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Where Builders
Meets Growth
A digital entrepreneur? This gathering is for you!
Join industry leaders, founders, and visionaries for an exclusive gathering focused on the future of
Marketing, Content, Commerce, AI, and Beyond.
1st November 2025
AWS KL, The Gardens North Tower
120 Seats ONLY
About BeyondFest
What's the
Mission?
BeyondFest is the anti-conference of 2025. It's an immersive experience where we gather digital entrepreneurs and creative minds from around the world, to celebrate innovation, creativity, and collaboration. This isn't your sit down, passive observer, boring kind of gathering. This is where we connect the rebels, the non-conformists, with brands that can help accelerate growth.
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Interactive Formats:
Participate, don't just observe
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Diverse Perspectives:
From CEOs to creators, VCs to builders
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Actionable Insights:
Leave with strategies you can implement
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Community:
Find your next business partner, or collaborator
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Memories:
Gain a collective experience with like-minded people
Expert Sharings
Learn from kickass industry leaders and subject matter experts who are shaping the future.
Energy Boosters
Putting the "active" in activities, you'll be kept awake and entertained with exercises, games, and prizes.
Eavesdrop Talks
Intimate conversations
with experts discussing
real world challenges
and solutions.
Unconferences
Attendees have opportunities to lead their own curated workshops with own agendas.
Who will you meet
Built For
Digital Entrepreneurs
If you are in early stage growth, wanting to break a revenue ceiling, or looking to connect with brands that you otherwise won't have access to, then BeyondFest is for you. But hey, we don't want to type cast you, so here's a list below that you might resonate with.
Brand Builders
eCommerce
Entrepreneurs
Founders
Trainers & Coaches
Start-ups
Content Creators
Community Leaders
Marketing Agencies
Corporate Leaders
Who will you meet
Rockstar
Line up
Ghazanfar Iqbal
Head of Business Development Startups (AWS) | Unicorn Scaler | Author & Mentor
Ghazanfar Iqbal doesn't just work in the cloud space; he is the architect of Asia’s next generation of unicorns.
As the Head of Business Development Startups for Pakistan, Malaysia, and Singapore at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ghaz sits at the epicenter of innovation, driving the growth of high-potential ventures. He is one of the rare executives who mastered the art of scaling, moving from building a venture-backed startup to contributing to the success of a billion-dollar company as the former Country Head of Sales at Careem, the MENA region's first unicorn.
Ghaz is an authority on more than just tech; he’s an acclaimed author who shares the hard-won wisdom of the entrepreneurial journey.
At this gathering, he is revealing the playbook for Exponential Scale: The 3 Non-Negotiable Pillars. You will get the direct strategy for integrating AWS cloud technology to achieve rapid innovation, global competitiveness, and a trajectory that makes moving from six figures to seven, and beyond, predictable. Prepare to unlearn, learn, and then build.
Low Ngai Yuen
Managing Director, AEON360 | Retail Transformer | Social Activist
Yuen is a rare force who seamlessly bridges corporate mastery, creative innovation, and social activism.
She is currently the Managing Director for AEON360, where she commands the transformation of one of Asia’s largest retailers, integrating modern strategy with expansive market presence.
A multi-award-winning director, producer, and acclaimed host, Ngai Yuen is also a powerful engine for social change. She is the President of the 22-year-old Persatuan Kakiseni, championing the arts, and the founder of WOMEN:girls, an NGO dedicated to female empowerment. She also serves on the board of multiple public listed companies.
Yuen is here to reveal how to achieve Maximum Impact: The Art of the Triple Bottom Line—a masterclass on leveraging AI, creativity and purpose to drive unparalleled business growth and brand loyalty in a disruptive retail landscape.
Baptiste Lejeune
Agency Partner | Tech Content Strategist | Cinematic Storyteller
Baptiste Lejeune is a creative powerhouse whose influence spans from Silicon Valley's tech giants to the world's most sought-after brands.
He leverages his expertise in content strategy and visual narrative to shape how billions engage online.
Outside of this role, known professionally as "Bap," he is a highly decorated Commercial Videographer and direct partner to companies like Sony, DJI, and HBO, transforming visual content into high-impact narratives.
Over a decade of work has honed his ability to blend impeccable cinematic quality with digital growth strategy.
