Agenda

8:30AM

Registration

9:00AM

Negaraku Song + Recitation of the 'Doa'

9:05AM

Opening Speech (Jesslyn Pek Yen Lee, Info Trek Sdn Bhd)

9:15AM

Keynote Speaker Presentation

The Next Frontier: Moving from Agile Teams to an Agile Organization

Naveen Kumar

&

Tze Chin Tang

9:35AM

Keynote Speaker Presentation

Nurturing Leadership Agility

Syahrul Azmi

9:55AM

Keynote Speaker Presentation

How AI is Reimagining Agile Product Development for Tomorrow's Teams

Nilesh Kulkarni

10:25AM

Group Photo & Track Introduction

10:35AM

Morning Tea Break & Networking

11:05AM

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12:25PM

Networking Lunch

02:00PM

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03:30PM

Evening Tea Break

04:00PM

Panelist Discussion Session

Beyond the Buzzwords: Reaching True Agile Maturity Across
the Enterprise

Is your organization truly agile

Moderator: Eric Wong

Panelist: Herley Abdul Hamid,

Pedro Custódio,

Mahesh Kumar

05:00PM

Closing - CEO Info Trek
- Mr So Eng Seng

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Success Story

Track

11: 05 am - 11:50 am

From Scattered to Connected: The Operating System for Distributed Teams

Laavanya Kathiresen, Engineering Director, Seek Asia

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11: 50 am - 12:35 pm

Delivering Outcomes that Matter
Delivering Real Success—from team wins to enterprise transformations

Ayu Shahirah Salem, Experience Designer

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02: 00 pm - 02:30 pm

The Agile Conviction – Plight of an Agile Coach in a Startup Environment

Zarif Imran Bin Mohd Zahid, Agile Coach

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02: 30 pm - 03:00 pm

Agile in action: Navigating the Daily Hustle, Learning, and Growing as Product Owner

Sonia Anabella binti Mohd Noor, Senior Product Owner

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03: 00 pm - 03:30 pm

When Agile is a Dirty Word: How to Win Hearts, Minds, and Outcomes Without Saying ‘Scrum’

Ian Phoon, Senior Product Manager

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Innovation

Track

11: 05 am - 11:50 am

From Innovation Theatre to Real Results: Building a Truly Agile Organisation

Synne Støhlmacher, Principle, Advisory – Human Inc

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11: 50 am - 12:35 pm

People First: Human Sustainability as the New Frontier of Agile Innovation

Ana Litovchenko, Head of AI Strategy & Enablement Xsolla KL

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02: 00 pm - 03:30 pm

Innovation Workshop
AI-Enabled Product Management: From Insight to Execution

Sumeet Madan, Consultant – PST & SPC

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Maturity

Track

11: 05 am - 11:50 am

Frameworks Won’t Save You: Culture Will — Malaysia’s Agile Reality

Hamizah Mior Othman, Scrum Master/APM

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11: 50 am - 12:35 pm

The Agile Maturity Flywheel: Building Momentum Across the Enterprise

Norwahizah Nordin, Enterprise Agile Coach

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02: 00 pm - 02:30 pm

From WaterScrum Fall to Steady Flow

Chow Lye Fong, Agile Coach

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02: 30 pm - 03:00 pm

Habits That Power Agile Teams

Aaron Foo, Head of Product Koppiku

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03: 00 pm - 03: 30 pm

OhMyNasiLemak: Cultivating Your Organization’s Unique Way of Working for Agile Maturity

Samuel Loh, Agile Coach & Consultant

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Naveen Kumar Singh

Consultant - Agile Coach

Naveen Kumar Singh is a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, SAFe Program Consultant, and founding partner at Agilemania. With decades of experience in banking, telecom, and IT, he has coached leaders and guided enterprise-wide agile transformations across Asia. A sought-after speaker and mentor, Naveen actively contributes to the agile community through meetups, workshops, and global conferences, making him a driving force in advancing agile practices and leadership excellence.

