Fusion

We are thrilled to bring the first-ever Showwcase Fusion event to Malaysia! Happening on the 4th of March @ BBCC Kuala Lumpur, meet the leading voices in tech for a day of talks, food, and an exchange of ideas!

Working in tech? This event is for software engineers, data scientists, startup founders, technology experts, and anyone interested in tech to share their insights, experiences, and knowledge with the community.

Fusion #1 will feature a variety of talks and keynote speeches from some of the most innovative and inspiring minds in the tech industry.

This in-person event will also provide opportunities for attendees to network and build new relationships with like-minded tech enthusiasts across Malaysia.

Meet the Speakers

Scaling Marketplaces & Entrepreneurship in Malaysia by Eric Cheng, CEO @ Carsome

Eric is the CEO & cofounder of Carsome - Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform and only Startup Unicorn! He loves the challenge of growing a startup with lean digital marketing strategies. In 2020, he was crowned as EY’s Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year.

15 years of Building Global Startups in Malaysia by Joel Neoh, CEO @ Fave

Joel Neoh is an entrepreneur and investor with a background in Technology, Strategy, and Venture Capital. He has 15 years of building companies from the ground up and working with teams to scale them.

How to build a Brand by Melvin Chee, CEO @ RPG

Melvin is an entrepreneur at heart, startup lover, aviation enthusiast, big dreamer & believer. Melvin Chee previously worked with early-stage software companies like The Next Web, Tech In Asia, Startup Smart, Startup Daily, Digital News Asia & Product Hunt.

How to Leverage Data to Fuel Your Startup's Growth by Gary Kang, Managing Director @ Smartbite

Gary is Managing director at SmartBite. Having reformed from his past life as a Mathematician and then a Business strategy consultant, he adapts consulting methodology to early stage startups - leading data and analytics projects for effective decision-making.

Panel: Macro Landscape & Startup Investing in 2023

Victor Chua, Managing Partner @ Vynn Capital

Victor is a strategist and visionary with a unique perspective on the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia. He has experience in managing early-stage funds and is involved in direct and indirect investments.

Aaron Gill, Head of Online Groceries @ Grab

Aaron Gill has a passion for building and investing in products that have a profound impact on daily lives. He also has experience on how to build successful products and tech startups while navigating common pitfalls. He was one of the first 10 employees at Grab and led multiple teams there till today.

Dr. Apurva Sanghi, Lead Economist @ The World Bank Malaysia

Dr. Apurva is an experienced Economist with a demonstrated history of working in international trade and development Skilled in Macroeconomics, Strategy and Policy, & Sustainable Development. He is currently the World Bank Lead Economist and Acting Country Manager for Malaysia

Panel: Building Startups and Finding Product Market Fit

Zac Liew, CEO and Co-founder @ Curlec

Zac is the CEO & cofounder at Curlec - a full-stack payments solution that makes it easy for businesses of all sizes to collect payments, automate payouts, and take control of their cash flow. Zac was named in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2020 and the Gen.T List Asia 2022.

Lennise Ng, CEO and Co-founder @ Dropee

Lennise is the CEO and a Southeast Asia eTrade for Women Advocate whose mission is to help digitize small and medium enterprises across Southeast Asia to help economic growth and development.

Deric Yee, CEO & Co-Founder @ Sigma School

Deric Yee is an entrepreneur who is passionate about building tech solutions to solve real pain points. He focuses on building software rapidly, growth hacking, and driving collaborations to meet real user needs.

Panel: Engineering Culture and Processes

Carlos Reyna - CEO @ Infrascension

Carlos Reyna is a passionate Software Architect & Technologist. Previously at Airbnb, Roku, ServiceNow, and Intuit, he has 25 years of experience in tech working in various fields from FinTech, Healthcare, Media, and Travel.

KK Ng, CTO @ DoctorOnCall

KK is passionate about the art of business and technologies behind it. He built a multi-million dollar tech startup during the pandemic, has won over 40 international tech competitions, and given back to the community by training 50+ fresh grads to land opportunities at Google, Palantir, Shopee, and more.