Attendees will learn how to apply the rigorous content principles used by the world's largest social platform and secure major partnerships to turn visual content into a dominant engine for brand traction and commercial success.
Dr Azhar Ahmad
Founder, Azhar Ahmad Academy | Careerlogist | Brand Strategist
Dr. Azhar Ahmad is a rare professional who successfully moved from the clinic to the corporate suite, and now founding his own academy, becoming a master strategist in the content and career industry.
With a medical background and 25 years of international experience in the pharmaceutical sector, Dr. Azhar leverages his clinical knowledge to lead the development and delivery of innovative medicines that transform patient lives. Previously, he serves as the Head of Medicine at Boehringer Ingelheim, Malaysia & Singapore, driving medical strategy across a critical region.
Beyond the boardroom, he is a dedicated careerlogist and thought leader (Doktor Az), renowned for guiding working professionals in the art of personal branding, interview excellence, and corporate acceleration.
Dr. Azhar is here to offer a masterclass in Career Disruption: Leveraging Your Brand For Corporate Leadership. Attendees will gain proven, actionable strategies to communicate their value proposition, pivot their careers with finesse, and ultimately build a successful brand.
Crystal Lim
Corporate Storyteller | TedX Speaker | B2B Influencer | Top Linkedin Voice
Crystal Lim is the ultimate example of how to build an influential personal brand in the digital age. She is not defined by a single title but by her mastery of authentic storytelling, which she uses to humanize the B2B landscape.
As a highly ranked B2B Influencer and Corporate Storyteller in Malaysia, Crystal left a stable corporate job to become a full-time content creator. She cracked the code on high-engagement B2B content by replacing corporate jargon with personal, relatable narratives—a strategy she famously demonstrates with her viral "toi-fie" (toilet selfie) series that features candid conversations with top leaders.
Crystal is an HRD Corp Accredited Trainer who coaches professionals and organizations on standing out on LinkedIn.
Today, she will show you how to Ditch the Jargon: The Authentic Storytelling Playbook for B2B Influence. Attendees will learn how to turn their unique personality and daily experiences into trust-building content that generates authentic engagement, attracts high-value collaborations, and drives business results.
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Chan Kok Long
Group CEO, Carehaus | Co-founder & Executive Director, iPay88 (Formerly)
Chan Kok Long is a true pioneer of Asian fintech who turned a market challenge into an industry-leading payment solution.
As the Co-founder and former Executive Director of iPay88, he was instrumental in shaping the e-commerce landscape across ASEAN, growing the company into a regional powerhouse before its successful acquisition by NTT Data. Recognized as the ASEAN Technology Entrepreneur of the Year (2021) and a PIKOM Technopreneur Excellence Award winner, Kok Long brings over 25 years of experience in online business, strategy, and finance.
Now, as the Group CEO of Carehaus and Adjunct Professor, he is focused on his next mission: driving digital socio-economy and mentoring the next generation of founders.
He is here to reveal the blueprint for Building or Burning: Scaling a Digital Ecosystem from Startup to Successful Exit. Attendees will learn his strategy for navigating market skepticism, executing a successful acquisition, and pivoting towards high-impact future opportunities like MedTech.
Poe Aye
Founder, FACE | B2B Growth Expert | Lead Gen | Strategic Acumen
Poe Aye is a true force, specializing in transforming creative passion into organized, scalable business growth.
As the Founder of FACE (Founders And Creative Entrepreneurs), she built a powerful movement in Bangkok dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with support, knowledge sharing, and networking. With over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and media, Poe also founded Kickoff Marketing, where she delivers high-performance B2B lead generation for international clients. Her unique blend of creative expertise and MBA-level business acumen ensures purposeful businesses achieve high-traction growth.
Attendees will learn how to turn their creative energy into predictable revenue and build an ecosystem of support, even when facing adversity.
Marco Iannitto
Founder, TechDel Consulting | Senior Associate, Salamander Advisory | Scaling Expert
Marco Iannitto is an engineering visionary who translates the precise excellence of supercar development into the hyper-speed scaling of deep-tech ventures.
A seasoned mechanical engineer, Marco’s career is defined by innovation at the highest level. He contributed to iconic projects like the Ferrari LaFerrari and 812 Superfast, and later served as the Head of Vehicle Development at Rimac Automobili, where he secured the launch of the groundbreaking, full-electric Nevera and VW’s investment.
