Everything Begins
On DayOne

Government Partner

Career Advice Partner

Tech & AI Career Expo:

Kuala Lumpur 2026

April 1, 2026    |   10am – 4pm

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Grand Ballroom, Level 2

April 1, 2026      |     10am – 4pm

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Grand Ballroom, Level 2

Building Tomorrow's Talent

This special event organized by DayOne Data Centers is supported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), PERKESO, and TalentCorp, and is organized in partnership with gradmalaysia as the official Career Advice Partner.

The event will connect 30 local and international enterprises with aspiring undergraduates from universities across Malaysia and facilitate the transition of students into Malaysia’s workforce. The aim of this event is to help develop Malaysia’s local talents into a future-ready-workforce through upskilling, reskilling and aligning education with industry needs.

Why Attend?

Your Career Starts On DayOne

Speak Directly with Multiple Hiring Managers

Speak Directly with Multiple Hiring Managers

Explore 30 Tech Ecosystem Booths with over 500 roles for hire, suitable for fresh graduates and early career professionals.

Exhibitors include Lenovo, Maybank, Oppo, Prasarana, QL Maxincome, Shopee, SLB, UOB and more!

Learn from Industry Experts to Build Future-Ready Skills

Learn from Industry Experts to Build Future-Ready Skills

The conference aims to provide insights and enhance your skills and mindset for career growth. Learn from government and industry leaders on Malaysia’s digital infrastructure and how you can build your skills for Malaysia’s future.

Hear from DayOne’s management team on trends in the data center industry and gain insights on how you can embark on a career pathway in technology.

Get Honest Career Advice 2

Get Honest Career Advice

Kickstart your career by obtaining one-on-one career advice from gradmalaysia’s career advisors with 15+ years of experience.

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Access Free Resources to Boost Your Profile

Get a complimentary profile photoshoot at the expo, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Win Exclusive Merchandise

Win Exclusive Merchandise

Participate in booth activities for a chance to collect interesting merchandises! Plus, stand a chance to win an iPad (worth MYR 1,999)

What's Happening?

10:00am

Arrival & Registration | Exhibition Floor Open

10:35am

Welcome Address

by Jamie Khoo, CEO, DayOne Data Centers

10:45am

Keynote Speech

by YB Howard Lee, Member of National TVET Council & MP for Ipoh Timor

10:50am

Video Address

by YB Ng Sze Han, Exco for investment, Trade & Mobility, Selangor State Government

10:52am

Video Address

by YB Lee Ting Han, Johor State Executive Council (EXCO) Member and Chairman of the Johor state Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee

10:54am

Special Video Address

by Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

10:55am

DayOne Commitment & Talent Initiative Announcement

11:00am

Panel: Building Malaysia's Digital Infrastructure

Opportunities for Local Talent

En. Nik Naharudin

En. Nik Naharudin

Director of Digital Talent & Entrepreneurship, MDEC

Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid

Puan Noorzita

Director of Business Services & Operations, MIDA

En. Edmund Cheong

En. Edmund Cheong

Deputy Chief Executive of Strategy & Corporate, PERKESO

Nazrul Aziz

Nazrul Aziz

Group Chief Strategy Officer,
TalentCorp

Karan Dhanwani

Moderator

Karan Dhanwani

Director of PwC

11:30am

Session Break

11:45am

DayOne Presentation

Career pathways in Technology

Leigh Ann Schell

Leigh Ann Schell

EVP, Human Resource, DayOne

Verghese Jacob

Verghese Jacob

SVP Technology,
DayOne

Stuart Kennedy

Stuart Kennedy

SVP, Data Centers, DayOne

Ir. Ts. Puah Kuan Hua

Ir. Ts. Puah Kuan Hua

Senior Manager, Technology Electrical, DayOne

Arthur Tan

Moderator

Arthur Tan

12:10pm

Session Break

12:25pm

Panel: Empowering Malaysia's Digital Future Workforce

Building Skills for Malaysia's Future

Jeevan Victor

Jeevan Victor

Head, Digital Strategy & Business Enablement, Maybank

Desmond Chin

Mohd Shahrizan Harun

Chief Software & Data Architect, Touch ’n Go

Pn Farah Nadziah bt Yusoff

Puan Farah Nadziah bt Yusoff

Lead, Strategy, Partnerships & Transformation, Digital & Information Division, TNB