Overview Topic :

The Next Frontier: Moving from Agile Teams to an Agile Organization

"is a dynamic session designed to shift Agile from static frameworks to a living, evolving system. Using the Flywheel model, we explore six powerful levers that create self-reinforcing momentum for enterprise agility. Through real-world insights, interactive moments, and actionable strategies, this talk equips you to assess maturity holistically, tailor support across roles, and spark sustainable growth. Whether you're a coach, leader, or change agent, this session offers a practical blueprint to elevate Agile maturity and ignite transformation across your organization. With real-world insights and interactive moments, you’ll learn how to evolve agility at scale—beyond compliance, toward capability. This is more than a talk—it’s a blueprint for enterprise-wide Agile evolution. Ready to elevate your system?"

Tze Chin Tang

Principal Consultant

"Tang Tze Chin bridges people and technology to help organizations thrive in complexity. Recipient of the World Agility Forum 2020 – Agile Great Place Award, he works at the forefront of organizational agility, guiding companies to develop the resilience, adaptability, and collaborative capacity needed to meet emerging challenges and volatility head-on."

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The Next Frontier: Moving from Agile Teams to an Agile Organization

Kicking off Agile Day 2025, this talk embodies our theme, "Agile Redefined," by looking beyond the performance of individual teams. We'll explore why real success and innovation now depend on achieving company-wide agility. Discover why this evolution is essential for thriving in today's complex markets and how leaders can spearhead the crucial shift from having agile teams to being a truly agile organization.

Syahrul Azmi

Country Lead, Learning and Leadership Development

"Obsessed with leadership and culture he focuses on equipping and empowering leaders to create environments where teams can become their best. After 10 years of working with technology leaders of different industries, he's found a common thread in their teams. These teams create sparks within, without anyone needing to outright lead them. Today, he leads Learning and Leadership Development at Accenture Malaysia focusing on helping leaders build great teams."

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Nurturing Leadership Agility

Discover how to thrive in today’s fast-changing tech world by mastering leadership transitions, building trust that lasts, and unlocking coaching conversations that empower teams to innovate, adapt, and excel.

Nilesh Kulkarni

Executive Advisor, AI First Software Engineering and GCC Transformation

"Nilesh specializes in guiding global organizations towards achieving software engineering excellence at scale. He leverages his extensive international experience to drive evidence-based enterprise transformations, delivering tangible Return on Investment (ROI). Currently, Nilesh focuses on leading new Global Capability Centers(GCC) setups and modernizing existing GCCs into lighthouse AI-native hubs. These hubs are strategically designed for value and intellectual arbitrage, positioning organizations at the forefront of technological advancement."

Overview Topic :

How AI is Reimagining Agile Product Development for Tomorrow’s Teams

"As organizations transition from traditional methodologies to truly agile approaches, the advent of AI is revolutionizing product development. Beyond mere automation, artificial intelligence is now unlocking new possibilities in discovery, experimentation, and customer-centricity, actively putting agility into practice. This keynote will explore how AI is supercharging agile practices, enabling teams to leverage deep insights rapidly, reduce cognitive load, and focus creative energy on delivering meaningful value. Many organizations are actively working on how AI can help overcome resistance, guide smarter decisions, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning. Innovative organizations will delve into how AI is not just transforming product creation, but also redefining how teams think, collaborate, and innovate."

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Eric Wong

Agile Consultant

"Eric’s career spans from IT support to digital transformation leadership and agile coaching, giving him unique expertise in bridging technical solutions with human-centered innovation. He has successfully led retail digital transformations and built custom warehouse management systems for logistics companies, while specializing in helping individuals and organizations develop innovation capabilities and adapt to change. As a trainer and agile coach focused on building organizational resilience, Eric combines deep technical knowledge with emotional intelligence to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable insights. His diverse background across IT, development, strategy, and agile methodologies positions him well to guide today’s discussion on navigating our rapidly evolving digital landscape."

Overview Topic :

Speaker for Panelist Discussion

Behind every successful Agile transformation are people - and many of them are burning out. Agile coaches, scrum masters, and transformation leaders often operate under emotional overload, ambigous expectations, and invisible contributions. In this talk, we'll explore how emotional sustainability is the next big lever in agile innovation. with eral-world data, personal stories, and practical tools, you'll learn how burnout and impostor syndrome quietly erode change momentum - and what organizations can do to support structures that sustain both innovation and the people behind it.

