Dynamic Equilibrium of Commercialisation Ecosystem

The annual conference provides an excellent platform for

academia, entrepreneurs and policy-makers to come together and
discuss issues on commercialisation and its ecosystem, as well as
initiate potential collaborations.
The collaboration, in turn, will also establish a complete and
functional ecosystem for technology transfer, commercialisation
and business engagement as well as accelerate transfer of
technology, development of new technology companies and

technology commercialisation.
Among the important components to be covered in the Conference
are:
Funding and Entrepreneurship
Incubation and Growth
Technology Innovation
Market Validation Fund Program

MTDC in Brief
MTDC is a wholly-owned company of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. It
was established in 1992 to promote the adoption of technologies
by local companies via commercialisation of local inventions or
through acquisition of foreign technologies. MTDC is a Key Player
in the promotion of technology-based companies in Malaysia.

MTDC is in the business of Grant Management, Advisory, Incubation

and Nurturing Services. It has been the focal point in
commercialisation and management of government funding since
the 7th Malaysia Plan.

Who Should Attend

Technology Transfer/Licensing Office
Researchers and Inventors
Science Advisors
Entrepreneurs
Business Strategists

IP Strategists
Students
Sales and Marketing Personnel
Policy Makers
Investors/Venture Capitalists

Day 1: 21 November 2013 (Thursday)

Time

Programme

0730

Registration of participants

0900

Recital of Doa

0905

WELCOMING REMARKS
Dato Norhalim Yunus, Chief Executive Officer, MTDC

0915

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, Honorary President, Perdana Leadership Foundation

1000

Networking Break

1030

PLENARY SESSION 1: Presentation on Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Annual Report
Sean Flanigan, President, Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)

1130

PLENARY SESSION 2: The Economic Impact of MTDC CRDF and TAF Grants under 9th Malaysian Plan (9MP)
Dato Norhalim Yunus, Chief Executive Officer, MTDC

1230

Lunch

Day 1: 21 November 2013 (Thursday)

Time

Funding and Entrepreneurship

Incubation and Growth

Technology Innovation

Market Validation Fund Program

1430

Funding on a Need Basis

Speaker : Neo Teck Siong
Managing Director
Sawipac Sdn Bhd

Incubator as Drivers of Commercialisation

Speaker : Thomas Strodtbeck
Director of International Programs
NBIA

The Economic of Technology Innovation

Speaker : Dato Mohamad Bustaman Abdullah
Director
PRO-IP Sdn Bhd

Market Validated Technologies

Speaker : Frost & Sullivan Perunding Strategi Sdn Bhd

1500

Entrepreneurial University
Speaker : Prof Hj. Razmi Chik
Assistant Vice Chancellor
Entrepreneurship Malaysian Academy
SME Entrepreneurship Development (MASMED)
UiTM

Going for Growth

Speaker : Koh Lee Ching
Chief Executive Officer
Calms Technologies Sdn Bhd

Innovation-driven Venture
Speaker : Hj. Mohammad Hazani Hj. Hassan
Director
Technology Ventures Division
MTDC

Market Validated Technologies

Speaker : MYDATA Research Consulting Sdn Bhd (MYDATA)

1530

Networking Break

1545

Perception and Reality of Public funded Research Commercialisation

Speaker : Prof. Dr. Zainul Fadziruddin Zainuddin
Director
Business Advisory Division
MTDC

Going International Locally

Speaker : Ashraff Ab Rahim
Chief Executive Officer
Petroleum Conservation Sdn Bhd

Investing in Technology-In-house or Procured

Speaker : Liew Chung Peng
Technical Director
Eclimo Marketing Sdn Bhd

Market Validated Technologies

Speaker : Market Insights Sdn Bhd

1615

Halal as the only Way

Speaker : Ab Razak Ab Hadi
Managing Director
MIFF Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd

