About the Event
Malaysia’s learning and development (L&D) market in 2026 is on a solid growth path, with corporate training spending in the hundreds of millions of dollars and growing at a high single‑digit rate. Employers are under pressure to reskill and upskill their workforce as automation and demographic shifts reshape jobs, which is driving investment in digital learning platforms, blended and hybrid learning formats, and locally relevant certification programmes that align closely with business needs.
Global trends are clearly visible in Malaysia, including a shift to skills‑first learning, more personalised and AI‑supported learning journeys, mobile‑first content for distributed workforces, and a stronger focus on measurable business impact and ROI from L&D. We invite C‑level leaders, HR and L&D heads, and learning practitioners to join our upcoming Learning & Development Leadership Forum in Malaysia—a focused platform to exchange real‑world strategies, discover innovative solutions, and build partnerships that will shape the next decade of workforce development in the country.
Past Series Speakers
Program Flow
Registration
Opening Keynote Presentation
Leaders Who Can Lead Transformation: Rebooting Management Development in Malaysia
Panel Discussion
AI, Analytics, and L&D: Hype, Risk, and Real Results
1st Session 1-2-1 Meeting/Networking
Keynote Presentation
AI Ethics in Learning: Bias and Privacy in Talent Decisions
2nd Session 1-2-1 Meeting/Networking
Skill Gaps, Talent Wars, and Automation: Winning Malaysia's Capability Crunch
Panel Discussion
Lunch
08:00 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:15
10:20 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:25
11:25 - 12:10
12:10 - 13:10
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
L&DX is curated for Chief Learning Officers, VPs, Department heads, CHROs, Presidents, CEOs, Directors, Managers, Professors, and other specialists with the following expertise in:
Talent & Knowledge Management
Learning and Development
Performance Management
Education and Training
Human Resources
instructional Design
Employee & Leadership Dvelopment
eLearning
Learning Technology
Employee Exp. & Engagement Innovation
Organizational Effectiveness
Continuous Improvement
Premium Delegate Experience
Director-Level Connections
Network with senior leaders driving impactful change across industries.
1-to-1 Meetings
Engage in curated discussions tailored to your business goals.
Solution Provider Access
Discover bespoke tools and services from leading providers.
High-Level Networking
Build long-term partnerships in a trust-driven environment.
Curated Setting
Experience a focused space designed for meaningful dialogue.
Peer Insights
Gain actionable takeaways directly from industry peers.
Event Passes
EARLY BIRD - ENDS AUGUST 31
Standard End User
The fees are for the end-user only and not applicable for sponsors/vendors.
$300.00
Full Access to all conference segments including keynote and Roundtable Discussion
VIP Hospitality Experience featuring a curated buffet lunch, premium canapés and beverages
Exclusive Networking Access to closed-door business matchmaking and booth interactions
Premium Content Takeaway: Digital copies of keynote and roundtable session presentations (subject to availability)
*End-user only. Subject for approval.
EARLY BIRD - ENDS AUGUST 31
VIP End User
The fees are for the end-user only and not applicable for sponsors/vendors.
$395.00
Full Access to all conference segments including keynote and Roundtable Discussion
VIP Hospitality Experience featuring a curated buffet lunch, premium canapés and beverages
Exclusive Networking Access to closed-door business matchmaking and booth interactions
Premium Content Takeaway: Digital copies of keynote and roundtable session presentations (subject to availability)
Priority Access in securing 1-to-1 meeting and seat at roundtable discussion
*End-user only. Subject for approval.
Vendor Fee
This pass is intended for Vendors, Solution Providers & Consultants only
$999.00
Full Access to all conference segments including keynote and Roundtable Discussion
VIP Hospitality Experience featuring a curated buffet lunch, premium canapés and beverages
Exclusive Networking Access to closed-door business matchmaking and booth interactions
Premium Content Takeaway: Digital copies of keynote and roundtable session presentations (subject to availability)
Past Series Sponsors
past series Sponsors
Gold
Founded in 2015, Darwinbox is a globally trusted HR technology provider that offers a unified, AI-powered Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. The Darwinbox platform enables enterprises to streamline their entire employee lifecycle – from recruitment, onboarding, workforce management and payroll, to talent development, engagement, and analytics – on one scalable cloud platform with an intuitive, mobile-first user experience. Nearly 4,000,000 employees across 1,000+ enterprises in 130 countries use Darwinbox every day to enhance productivity and elevate their workplace experiences. Darwinbox is backed by leading global investors including Microsoft, Salesforce Ventures, TCV, Lightspeed, Sequoia India (Peak XV), and others. It is the youngest and the only Asian-origin player to be consistently recognized as a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for large enterprises. Industry analysts globally have lauded Darwinbox for its deep functionality, outstanding user experience, and rapid AI innovation. More at www.darwinbox.com
With payroll coverage spanning 150+ countries, Ramco has been processing 35+ million annual payslips for 500+ large MNCs and Fortune500 customers. Leveraging award-winning AI and ML technology and integrating with major HR tech partners like Workday, Ramco has been transforming global payroll for 25+ years.