Herley Abdul Hamid

Senior Agile Coach

Herley Abdul Hamid is a Senior Agile Coach with over a decade of experience leading global Agile transformations at organisations like bp and Shell. He has trained and coached teams across Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Australia, and the UK, known for his humanised, story-driven approach to business agility. Herley is the author of Living With Meaning, a collection of personal stories on Agile living, and Leaving with Meaning, which brings the 10 characteristics of Servant Leadership to life through real experiences. His work blends mindset, emotion, and purpose to make digital transformation more sustainable and meaningful.

Overview Topic :

Speaker for Panelist Discussion

"1. Adaptation : sharing how i adapt as PO when org moves from quarterly release to monthly release. Work in VUCA. And help the scrum team to hit the hockey stick graph and ship the product on time. 2. ⁠Transparency & Inspection: using system thinking to solve challenges in gathering requirements (establish a centralised place on SharePoint w automation; this contributes to the scrum team’s higher performance) 3. ⁠Compassionate Listening: when customer says they want sth, its not jz a functionality they’re looking for, but rather the whole experience in using yr product. (What we think is best for customers may not actually be what they wish to have)."

Samuel Loh

Agile Coach & Consultant

"Samuel Loh is a business agility practitioner, thought leader, and coach. Samuel is passionate in helping large organizations deliver better value sooner, safer, and happier through the application of better ways of working, including agile and lean principles and practices. Samuel is also trained in Solutions-Focused coaching and applies this school of technique while dealing with his coachees and interacting with trainees. He firmly believes that by concentrating on building solutions, rather than analyzing problems, he would be able to help clients make measurable progress in the least needed time. Samuel is active in various agile communities, and his focus is on building awareness on new ways of working, and how to create a more humane workplace. He is a Certified Scrum Master, Kanban Practitioner and HRDC accredited trainer. He always approaches any challenge with sincerity, dynamism and humour, and by doing this he hopes that he would be able to influence his stakeholders with the right mindset in achieving their personal and organizational goals." As a trainer and agile coach focused on building organizational resilience, Eric combines deep technical knowledge with emotional intelligence to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable insights. His diverse background across IT, development, strategy, and agile methodologies positions him well to guide today’s discussion on navigating our rapidly evolving digital landscape."

Overview Topic :

OhMyNasiLemak: Cultivating Your Organization’s Unique Way of Working for Agile Maturity

This presentation emphasizes that true agility isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It suggests that maturity involves empowering teams to find their own path to success while still delivering value. This will resonate with executives and agile practitioners who need to find a sustainable, scalable model for their specific organization.

Mahesh Kumar

Agile Coach and Head of Quality Engineering

"Mahesh Kumar is the Head of Quality Engineering and Agile Coach at TM Research & Development, where he leads Agile practices, test automation, and quality transformation. His career spans in multiple continents and industries from warehouse management in South America to roles in supply chain, education, hospitality, utilities, and telecommunications. With this breadth of global and cross-cultural experience, Mahesh is passionate about building inclusive, resilient organizations. Beyond his corporate role, Mahesh actively volunteers with the PMI Malaysia Chapter and other professional communities, contributing to flagship initiatives such as PRISM, Agile knowledge-sharing, and industry–academia collaborations. He also partners with universities in Malaysia to bridge the skills gap between academia and industry, preparing the next generation for the future of work. Today, Mahesh continues to champion agility across organizations, driving not just processes, but true cultural transformation." Currently, Nilesh focuses on leading new Global Capability Centers(GCC) setups and modernizing existing GCCs into lighthouse AI-native hubs. These hubs are strategically designed for value and intellectual arbitrage, positioning organizations at the forefront of technological advancement."

Overview Topic :

Speaker for Panelist Discussion

"As organizations transition from traditional methodologies to truly agile approaches, the advent of AI is revolutionizing product development. Beyond mere automation, artificial intelligence is now unlocking new possibilities in discovery, experimentation, and customer-centricity, actively putting agility into practice. This keynote will explore how AI is supercharging agile practices, enabling teams to leverage deep insights rapidly, reduce cognitive load, and focus creative energy on delivering meaningful value. Many organizations are actively working on how AI can help overcome resistance, guide smarter decisions, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning. Innovative organizations will delve into how AI is not just transforming product creation, but also redefining how teams think, collaborate, and innovate."

