM - 6.15 PM
Closing Remarks
YBhg. Datuk Hanafi Sakri
Deputy Secretary General (Industry)
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI)
Programme as of 28 Oct 2025 and is subject to change
GATE Connect
GATE Connect is a curated 2-day business matchmaking and networking event that brings together automotive OEMs (local & global) and local vendors/suppliers.
Exhibitors will receive exclusive access to attend GATE Connect, an invitation-only platform connecting automotive OEMs with local vendors and suppliers.
