Monday, 14 September 2026
Breakouts Session

In his capacity at Autodesk, Rangga specializes in training and empowering industry professionals across tools like Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Revit, and Navisworks. As a frequent speaker and technical facilitator at regional workshops—including sessions organized in collaboration with industry partners like BIMAGE Consulting—he routinely conducts hands-on demonstrations on integrated BIM workflows, 4D/5D project planning, and digital water infrastructure solutions across major regional hubs such as Kuala Lumpur and Kuching.

A highly credentialed specialist with certifications as a Bentley Accredited ProjectWise Administrator and a Bentley Accredited Road Modeler for OpenRoads, Roy brings extensive regional leadership experience to his current role. Throughout his tenure at Bentley Systems, he has held key leadership positions, including Manager of Construction Solutions for APAC and Senior Solution Engineer. Active across the wider Asia-Pacific market, he frequently shares his expertise at major industry gatherings such as Bentley Innovation Days, championing digital transformation, automated design processes, and lifecycle asset management best practices.

Prior to his current ventures, Ts. Mohammed Hamada established a formidable track record in enterprise BIM management and advisory, including serving as Head of BIM at China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) and as a strategic BIM Advisor for VERITAS Contracts Sdn. Bhd. Beyond corporate operations, he actively shapes Malaysia’s digital AEC ecosystem by advising key statutory and professional bodies—such as Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM), MBOT, and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB Malaysia)—on standardizing nationwide digital workflows, alongside delivering guest lectures at academic institutions like City University Malaysia.




Under his technical leadership, his research team engineered Spatial Data Management and Rapid Analytics (SMART)—a comprehensive web and mobile GIS platform designed to resolve complex operational challenges, optimize data visualization, and streamline collaboration across the entire palm oil value chain. His innovative contributions to digital agriculture and workflow optimization have garnered notable industry recognition, including accolades from Esri Malaysia at the GeoInnovation Awards for driving impactful digital adoption and location-based intelligence across the enterprise.

Ir. Ts. Mohd Faiz holds prestigious professional accreditations, including Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC - Civil) via the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Professional Technologist (P.Tech) via the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE), and Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (MIEM). Serving as the Vice Chairman II of the Malaysia BIM Organization, he specializes in structural BIM integration, actively advocating for the transition from traditional 2D drafting to streamlined, data-rich 3D digital environments while delivering technical training across certified platforms like Autodesk Revit.


In the academic and public service sectors, Ammar Suffian bin Abd Wahid @ Abd Rashid works as a Forest Ranger and Conservator attached to the Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sarawak Bintulu Campus, having previously served as a student leader for the university's Peer Guidance Counselors association. Meanwhile, in the local commercial ecosystem, Ammar Sufian Ridzuan operates as an entrepreneur and founder behind several homegrown brands, including Haramain Yogurt, Terapi Fitrah HQ, and PG Autowash.

On the academic and thought-leadership front, Dr. Berezka holds an Executive MBA from the WU Executive Academy in Austria and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from ESC Clermont Business School in France, where his research concentrated on international go-to-market strategies. A university lecturer and co-author of three books on digitalization, he actively shapes the industry dialogue across Southeast Asia through platforms such as The Edge Malaysia—advocating for digital discipline in public infrastructure—and BFM 89.9, championing Building Information Modelling (BIM) to elevate project safety and efficiency in Malaysia's built environment.

Prior to his current appointment, Encik Mohamad Halil served as the Lead (Project Management & Control) within the Property Services Department, building a strong track record of steering complex corporate infrastructure initiatives. His notable accomplishments include heading key technical knowledge-sharing modules during the development of Project Platinum—TNB's flagship corporate headquarters—and representing the utility giant in high-profile sustainability milestones, such as securing the prestigious GreenRE Silver Certification for the Balai Islam project.

A prolific researcher with an extensive portfolio of over 150 to 200 high-impact papers indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), Dr. Syahrul Nizam’s scholarship commands thousands of global citations. His core research and consultancy expertise centers on sustainable building lifecycles, smart facilities management (Smart FM), building performance and energy efficiency, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and indoor air quality (IAQ). Through his continuous scholarly contributions and industry advisory roles, he remains at the forefront of advancing sustainable asset operations, occupant wellbeing, and digital transformation within the Malaysian and regional built environment.

