SEMINAR 2:
Entrepreneurship & Business Resiliency Seminar 2025
2-Day Seminar | 15 & 16 July 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Overview
The Entrepreneurship & Business Resiliency Seminar 2025 is a 2-day flagship event under AHIBS-ACT 2025, organised by Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), UTM. This seminar aims to empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and researchers with practical strategies to navigate challenges, adapt to change, and build long-term business sustainability.
Through thought-provoking forums and hands-on workshops, participants will explore approaches to strengthening business resilience, unlocking funding opportunities, and aligning business models with ESG and SDG goals. Featuring speakers from MRANTI, Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia, and Dermags, the event offers direct insights from leaders who have built impact-driven enterprises.
Held on 15–16 July 2025 at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, this seminar delivers the tools, insights, and networks needed to thrive in a fast-changing economic landscape.
Highlights
Strengthening Entrepreneurship & Business Resilience via AI and Funding Opportunities
Hear from industry leaders as they discuss strategies to strengthen entrepreneurship and build business resilience through innovation and funding.
The Panelists:

Dr. Afnizam Abdullah
CEO, MRANTI

Dr. Sharmila Mohamed Salleh
CEO, Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia

Dr. Mariani Abdul Hamid
CEO, Dermags
Moderator:

Dr. Rafidah Othman
UTM Senior Lecturer
Workshops
Day 1:
Blueprint to Resiliency via AI: BMC, ESG & SDGs Integration
Tuesday | 15th July 2025
Lead Instructor: Dr. Mohd Khairuddin, UTM
Build resilient, fundable strategies with our hands-on toolkit: BMC, grant mapping, and ESG-SDG alignment in one seamless workflow.

Day 2:
Digital Tools & AI for the Resourceful Entrepreneur
Wednesday | 16th July 2025
Lead Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr. Mohd Zaidi bin Abd Rozan, UTM
Harness AI to market smarter, automate ops, and co-create
solutions—built for the resourceful entrepreneur.

Day 2:
De-Risking Your Business via Good Financial Governance
Wednesday | 16th July 2025
Lead Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin, UTM
Uncover hidden financial risks and compliance gaps.

Why You Should Attend
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Engage with prominent CEOs and industry leaders in entrepreneurship, innovation, and funding.
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Discover practical strategies to build resilient, impact-driven business models.
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Expand your network with entrepreneurs, researchers, and key ecosystem enablers.
Registration Information
Fee: RM850
Includes:
- Seminar & Conference Kit
- Access to Conference Programs
- Certificate of Participation
- Lunch and Tea Breaks
Contact:
Email: ahibs-actconference@utm.my
Phone: +60 11-1995 4971 (Cik Fahanis)
ENQUIRY
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