ELSA Corp owns ELSA Speak, a top 5 AI-based English communication app, with over 90 million downloads across 193 countries, and more than 1,000 educational and corporate partners worldwide. Key partners include NashTech, Ajinomoto, Huali Industrial Group, Bosch, and Siemens Healthineers. With the mission of empowering English communication skills in the workplace, ELSA provides a comprehensive end-to-end English solution: For employees: an Enterprise AI Learning Agent that goes beyond the basics — featuring context-aware, factual, and dynamic conversations across highly specific workplace topics to ensure a deeply contextual learning experience. For managers: a centralized dashboard with real-time visibility into learning goals and progress, along with actionable insights at both company-wide and individual levels, making it easy to measure performance.
ZingHR is a global Human Capital Management platform driving the next phase of workforce transformation through its pioneering GHROWTH™ philosophy. Backed by advanced AI and intelligent automation, GHROWTH moves HR technology beyond traditional record-keeping to outcome-driven workforce intelligence. It connects employee potential with measurable business performance, enabling organizations to translate people data into strategic value. By combining responsible AI, actionable insights, and enterprise-grade governance, ZingHR empowers CXOs with real-time visibility into productivity, engagement, and operational performance. Through GHROWTH, ZingHR enables forward-looking enterprises across global markets to build agile, high-performing workplaces while aligning human capital strategy with sustainable business growth.
Silver
Disprz is an AI-native enterprise learning platform built to turn workforce capability into business performance. From onboarding to upskilling to frontline enablement, Disprz delivers personalized, measurable learning across knowledge workers, frontline teams, and the extended enterprise—at scale. Trusted by 500+ enterprises and 3.5M+ learners across 20+ countries, Disprz serves leading organizations across BFSI, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and telecom."
CIBI Information Inc. (CIBI) is the Philippines’ first and only local credit bureau and a pioneering workforce solutions company, established in 1982 under the Central Bank of the Philippines (now Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas). Accredited by the Credit Information Corporation (CIC), CIBI provides credit, business, workforce, and fraud risk solutions to over 500 organizations. With over 200 professionals, CIBI enables data-driven decision-making for responsible lending, secure hiring, and business growth. Backed by Creador and strengthened through partnerships with FICO, GDS, Smart Consulting, and CTOS, CIBI continues to advance financial inclusion and build a more trusted data ecosystem in the Philippines.
Bronze
SAVii, a sister company of GoTyme Bank, helps businesses drive performance through financial wellness. Trusted by 150+ companies and 800,000+ employees nationwide, SAVii delivers salary-linked benefits that boost productivity, reduce turnover, and strengthen engagement. With reliable salary loans, free insurance, practical financial education, and savings powered by GoTyme Bank, SAVii empowers employees to achieve financial stability and perform at their best. Now part of the GoTyme Bank family, SAVii is backed by a larger financial ecosystem—enabling smarter, more seamless benefits that deliver measurable business results. When employees thrive, businesses thrive.
Veremark is a global background screening and workforce trust company, trusted by 6,000+ organisations across 190+ countries. From credential verification and criminal checks to continuous monitoring and whistleblowing, Veremark helps organisations verify, monitor, and protect — at every stage of the employment lifecycle. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified.
Interaction
presentation sponsor
Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 90 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world. Gallup provides data-driven solutions and consulting services to help Business and HR leaders improve employee engagement, performance, and organizational culture. Their offerings include workplace analytics, talent assessments (like CliftonStrengths), leadership development, employee experience design, and culture transformation programs.
Sprout Solutions is the People-First AI platform for Payroll, Compliance, and Work, built for businesses in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2015, Sprout delivers end-to-end HR and payroll software and managed services covering recruitment, timekeeping, payroll, performance, and employee engagement — powered by AI-driven insights and intelligent automation. Our built-in AI assistant, Sidekick, helps both HR teams and employees work faster and make smarter decisions, while embedded financial wellness solutions such as salary-on-demand and responsible financing support employees beyond payday. Trusted by over 2,000 companies and 350,000 users, Sprout combines enterprise-grade security and compliance with industry-leading implementation and responsive local support — ensuring long-term success, not just software deployment. Sprout exists to impact the lives of employees by improving businesses in the communities we serve.
Hive Health is a tech-enabled HMO that offers hassle-free plans tailor-made for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and growing enterprises in the Philippines. We provide a hassle-free experience through our all-in-one platform, ensuring that all employees and their loved ones get the best care possible from 1,700 hospitals, clinics, and dental clinics, and 20,000 doctors nationwide. Founded at Harvard and Stanford and backed by top global investors such as Y Combinator, BEENEXT, Gentree, Amasia, etc., this award-winning startup is revolutionizing access to quality, affordable healthcare for millions of Filipinos, one SME at a time.
HONO is a global next-generation HR technology company offering AI-driven HCM solutions trusted by 300+ clients with workforce spread across 50+ countries. The platform delivers end to end HR management, global payroll, recruitment, talent management and workforce analytics, enabling organizations to streamline operations and foster a culture of excellence from hire to retire. With a strong focus on ROI, transformation, and customer success, HONO is trusted by enterprises like Novotel, Samsung E&A, AG&P, InterContinental, Indomas, Ayala, Dole, IHG, Accor, Marriott, Toyota Boshoku and IEE along with other large global enterprises, in transforming their people operations at scale. HONO’s robust AI capabilities, intuitive user experience, and regional expertise make it a partner of choice for organizations looking to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing landscape.
Exhibitors
media partners
Venue
Aloft KL Sentral
5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+66 02-213-4567