Malaysia today MENA tomorrow

Speaker : Abdul Rahman Yasir
Senior Vice President
Business Development Department
MTDC

IP Strategy - Rent Wholesale & Auction

Speaker : Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh
Senior External Fellow
World Trade Institute, University of Bern

Market Validated Technologies

Speaker : IPSOS Sdn Bhd

1645

Session Ends

Day 2: 22 November 2013 (Friday)

Time

Funding and Entrepreneurship

Incubation and Growth

Technology Innovation

0900

Realising Possibilities
Speaker : Foong Wei Kuong
Managing Director
JF Micro Technology Sdn Bhd

From Technology Development to Business Expansion

Speaker : Tuan Syed Osman Al Haddad
Chief Executive Officer
Wafina Sdn Bhd

Innovation - The Service Industry Experience

Speaker : Anthony Bishop
Chief Executive Officer
Cerca Insights Sdn Bhd

0945

Doing it Symbiotically
Speaker : Dr Khairul Idzwan Baharin
Chief Executive Officer
Cell Tissue Technology Sdn Bhd (UKM Symbiosis)

Regulatory and Compliance as Business Boosters

Speaker : Khalid Bahsoon
Chief Executive Officer
Core Competencies Sdn Bhd

1030

Networking Break

1100

Forum
: The Dynamic Equillibrium of a Commercialisation Ecosystem
Moderator : Dr. Fatimah Mohd Amin, Senior Research Fellow, Economic Planning Unit, Prime Ministers Department of Malaysia
Panelists
:
Sean Flanigan, President, AUTM
Tuan Syed Osman Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer, Wafina Sdn Bhd
Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh, Senior External Fellow, World Trade Institute, University of Bern
Ashraff Ab. Rahim, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Conservation Sdn Bhd

1200

Wrap-up and closing - Dato Norhalim Yunus, Chief Executive Officer, MTDC

1230

Lunch and Conference Ends

Market Technology Exchange

Dr Khairul Idzwan Baharin, Chief Executive Officer, Cell Tissue Technology Sdn Bhd

Benefits of Attending

Registration Fee
Malaysian MYR250

Non-Malaysian USD250

Understanding the dynamics of commercialisation equilibrium.

Establish technical and business network with fellow participants.

Sharing of experience, lessons learnt and best practices from among peers.

Identify validated technologies to acquire and commercialise.

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Technology Innovation

Market Validation Fund Program

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Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad

Sean Flanigan

Honorary President
Perdana Leadership Foundation

President
Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)

Tun Dr Mahathir envisions the country to require a quantum

leap in becoming a developed nation by 2020 via technology
adoption and commercialization. He will share his take on the
country's progress as how he observes it to be.

Sean Flanigan, the President of the Association of University

Technology Managers, AUTM, will talk about practices,
measurements and impact in technology transfer around the
world and share what he observes to be the trend.

Please choose tracks of preference :

Day 1

Funding and Entrepreneurship

Incubation and Growth

Technology Innovation

Day 2

Funding and Entrepreneurship

Incubation and Growth

Technology Innovation

Market Validation Fund Program

Mode of Payments
By Cheque
Crossed cheque should be made payable to Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd

By Bank-in/Telegraphic Transfer (TT)

Please remit payment to Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Account No: 5140 5733 7703 (Malayan Banking Berhad, Ampang Park)
Please Fax the bank-in slip or TT Form to: +603 2163 7542 or scan and email to mtdcconference@mtdc.com.my together with the copy of Completed
Registration Form.
* As seats are limited, please confirm participation and submit form not later by noon on 15 November 2013 (Friday).
* The fee is NOT refundable if participation is withdrawn after organiser accepts registration but substitution of person will be allowed.

Venue

For Further Information, Contact

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Tel
: +603 2717 9900
Fax : +603 2717 9955

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation

Level 8 - 9 Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Tel
: +603 2172 6000
Fax
: +603 2163 7542
Email : mtdcconference@mtdc.com.my

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