29th & 30th September 2025,
HILTON KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL
Unleash Your Impact:
Master Your Brand & Personality for Entrepreneurs.
Are you a startup founder, new SME owner, or local entrepreneur ready to take your brand to the next level? Join us on September 29th & 30th 2025, at Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel.
Build Your Brand. Break Into New Markets. This exclusive two-day event empowers early-stage founders, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs to build authentic, powerful personal brands that resonate and drive growth. Limited to 100 participants.
BrandQuest 2025 is the platform designed for you! An initiative by SME Corp Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysia Design Development Centre (DDEC), this event is all about strengthening your brand identity, discovering smart marketing strategies, and unlocking new market opportunities.
Unlock these 3 Game Changing features:
1.
Real Stories from Successful Local Brands
Learn how successful Malaysian entrepreneurs built strong, competitive brands.
2.
Expert Guidance You Can Trust
Hear directly from professionals in branding and discover proven techniques to strengthen your brand identity.
3.
Interactive, No-Fluff Sessions
Join engaging sessions with real insights and practical tips you can use right away.
*For the best experience, participants are encouraged to bring a tablet or laptop to use during the workshop.
Among the esteemed panelists who will join us:
Featured Speakers
Founder & CEO of Christy Ng
Christy Ng
Creative Director of Malaysia Design Development Centre
Mohd Fairus Zainal
CreativeTech Education Specialist & Founder of Sifoo.com
Imran Abdul Jabar
Founder of Cognitive Blend
Jon Chin
CEO of The TAO of Advertising
Andy Greenaway
Agenda / Programme
Day 1 / 29th September 2025
8.00am - 9.00am
Registration and arrival of participants and guests
9.00am - 10.00am
Sharing Seminar 1:
Christy Ng
Founder & CEO Christy Ng Production Services Sdn. Bhd.
Entrepreneurial Journey in Building the Christy Ng Brand
10.00am - 10.45am
BrandQuest 2025 Opening Ceremony
i. Welcoming Speech by:
Yang Mulia Mr. Raja Muzafar Bin Raja Hassan
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysia Design Development Centre (DDEC)
ii. Keynote Address by:
YBrs. Mr. Rizal Bin Dato' Nainy
Chief Executive Officer
SME Corp. Malaysia
iii. BrandQuest 2025 Launch Gimmick
10.45am - 11.00am
Morning Break & Refreshments
11.00am - 11.30am
Sharing Seminar:
National Mark of Malaysian Brand (NMMB)
Certification Program by:
i. Mr. Amrul Nazri Bin Abdullah
Director, Market Access and Internationalization Division
SME Corp. Malaysia
ii. Mr. Zaini Md Jai
Head of Chemicals, Materials and Healthcare Section
SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.
11.30am - 12.00pm
Sharing Forum:
NMMB Certification Recipient: Journey to Success
Moderator:
Mr. Amrul Nazri Bin Abdullah
Director, Market Access and Internationalization Division
SME Corp. Malaysia
Panelists:
i. Mr. Kevan Ong
Executive Director
Smart Reader® Worldwide Sdn. Bhd.
ii. Mr. Gary Gan Kian Keat
General Manager
Hexa Food Sdn. Bhd.
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Sharing Seminar 2:
Building & Sustaining Brand Love: From Transaction to Relationships
Mr. Lawrence Chuah
General Manager of Marketing Division
BHPetrol Malaysia
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Lunch Break
2.00pm - 2.30pm
Special Sharing Session 1:
Fashion, Craftsmanship & Strategic Brand Building
Mr. Muhammad Hatta Dolmat
Fashion Designer
Hatta Dolmat Design
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Workshop 1:
The Brand Blueprint - A Practical Guide to Strategy and Identity
Mr. Mohd Fairus Zainal
Creative Director
Malaysia Design Development Centre (DDEC)
3.30pm - 3.50pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
3.50pm - 4.45pm
Continuation of Workshop 1:
The Brand Blueprint - A Practical Guide to Strategy and Identity
Mr. Mohd Fairus Zainal
Creative Director
Malaysia Design Development Centre (DDEC)
4.45pm - 5.00pm
Day 2 / 30th September 2025
8.00am - 9.00am
Registration and arrival of participants and guests
9.00am - 9.15am
Opening of Day 2 by Emcee
9.15am - 10.30am
Workshop 2:
Beyond Borders, Beyond Buzz - How to Build a Brand That Sells and Scales with Meaning
Mr. Jon Chin
Founder of
Cognitive Blend
10.30am - 10.50am
Morning Break & Refreshments
10.50am - 12.30pm
Continuation of Workshop 2:
Beyond Borders, Beyond Buzz - How to Build a Brand That Sells and Scales with Meaning
Mr. Jon Chin
Founder of
Cognitive Blend
12.30pm - 1.00pm
Special Sharing Session 2:
Fashion, Craftsmanship & Strategic Brand Building
Mr. Ryan Lee
Hand Craft Designer
RYAN LEE
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Lunch Break
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Workshop 3:
Leveraging AI to Build a Distinct, Consistent & Market-Ready Brand Identity (Strategic Integration of AI in Branding)
Mr. Imran Abdul Jabar
Founder & Education Specialist
Sifoo.com (Sifoo Art and Multimedia Sdn. Bhd.)
3.30pm - 3.50pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
3.50pm - 4.45pm
Continuation of Workshop 3:
Leveraging AI to Build a Distinct, Consistent & Market-Ready Brand Identity (Strategic Integration of AI in Branding)
Mr. Imran Abdul Jabar
Founder & Education Specialist
Sifoo.com (Sifoo Art and Multimedia Sdn. Bhd.)
4.45pm - 5.00pm
Closing of Day 2
Gallery
BrandQuest Forum 2024 Highlights
A look back at last year’s inspiring moments where entrepreneurs, SMEs, and creative leaders came together to exchange ideas, build connections, and discover new branding strategies.
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29th & 30th September | Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Be part of Malaysia’s most impactful branding forum for startups and SMEs.
Learn from top creative leaders, gain market-ready strategies, and connect with other entrepreneurs shaping the future of local brands.
Seats are extremely limited. To ensure maximum value and focus, we’re keeping it exclusive: limited to 1 seat per company only. Secure yours now!
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New Branding Publication Now Available:
Do Your Own Branding (DYOB) Toolkit
The Do Your Own Branding (DYOB), is a practical, engaging, and SME-friendly guidebook that provides essential insights and step-by-step guidance on brand development. It aims to help businesses understand the importance of branding, build a strong identity, and position themselves competitively in both local and global markets.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to strengthen your existing brand, the DYOB publication is your go-to guide for building a successful, future-ready brand.
Developed under the National Mark of Malaysian Brand (NMMB) programme by SME Corp. Malaysia in collaboration with SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd., this comprehensive toolkit was launched during the BrandQuest Forum (BQF) 2024 on 10 December 2024. It is specially crafted for entrepreneurs and SMEs ready to elevate their brand to the next level.
This book will also be available during the event.
Special Promo Price: RM69.90 (Normal Price: RM89.90)
Note: The book is currently available in English for online purchase.
This is an initiative under the
National Mark of Malaysian Brand (NMMB)
Certification Programme.
For more information on NMMB please click the link below:
www.nationalmark.gov.my