In driving long-term master planning policies, Datin TPr. Hajah Salmah plays a critical role in aligning Putrajaya's growth with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), anchoring these objectives within key roadmaps such as the Putrajaya Development Plan (*Rancangan Pemajuan Putrajaya 2050*) and the PPj Strategic Plan. Beyond administrative governance, she actively contributes to national policy dialogues as an authoritative speaker and panelist at major platforms—including the National Planning Congress (NPC) and federal policy symposiums—sharing forward-looking frameworks for sustainable urban renewal and high-impact municipal planning.

In addition to driving digital adoption and productivity initiatives, Faizal is a prominent proponent of construction quality and workmanship, championing national benchmarks such as the Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) to raise domestic building standards. Beyond his agency responsibilities, he actively influences wider industry dialogue as a frequent keynote speaker, media commentator on artificial intelligence and emerging construction technologies, and trusted industry judge for prestigious property and infrastructure accolades, including the StarProperty Awards.

A prominent advocate for infrastructure modernization and digital transformation, Adam specializes in integrating advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) frameworks and precision Level of Development (LOD) matrices to streamline collaborative project delivery, eliminate workflow silos, and drive lifecycle cost efficiencies. Beyond his corporate and asset management portfolio at PAAB, he is actively invested in workforce development and national technical capacity building, routinely collaborating with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions—such as Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO)—as an industry advisor and presenter to align higher education curricula with the emerging demands of digital construction.

Beyond his executive leadership, Dass brings a rich entrepreneurial track record, having previously founded and served as CEO of KwikID as well as co-founding the regional service platform Dobybox in 2015. A passionate champion of ESG and sustainability integration, he frequently contributes as an expert facilitator and speaker at major industry forums, including the Association of Construction Project Managers (ACPM) Workshop Series and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Malaysia Chapter Conference. Through these platforms, he specializes in conducting practical technical demonstrations on ESG tracking platforms, enabling project teams to seamlessly convert live construction site data into measurable greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon metrics and actionable compliance scores.

Throughout his career, Asyraf has spearheaded digital transformation and complex BIM strategies for major infrastructure mega-projects spanning Malaysia and Qatar, covering diverse sectors such as aviation, data centres, high-speed rail, mass rapid transit, major highways, and complex steel bridge structures. Prior to joining Gamuda, he held key leadership positions driving digital engineering workflows as the Lead of Digital Delivery at Asia Infrastructure Solutions and as the Head of Digital Delivery & BIM Manager at Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn Bhd, cementing his reputation as a forward-thinking catalyst for digital maturity in the regional built environment.

As a core contributor within Glodon’s QuantifAI product initiative, Chew develops market-driven AI capabilities grounded in practical industry requirements. His technical innovations encompass designing systems that merge Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) 3D models with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to automate Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) Bill of Quantities (BQ) production, alongside building intelligent automation tools that detect drawing boundaries and calculate takeoff dimensions directly from PDF plans. Backed by solid full-stack and analytical skills across Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and Java, combined with extensive prior experience as Customer Service Manager at Glodon Malaysia and cost planning roles across regional construction firms, he remains an active independent researcher and advocate for data-driven construction digitalization.

In his current role, Ts. Sam Tan directs Glodon's next-generation CostAI initiatives, focusing on AI knowledge engineering solutions that seamlessly link automated quantity take-offs directly with dynamic project pricing models in a single unified workflow. A committed advocate for empowering the quantity surveying profession through cloud-based collaboration, transparency, and error reduction, he frequently delivers keynote presentations and joins executive panels at premier regional stages, including the QS Day Forum and the Consultant Forum at AEC Connect Day 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, championing actionable cost intelligence frameworks across the built environment.

A pioneering technology researcher, Tian has co-developed artificial intelligence agent-driven control frameworks, notably publishing academic research on Level-4 (L4) autonomous operation protocols for robotic tower cranes using digital signaling and automated spatial positioning to significantly mitigate on-site construction hazards. Complementing his technical development work, he actively spearheads formal industry standards, having recently represented the primary compiling unit for the "Technical Specification for Remote Intelligent Control Systems of Tower Cranes" under the China Association for Engineering Construction Standardization (CECS). Through his executive oversight at Glodon, he continues to drive digital transformation initiatives globally, accelerating the integration of cloud-based BIM, CostAI, and automated quantity takeoff platforms across emerging economies in Southeast Asia and beyond.

