AI Leadership Circle Dinner Kuala Lumpur

Date: October 2026 (To Be Confirmed)Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (To Be Confirmed)

Please note: This gathering may be hosted alongside a partner event or moved to a later date depending on scheduling and community commitments. The organising team will contact applicants before confirming attendance.

An Exclusive Gathering for AI Leaders in Malaysia

The AI Leadership Circle Dinner is a private gathering designed for AI founders, executives, researchers, investors, policymakers, ecosystem builders, and thought leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

As AI adoption accelerates across enterprises, startups, governments, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and educational organisations, the need for meaningful collaboration has never been greater.

This invitation-only dinner creates a space for open conversations about AI strategy, enterprise AI implementation, AI governance, responsible AI, generative AI adoption, and the future direction of the Malaysian AI ecosystem.

The evening brings together the people building, funding, governing, and deploying AI technologies across the region.

Why Attend

AI Strategy & Ecosystem Alignment

Discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping artificial intelligence adoption across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

High Value AI Networking

Connect with AI founders, technology leaders, investors, enterprise decision makers, policymakers, and community builders driving real world AI implementation.

AI Collaboration Opportunities

Explore partnerships, initiatives, investment opportunities, research collaborations, and community projects that strengthen the regional AI ecosystem.

Knowledge Sharing

Exchange insights on AI transformation, AI governance frameworks, enterprise deployment lessons, emerging technologies, and practical implementation strategies.

Discussion Themes

  • Artificial Intelligence in Malaysia

  • Enterprise AI Adoption

  • Generative AI Strategy

  • AI Governance and Responsible AI

  • AI for SMEs and Mid Market Organisations

  • AI Startups and Venture Capital

  • AI Talent Development

  • AI Policy and Regulation

  • AI Infrastructure and Innovation

  • Cross Border AI Collaboration Across Southeast Asia

Before You Attend

Contribute to the Ecosystem

Consider one capability, network, expertise area, partnership opportunity, or initiative that you can contribute to the broader AI community.

Bring Practical Opportunities

Come prepared to discuss projects, partnerships, pilot programs, investment opportunities, research initiatives, or community collaborations that can move the ecosystem forward.

Celebrating Six Months of The AI Collective in Kuala Lumpur

Over the past six months, The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur has evolved into one of the most active artificial intelligence communities in Malaysia, supporting conversations around AI adoption, AI education, AI leadership, AI entrepreneurship, and responsible innovation.

Highlights include:

Humans in AI Week

Supported global participation in Humans in AI Week, contributing to a worldwide movement involving thousands of participants and generating significant international visibility for AI community initiatives.

Find Work Fast: From Uncertainty to Opportunity

Hosted a career focused event helping professionals navigate workforce transformation, career transitions, and the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.

Expansion into Penang

Extended community activities into Penang through participation in the Penang Digitalisation AI Conference & Exhibition and ongoing support of regional innovation initiatives.

World AI Show Malaysia 2026

Proud Association Partner of World AI Show Malaysia 2026, one of Southeast Asia's leading conferences focused on artificial intelligence, enterprise transformation, innovation, and emerging technologies.

AI Ecosystem Recognition

Co-Lead Jean Ng was appointed AI Ecosystem Ambassador for the Penang Digitalisation AI Conference & Exhibition, recognising her contribution to Malaysia's growing AI ecosystem.

AI Malaysia Takeover 2026

Co Lead Firuz Alimov participated as a panel speaker discussing practical AI implementation for SMEs under the theme:

"SMEs Don't Need AI Magic. They Need AI That Works."

AI & Cybersecurity Forum 2026

Co Lead Firuz Alimov spoke at MITEC Kuala Lumpur on the convergence of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, joining industry leaders exploring emerging risks and opportunities.

World AI Show Malaysia 2026

On 10 September 2026, Firuz Alimov moderated discussion on:

AI for Customer Experience, Digital Services and Intelligent Engagement

Panel participants include leaders from enterprise technology, retail innovation, digital products, and AI driven customer engagement.

2nd Chief Digital & Data Officer Malaysia Summit

Main sponsor: IBM

23rd September 2026

Keynote Speaker: Firuz Alimov

Topic: "Stop Asking 'Is AI Safe?' Ask 'What Did Your Employee Just Upload?'"

ICGLOBDE 2026

29th - 30th September 2026. Organised by UKM, supported by MDEC.

Academic and Research Partnerships

Supporting partner of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) for ICGLOBDE 2026, strengthening connections between academia, industry, and AI innovation. We are the supporting partner for this event.

5th Reimagined Finance 2026

15th October 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is approved as a Supporting Partner for 5th Finance ReImagined Malaysia 2026 organised by DigitalCFO Asia.

Finweek KL 2026 | Founding Edition

11-12 November 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is confirmed as a Community Partner.

GBS Global Summit 2026

18th November 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is confirmed as a Networking and Collaborative Partner.

aiSEAN 2026

7-9 December 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is confirmed as a Supporting Partner.

Application Process

Attendance is intentionally limited to maintain meaningful discussion and high quality interactions.

Applications are reviewed individually, and acceptance is based on capacity, alignment, and diversity of perspectives across the artificial intelligence ecosystem.

If you are not selected for this gathering, we encourage you to apply for future events and continue engaging with the broader AI community in Malaysia.

The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 260,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 200+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.

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