Programme

Discover the talks and tracks powering Borneo Blockchain Conference 2025.
Keynotes, panels, and concurrent sessions all in one place.

8Oct 2025 Pre-Registration  • Wednesday
Time Session
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration

Please register; collect your nametag and Conference bag at The Metadise @ The Podium.

9Oct 2025 Day 1  • Thursday
Time Session
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration

Venue: Foyer

Plenary Session (Auditorium)
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

Welcoming Address

James Gan

James Gan

President, Kuching Blockchain Technology Association (KBTA)

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Opening Remarks

Reuben Yap

Reuben Yap

Head of Scientific Committee, Borneo Blockchain Conference (BBC) 2025

10:35 AM – 11:00 AM

Keynote Address

Digital Sarawak – Blockchain Infrastructure for a Smarter Borneo

Dr Sim

YB Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian

Deputy Premier; Minister for Public Health, Housing & Local Government

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Officiating Ceremony of Borneo Blockchain Conference 2025

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Exchange Ceremony

- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch
- Youniverse Games, Kuala Lumpur
- Access Blockchain Association, Kuala Lumpur

11:35 AM – 12:00 PM

Keynote Speaker (Auditorium)

"Facilitating blockchains for tamper-proof e-voting/polling in the real world"

Poramin Insom

Poramin Insom

Co-Founder, FIRO

12:00 PM

Press Conference

Borneo Blockchain Conference 2025

Lunch Break
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

Borneo Culture Museum Restaurant

Lunch sponsored by Colbert Low

bitcoinmalaysia
Concurrent Sessions
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM

AI × Crypto: Applications for Government

Stream 1 — Educate, Auditorium

Mark Pui

Mark Pui

General Partner, Cambrian Labs


Sarawak Digital Certificate & Digital Identities

Stream 2 — Engage, Function Room

Ben Chan

Ben Chan

Managing Director, UKISS Technology

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM

Stablecoins as the Backbone of Web3: Why Malaysia Should Lead the Way

Stream 1 — Educate, Auditorium

Ethan Chung

Ethan Chung

CEO, BLOX


Blockchain and AI Convergence

Stream 2 — Engage, Function Room

Jacob Wong

Jacob Wong

Lead Trainer, Digital Transformation, Metadise Sdn Bhd

2:25 PM - 2:45 PM

Sarawak as a Blockchain Infrastructure Hub

Stream 1 — Educate, Auditorium

Peter Lim

Peter Lim

Founder, DongLuo Data


Digital Identity, Web3, Education & Social Impac

Stream 2 — Engage, Function Room

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Dr Ian Tan

ACTIV8

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Governance & Compliance in the Blockchain Ecosystem

Stream 1 — Educate, Auditorium

Jessica Chuah

Jessica Chuah

VP Growth APAC, Crystal Intelligence


Pioneering A Digital Future: TEGAS Lodge Sarawak in Building Sarawak’s Blockchain Ecosystem

Stream 2 — Engage, Function Room

Steffany Raymond

Steffany Raymond Landong

Manager - Project, Research & Development TEGAS

3:15 PM - 3:35 PM

Growing Digital Assets in a Compliant Manner

Stream 1 — Educate, Auditorium

Suhanna

Suhanna

CEO & Cofounder CoKeeps


Malaysia's Blockchain Ecosystem

Stream 2 — Engage, Function Room

Noelle Lee

Noelle Lee

ACTIV8

Panel Session
3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Green Hashing: Leveraging Sarawak's Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Crypto Industry

As Web3 technologies continue to reshape how we interact, transact, and build online ecosystems, the need for informed, engaged, and empowered communities has never been greater. This panel brings together thought leaders, builders, and community managers to discuss strategies for fostering awareness, education, and trust in the Web3 space. From onboarding newcomers and demystifying blockchain concepts, to nurturing meaningful participation and long-term engagement, the session explores how communities can become the driving force behind Web3 adoption.


Moderator:

Reuben Yap

Reuben Yap

Co-Founder, FIRO

Panellists:

Peter Lim

Peter Lim

Founder, DongLuo Data

Dr. Jinlong Li

Dr. Jinlong Li

Vice-President, Canaan

David Morris

David Owen Morris

Co-Founder/Advisor, Tortuga Advisory

Dylan Ang

Dylan Ang

COO, Metadise Sdn Bhd

5:00 PM

End of Conference Day 1

10Oct 2025 Day 2  • Friday
Time Session
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

Plenary Session (Auditorium)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Plenary Speaker

Dato Ir

Dato Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman

Chief Executive, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation

9:35 AM – 10:05 AM

The Privacy Problem of Blockchains and how we can solve it

Reuben Yap

Reuben Yap

Co-Founder, FIRO

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

The Bitcoin Race: Insights into Bitcoin Treasuries & Why the Opportunity is Now

Jason Chew

Jason Chew

Founder, BTC Education Hub

Panel Session (Auditorium)
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Building web3 aware community