Now, as the Founder of TechDel Consulting and a Senior Associate at Salamander Advisory, Marco advises deep-tech companies on scaling, risk mitigation, and achieving product-market fit.
Marco is here to share his proven blueprint for success in hyper-growth. Attendees will learn his non-negotiable strategies for optimizing product development, building high-performing, culture-driven teams, and managing risks proactively to accelerate market triumph.
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Hayden Williams
Founder, GetNifty.XYZ | Web3 Pioneer | Strategic Advisor
Hayden T. Williams is the operational backbone and technical visionary fueling the growth of leading creators and next-generation digital platforms.
He currently serves as Director & Systems Support for The Dor Brothers, managing the complex AI operational and technical infrastructure behind one of the industry’s most recognized creator entities. With a sharp focus on scalability and seamless user experience, Hayden simultaneously applied this expertise as the Co-founder of getnifty.xyz, a platform rooted in the decentralized/Web3 space.
Hayden is also a strategic Advisor at Beyond Community, ensuring new ventures are built with sustainable community and support systems from the ground up.
Attendees will gain direct, actionable insights on leveraging systems support, technical co-founding expertise, and strategic advising to move from chaotic growth to streamlined, high-efficiency 8-figure digital brands.
Steph Ting
Podcast Host | Community Builder | Thought Leader in Wellness
Steph Ting is a champion for the most profound—and often unsaid—stories of transformation: motherhood.
As the Host of the widely recognized podcast, In Mother Words, Steph creates a vital community space for real, raw conversations on identity, guilt, self-doubt, and the myth of having it all. Her expertise lies in emotional intelligence and community building, guiding listeners to find their authentic selves after the identity shift of becoming a mother. She has had an illustrious careers in KPMG, Ellwood Consulting, and Russell Reynolds Associates.
Through her platform, she has built a loyal audience by addressing overlooked topics like postpartum recovery, the complexity of a second pregnancy, and the hidden struggles of returning to work, all while focusing on empowerment and self-trust.
Attendees will learn how vulnerability is the ultimate engine for connection, and how to use personal narrative to create a powerful, supportive community that drives both personal healing and collective action.
Gary Koay
Founder of Jaidee & Ko | Visual Storyteller | Strategic Communications Veteran
Gary Koay is a master storyteller and brand strategist who proves that even the most "behind-the-scenes" businesses can dominate the digital stage.
As the Founder of Jaidee & Ko, a modern branding agency, Gary specializes in cutting through the noise with authentic video storytelling and social content strategy. With over 15 years as a communications practitioner with his last firm being Shootsta, he brings essential business acumen to the creative process, focusing on building visibility, trust, and traction for purpose-driven companies—especially B2B service providers and blue-collar industries often overlooked by traditional marketing.
His philosophy is built on the belief that every business has a human story worth telling.
Attendees will learn his strategy for transforming complex value propositions into compelling social content, mastering platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram, and ultimately turning skepticism into lasting customer connection.
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Flame Rozario
Performance Marketing Manager, MyRepublic | Attribution Master | Digital Marketing Strategist
Flame Rozario is a high-octane growth specialist who understands that the future of marketing lies in precision, performance, and attribution.
Currently serving as the Performance Marketing Manager at MyRepublic, Flame is responsible for the growth engine of one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic broadband providers. She specializes in cutting through digital clutter, mastering the art of the customer lifecycle, and ensuring that every marketing dollar spent drives measurable revenue and skyrockets Lifetime Value (LTV). She is a featured expert at major industry events like the #GROWTH Mixer, recognized for his insights on app growth and engagement strategies.
Flame is also a professional speaker who translates complex analytics into actionable business intelligence.
Attendees will learn how to identify the right customer touchpoints, blend data across channels, and build a growth engine that delivers sustained, predictable success in the competitive digital landscape.
Chi
Founder and Owner, Chi Yoga | Pioneer in Yoga Education | Global Integrator
Chi is a Transformational Wellness Coach specializing in Yin Yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and sound healing.
Based in Penang Island, Malaysia, trusted by professionals and organizations across Southeast Asia, her mission is simple: to help busy working adults and individuals to restore balance, reduce stress, and optimize their health through accessible, science-backed wellness programs.