Panel: The Power of Community

Petrina Goh, CEO & Co-founder of Nuren Group

Petrina Goh has a strong passion for business and technology. She is a strong supporter of women in tech & proud mother of two which led her to start a venture company focusing on female consumers in the parenting space.

Caitlin Kang - MD of ESL FACEIT Group

As the Managing Director & Operations Manager for SEA at ESL FACEIT Group, Caitlin leads a cross-functional team in the esports and gaming industry that oversees the company’s operations. She constantly works towards improving operational excellence.

Rubaneswaran, CEO of Beyond4

With a background in Computing and Electronics Engineering, Rubaneswaran is the CEO and an ecosystem builder of Beyond4 that creates and turns innovative ideas into viable tech startups.

Meet The Leading Voices in Tech with Showwcase - Rong Liew, CEO @ Showwcase

Rong Liew is the cofounder & CEO at Showwcase - a professional network built for people in tech. Previously in the financial industry, he transitioned into Software Engineering in 2017. He is passionate about startups, tech, investing, operational excellence, and economics.

Schedule

09.00 AM: Registration opens

10.00 AM: Meet The Leading Voices by Rong Liew, CEO of Showwcase

10.10 AM: Scaling Marketplaces and Entrepreneurship in Malaysia by Eric Cheng, CEO of Carsome

10.55 AM: Startup Building & Finding Product Market Fit by Alief Iskandar, Director of Aimz Capital; Deric Yee, CEO of Sigma School; Lennise Ng, CEO of Dropee; Zac Liew, CEO of Curlec

11.45 AM: Engineering Culture & Processes by Carlos Reyna, CEO of Infrascension; KK Ng, CTO of DoctorOnCall

12.20 PM: Lunch break

01.00 PM: 15 years of Building Global Startups in Malaysia by Joel Neoh, CEO of Fave

01.45 PM: Macro Landscape & Startup Investing in 2023 by Victor Chua, CEO of Vynn Capital; Aaron Gill, Head of Online Groceries, Grab; Dr Apurva Sanghi, Lead Economist, The World Bank Malaysia

02.30 PM: How to Leverage Data to Fuel Your Startup's Growth by Gary Kang, Managing Director of Smartbite

03.15 PM: Coffee break and leg stretching

03.30 PM: Power of Community by Caitlin Kang, Managing Director of FACEIT Group Malaysia, Petrina Goh, CEO of Nuren Group, Rubaneswaran, CEO of Beyond4

04.15 PM: How to Build a Brand by Melvin Chee, CEO of RPG

05.00 PM: Closing & photos

Event tickets and details

How to save your seat?

To save your seat please follow the link here

Please remember to bring your confirmation QR code OR email when registering at the venue. THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT! We want to ensure a smooth event for all attendees.

The event will be free seating so get there early to save your seat!

Ticketing

Ticket fee: RM 45 (Early bird - only available from 13th-21st February 2023), RM 60 (General)

Perks: Each ticket includes event access, seating, 1 lunch meal voucher, 1 snack voucher, a goodie bag from BBCC KL, and an infinite opportunity to meet people in tech.

Please book early to secure your seat! Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins 😢

Venue

Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) Sales Gallery, Jalan Hang Tuah, BBCC, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Parking

The parking lot at BBCC is very limited but you can park your vehicle at LalaPort Mall for FREEEEEE and walk over.

Help

If you have any questions or facing any issues please email us at team@showwcase.com

Volunteers needed!

We are looking for volunteers to help this event run smoothly, so if you are interested you can fill out this form here

Benefits for volunteers

1. All access at the event
2. Special speaker access
3. Free food!
4. Showwcase swag
5. New friends 😉

Collaborate with us!

Are you interested in collaborating with us for this event? Please reach us at team@showwcase.com with the subject "Collaboration for Fusion KL"

See you on the 4th of March! 👋

Connect with the community

Want to get to know each other before meeting up in person? Join the community on Showwcase where software engineers, founders, and tech enthusiasts across Malaysia are hanging out here

We can't wait to see you and what exciting opportunities await you at Showwcase Fusion. See you there!

-Team Showwcase