Laavanya Kathiresen

Engineering Director

Laavanya Kathiresen is the Engineering Director for Platforms at SEEK, leading global teams across Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong. With 17 years in software engineering and over a decade in leadership, she has scaled teams, built platforms, and navigated the challenges of distributed collaboration. She’s passionate about creating environments where engineers are engaged, connected, and empowered to build products that matter. Outside of work, Laavanya enjoys swimming, indoor climbing, and hiking, and has a soft spot for all things Winnie the Pooh.

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From Scattered to Connected: The Operating System for Distributed Teams

Managing software teams across countries is hard—different time zones, different cultures, and the constant risk of people feeling isolated. What makes the difference isn’t adding more process, it’s how you create real connection. In this talk, I’ll share how I built an “operating system” for distributed teams that cut through the noise: making decisions visible instead of buried in chat, building rhythms where every site has a voice, and creating simple habits that stop people from slipping into silos. The result? Teams that feel connected, stay engaged, and build product that matters

Ayu Shahirah Salem

Experienced Designer

Ayu Shahirah Salem is an Experience Designer at bp and a PhD researcher in Information Technology at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, specializing in AI-UX and inclusive design. With over 5 years of experience across UX research, digital transformation, and Agile delivery, she has led design sprints, facilitated cross-functional workshops, and contributed to enterprise-wide improvements impacting users globally. Recognized as a Women in Tech APAC Award (Kyoto, 2025) winner, Ayu is passionate about helping teams and organizations shift from focusing on outputs to delivering meaningful outcomes. She is also a global speaker, content creator with 170,000+ followers across LinkedIn and TikTok, and a strong advocate for agility, diversity, and innovation in technology.

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Delivering Outcomes that Matter Delivering Real Success - from Team Wins to Enterprise Transformation

Zarif Imran Bin Mohd Zahid

Agile Coach

"When speaking about Agile, especially in Malaysia, I am a one-dedicated Agile beast with extensive experience driving Agile transformations across diverse industries. My expertise lies in guiding teams and organizations to adopt Agile principles, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. The more complex the challenge is, the more passionate and 'crazier' I become to achieve success with the following targets: Leading Agile coaching engagements, facilitating Scrum events, and empowering cross-functional teams to deliver high-value outcomes aligned with Enterprise business vision. While easier said than done, late-nights-envisioning-sessions have always been my #1 buddy throughout these journeys. Also throughout my career, I have collaborated with C-Suites, leaderships and stakeholders to identify and remove organizational impediments, streamline delivery processes, and implement tailored Agile strategies. My hands-on experience spans IT Operations, Digital Banking, Regulatory Squads, and even the Software Development Team themselves, as the maneuvering of Organizational politics (regardless of levels) have been the key for me to ensure consistent delivery of product increments and business agility. Feel free to ping me or do a quick phone call interview at +6014-869-4100 to know more of my experience and how I went through one hurdle after another as an avid agilist in my industry!"

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The Startup Conviction Through Realistic Agile

The Startup Conviction Through Realistic Agile Highlights the current challenges of Agile Coach / Scrum Master for being the agent of change for an organization devoid of any structure and about to go-live as an enterprise with no proper governance or lack thereof

Sonia Anabella binti Mohd Noor

Senior Product Owner

Sonia is a Product Owner with a strong foundation in the banking industry and a current role in a leading regulatory technology company providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. With a strategic mindset and cross-functional communication skills, she drives product vision and delivery in fast-paced agile environments. Passionate about value-driven development, she’s focused on bridging business needs and the engineering execution to accelerate product delivery to the customers.

Overview Topic :

Agile in action: Navigating the Daily Hustle, Learning, and Growing as Product Owner

"1. Adaptation : sharing how i adapt as PO when org moves from quarterly release to monthly release. Work in VUCA. And help the scrum team to hit the hockey stick graph and ship the product on time. 2. ⁠Transparency & Inspection: using system thinking to solve challenges in gathering requirements (establish a centralised place on SharePoint w automation; this contributes to the scrum team’s higher performance) 3. ⁠Compassionate Listening: when customer says they want sth, its not jz a functionality they’re looking for, but rather the whole experience in using yr product. (What we think is best for customers may not actually be what they wish to have)."

