Programme Schedule
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Mayang Sari Grand Ballroom
DAY 1 - Monday, 2 February 2026
TIME
PROGRAMME
15:00-18:00
Registration
17:30-19:00
Welcome Reception Dinner & Networking - Sponsored by Lao Bullion Bank Co. Ltd.
DAY 2 - Tuesday, 3 February 2026
TIME
PROGRAMME
08:30
Morning Coffee Break & Networking - Sponsored by Ashoka Global
09:00
Welcome Address
Abdul Shukor Anuar
Organizing Chairman of MGC 2026
09:10
Keynote Address
Dato' Seri Louis Ng
President of Malaysia Gold Association
09:20
Special Keynote Address
Guest of Honor
09:30
Special Address
David Tait
Chief Executive Officer of World Gold Council
09:50
Opening Ceremony and Special Launching
10:00
Special Address
Sovereign Digital Gold:
Redefining Trust, Transparency, and the Future of Precious Metals
Zheng Yudong
Group CEO of DK Bank
10:20
Coffee Break & Networking - Sponsored by YLG Bullion Singapore Pte Ltd
11:00
SESSION 1
Asia Gold Market Outlook: Trends, Trade & Transformation
Moderator:
Sunil Kashyap
Managing Director of FinMet Pte. Ltd.
Speakers:
Chirag Sheth
South Asia Principal Consultant of Metals Focus
Handi Sutanto
Chief Commercial Officer of PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM)
Boonlert Siripatvanich
Chief Executive Officer of Ausiris Co.,Ltd.
11:45
SESSION 2
Bridging East Asia & Middle East Precious Metals Market
Moderator:
Chirag Sheth
South Asia Principal Consultant of Metals Focus
Speakers:
Dato' Seri Louis Ng
Founder & Executive Chairman of Public Gold Group
Mohammad Ayyob
General Manager of SAM Precious Metals
Pramod Mohan
Managing Director of Finmet Group
Monal Thakkar
Managing Director of Ashoka Global
12:30
Networking Lunch - Sponsored by TTT Bullion (M) Sdn Bhd
14:00
SESSION 3
Shariah Gold : Regulatory Perspectives & Implementation Models
Moderator:
Associates Prof. Dr. Mohamed Eskandar Shah
Chief Executive Officer of ISRA International Consulting Sdn Bhd
Speakers:
Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram Laldin
Chairman of MGA Shariah Advisory Board
Dr Salim Ali Al Ali
Chairman of Internal Sharia Supervisory Committee of First Abu Dhabi Bank
Riko Wardhana
Senior Vice President, Bullion Business Group of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk
Maya Marissa Malek
Chief Executive Officer of Sabiq Advisory & Vice Chairperson of Islamic Finance Advisory Board (IFAB), Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Kazakhstan
Dr. Marjan Muhammad
Deputy President Research, ISRA Institute and Member, Shariah Advisory Council, Bank Negara Malaysia
14:45
SESSION 4
From Mine to Market: How Gold Standards and Certification Sustain Global Trust
Moderator:
Ronan Manly
Precious Metals Ecosystem Manager of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)
Speakers:
Kinjal Shah
Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council
Ajit S Mauskar
Director, Market Infrastructure, India, Middle East and North Africa of World Gold Council
Gary Wee
Board Member of Emirates Gold DMCC
Lubega Patrick Mulindwa
Chief Executive Officer of Africa Responsible Mineral Sourcing Initiative (ARMSI)
Chief of Staff of Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG)
