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Date: 3rd February 2027Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (To Be Confirmed)
Please note: The organising team will contact applicants before confirming attendance. This is a paid event.
An Exclusive Gathering for Leaders in Kuala Lumpur
Kickstart the Year: Connection, Goals & Shared Vision
Start the new year exactly how you mean to go on — together.
This isn’t just another formal gathering. It’s an evening of good food, relaxed conversation, and genuine connection — a chance to step away from the noise, sit across from one another, and truly get to know the people shaping our shared future. Whether your focus is artificial intelligence, leadership, sustainable growth, or building stronger communities — your perspective matters here.
We bring together both AI pioneers and seasoned leaders from every field, because the most powerful ideas happen where different worlds meet. No jargon, no sales pitches — just curious minds, open hearts, and plenty of space to listen as much as we speak.
As we stand at the beginning of this new chapter, we’ll turn our attention forward: what do we want to build, learn, and contribute in the months ahead? What goals will guide us? What kind of impact do we hope to leave? Whether you’re charting the course through AI’s transformation or leading with timeless human wisdom — your voice shapes where we go.
Let’s set our intentions, align our ambitions, and build connections that last far beyond this evening. Great things rarely happen alone — and this year, we’re not going it alone.
Celebrating Ten Months of The AI Collective in Kuala Lumpur
Over the past ten 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 1.0: 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.
Find Work Fast 2.0: Singapore Malaysia Edition
24th Oct 2026. Find Work Fast 2.0: Singapore-Malaysia Edition is a sponsored career transition event supporting retrenched professionals. Organized by The AI Collective, it offers emotional support, AI job-search strategies, and direct networking with industry experts.
Driving Malaysia's AI Transformation 2026From Pilots to Profit - Where AI Meets Industry
28th October 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is the Supporting Partner - Malaysian Association of Artificial Intelligence Technology and Innovation (MAAI), supported by AGIBOT and MRANTI is the strategic partner.
Finweek KL 2026 | Founding Edition
11-12 November 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is confirmed as a Community Partner. Firuz will be speaking at this event on 11th November 2026.
GBS Global Summit 2026
18th November 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is confirmed as a Networking and Collaborative Partner. Firuz and Jean will be speaking at this event.
aiSEAN 2026
7-9 December 2026. The AI Collective Kuala Lumpur is confirmed as a Supporting Partner. Chapter Co-Lead Jean will be speaking at this event.
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!
The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 500,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 300+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.
All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct.
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