Accelerating Penang's Digital Economy

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? 💡
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We see it all the time,
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Students with curiosity, potential, and interest in tech
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But they did not know where to start 🤔
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So here’s something built for that 👇🏻
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Introducing 🥁🥁
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𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩, 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 Exabytes (MY), 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙄 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮 🤖
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📍 Digital Penang, George Town
📅 25 April 2026 (Saturday), 9 AM - 5 PM
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It is a 1-day hands-on sprint designed for upper secondary & pre-university students who just want to build, where there will be no lectures, no heavy theory, just guided building, problem-solving, and turning ideas into something real ⚡️
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If you have been waiting for the right opportunity, this might be it 🚀
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🤩 Apply Now: luma.com/nfkakauc
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𝐌𝐃𝐄𝐂, 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐃𝐗 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤.
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This session features Penang-born Jia Tan, a creative technologist and AI-assisted art director at Riot Games, who leads global design teams. 😎
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He will be sharing his experience in building worlds with AI and how artificial intelligence is transforming the creative industry. This will be an interactive session with the audience. 🤩
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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
🤖 MDX Talk: From Imagination to Intelligence: Building Worlds with AI
👨‍💼 Speaker: Jia Tan, Art Director, RIOT Games
📅 Date: 10 April 2026
🕰️ Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
📍 Venue: MDEC Northern Region Office, Level 1, Bangunan UAB, Gat Lebuh Cina, 10300 George Town, Penang
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Limited seats available!
👉 Please register early at lnkd.in/grmzRRFk.
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🚀 𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 — 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐲
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Many companies today are experimenting with AI tools. But very few are becoming AI-enabled organisations. 🤔
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Alibaba’s success was not just about technology. It was about how strategy, people, systems, and infrastructure work together to support execution.
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The 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 explores how entrepreneurs can apply these principles in their own businesses.
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🤩 Participants will learn how to:
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✅ Design mission-driven strategy
✅ Build ecosystem partnerships
✅ Structure organisations for execution
✅ Integrate AI into marketing, operations, and decision-making
✅ Develop an AI-Powered Business Blueprint
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This programme is designed for founders and business leaders who want to understand how AI and organisational strategy work together to build intelligent businesses.
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📅 April – May 2026
📍 Physical Masterclass: WORQ Kuala Lumpur/ / Digital Penang, Penang
🎟 First Cohort Promo Code: AIPEMCH1
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👉 More information: bit.ly/Alibaba-AIPEM
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🚀 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲?
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The Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the ASEAN Secretariat are proud to announce that the 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚-𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐄𝐂) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is officially OPEN! 🔥
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🤖 Got an AI-powered idea in industry, agriculture, healthcare, education, culture, finance, or logistics? This is your chance to pitch to a prestigious regional panel, connect across borders, and shine on a global stage under the patronage of our hosting partners.
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🌏 The 4th CAIEC invites startups, enterprises, universities, and innovation teams to showcase AI-driven solutions that create real impact across the China-ASEAN landscape.
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✅ Open to startups, enterprises, researchers, and innovation teams
✅ No registration fee
✅ Compete with top innovators from China & all ASEAN Member States
✅ Finals in an ASEAN Member State – June 2026 (TBC)
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👉 Apply now – 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟑𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🔗 Application Form Download: lnkd.in/gs8-RTuC

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🤖 Malaysia is stepping boldly into the future of artificial intelligence.
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Digital Penang is proud to support the 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, happening from 𝟏𝟖–𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.
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As the nation’s first artificial intelligence technology exhibition, this landmark event will bring together innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of AI.
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Join the conversation shaping tomorrow🔥🔥
🔗 aimalaysiaexpo.com
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⏳ 9 days left! Founders, don’t miss your chance to join our 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 at Digital Penang.
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Learn how to access senior expertise without committing to full-time hires — seats are limited! 🚀
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📅 2 April | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
📍 Digital Penang
🔗 Register now before it’s full: bit.ly/4biYqUF
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#DigitalPenang #DPEvents #Kinetik #Startups #FractionalLeadership #Leadership #StartupGrowth #Penang #Entrepreneurship🚀 🚀 Founders, wondering when to hire your next exec? The timing can be tricky — join us to get it right.
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🗓️ Join us 𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 for a founder-focused workshop hosted with Kinetik:
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𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Access Senior Expertise Without Permanent Hiring Risk
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Discover how startups and SMEs can bring in experienced leaders across Tech, Finance, Operations, HR, or GTM on an outcome-led basis, without committing to a full-time executive.
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In this hands-on session, you will:
• Explore the fractional leadership model
• Discuss common scaling constraints founders face
• Use AI tools to define your key business challenge
• Draft a clear executive problem statement & senior-level mandate
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💪 Goal: Leave with a clear view of the leadership capability your business actually needs.
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📍 Digital Penang
📅 2 April | 9:00 am –11:00 am
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🔗 Register via QR on the poster 👇

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🚀 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐢𝐳 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is coming soon!
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Join CTOS SME Biz Day 2026, a flagship event bringing together decision makers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to explore key MSME topics including financing access, business growth, sustainability and digital transformation.
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🎟 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐌𝟕𝟗 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲! Secure your spot:
📅 Date: Penang (28 July)
📍 Location: Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang
🔗 Tickets Link: www.ticketmelon.com/ctos/smebizday2026pg?aff1=bizday26digitalpg
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💰 NEW: Funding Pavilion – Connect with banks, ECF, P2P & government agencies to explore financing opportunities.
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🌟 Powerful lineup of industry leaders, innovators & policy experts sharing practical insights for today’s business landscape.
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💡 Other Highlights:
✅ Expo Zone – Solutions from AWS, Microsoft, Unifi Business, Global Connect Resources, SJPP & more
✅ Main Conference – Actionable insights from industry speakers
✅ Networking Zone – Build connections with entrepreneurs & decision makers
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✨ Grab your Early Bird tickets at RM79 before they’re gone!
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💥𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭?
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From AI chatbots to intelligent customer journeys, Conversational AI is redefining customer experience across industries.
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Don’t miss the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 happening this April — where industry experts share how businesses are using AI to improve engagement and operations.
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📅 Date: 9 April 2026
📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur
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🎟 Digital Penang community gets 𝟒𝟎% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 💥
Use code: CACES#DigitalPenang
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👉 Register here: lnkd.in/dtqf3dtR
🌎 Event website: lnkd.in/dUATTzVd
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