Chi has led wellness events and retreats in Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Canada, bringing global experience to local healing. Her HRDC-claimable programs are designed for both private clients and corporate teams, blending structure with serenity.
A pioneer in biohacking and reverse aging, Chi seamlessly integrates cutting-edge techniques with holistic modalities—delivering wellness that fits modern lifestyles.
She is also the Amazon-published author of The Little Book of Healing—a compact, powerful guide for those beginning or deepening their journey to health.
Attendees will experience her laugh therapy and basic exercises in between sessions, to keep it active.
Caroline Ang
AI Growth Architect | Organising Chairman, ITEC South East Asia 2024 | Corporate Governance
Caroline Ang is an AI Growth Architect and Impact Maker who drives business transformation by merging strategic consulting with the cutting edge of technology and compliance.
With a strong foundation in business administration and corporate governance, Caroline is a highly sought-after AI and Digital Transformation Trainer, educating government ministries, public companies (GLCs), and universities on essential future-ready skills like digital marketing, ESG practices, and AI implementation. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) to solidify her expertise.
Beyond her advisory roles, Caroline is the Organising Chairman for ITEC South East Asia 2024, championing the region’s most innovative tech companies.
Attendees will gain the strategic, structured thinking and visual frameworks needed to rapidly enhance operational efficiency, ensure corporate integrity (ESG), and build a growth engine powered by intelligent transformation.
Teng Chan Leong
Founder and CEO, Skribble Group | Transformation Expert | Business Scaler
Teng Chan Leong is a serial problem-solver and the dynamic leader helping established companies and startups alike conquer the complexity of the modern market.
As the Founder and CEO of Skribble Group, he leads a full-service business agency that combines high-level corporate consulting with creative digital marketing and software development. Trained as a Chemical Engineer at Carnegie Mellon, Chan Leong applies his rigorous analytical skills to corporate transformation, digital strategy, and growth hacking, driving rapid, scalable success for clients ranging from MNCs to ambitious startups, earning him Prestige 40 under 40 status.
Recognized for his ability to break down complex challenges into actionable solutions, Chan Leong emphasizes a "scribble-to-scale" philosophy—ensuring every big idea is grounded in a clear, executable plan.
Attendees will learn his strategy for achieving sustained growth by integrating business consulting, data analysis, and digital strategy to ensure every business decision drives measurable, rapid, and predictable results.
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Chen Terng Shing
CEO & Founder, SYNC PR | Content Guru | Digital Marketer
Terng Shing Chen is a communications innovator and entrepreneur who is actively disrupting the traditional PR landscape using technology and content strategy.
As the Founder and CEO of SYNC PR, he leads a content marketing startup that automates administrative tasks, focusing their efforts exclusively on delivering measurable results for startups and SMEs.
With a decade of experience in communications, including managing regional PR for major companies like Razer and overseeing large accounts at top-tier agencies, Terng Shing has the rare ability to build a brand story from scratch. He is also the co-host of the podcast, Business Over Drinks.
Attendees will gain proven strategies for scaling brand visibility, transforming traditional content into compelling media narratives, and using innovative communications to achieve rapid, positive growth.
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Bertram Yang
Marketing & Media, Oona Flairlab | Edtech | Facilitator & Speaker | Host
Bertram Yang will be hosting BeyondFest, bringing a rare mix of stagecraft, strategy, and storytelling to the event.
A magician, change management consultant, facilitator, and creative entrepreneur, Bertram is known for making complex ideas feel simple and engaging. He has collaborated with founders, creators, and changemakers across industries, helping them spark innovation, rethink challenges, and uncover new possibilities.
As an award-winning speaker and content strategist, he combines the art of performance with the science of transformation. His journey spans magic entertainment, viral media campaigns, and learning & development consulting, giving him a perspective that connects both the creative and business worlds.
At BeyondFest, expect more than just smooth transitions between sessions. Bertram’s hosting style is built on energy, clarity, and meaningful storytelling that brings people together and sets the tone for fresh ideas and powerful conversations.
Jeremiah Su
Founder and Chief Cheerleader, The Beyond | Community Builder | Global Speaker
Jeremiah Su is a self-proclaimed "Rebelpreneur" and content veteran who has mastered the art of building million-dollar ventures and powerful personal brands.
