AIBP Innovation Award

2026

Malaysia Track

Innovation Award 2026

Finalist Guidelines

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AIBP at a Glance

Since its inception in 2012, the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) has served as an avenue for public and private enterprises across ASEAN to:

01

Access

Information about innovative digital transformation journeys both from the region and internationally.

02

Assess

The level of innovation within their own organisations.

03

Advocate

For innovative digital transformation journeys which serve as lighthouses for other enterprises to model after.

About the Enterprise Innovation Awards

The Enterprise Innovation Awards was established in 2017 by AIBP with the key objective of giving recognition to organisations who have embarked on projects to digitally transform their business through the adoption of innovative technology.

The awards are held annually in the following ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

There are no financial obligations for winning the award.

Congratulations to all Finalists

2 Awards will be presented for Malaysia

Data & AI Category

Recognising projects in Data and Artificial Intelligence-driven Digital Transformation.

Open Category

Acknowledging all other types of Digital Transformation projects.

Winners will be presented with the Award at

2026 Innovation Award Timeline

  1. 3 April 2026

    Nominations Close

    Nominations will be screened by an independent panel of judges.

  2. 10 April 2026

    Finalist Notification

  3. April – May 2026

    Finalist Preparation

  4. June – July 2026

    Finalists' Showcase

    Finalists will deliver their showcase presentations either online or in person.

  5. 25 June 2026

    Winners Notification

    Award winners will be notified ahead of the Award Presentation, following the review of written nominations and presentations by the final judging panel.

  6. 8 & 9 July 2026

    Malaysia Award Presentation

    Presented at the AIBP Malaysia Conference & Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.

Finalist Showcase Guidelines

Presentation Guidelines

Suggested Structure for your Presentation

Time (mins)# SlidesContent
22 – 3Brief background about your organisation/department.
23 – 5Problem Statement — motivation/reason for the enterprise to embark on digital transformation.
34 – 6Execution — description of the digital transformation initiative(s).
33 – 5Outcome — results and impact following the implementation of these initiatives.
23 – 5Future plans & potential to develop this project further or how this project is a part of the overall digital transformation strategy.

To ensure fairness to all finalists, the moderator will conclude the presentation when the presenter surpasses the allotted 12-minute time limit.

— 01 / Judging Criteria

What the
panel looks for.

Submissions are scored independently by the AIBP judging panel against three weighted criteria. Together they reward not just the idea, but the discipline of bringing it to life.
01

Problem Statement & Idea

The idea behind the nomination is clear, with innovative use of technology to address a well-defined problem statement.

02

Execution & Outcome

The project was well-executed and helped the organisation reap measurable benefits — cost savings, operational efficiency, revenue uplift.

03

Future Plans & Potential

There is a credible plan to develop the nomination further as part of the organisation's overall innovation strategy.

— 02 / Judging Process

How a winner
is chosen.

A staged review by the AIBP secretariat, an independent panel and senior advisors. Each nomination is read on its own merits before being benchmarked side-by-side.
Step 01
Apr – May

Nominations open

Submissions accepted via the AIBP portal.

Step 02
June

Shortlist review

Secretariat shortlists eligible entries by category.

Step 03
July

Finalist presentations

Finalists pitch their case study to the judging panel.

Step 04
August

Panel deliberation

Final judges' deliberation against weighted criteria.

Step 05
September

Winners announced

Reveal at the AIBP Conference & Exhibition gala.

— 03 / Award Entitlements

What you
take home.

Every finalist gains access to AIBP's regional network and platform. Winners receive an additional set of exclusive recognition benefits on top of those.
Tier 01
Finalist
2 complimentary passes to AIBP Networking

Networking & workshops the day prior to the AIBP Conference.

10 complimentary C&E passes

Full access to two days of sessions at the local AIBP Conference & Exhibition.

Worth USD 12,000
Nominate a guest panelist

One speaking slot as part of an AIBP C&E panel discussion.

Regional case study

Opportunity to present at a Regional AIBP C&E — flight and accommodation covered for selected case studies.

2 passes to the Private Networking Session

Exclusive networking session at AIBP C&E with the advisory board.

★ Winner exclusive
Tier 02
Winner
Everything in Finalist

All of the access, passes and panel opportunities listed alongside.

Winners Plaque & Certificate

Presented at the AIBP Conference & Exhibition.

Winner only
AIBP ASEAN Innovation Retreat

Invitation for up to 2 individuals — flights & accommodation provided by AIBP.

Winner only
2026 / 2027 Market Report feature

Winning project featured in the ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Report.

Winner only
ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast

Nominate a guest speaker for the podcast.

Winner only
Co-host site visit

Co-host a site visit or networking discussion.

Winner only

AIBP ASEAN Innovation Retreat

Winners of the Enterprise Innovation Award are invited to the Bi-Annual AIBP ASEAN Innovation Retreat. The report below is embedded live.

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Onsite Agenda — Malaysia

Sessions on the day of the Malaysia country conference (8 & 9 July, Kuala Lumpur).

Agenda for Malaysia isn't published yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from finalists. Live from the sheet's FAQ tab.

How long is my presentation?

Each finalist is allocated up to 12 minutes, with a maximum of 18 slides. The moderator will conclude any presentation that exceeds the 12-minute limit to ensure fairness across finalists.

Can we have more than one presenter?

Yes — up to 2 presenters can present per finalist.

Can we use videos during the presentation?

Yes, videos can be played during the presentation, as long as the total runtime stays within the 12-minute time limit.

Are there any financial obligations for winning?

No. There are no financial obligations for winning the award.

How will winners be notified?

Award winners are notified on 25 June 2026, ahead of the Malaysia award presentation, following the review of written nominations and presentations by the final judging panel.

Media Coverage and More

Explore previous editions of the AIBP ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Awards.

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