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CST AI Forum AIR 2026 #1
Navigating the AI Era Together
From AI Hype to AI Habit
A bilingual business forum for SME owners, corporate leaders, startup founders, professionals, investors and community leaders to move from AI awareness into AI readiness.
Built for decision-makers ready to act
Whether you lead a company, run a team, or build a community, this forum helps you move from AI curiosity to a clear, practical readiness plan.
One afternoon. Seven movements. One readiness journey.
Registration & Experience Zone
Step Into the AI Workplace
Opening Ceremony
The AI Era Is Already Here
Opening Keynote
AI Is No Longer Coming. It Is Already Changing How Business Works.
Main Forum Discussion
Are We AI Ready, or Just AI Curious?
Fireside Chat
From Trying AI to Trusting AI
Community Spotlight & Closing
Turning AI Readiness Into Action
Networking & Experience Zone
Meet, Match, and Experience AI in Action
Free Flow Networking
Build the Conversations That Become AI Collaborations
Four questions that move AI from noise to practice
AI Reality
How has AI already changed your world?
Work changes, customer behavior, industry shifts and personal experience.
AI Opportunities
Where is AI creating real business value?
Productivity, business functions, SME adoption, growth and competitive advantage.
AI Challenges
What should we be careful about before going all in?
Jobs, skills gap, hallucinations, privacy, security, governance and ethics.
AI Readiness
What should businesses do next?
Essential skills, leadership mindset, first steps, common mistakes and practical advice.
The mind behind the movement
Coach Sophia Tey
Sophia Tey is a Malaysian entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and systems thinking practitioner with over 22 years of experience, having trained and mentored over 30,000 professionals. She is the creator of the AI Prompt Thinking Program™, helping founders and leaders discover hidden systemic problems and leverage points to improve decision quality in the AI era. Her public speaking record includes 14 championship wins, a 30,000-strong online community, and recognition including the DSAM Outstanding Entrepreneur Award.
Four voices across legacy, talent, technology and law
Sze Ying Chang
FGA Community Leader, representing the community and next-generation legacy perspective.
Chen Wai Tea
Founder & CEO of Vision Building, a learning & development solutions provider for team building and corporate training.
Kah Wai Sky
Chief Technology Officer at NxAI, bringing startup and AI implementation perspectives into the discussion.
Ashley Yeo
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer in Kuala Lumpur and founder of Yeo Ashley & Partners, advising on shareholding and share sales.
Guiding the room from energy to insight
Paul Phong
A 13-year CPA turned speaker, teaching for positive impact. With a professional foundation in finance and a heart for communication, Paul brings clarity, warmth and presence to the forum experience.
“Follow your heart and nothing will go wrong.”
A room where readiness happens
Readiness is not only technical. It is human, operational and communal.
Forum Objectives
- ✓Create meaningful conversations about AI beyond technology.
- ✓Understand how AI impacts different industries and professions.
- ✓Encourage responsible, practical and human-centered AI adoption.
- ✓Connect businesses, professionals and communities to learn together.
Expected Outcomes
- ✓Clearer understanding of AI impact across industries.
- ✓Authentic perspectives from diverse business and community sectors.
- ✓Practical understanding of AI Readiness.
- ✓New professional networks, solution discovery and community support.
Choose your pass
Bring your team — the bigger the group, the better the value. Every pass includes full-afternoon access to the forum, demos and networking.
Meet at Menara CelcomDigi, Petaling Jaya
Menara CelcomDigi, Petaling Jaya
9th Floor, Menara CelcomDigi, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Building reference: CelcomDigi Tower / Menara CelcomDigi. Please use the Google Maps link before departure for live routing and parking or transit options.
From AI Hype to AI Habit
Join 60–100 SME owners, leaders, founders and professionals on 25 July 2026 and turn AI readiness into action.