Moderator:

Panellists:

Colbert Low

Colbert Low

Program Manager, SOVEREIGN WEALTH MANAGEMENT PTE LTD

Reuben Yap

Reuben Yap

Co-Founder, FIRO

Zakaria Polit

Zakaria Polit

Head of Technology Services, SDEC

Ivy Fung

Ivy Fung

Manager, New Investments, Digital Investments and Member of Blockchain Taskforce | MDEC

Lunch Break
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Lunch Break

Borneo Cultures Museum Restaurant

Concurrent Sessions
2:05 PM – 2:25 PM

Don't fall for these Crypto Myths

Stream 1 — Educate (Auditorium)

Benjamin Chuang

Benjamin Chuang

Senior Manager, Business Development Luno Malaysia


Why would Blockchain & Crypto benefit from the AI hype?

Stream 2 — Engage (Function Room)

Rene F. Bernard

Rene F. Bernard

Morpheus Asia Lead, Morpheus

Exhibition Hall Networking Area
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Metaverse Workshop for University Students

Exhibition Hall Networking Area

Afiq Fadhli

Afiq Fadhli

Director, Metadise Sdn Bhd

Concurrent Sessions
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM

Creative Economy x Tech: The real path forward

Stream 1 — Educate (Auditorium)

Belinda Lim

Belinda Lim

Community Lead (SG), Animoca Mosaic

Joyce Wong

Joyce Wong

Brand & Marketing Director, Geesuals


The power of decentralization! History of the space!

Stream 2 — Engage (Function Room):

David Morris

David Morris

Chief of Operating Officer Tortuga Advisory

2:55 PM – 3:15 PM

Building Borneo’s Blockchain Future

Stream 1 — Educate (Auditorium)

Sal Selamat-Sim

Sal Selamat-Sim

Growth Lead, Bitcoin.com


Digital Trust using Blockchain Technology: Local use case for everyday transactions

Stream 2 — Engage (Function Room):

Steve Rao

Steve Rao

CEO, Janjilah

3:20 PM – 3:45 PM

Barrier-free ecosystems where disability arts meetsWeb3 technology.

Stream 1 — Educate (Auditorium):

Nat Lim

Nat Lim

Founder, A11Yverse


From Rainforest to Blockchain: Empowering Borneo Through Education and Innovation

Stream 2 — Engage (Function Room):

Jonathan Chee

Jonathan Chee

Head of Business Development | CCACC Sdn Bhd

Panel Session (Auditorium)
3:50 PM - 4:50 PM

Women in Web3 Empowerment

This session explores how women are shaping the future of blockchain and decentralized technologies. It highlights success stories, challenges, and opportunities for greater inclusion, aiming to inspire more women to participate, lead, and innovate in the Web3 ecosystem.


Moderator: Emma Zainal Abiddin

Panellists:

Belinda Lim

Belinda Lim

Community Lead (SG), Animoca Mosaic

Joyce Wong

Joyce Wong

Brand & Marketing Director, Geesuals

Nat Lim

Nat Lim

Founder, A11Yverse

Suhanna

Suhanna

CEO & Cofounder CoKeeps

4:55 PM

End of Conference Day 2

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Networking Event & Farewell Ceremony

As the Borneo Blockchain Conference 2025 comes to a close, we warmly invite all delegates to the Networking Event & Farewell Ceremony — an evening to relax, connect, and celebrate together.

📍 Venue: Metadise Sdn Bhd, The Podium
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

11Oct 2025 Post Conference Tours  • Saturday
Telang Usan Travel & Tours
Option Tour & Details
A.

Sarawak Cultural Village

Date: October 11
Duration: 4 hours
Time: Pickup – 8:30 AM
Per Pax: RM299
*inclusive entrance ticket

B.

Semenggoh Orang Utan Center

Date: October 11
Duration: 3 hours
Time: Pickup – 7:30 AM
Per Pax: RM178
*inclusive land transport, entrance fee & tour guide

C.

Bako Wildlife Encounter

Date: October 11
Duration: Day trip
Time: Pickup – 8:00 AM
Per Pax: RM399
*include boat, lunch, park guide, entrance fee, transfers

D.

Dolphin & Mangrove Cruise

Date: October 11
Duration: 3 hours
Time: Pickup – 7:30 AM
Per Pax: RM175
*inclusive land transport, boat fee, entrance fee & tour guide

E.

Bengoh Valley Waterfall & Village Experience

Date: October 11
Duration: Day trip
Time: Pickup – 8:00 AM
Per Pax: RM567
*include land transport, boat fee, community & environmental fee, lunch & tour guide

Note: Delegates who wish to join the post-conference tours are kindly requested to make their own arrangements through the official tour agent's website.