In 2024, 78.5% of enterprises said they would require at least moderate investment in AI to stay competitive.
By 2025, that figure rises to 81.3%, with more companies classifying their approach as significant rather than moderate
ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview
While adopting AI, ASEAN Enterprises indicate the following priorities:
Evaluating AI Projects for Cost and ROI (54.7%)
Implementing Robust Data Privacy and Security Measures (52.4%)
Monitoring Regulatory Changes (51.5%)
In Malaysia, Challenges in Digital Transformation include:
Legacy IT Infrastructure and Systems (47.2%)
Organisational Complexity and Silos (43.5%)
Cyber Security and Privacy Concerns (40.2%)
Agenda
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Agentic AI: How can AI agents autonomously manage from complex payroll to onboarding?
Talent Acquisition: How can AI matching tools help to identify and secure high-value top talent faster?
Talent Pipeline: How digital tools used to map employee skills and create more effective succession planning?
HR Digital: How automated reporting systems reduce digital clutter and improve daily employee focus?
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The 2026 Talent Reset:
Navigating the Strategic HR Evolution in Malaysia
08 April 2026
14:15 - 15:45 HRS (GMT+8)
W Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Additional Executive Sessions
Participants may also attend:
1000 hrs — Governing AI at Scale
Aligning data governance, risk management and technology strategy across financial institutions.
1145 hrs — Operational & Technology Risk Posture
Strengthening resilience and future readiness in financial services.
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