[Live Webinar] 800G is on the Horizon / A Glass of Its Own – Discover Corning® Gorilla® Glass in Our Everyday Life

Join us for Corning Technology Day 2025 as we bring our annual conference to Malaysia, continuing our mission to inspire technological advancement and collaboration across Southeast Asia. For more than 175 years, we’ve been inventing new materials and category-defining products that transform industries and enhance lives. We’re one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

This year’s event will spotlight Corning’s latest breakthroughs and solutions tailored for Malaysia’s dynamic industries, supporting the nation’s efforts to drive economic growth and competitiveness through innovation, technology, and digitalization. Corning’s market access platforms are supporting Malaysia’s ambitions to become a regional leader in high-value, sustainable industries.

Discover how our advanced life sciences products are accelerating scientific discovery, how our specialty glass is redefining user experiences in consumer electronics, and how our next-generation optical fiber and connectivity solutions are enabling Malaysia’s digital transformation - empowering smart cities to high-speed broadband and data centers.

Through engaging knowledge sessions, interactive product showcases, and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable insights into Corning’s solutions are helping Malaysia unlock new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to enhance operational efficiency or explore new opportunities in an increasingly competitive landscape, Corning Technology Day is your platform to connect, learn, and innovate.

Seats are limited at this exclusive, in-person event. Register now to reserve your spot and be part of Malaysia’s journey toward building an innovation-driven economy for the future.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Event highlights:

• Technical presentations on Corning’s history and how our products and technologies have evolved over the years to add value in different applications and use cases impacting everyday life
• Interactive demonstrations to give you hands-on experiences with our products and prototypes
• Panel discussion featuring representatives from the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Ministry of Higher Education
• Diverse tracks of knowledge sharing sessions ranging from the future of network connectivity for AI applications, biomanufacturing and life-sciences application, to the discovery of the science behind the limitless possibilities of glass application for high-tech manufacturing
• Networking opportunities with conference participants from Corning-related industries, distributors, and partners to advance collaborations

Date: October 15^th, 2025, Wednesday

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., light refreshments will be served)

Venue: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur (map)

Enquiry: Please contact Jocelyn (email)

Agenda

Join our panel discussion on the theme "Advancing Malaysia’s Future: Empowering Tomorrow with Innovation." Engage with a diverse panel of industry experts as they explore how technological advancements can drive Malaysia's economic growth. The session will delve into strategic initiatives such as the expansion of AI-powered data centers, advancements in high-tech manufacturing, and innovative research, highlighting their potential to shape a brighter future for the nation.

Andrew Chan Yik Hong is the Executive Director of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA). MSIA is the voice of the Malaysia semiconductor and electronics industry. Andrew leads MSIA’s strategic direction, policy advocacy, industry development, and international engagement. MSIA currently represents over 300 member companies from 20 countries, spanning the full semiconductor value chain.

Andrew plays a pivotal role in shaping national semiconductor strategy and positioning Malaysia within the global chip supply chain. He chairs the National Standards Committee Working Group on Semiconductors and serves on several high-level national platforms.

Andrew brings a multidisciplinary lens to technology leadership, having previously held roles at PwC Consulting, IBM, and Gamuda. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) and a strong advocate for Malaysia’s strategic role in global semiconductor value chains — leveraging its robust manufacturing base, skilled talent, and rising investments to drive innovation, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

Vidhya is the managing partner of McKinsey’s Malaysia office, specializing in supporting regional clients across sectors such as the public sector, telecommunications, and manufacturing with large-scale digital, analytics, and technology-driven transformations.

For many years, Vidhya led McKinsey’s work on digital government and the digital economy in Asia. In this capacity, she helped government agencies employ digital technology to deliver new services and improve existing ones, while operating more efficiently and with greater transparency. She has guided large-scale transformation programs spanning the social, economic, and financial sectors. In low-and-middle-income nations, these transformations include leveraging technology for the improvement of education and healthcare.

Beyond the public sector, Vidhya advises organizations in high-tech, telecommunications, and manufacturing on tech-enabled transformations and operational improvements. She has led masterclasses on the future of digital government at the Global Government Summit, served as a fellow with the McKinsey Center for Government, and frequently publishes on digital innovation in governance and gender diversity. A champion for inclusion, she led McKinsey’s partnership with the World Economic Forum on gender parity initiatives and drives diversity programs across Asia.

Tze Meng earned a BSc(Eng) in Computer Engineering from Queen Mary College, University of London, in 1986 and has over 38 years of experience in the ICT industry. He began his career in Telekom Malaysia's IT Division in 1988, playing a pivotal role in the launch of TMnet in 1996. After managing TMnet's international networks, he left in 2000 to work with two startups specializing in data center design, cybersecurity, and Apple enterprise support.

In 2007, he joined MDEC, where he led the Digital Infrastructure Department until October 2024, focusing on the development of the digital infrastructure ecosystem, including data centers, connectivity, and submarine cables. He currently serves as a subject matter expert on digital infrastructure with MDEC on a contract basis.

Ameya Bhangle is the Director of Strategy for Corning International, leading strategic planning to drive growth in global markets across EMEA, India, Japan, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Since joining Corning in 2017, he has held roles of increasing responsibility in the company’s Optical Communications business, including managing a pivotal Program Management Office initiative, developing global strategies for the optical fiber and cable business, and overseeing operations for the indoor optical cabling portfolio in EMEA.

Previously, Ameya worked as a strategy consultant, managing international projects across the USA, Europe, and India. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a LeBaron-McArthur-Ellis Fellow, and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Ameya, based in Berlin, Germany, is also a member of The Conference Board’s Strategy & Transformation Council in EMEA.

Graduating with an Honour, Highest Distinction in Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy), Khang started as a pharmacist at the National Cancer Centre of Singapore. Fascinated by the advancement of medicine as well as the limitation of current cancer therapy, he pursued his Joint Ph.D. in Biomedical Science co-administered by Karolinska Institute and National University of Singapore, with a focus on oncology and immunology: how one’s immune function combats cancer. Upon graduation, he worked as a Research Scientist at a drug-discovery biotech startup in Singapore, preparing the pre-clinical dossier and identifying patients who best respond to the company’s flagship antibody.  The therapy is currently in clinical trial. Joining Corning Life Sciences, Khang managed the company’s scientific presence in the Southeast Asia market, positioning Corning’s products and providing solutions to scientists from all backgrounds, academia to industry.