Agenda

Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking with a lineup of innovative speakers and dynamic discussions ​

9.25 AM

Opening & Welcome Remarks

MSA Festival & Awards 2026 Organizing Chairperson

Sandeep Joseph

Organising Chairperson, CEO, Ampersand Advisory

9.25 AM

Exclusive META Tech Demo

Keynote Session

9.30AM

The Zero Headcount Media Company

As media evolves, brands must balance consumer needs, media platforms, and personalized messaging. This panel will explore how to engage audiences through the right channels, building meaningful connections while respecting privacy and preferences to foster trust, loyalty, and success.

Timothy Tiah

Co Founder & Executive Director of Colony Co-Working Space

9.25 AM

Special Session : AFFINITY

Akshay Nandoskar

Director SEA, mCanvas

9.25 AM

Special Session : ASTRO

9.25 AM

Special Session : NEXXEN

Amresh Kumar

Director of Sales, Southeast Asia, Nexxen

Panel Discussion

9.25 AM

CMO Breakfast Grill:
Life of a CMO — challenges, opportunities and how media agencies can help

Andrew Pinto

Vice President of Brand & Marketing, Unifi, TM

Abdul Sani Abdul Murad

Group Chief Marketing Officer, RHB Banking Group

Amy Gan

Director of Sales, Southeast Asia, Nexxen

9.25 AM

Special Session : SILVERPUSH

Hitesh Chawla

CEO & Founder, Silverpush

Debate

9.25 AM

The Great Presidential Debate

Nicholas Sagau

COO, Rev Media Group

Sheila Shanmugam

CEO, WPP Media

9.25 AM

Special Session : TV Sarawak

Panel Discussion

9.25 AM

Everyone Says Omnichannel. Nobody Plans OOH First. Why?

Shilpesh Gandhi

Head of PMX, Publicis Media

Jenny Tu

Chief Executive Officer, Target Media

9.25 AM

Special Session : Google

Rohan Dhanuka

Sector Lead, Google

9.25 AM

Closing Ceremony

Rohan Dhanuka

Organising Chairperson, CEO, Ampersand Advisory

Fan Chen Yip

Executive Director Yellow Paper Plane

Shilpesh Ghandi

Head of PMX, Publicis Media

Maaz A. Khan

Regional Client Partner (APAC) WPP Media

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