Ian Phoon

Senior Product Manager

Ian was part of a large-scale agile transformation as an agile coach, guiding teams across business, operations, human resources, and technology to adopt new ways of working and scale continuous improvement. He later served as scrum master, delivery lead, and project manager, delivering major initiatives and building high-performing cross-functional teams in digital wallets and cards. Today, he is a senior product manager, bringing together expertise in data and transformation in payment infrastructure, combining practical expertise with stakeholder collaboration to advance the future of digital payments.

Overview Topic :

When Agile is a Dirty Word: How to Win Hearts, Minds, and Outcomes Without Saying ‘Scrum’

Not every organisation is ready to embrace Agile, and many actively resist it. Scarred by fear of change, jargon overload, or mindset that new frameworks that never fit. Yet, the need for adaptability, speed, and customer focus has never been greater. Drawing on experiences from large to medium sized enterprise environments, this session explores how to embed Agile principles and behaviours organically. We’ll cover practical strategies to win over sceptics, shift mindsets, and deliver measurable results by focusing on values, language, and small cultural wins. to drive agility from the inside out, even in environments where “Agile” is considered a bad word.

Synne Støhlmacher

Principle, Advisory - Human Inc

As Principal of Advisory at Human Inc, Southeast Asia's largest design thinking practice, Synne Støhlmacher bridges the worlds of agile methodology and human-centred innovation. Her unique approach combines design thinking with agile frameworks to help organisations accelerate growth and digital transformation across the financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors. With a passion for transforming how teams work, Synne brings real-world experience from leading over 50 design sprints and launching 20+ successful products. Her practical insights come from implementing agile practices that have streamlined delivery operations—reducing design sprint durations by 30% while enhancing outcomes—and creating innovation frameworks that have generated ventures valued at over $500 million. Recognised for her ability to make complex concepts accessible, Synne is known for presentations that blend compelling case studies with immediately applicable frameworks. Her engaging, conversational style and deep expertise in establishing agile Innovation Centres of Excellence have made her a sought-after speaker throughout Southeast Asia. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Synne's perspectives are enriched by experiences from nearly 40 countries, giving her a unique global lens on how adaptive systems function across different cultural contexts.

Overview Topic :

From WaterScrum Fall to Steady Flow

In the attempt to adopt and scale agile, many organizations fall into the "WaterScrum-Fall" trap, where agile teams operate within a larger, restrictive waterfall system, limiting their effectiveness. To achieve genuine agility, the organizations must realize this, have the vision and will to move beyond simply adopting frameworks. Instead, apply system thinking with a shift of focus on deep structural changes in organizational design, funding, and product ownership will help to steer towards driving real business impact. On top of that, an evolving leadership from directing to enabling teams will be crucial for this transformation to succeed. Come and join us to learn more and check out how to get this started.

Anastasiia Litovchenko

Head of AI Strategy & Enablement

"Certified Agile Transformation Coach, SAFe Practice Consultant, and Kanban Coaching Professional with over 8 years of experience in product development and organizational change. Certified #IamRemarkable trainer - a global initiative originally launched at Google to empower individuals in celebrating their achievements and challenging perceptions around self-promotion. Ana has led Agile transformations across Tech and SaaS sectors, blending systems thinking, storytelling, and psychological safety. Currently serves as Head of AI Strategy & Enablement at Xsolla KL, focusing on scalable, people-centered innovation. A passionate advocate for emotional sustainability in change roles, she brings strategic insight and empathy to every engagement. Ana believes in curiosity, creativity, and the power of asking “Why?”"

Overview Topic :

People First: Human Sustainability as the New Frontier of Agile Innovation

Behind every successful Agile transformation are people - and many of them are burning out. Agile coaches, scrum masters, and transformation leaders often operate under emotional overload, ambigous expectations, and invisible contributions. In this talk, we'll explore how emotional sustainability is the next big lever in agile innovation. with eral-world data, personal stories, and practical tools, you'll learn how burnout and impostor syndrome quietly erode change momentum - and what organizations can do to support structures that sustain both innovation and the people behind it.

