IIUM Entrepreneurship Development Centre

Inaugural Edition

International
Entrepreneurship
Convention IEC 2026

ASEAN Youth Forward: Creating the Next Wave
of Entrepreneurship Innovators

07 – 08 October 2026

Putrajaya, Malaysia

300+ Participants Expected

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At a Glance

Why This
Convention
Matters

01 Establish IIUM as a regional hub for entrepreneurship education at Southeast Asia level.

02 Give student entrepreneurs direct access to international speakers, investors and ecosystem builders.

03 Build cross-border collaboration across ASEAN and East Asia: universities, industry, and entrepreneurship bodies.

04 Sharpen entrepreneurial mindset through live clinics, masterclasses, venture pitches and Hot Seats.

05 Generate income opportunities through participant fees, vendor booths and sponsorship partnerships.

The International Entrepreneurship Convention (IEC) 2026 is the inaugural flagship programme from the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC), IIUM. It positions the university as a serious regional player in the entrepreneurship education space across Southeast Asia.

Student entrepreneurs, industry leaders, ecosystem builders and emerging startups from Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and beyond will converge in Putrajaya for two days of keynotes, workshops, live pitching and high-value networking.

This is not a lecture. IEC 2026 is where ideas get pressure-tested, connections get made, and the next wave of ASEAN founders take shape.

Convention Dates

07 – 08
October 2026

Venue

Putrajaya
Malaysia

Expected Attendance

~300 pax

Students, speakers, vendors, alumni

Format

In-Person

Keynotes, panels, workshops, exhibition

Full Schedule

Programme

8:00 am	Networking Registration & Networking
8:30 am	Arrival of Guest of Honour	Minister of Higher Education / Representative
9:00 am	Opening Ceremony
9:15 am	Recital of Surah Al-Fatihah & Doa Selamat
9:30 am	Welcoming Address & Official Launching of IEC 2026	Deputy Rector, Student Development & Community Engagement
9:45 am	Group Photo
10:00 am	Keynote Gamifying Campus Innovation for ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurs	Mr. Yu-kai Chou
10:15 – 11:00 am	Panel Discussion 1 Transforming Campus Ideas into Market-Ready Solutions	Dr. Wahida Mr. Khairul Aming
11:00 am – 12:30 pm	Exhibition Tour
12:30 – 1:30 pm	Break Networking Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 pm	Workshop ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop / Venture Pitch	Mr. Khailee Ng Ms. Anna Marie
3:00 – 4:00 pm	Youth Dialogue: Empowering Next Wave Innovators	Dr. Jerome

8:30 – 9:30 am	Keynote Financing Youth-Led Ventures in ASEAN	TBC
9:30 – 10:30 am	Panel Discussion 2 Leadership & Innovation for the Next Generation	TBC
10:30 – 10:50 am	Break Networking Break
10:50 – 11:50 am	Panel Discussion 3 Scaling Startups Across ASEAN Markets	TBC
11:50 am – 12:50 pm	Break Networking Lunch
12:50 – 2:00 pm	Keynote Slot II ASEAN Youth Forward: Creating the Next Wave of Entrepreneurship Innovators	Dr. Wahida Mr. Khairul Aming
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Panel Discussion 4 Future-Focused Entrepreneurial Strategies	TBC
3:00 – 5:00 pm	Workshop Mentor 1-on-1 Sessions & Refreshments	All Speakers
7:00 – 9:00 pm	Closing Closing Ceremony Dinner, Award & Certificate Presentation

Who You Will Hear From

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Yu-kai Chou

Gamification Pioneer, Author & Speaker

"Gamifying Campus Innovation for ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurs"

Workshop Facilitator

Mr. Khailee Ng

Managing Partner, 500 Global

ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop & Venture Pitch

Panellist

Mr. Khairul Aming

Entrepreneur & Brand Builder

"Transforming Campus Ideas into Market-Ready Solutions"

Speaker

Ms. Anna Marie

Regional Entrepreneurship Advocate

ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop

Panellist

Dr. Wahida

Academic & Industry Expert

"ASEAN Youth Forward: Creating the Next Wave"

More Speakers

Additional regional speakers being confirmed

Check back for announcements

Convention Venue

Putrajaya

Malaysia's federal administrative capital, purpose-built and world-class. Putrajaya offers grand convention infrastructure, easy international access, and one of the most striking cityscapes in Southeast Asia.

Ballroom Capacity

Up to 1,200 pax

Exhibition Area

Vendor & Booth Space

Breakout Rooms

Workshop & Clinic Rooms

AV & Logistics

Full In-House Support

Direct Flights From

KL, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta

Ground Transport

Taxi, Grab, Private Transfer