IGNITE Pitching Summit 2026

Where Founders, Investors & Business Solutions Meet. A one-day launch event combining education, exhibition, and live pitching.

📅 22 August 2026
📍 Penang, Malaysia
👥 100–150 attendees
Co-organized by JCI United Penang & COAI International

Why IGNITE Pitching Summit?

Year 1 launches the platform. We bring together the people building, funding, and enabling Malaysian businesses — all in one room.

🎤 Learn

Keynotes and panels on fundraising, investment trends, and scaling SMEs — led by investors, founders, and industry leaders.

🛒 See Solutions

Booths from service providers who support founders and investors: legal, accounting, branding, tech, marketing, and more.

🚀 Watch Live Pitches

8–12 curated founders pitch to investors and the public, with real Q&A and on-stage feedback.

Programme Flow

A full day designed to educate, connect, and convert interest into real conversations.

09:00

Registration & Expo Opens

Collect your pass, grab coffee, and meet the solution providers.

10:00

Opening Keynote

The state of SME investment in Malaysia — what investors want in 2026.

10:30

Panels & Speaker Sessions

Fundraising 101, angel investing, building investable businesses, and founder stories.

12:30

Networking Lunch & Booth Walk

Meet founders, investors, and service providers in a relaxed setting.

14:00

Live Pitching Begins

8–12 curated founders pitch. 8 minutes each + 4 minutes investor Q&A.

16:30

Investor Deliberation & Winner Announcement

Feedback session and prize presentation for the Best Pitch.

17:30

Networking & Expo Close

Open floor for deals, conversations, and follow-ups.

Who Should Attend?

Founders

Pitch your business, meet investors, and get real feedback.

Investors

Access a curated pipeline of investment-ready Malaysian SMEs.

Solution Providers

Showcase your services to founders, investors, and business owners.

Business Owners

Learn what makes a business investable and build your network.

Students

See real businesses, real investors, and real decisions in action.

JCI Members

Volunteer, network, and grow through community-driven entrepreneurship.

Tickets

Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and live pitching.

General Admission

RM 36
  • Full-day access
  • Expo floor
  • All speaker sessions
  • Live pitching
Register Interest

Buddy Bundle

RM 50

2 pax · RM 25 per person

  • 2 General Admission passes
  • Full-day access for both
  • Expo floor + all sessions
  • Live pitching
Register Interest

Founder Pitch Application

RM 150
  • Application review
  • Pitch coaching session
  • Selected founders pitch on stage
  • Non-selected get full refund + in-kind pack
Apply Now

Ready to IGNITE your business?

Whether you're pitching, investing, sponsoring, or learning — this is your room. Register your interest and we’ll send you the next steps.

Register Your Interest

Join us at IGNITE Pitching Summit 2026. Select your ticket type and we’ll send you payment details and event updates.

General RM 36 · Buddy Bundle 2 pax RM 50 · VIP RM 280 · Payments confirmed via WhatsApp/email.

Founder Pitch Application

Apply to pitch your business at IGNITE. Shortlisted founders will present on stage to investors and the live audience.

Fee: RM 150 (refunded if not selected) · Selected founders get pitch coaching + stage time.