Sumeet Madan

Consultant - PST & SPC

Sumeet Madan is a global product leader and Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) with over 18 years of experience driving enterprise agility and AI-enabled transformation. As co-creator of the Bionic Product Manager Certification, he empowers leaders to leverage AI-driven strategies, predictive decision-making, and bionic workforce models for faster, smarter outcomes. Sumeet has partnered with organizations such as ADB, Maybank, CIMB, and Sime Darby to embed AI-powered product practices, reduce lead times, and accelerate value delivery. A frequent speaker at Agile Day Malaysia and PMI Prism, he combines Agile, AI, and product leadership to future-proof organizations in the digital era Currently, I serve as an Agile Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, where I lead Agile software development initiatives and coach teams on Agile best practices. My experience includes team coaching, Agile adoption, and supporting organizations in building strong, value-driven Agile practices. One of my biggest successes in Agile transformation was during my time at a previous company, where I accelerated Agile adoption by removing key impediments, such as: 1. Eliminating roles that slowed down team delivery 2. Reducing unnecessary meetings attended by developers 3. Restructuring teams and refactoring code to minimize dependencies 4. Transitioning from traditional documents (BRS, FSD, UI/UX) to a User Story-based approach 5. Reducing Time-to-Market by merging and redefining SIT, UAT and Pre-prod testing 6. Speeding up organizational approval for the adoption of Jira 7. Building stronger trust between developers and management by increasing requirement transparency."

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AI-Enabled Product Management: From Insight to Execution

"Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way Product Managers think, decide, and deliver. In this interactive workshop, Sumeet Madan guides you through the practical use of AI to supercharge product practices—from market analysis and persona generation to backlog creation and roadmap planning. Through live demos, collaborative exercises, and real-world case insights, you'll gain hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate product decisions without losing human empathy or strategic direction. Whether you're a Product Owner, Agile Coach, or Business Leader, this session will equip you with actionable techniques to blend AI seamlessly into your day-to-day product work. 🧠 What You’ll Take Away: 1. Practical applications of AI across the product lifecycle 2. AI prompts and tools to enhance speed and insight 3. Ethical and effective AI usage for modern Product Management"

Hamizah Mior Othman

Scrum Master/APM

"I come from a background in software development and quality assurance, and over the years, I transitioned into Agile-focused roles, specializing in Agile coaching and project management. Currently, I serve as an Agile Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, where I lead Agile software development initiatives and coach teams on Agile best practices. My experience includes team coaching, Agile adoption, and supporting organizations in building strong, value-driven Agile practices. One of my biggest successes in Agile transformation was during my time at a previous company, where I accelerated Agile adoption by removing key impediments, such as: 1. Eliminating roles that slowed down team delivery 2. Reducing unnecessary meetings attended by developers 3. Restructuring teams and refactoring code to minimize dependencies 4. Transitioning from traditional documents (BRS, FSD, UI/UX) to a User Story-based approach 5. Reducing Time-to-Market by merging and redefining SIT, UAT and Pre-prod testing 6. Speeding up organizational approval for the adoption of Jira 7. Building stronger trust between developers and management by increasing requirement transparency."

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Frameworks Won’t Save You: Culture Will — Malaysia’s Agile Reality

"In Malaysia, many companies adopt Agile frameworks like Scrum, SAFe, or LeSS, hoping they will fix slow delivery, team silos, and unhappy customers. But frameworks alone are not enough. Without the right culture, they often become “Agile theater,” full of meetings and jargon but with little real improvement. In this talk, I’ll share why Agile often struggles here. We’ll explore how existing practices can hold teams back and how we can be sure which framework fits us best based on the kind of culture we want to build."

Norwahizah Nordin

Enterprise Agile Coach

Norwahizah is a seasoned Enterprise Agile Coach and certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) with 28 years at ExxonMobil. Over the past 4+ years, she has supported large-scale Agile transformations impacting 2,000+ personnel. Known for her vibrant energy, empathy, and people-first mindset, she brings clarity and heart to every engagement. A natural motivator, she shares practical insights that empower teams and inspire lasting change. Passionate about sustainable agility, she embeds practices, nurtures roles, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Her ability to connect, uplift, and inspire makes her a standout voice in Agile excellence and enterprise transformation.