Arthur Tan

Moderator

Arthur Tan

12:50pm

Lucky Draw

1:00pm

Buffet Lunch

1:50pm

Panel: Industry Trend Presentation

How is AI & Technology Used in Real Projects

Verghese Jacob

Verghese Jacob

SVP Technology,
DayOne

Brad Martin

Brad Martin

AI Deployment Manager
(Asia),
SLB

Danny Ooi

Danny Ooi

Head of Regional Contact Centre,
Lenovo

Arthur Tan

Moderator

Arthur Tan

2:15pm

Session Break

2:30pm

Panel: Career Growth Presentation

Skills & Mindsets for Future Tech Professionals

Jevan Nambyar

Jevan Nambyar

Human Resources Director, DayOne

Akmal Ahamad

Akmal Ahamad

Head of Product Management & AI Champion,
Shopee Malaysia

Jeff Loh

Jeff Loh

Operations Directors,
OCS

Arthur Tan

Moderator

Arthur Tan

2:50pm

Career Advisory Talk:

Interview Tips — Dos & Don'ts

Alfred Leo

Alfred Leo

Marketing Director, GTI Media

3:45pm

Lucky Draw

4:00pm

Event Ends

Meet the Speakers!

Kickstart your career and learn from these experts

Edmund Cheong

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
PERKESO

Nazrul Aziz

Group Chief Strategy Officer
TalentCorp

En. Nik Naharudin

Director of Digital Talent & Entrepreneurship
MDEC

Puan Noorzita

Director of Business Services & Operations
MIDA

Leigh Ann Schell

EVP, Human Resource
DayOne

Verghese Jacob

SVP Technology
DayOne

Stuart Kennedy

SVP, Data Centers
DayOne

Jevan Nambyar

Human Resources Director
DayOne

Ir. Ts. Puah Kuan Hua

Senior Manager, Technology Electrical
DayOne

Akmal Ahamad

Head of Product Management
& AI Champion
Shopee Malaysia

Alfred Leo

Marketing Director
GTI Media

Brad Martin

AI Deployment Engineer
SLB

Danny Ooi

Head of Regional Contact Centre
Lenovo

Pn Farah Nadziah bt Yusoff

Lead, Strategy, Partnership &
Transformation, Digital &
Information Division
TNB

Jeff Loh

Operations Director
OCS

Mohd Shahrizan Harun

Chief Software & Data Architect
Touch 'n Go

The Exhibitors

Meet 30 local and international organisations,

looking to hire talents like you!

ABOUT DAYONE

We are a data center pioneer,
powering the world’s most ambitious businesses

DayOne is a global data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure. DayOne’s data center developments span key markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greater Bangkok, Tokyo (Japan), Hong Kong, and Finland.

We are the world’s single largest, fastest-growing digital infrastructure and number one data center player in Malaysia.

FAQs

It is a career and recruitment-focused event that brings together employers from multiple industries to connect with local talents.

To give attendees direct industry exposure, networking opportunities, and access to full-time employment pathways and internships.

Mainly IT, Tech, Engineering, Finance and various other sectors.

The event is suited for those in IT, Technology, and Engineering fields, but open to all who want to explore opportunities and gain sector exposure.

Attendees can learn about industry trends, meet employers, explore internships and job opportunities, and enhance employability skills.

Both. Companies will be networking and conducting recruitment activities.

Some employers may conduct resume screening or on-the-spot interviews.

Attendees may attend at any time of the day but are recommended to attend the full day program to maximise your benefits at the event. Plus, stand to win an iPad in the lucky draw segment!

Yes, bring updated resumes in both hardcopy and digital formats as different interviewers may have different requirements.

Yes, buffet lunch will be provided at the event from 12:40 – 13:40, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes! All are welcome to attend – just register your details in our registration form.