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Erican and the Malaysian Association for Education Join Forces for AI Unlocked 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and education, collaboration has never been more important. Taking a step towards shaping Malaysia’s AI future, Erican and the Malaysian Association for Education (MAE) have come together to organise AI Unlocked 2026, an upcoming forum scheduled for September 2026.

Leaders from Erican and the Malaysian Association for Education (MAE) with the signed agreement to co-organise AI Unlocked 2026
Leaders from Erican and the Malaysian Association for Education (MAE) mark their agreement to co-organise AI Unlocked 2026, led by Erican Chairman Datuk Eric Chong and MAE President Dato’ Dr. Mohd Majid Konting (centre).

The discussion brought together key leaders from both organisations to align on a shared vision for the forum.

Malaysian Association for Education (MAE)

  • Dato’ Dr. Mohd Majid KontingPresident
  • Dr. Tamilselvan RamisVice President
  • Mr. Keith ThongVice President
  • Ms. Suguna DeviTreasurer

Erican

  • Datuk Eric ChongChairman of Erican
  • Dr. HC Aslam KhanVice Chairman of Erican
  • Mr. Ki ChongHR Director of Erican
  • Ms. Lina OeyHead of Partnerships, Erican Connect
Datuk Eric Chong and Dato' Dr. Mohd Majid Konting exchanging the signed documents alongside colleagues from both teams
A warm moment as both leaders exchange the signed documents.
The Erican and MAE delegations in discussion around the boardroom table at Erican Group HQ
Both delegations in discussion at Erican Group HQ, Kuala Lumpur.

AI Unlocked 2026 aims to bring together leaders from government, industry, and education to explore practical AI adoption, real-world applications, and opportunities for collaboration. The partnership between Erican and MAE marks the beginning of an exciting initiative to drive meaningful conversations and strengthen Malaysia’s AI ecosystem.

Stay tuned as we unveil more details in the months ahead.

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