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The Agile Maturity Flywheel: Building Momentum Across the Enterprise

"is a dynamic session designed to shift Agile from static frameworks to a living, evolving system. Using the Flywheel model, we explore six powerful levers that create self-reinforcing momentum for enterprise agility. Through real-world insights, interactive moments, and actionable strategies, this talk equips you to assess maturity holistically, tailor support across roles, and spark sustainable growth. Whether you're a coach, leader, or change agent, this session offers a practical blueprint to elevate Agile maturity and ignite transformation across your organization. With real-world insights and interactive moments, you’ll learn how to evolve agility at scale—beyond compliance, toward capability. This is more than a talk—it’s a blueprint for enterprise-wide Agile evolution. Ready to elevate your system?"

Chow Lye Fong

Agile Coach

Lye Fong began her Agile journey in 2006 with hands-on experience in Extreme Programming (XP), laying a strong technical foundation early in her career. Over the years, she has embraced a wide range of Agile roles—including Product Owner in a startup, Scrum Master leading squads, and Release Train Engineer for large-scale tribe setups. Most recently, she played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the Agile Centre of Excellence (CoE) for a prominent bank in Indonesia, driving enterprise-wide Agile transformation and capability building.

Overview Topic :

From WaterScrum Fall to Steady Flow

In the attempt to adopt and scale agile, many organizations fall into the "WaterScrum-Fall" trap, where agile teams operate within a larger, restrictive waterfall system, limiting their effectiveness. To achieve genuine agility, the organizations must realize this, have the vision and will to move beyond simply adopting frameworks. Instead, apply system thinking with a shift of focus on deep structural changes in organizational design, funding, and product ownership will help to steer towards driving real business impact. On top of that, an evolving leadership from directing to enabling teams will be crucial for this transformation to succeed. Come and join us to learn more and check out how to get this started.

Aaron Foo

Head of Product

Aaron Foo is a seasoned product and technology leader with extensive experience across automotive, F&B, and digital industries. He has led digital banking and fintech initiatives at Carsome, driven marketplace growth at iCarAsia, and now spearheads digital transformation as Head of Product at Koppiku, a fast-growing AI driven coffee chain in Malaysia. Best selling co-author of Habittudes - 21 Days to Change Your Life and Marketing in Asia's 70 Rising Personalities in Malaysia. Aaron leads tech by blending strategy with execution to scale impactful businesses.

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Habits That Power Agile Teams

We all know agile isn’t just about stand-ups, sprints, or sticky notes... it’s about how people show up every day. Habits That Power Agile Teams is about those small, often overlooked things... listening before speaking, celebrating small wins, giving feedback quickly... That make the biggest difference. When teams build these habits, they don’t just move faster; they move together, with energy and trust that lasts beyond any project.

Samuel Loh

Agile Coach & Consultant

"Samuel Loh is a business agility practitioner, thought leader, and coach. Samuel is passionate in helping large organizations deliver better value sooner, safer, and happier through the application of better ways of working, including agile and lean principles and practices. Samuel is also trained in Solutions-Focused coaching and applies this school of technique while dealing with his coachees and interacting with trainees. He firmly believes that by concentrating on building solutions, rather than analyzing problems, he would be able to help clients make measurable progress in the least needed time. Samuel is active in various agile communities, and his focus is on building awareness on new ways of working, and how to create a more humane workplace. He is a Certified Scrum Master, Kanban Practitioner and HRDC accredited trainer. He always approaches any challenge with sincerity, dynamism and humour, and by doing this he hopes that he would be able to influence his stakeholders with the right mindset in achieving their personal and organizational goals." As a trainer and agile coach focused on building organizational resilience, Eric combines deep technical knowledge with emotional intelligence to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable insights. His diverse background across IT, development, strategy, and agile methodologies positions him well to guide today’s discussion on navigating our rapidly evolving digital landscape."

Overview Topic :

OhMyNasiLemak: Cultivating Your Organization’s Unique Way of Working for Agile Maturity

This presentation emphasizes that true agility isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It suggests that maturity involves empowering teams to find their own path to success while still delivering value. This will resonate with executives and agile practitioners who need to find a sustainable, scalable model for their specific organization.