Previously the Founder of Superminted, he led a branding and marketing firm that services global clients like Netflix, Rolls Royce, and Disney. He has since exited the agency in 2025. With over 20 years in branding, marketing, and video production, Jeremiah's expertise is unparalleled. He is also a Lead Trainer at Nas Academy (Nas Daily) and the Founder of The Beyond, an online community for entrepreneurs focused on achieving their first million-dollar goal. His leadership philosophy now centers on purpose, joy, and community.
Jeremiah is here to deliver his transformative keynote, The Rebelpreneur Playbook: Build or Burn.
Attendees will learn the four core principles (Proficiency, Profit, Purpose, and Passion) for achieving business success while retaining their humanity, and how to level up their branding and content game for global impact.
Agenda
8:00am
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
The early traveller catches the flying comets. Meet people, make conversations, and build partnerships. Don't be shy!
9:00am
OPENING CHAOS: Ice Breaker
Speednetworking to know as many people as you can and make fast friends.
9:15am
LAUNCH: What The Heck Is BeyondFest?! by Jeremiah Su
Why this anti-conference exists, and how to make the best of it.
9:20am
OPENING SHARING: Business, Brand, Bytes, and Beyond by Ghazanfar Iqbal
A man's journey from being funded by Antler, to driving growth at AWS across Asia, and why digital entrepreneurship is the future of business.
9:50am
LIGHTNING RANTS: No Slides, Unfiltered Opinions
Volunteers from the audience share something for 3 minutes and try to win everyone over, with the audience deciding who wins the most coherent rant!
BRANDING, CONTENT, STORYTELLING
10:10am
SHARING 1: Why You Should Be On Social by Dr Ahzar Ahmad
Controlling your own narrative to be your own main character, so you can tell your own story.
10:30am
SHARING 2: Storytelling For Thought Leadership by Crystal Lim
Learn how to use your personal and professional experiences to build impactful stories that establish you as an influential voice in your industry.
10:50am
EAVESDROP 1: Being Vulnerable Online, How Far Should It Go?
Firestarters: Baptiste Lejeune, Steph Ting, Gary Koay
Instigator: Katherine Denise Lee Sy
Having left big salaries from elite companies, these brand builders share how being active online has impacted them, both positively and negatively.
RESULTS MAY VARY
11:25am
UNCONFERENCE: Breakout Sharings
Audience led knowledge-sharing on topics like branding, marketing, content, AI, and anything in between.
12:25pm
LIVE, LIFE, LOVE, LUNCH
Fill up on good conversation and good food. Food and drinks provided, relek.
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Exclusive Afterparty
Private dinner and afterdark activities for speakers, sponsors, and VIP All Access pass holders only.
Entry with wristband and tag, no exceptions.
Venue located 3 minutes from AWS, to be shared through email directly with VIP All Access Pass holders.
Venue
ABOUT THE VENUE:
AWS in Kuala Lumpur is designed to foster agile work, lifelong learning, and collaboration as AWS continues to grow its business, operations, and investments in Malaysia. Decorated with Malaysian cultural motifs, it’s a welcoming space where cross-functional teams and builders can mingle, brainstorm, and exchange ideas, with interaction zones built specially for affinity groups to share ideas and innovate together.
FULL ADDRESS:
Level 35, The Gardens North Tower, 35, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Passes
General Pass
👩🚀 Full-day access to BeyondFest (9–5)
👩🚀 Access to all keynotes, panels & sessions
👩🚀 Networking breaks + unconferences
👩🚀 Basic swag bag
👩🚀 Lunch and refreshments provided
Explorer Pass
👩🚀 Full-day access to BeyondFest (9–5)
👩🚀 Access to all keynotes, panels & sessions
👩🚀 Networking breaks + unconferences
🚀 Premium swag bag
🚀 Private lunch with speakers and partners
🚀 Priority seating
VIP All-Access Pass
👩🚀 Full-day access to BeyondFest (9–5)
👩🚀 Access to all keynotes, panels & sessions
👩🚀 Networking breaks + unconferences
🚀 Private lunch with speakers and partners
🌟 Priority seating (front row)
🌟 Premium + Bonus swag bag
🌟 Afterparty access (invite-only)
🌟 Complimentary drink tickets
🌟 Exclusive all access badge and lanyard
