This two-day event will highlight the opportunities in the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP EAGA) as well as dive into the role of digitalization, and innovative approaches that MSMEs can harness to thrive in this dynamic landscape.
WEDNESDAY
15 JANUARY 2025
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
OPENING CEREMONY OF THE CONSUMER FAIR
By Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji
Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, Minister at The Prime Minister’s Office
and Minister of Finance and Economy II
WELCOME REMARKS AND OPENING OF CONSUMER FAIR CONFERENCE 2025
By Hj Alimen bin Haji Ja’afar , BIMP-EAGA Country Director and
member of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
An overview of Brunei’s diversification plans and strategies for business growth, highlighting the opportunities available for MSMEs.
By Daniel Leong, Acting CEO, Brunei Economic Development Board
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: SABAH
A presentation on Sabah’s development goals, highlighting opportunities for cross-regional MSME collaboration.
By DR. Firdausi Suffian
Chief Executive Officer of Invest Sabah Berhad
DOING BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES
A presentation on the investment priorities of the Philippines with a focus on the southern Philippines.
By Norjamin Gallardo-Delos Ryes
Commercial Counsellor Philippine Trade & Investment Centre – Kuala Lumpur
LUNCH BREAK
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION (VIRTUAL) NUSANTARA :
THE CAPITAL CITY OF FUTURE
An in-depth look at the development plans for Nusantara and what the future of Kalimantan holds, including cross-border business potential for MSMEs.
By M. Basuki Hadimuijono
Chairman, Nusantara Capital City Authority
A CONVERSATION ON THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY AND DOING BUSINESS IN MIRI, SARAWAK
Borneo Medical Centre won the Public-Private Healthcare Partnership of the Year – Malaysia at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2023. Through an innovative partnership with healthcare specialists medical suppliers and the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Borneo Medical Centre has enabled the provision of affordable and high-quality medical care to the local community in Malaysia, setting a new standard for the healthcare delivery in the region.
With Dr Kenny Kim Pey Yeap, MEdical Director of Borneo Medical Centre.
Moderated by Allen Lai, Managing Director, Confer Sdn Bhd.
BUILDING BRIDGES WITH THE BORNEO ECONOMIC COMMUNITY
A fireside chat introducing the Borneo Economic Community (BEC) and its
initiatives focused on fostering collaboration and connectivity across Brunei,
Malaysia, and Indonesia. Gain insights into how these efforts are contributing to
shared opportunities and regional growth, and explore ways to support Borneo’s
journey toward a more connected and sustainable future.
Speakers include
- Dhabit Firdaus, Business Collaboration Analyst, Dynamik Technologies
- Rabiatul Halim, Borneo Economic Community Secretariat and Business
Collaboration Analyst, Dynamik Technologies - Adilah Izzati Haji Suhaimi, Application Development Analyst,
Dynamik Technologies
NETWORKING BREAK
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF MARKETING
Dr Joseph is an award winning speaker on Brand Strategy and a bestselling author of several books on Branding. He has over 23 years of experience, worked with over 1,000 brands, including many Fortune 500 companies, in 34 countries.
By Dr Jerome Joseph, CSP, The Chief Experience Officer, Global Brand Academy
DAY 1 ENDS
THURSDAY
16 JANUARY 2025
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
WORKSHOP ON AI-DRIVEN MARKETING MASTERCLASS
By Dr Jerome Joseph, CSP, The Chief Experience Officer, Global Brand Academy
Module 1: AI Fundamentals for Marketing – understanding AI technologies and applications.
Module 2: Content creation and automation – using AI to streamline workflows and enhance productivity
NETWORKING BREAK
WORKSHOP ON AI-DRIVE MARKETING MASTERCLASS
By Dr Jerome Joseph, CSP, The Chief Experience Officer, Global Brand Academy
Module 3: Social Media Strategies with AI – Optimizing social campaigns, generating leads, and improving engagement.
Module 4: Practical Exercises – Hands-on activities to build strategies and test AI tools in real time.
NETWORKING LUNCH
PRESENTATION : DIGITAL SOLUTIONS TO AID THE BUSINESS
OF MSMEs
By Pg Sanusi Bin Pg Hj Ismail,
Senior Business Development Manager Of Bibd Corporate Banking Group
Zahirul Ghazi Bin Jomari,
Corporate Digital Office Of Bibd Corporate Banking Group
NETWORKING BREAK
END OF WORKSHOP
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Hj Alimen bin Haji Ja'afar
Country Director, BIMP-EAGA Business Council Brunei, member of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam
Welcome remarks
DR. Firdausi Suffian
Chief Executive Officer, Invest Sabah Berhad
Keynote presentation :
Economic Outlook : Sabah
Dr Jerome Joseph
CSP, The Chief Experience Officer, Global Brand Academy
Keynote presentation :
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Marketing
Norjamin Gallardo-Delos Reyes
Commercial counsellor Philippine Trade & Investment Center, Kuala Lumpur Embassy of the Philippines
Keynote presentation :
Doing business In the Philippines
Daniel Leong
Acting CEO,
Brunei Economic Development Board
Keynote presentation :
Brunei Darussalam Business And Investment Opportunities
Dr Kenny Kim Pey Yeap
Medical Director of Borneo Medical Centre
Keynote presentation :
A Conversation on the Healthcare Industry and Doing Business in Miri, Sarawak
Digital Marketing Pass
BND150
per person
- Access to digital marketing sessions from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm and Day 2 workshops
- Reserved Seating
- Refreshments & Coffee Break
- Networking Sessions
- Business Lounge Access
- E-Ticket for Check-In
- Merchandise Bag
All-Access Pass
BND250
per person
- Two-Day Access
- Exclusive Front-Row VIP Seat
- Refreshments & Coffee Break
- Networking Sessions
- Business Lounge Access
- E-Ticket for Check-In
- Merchandise Bag
- Exclusive Networking Luncheon
One-Day Pass
BND200
per person
- Single-Day Access
- Reserved Seating
- Refreshments & Coffee Break
- Networking Sessions
- Business Lounge Access
- E-Ticket for Check-In
- Merchandise Bag
- Exclusive Networking Luncheon