In his leadership role, Li spearheads the rollout of the Glodon Gsite ecosystem, a centralized platform designed to visualize site operations, dismantle communication silos, and optimize end-to-end workflows from pre-construction planning to on-site handover. A strong proponent of converging Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Building Information Modelling (BIM) to reduce material waste and automate quality controls, he maintains an active regional presence across Southeast Asia. His notable engagements include delivering keynote presentations on next-generation digital construction management at the 6th JKR BIM Day organized by the Public Works Department of Malaysia, sharing field transformation case studies with regional builders such as Eng Han Group and SLG Construction, and leading major product launches at flagship forums like Glodon AEC Connect Day.
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Plenary Session
BIM INDUSTRY INSIGHT :
Perspectives From Industry & Technology Leaders

Before championing the legacy of Merdeka 118, Datuk Izwan built an illustrious track record of managing Malaysia's most celebrated urban landscapes. He previously served as the CEO of Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd, the master developer responsible for shaping the nation's administrative capital across its residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. His mastery of landmark asset management was further solidified during his tenure as Executive Director of KLCC Urusharta Sdn Bhd, where he successfully oversaw the facilities and operations of global marvels, including the Petronas Twin Towers. This extraordinary journey of corporate excellence initially took root in 2001, when he began his foundational career with PETRONAS Carigali, steadily ascending through various pivotal leadership positions within the PETRONAS Group.
An engineer and technologist by trade, Datuk Izwan’s visionary leadership is firmly anchored in strong academic and professional credentials. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Information Technology from the prestigious Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, USA. This unique blend of engineering prowess and technological foresight earned him the highly regarded professional designations of Professional Engineer (Ir.) and Professional Technologist (Ts.), the latter recognized by the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Additionally, he is an active member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM). Committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, Datuk Izwan frequently bridges the gap between industry and academia, lending his strategic expertise to higher education platforms as a Board of Trustees member for Yayasan Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), and as an Industry Advisory Panelist for both Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and Asia Pacific University (APU).

Recognized by *GovInsider* in their *Women in GovTech* feature for her impactful contributions to modernizing Malaysia’s digital regulatory regime, Chan plays a crucial role in positioning the nation as a premier, sustainable regional data hub. Beyond internal policy architecture, she actively represents MDEC on prominent regional and national stages, contributing expert insights at forums such as MY.AI Day 2026 on inclusive, citizen-centric public service AI delivery, and DCCI Malaysia 2026. Across these platforms, she continues to champion forward-looking digital infrastructure policies, cross-border data governance, and environmentally conscious, energy-efficient data centre expansion across the ASEAN region.

Throughout his career, Arles has been deeply committed to advancing tech-enabled education and advocating for sustainable infrastructure solutions. His impactful industry engagements include collaborating with key government entities—such as the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI)—to promote greener manufacturing practices and foster robust academic-industry partnerships that grant engineering institutions broader access to cutting-edge technology tools. A recognized thought leader in his field, he frequently delivers keynote presentations at premier regional conferences, including the Philippine Railway Summit and Malaysia's JKR BIM Day, guiding organizations toward more efficient, digitized, and sustainable AEC futures.

You Yang's career includes key leadership roles within the global technology sector, such as serving as a Channel Development Executive at Autodesk—where he spearheaded account sales and initial BIM deployment frameworks with general contractors—before joining Glodon. At Glodon, he has advanced through crucial positions including Strategic Cooperation & Investment Manager and Marketing Executive for the Glodon Developer Network (GDN) in Beijing, before stepping into his current regional operations role. In this capacity, he manages the localization of core platforms like Cubicost (5D BIM quantity takeoff) and Glodon QuantifAI to match regional standards, while spearheading major institutional alliances, such as acting as a principal corporate representative during the official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between CIDB Digital Sdn. Bhd. and Glodon Software Sdn. Bhd. to accelerate national digital construction adoption.
Keynote Speaker

Beyond ministry administration, Dato' Seri Azman actively drives nationwide connectivity initiatives, regularly inspecting and managing high-impact infrastructure projects such as the Sala Bridge in Kedah. He also bridges the gap between government, industry, and academia, notably demonstrated by his appointment as the ICON Industry CEO@University by Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) in October 2025 to foster tech-driven engineering talent and industry collaboration.
Forum 1 : BIM Beyond Design

Moderator


In addition to his corporate leadership, Dr. Solak remains deeply engaged in academic research and industry outreach, focusing primarily on BIM application frameworks and the segregation phenomenon in lightweight aggregate concretes. He actively drives technical engagement across global engineering ecosystems by collaborating with international professional institutions and universities. His regional engagements in Southeast Asia include serving as a featured speaker on structural connection verification at symposiums organized by the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) and conducting hands-on BIM implementation workshops for engineering students at institutions such as Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).