


A 3 days digital festival to be enjoyed both virtually and through specially curated physical events and live broadcasted conversations to keep technology to its promise of bringing good to humanity. All from George Town, a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in Penang.
Rewrite the rules and rethink opportunities
Equip your business with the latest and most current conversations of how technology is redefining how we live.
SHIFT+
Different economies perceive advances in technology in different ways, this is a WCIT track for businesses to stay competitive amidst the digital advancements.
Digital Lifestyle
From connectivity to going cashless, digital lifestyle connects everything to promote growth, efficiency and better quality of life.
Experiential Tech
Take a proactive stance and confront the new ways of living with the latest breakthroughs and the most innovative of companies especially in ecommerce, foodtech, esports and gaming.
Ethical Tech
Important codes, questions and issues to build a safe, fair and sustainable digital future.
5G’s Power of Transformation
Enabler to industry and societal change – best practices that navigate the heavy 5G investments to fulfilling its potential and implementation.
Urban Innovation
Discover innovations that can help transform cities to be liveable and sustainable.

ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia is a lead-up towards marking the return of the prestigious World Congress On Information Technology, WCIT to Malaysia that expects a congregation of visionaries and business leaders from 80+ economies.
Held since 1978, WCIT – a signature event by WITSA, the World Information Technology and Services Alliances; usually hosted and celebrated in different countries through competitive bidding – is the largest and most reputable international event among worldwide IT leaders. Endearingly known as the Olympics of the world’s information technology conferences, speakers of WCIT have included Al Gore, Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, Michael Dell, Larry Ellison, Bill Clinton, Don Tapscott, Bill Gates, Steve Balmer, John Chambers, Nicholas Negroponte and Colin Powell.
One of the most anticipated event from Road-To-WCIT Malaysia is the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards 2020 which will be presented to exceptional achievements in realizing the potential of businesses, providing better services, improve services and providing trust and transparency in governance. Entries are submitted from around the world.

For a sneak peak into the future, be the first to discover and take advantage of the most promising technology solutions from around the world. Whether you are an investor looking for the next big thing or startups looking for traction or someone who is just that much more curious than a bystander, this is the place to be updated with the latest opportunities.
Innovative products, services and startups are invited to build a different sales funnel through popular media use. Selected solutions will be given precious minutes to explore new markets through a home-shopping-talk-show format, TECH MARKETPLACE.
TECH MARKETPLACE is uniquely created for market traction and it provides access for the selected tech products/services to be featured LIVE directly to end-users.
Valued at more than USD8k per slot, every successful tech product/service will be awarded a full 3-min of airtime detailing benefits and use with promo trial/sales codes PLUS an additional 2-min interview with the founder. Featured founders may also have access to an additional 20-min of live Q&A with potential Southeast Asia partners/distributors.
USD500 admin fees chargeable upon each successful application.

TechNode Global’s ORIGIN Conference will take place on November 18 with the theme “Startup Asia: Celebrating the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship”, inspired by the power of technology in building resilience.
This special track will also reveal the winners of the winners of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards!
ORIGIN Conference is TechNode Global’s premier international content track about the latest developments in the Asia tech and startup scene where international industry leaders and technology innovators from across the region gather to share trends, experiences, and leadership lessons.
Sessions will be live streamed and include:
“Trend Explained: Everything you need to know about live streaming eCommerce”
with Andrew Lim, CFO at Gushcloud and Sega Cheng, Founder & CEO at iKala.tv
“How will the health innovation environment change post-COVID?”
with Dr. Liu Chang, Regional Director, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, ACCESS Health, Anil Argilla, Cluster Lead Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan & Singapore, Pfizer, Carlos Jo Loo, Investment Associate at MassMutual Ventures SEA, and Seow Hui Hong, Program Director at BlueChilli
“Reimagine insurance in the digital age”
with Cleosent Randing, Founder and CEO at PasarPolis, Max Tiong, Lead, Transformation Office at NTUC Income, and Kayvon Deldar, Program Lead, Insurtech and Fintech (Singapore) at Plug & Play Tech Centre
“Where’s The New Cash For Startup Founders?”
with Kenneth Li, Managing Partner at MDI Ventures and Ambar Machfoedy, BD Director at Sistema Asia
“Thriving in the #SheEra: It’s time to shine for women entrepreneurs”
with Tang Shuyin, Partner at Patamar Capital and Jenni Risku, Founder at Women in Tech Asia
“Harvest The Future: Food & Agri’s big opportunity”
with Nick Cooney, Founder and Managing Partner at Lever VC, Kelvin Ng, BD Director (ASEAN) at Green Monday, and John Friedman, Director at AgFunder Asia & GROW Accelerator
“Digitizing Indian MSMEs”
with Harsh Pokharna, co-founder & CEO at OkCredit

Penang was a centre of trade and culture exchanges between the East and the West. Its early manufacturing success and industrial experience evidenced by the presence of the multinationals companies has famed Penang as ‘The Silicon Valley of the East’.
An authentic Asian experience, Penang’s prosperity as British outpost and ancient port city attracted the world to its doorstep, inter-marrying local cultures with that of the world. The potpourri of Asian cultures and world religions make Penang a successful multicultural and multi-religious experiment that has thrived for generations. The vitality of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is evident in the traditional artisans still practicing their trade in the heart of the city.
Forget not the tantalising gastro spread as Penang cuisine is famous the world over for its incredible variety, cultural influences and quality. Asia’s great culinary traditions live on in Penang’s coffee shops, hip cafes and fine dining establishments.
For all speakers and physical invites, introducing our official hotel with preferred rate:
A Majestic Stay at
Hotel Equatorial, Penang
Set majestically 250 feet above sea level and on top of hillock with individual balcony in each room where you can admire exclusive view of Penang Island, and fresh air that radiates a calm ambiance. It seek to craft a memorable experience by introducing an open and spacious design, amenities and restaurants that offers a gastronomical paradise and great choices of dishes for any food enthusiasts – coupled with lush tropical garden right at your footstep with just 15 minutes from the Penang International Airport and the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone and 20 minutes to George Town, UNESCO Heritage Site for you to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay.
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