BBX Connect Day 2.0
27-28 March 2026 | 10:00am – 7:00pm
Hextar World Empire City
No. 8, Empire City, Jalan Damansara, PJU 8, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Sponsors
Supporting Partners
About BBX Connect Day
BBX Connect Day is BBX’s flagship business networking and trade event, designed to bring together business owners, entrepreneurs, associations and strategic partners in a practical, deal-driven environment.
With structured networking, curated talks and workshops, and live trading opportunities taking place throughout the day, we aim to create value and mutual growth for BBX, our partners, and the wider business community.
Event Format
Trade and Exhibition
With more than double the amount of space available this year, our B2B-focused exhibition will feature booths from almost 100 businesses showcasing their products and services – as well as a few supporting organizations. Come see what BBX member businesses and partners have to offer, and look out for exciting and exclusive event-day deals!
Networking and Business Matching
Make valuable connections and meet potential clients, partners, and like-minded business owners through our structured speed networking sessions – or keep an eye out for our live business matching and trade sessions where we demonstrate how the BBX platform helps SMEs to save cash and monetize their spare capacity.
Talks and Learning Opportunities
Our lineup of keynote talks, panel discussions and workshops are hosted by industry experts and business leaders, covering a wide range of topics of interest including AI, ESG, digitalization, and wellness.
And More....
Stop by our F&B area for refreshments and open networking, get a professional corporate portrait of yourself at our photobooth, participate in our lucky draws and much more!
Speakers & Panelists
Dr. Mohammed Reza Beikzadeh
Director, Board of AI Hub | Inter-AI Scientist and Specialist
Raymond Goh
Business Development Manager, Boutir
Jane Chew
AI Strategy Coach | Founder, DigitalAI Business Club
Khoo Hock Aun
Executive Principal of ETS Consultancy | Certified ESG Assessor
Jerome Lee
Head of BD, Jom eInvoice
Dave Leong
Founder, 10X Marketing | AEO Consultant
Cynthia Chiam
Director, Business Development, Artyx Sdn Bhd
Rene Low
Psychologist | Founder/Partner, DrSleep
Dr. Edward Chan
Principal Consultant Nutritional Therapist, WellLab
Liza Lew
Consciousness, Self-Leadership and Human Potential Specialist, Silva Method
Raghav (Rakz) Mathur
Chief Operating Officer, Pounce Agency
Agenda
Day 1 – Friday, 27 March 2026
Please note that the event agenda is subject to change without prior notice.
| 10:00am | Registration |
| 10:30am | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address |
| 11:00am - 11:45am | Keynote Talk 1 Turning Mandatory ESG Reporting Into a Competitive Advantage for Entrepreneurs Khoo Hock Aun, Consultancy Executive Principal, ETS |
| 11:45am | Lucky Draw #1 |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Speed Networking |
| 2:00pm - 2:40pm | Workshop A Turning Clicks into Customers with AI Tools Raymond Goh, Business Development Manager, Boutir |
| 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Panel Discussion 1 From Hype to Know-How: Understanding and Implementing AI for SMEs
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| 3:45pm | Lucky Draw #2 |
| 4:00pm | Workshop B What SMEs Don't Know about E-invoicing Jerome Lee, Head of BD, Jom eInvoice |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Live Business Matching |
| 5:40pm - 7:00pm | Speed Networking |
| 7:00pm | End |
Day 2 – Saturday, 28 March 2026
| 10:00am | Doors Open |
| 10:00am - 11:20pm | Speed Networking |
| 12:00noon - 1:20pm | Lucky Draw #3 Speed Networking |
| 1:20pm - 2:00pm | Raising Funds Beyond Banks - Exploring Alternative Financing For SMEs Cynthia Chiam, Director, Business Development, Artyx Sdn Bhd |
| 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Panel Discussion 2 The Wellbeing Advantage: Optimising Mind, Body, and Sleep for Peak Performance
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| 3:00pm - 3:40pm | BBX Workshop Maximising your Trade Credits |
| 3:45pm | Lucky Draw #4 |
| 4:00pm | BBX Member Trade Session |
| 5:00pm | End |
| 6:00pm | Pre-Dinner Drinks & Networking |
| 7:30pm | Ticketed Buffet Dinner |
BBX Connect Day 2025 Highlights
Take Part!
Booth space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Booth Booking is closed. You may still register as a visitor
Date : 27 – 28 March 2026
Time : 10:00am – 7:00pm
Venue : Hextar World Empire City
No. 8, Empire City, Jalan Damansara, PJU 8, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. [Google Map]
Getting Here
Enter Carpark Entrance A and head to Level B2 and look for MALL LOBBY A.
Look for Parking Pillars P39-P35, P43-P48, P141-P147, N39-N35, N43-N46, M39-M35, M43-M48. All these pillars surround MALL LOBBY A on Level B2.
Take the lift/escalator from MALL LOBBY A to Level G. Come out of the Lift and turn left and walk towards the EXHIBITION HALL.