Asean Technology Cooperation & Development Summit 2025 Launched as Strategic Side Event of WE2025: Future in Motion

I was at The Exchange 106 in Kuala Lumpur last week for the soft launch and formal unveiling of the ASEAN Technology Cooperation & Development Summit 2025. The event was officiated by our Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof bin Apdal.

Summit expected to bring together over 100 companies, 50 global investors and 2,000 innovators from ASEAN, China, Canada, Europe and many more.

The event is hosted by Intrinsic SEA, the ASEAN Technology Cooperation and Development Summit 2025 is a flagship forum co-hosted alongside WE2025: Future in Motion, with a focused lens on ASEAN innovation, investment, and cross-border cooperation. It will be held from 25–26 November 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.

As a co-leading platform within WE2025’s "Future Tech & AI" pillar, the summit aims to advance cross-border technology cooperation while supporting the broader WE2025 mission to drive inclusive innovation, sustainable development, and regional economic leadership.

The two-day event is set to convene over 100 companies, more than 50 global investors, and 2,000 innovators and ecosystem leaders from ASEAN, China, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and Japan. Showcasing the region’s most promising advancements, the summit will feature an interactive technology exhibition with over 100 booths highlighting cutting-edge innovations across key sectors. The summit is co-organised in collaboration with leading ecosystem builders such as NCT Group, Tus Cross-Border Innovation, and Jiahe Convention & Exhibitions.

From left to right: Ravenna Chen, CEO of Intrinsic SEA, Dr. Zhao Xiangdong, Counsellor for Science and Technology, Embassy of the People's Republic of China, YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Richard Teo, Executive Chairman of Qube Integrated Malaysia and Mr. Hafiidz Amer, CSO of Exchange 106.

This strong international participation reinforces Malaysia’s emergence as a regional innovation hub, while offering Malaysian entrepreneurs and innovation-driven enterprises with global potential valuable opportunities to engage with global investors and expand market access.

With over 50,000 expected livestream viewers, the summit will further position Malaysia as a key enabler of ASEAN-wide collaboration in science, technology, and innovation. The Summit will focus on five strategic pillars:

●    Future Mobility & Smart Transportation

●    Future Healthcare & Digital Medicine

●    Future Consumer & Digital Commerce

●    Future Building & Safety Emergency Response

●    Future Employment & Entrepreneurship

Each thematic track is designed to address real-world challenges and unlock growth opportunities aligned with national agendas, including Malaysia’s National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (2021–2030). Key programme highlights include:

●    Visionary Opening Ceremony & Leadership Keynotes

●    Ministerial & Industry Roundtables on Strategic Innovation

●    Next-Gen Technology Exhibition with 100+ Frontier Solutions

●    Intrinsic Capital Connect: ASEAN Startup & Investor Showcase

●    ASEAN Future Cities & Investment Opportunity Spotlights

●    Leadership & Global Partnership Gala Dinner

YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation

YB Dato’ Haji Mohammad Yusof, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, stated,“This summit reflects Malaysia’s ambition to lead regional innovation, strategic partnerships, emerging technologies, and inclusive growth. It supports MOSTI’s mission to transition Malaysia from a technology user into a global technology developer by 2030, while reinforcing our ASEAN Chairmanship priorities.”

Richard Teo, Executive Chairman of Qube Integrated Malaysia and Organising Chair of WE2025

Richard Teo, Executive Chairman of Qube Integrated Malaysia and Organising Chair of WE2025, commented,“WE2025 champions inclusive economic growth by empowering women in trade, investment, and leadership. While this summit welcomes all participants, it upholds that spirit by ensuring women have meaningful opportunities to lead in tech innovation — a sector where inclusive participation is urgently needed.”

Ravenna Chen, CEO of Intrinsic SEA

Ravenna Chen, CEO of Intrinsic SEA, added,“This summit is not just about building connections — it is about delivering outcomes. By aligning regional strengths in technology and industry, we aim to catalyse real collaboration: accelerating project implementation, integrating technology into key value chains, and fostering a globally competitive ecosystem that empowers ASEAN’s next wave of growth and innovation.

The ASEAN Technology Cooperation & Development Summit 2025 is a key component of WE2025: Future in Motion, Malaysia’s premier platform for advancing women in trade, investment and leadership. Organised by Qube Integrated Malaysia in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and the Department of Women Development. This event will be held from 25–27 November 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.

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