Join us at

SELANGOR CREATIVE
ECONOMY EXPO 2025

MBSA convention Centre Shah Alam
September 23-24
September 23-24
September 23-24
9:00AM - 4:30PM
9:00AM - 4:30PM
9:00AM - 4:30PM
  • Hosted by

  • Co-organiser

  • VENUE PARTNER

  • offical media partner

  • strategic PARTNER

  • hotel partner

  • Creative partner

  • Strategic partner

  • Hosted by

  • Co-organiser

  • VENUE PARTNER

  • offical media partner

  • strategic PARTNER

  • hotel partner

  • Creative partner

  • Strategic partner

  • Hosted by

  • Co-organiser

  • VENUE PARTNER

  • offical media partner

  • strategic PARTNER

  • hotel partner

  • Creative partner

  • Strategic partner

overview

RE:IMAGINE SELANGOR "Creativity is the new economy

The Selangor Creative Economy Expo 2025 (SCEE25), an initiative by the Selangor state government and Selangor Youth Community (SAY), aims to boost the creative sector through showcases, Biz Xchange matching, and strategic partnerships.

Participants

CI PLAYERS

GOVERNMENT

PBTs

NGO

INVESTOR

ACADEMICIAN

CORPORATE BODIES

STUDENTS

Agenda at glance

Agenda at glance

Day 1

September

September

23 (Tuesday)

Registration

8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m

Registration

8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m

Registration

8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m

Arrival of YB Tuan Mohd Najwan Bin Halimi

10:15am

Arrival of YB Tuan Mohd Najwan Bin Halimi

10:15am

Arrival of YB Tuan Mohd Najwan Bin Halimi

10:15am

ARRIVAL OF DYMM TENGKU PERMAISURI HAJAH NORASHIKIN

10:25am

ARRIVAL OF DYMM TENGKU PERMAISURI HAJAH NORASHIKIN

10:25am

ARRIVAL OF DYMM TENGKU PERMAISURI HAJAH NORASHIKIN

10:25am

Opening by Emcee

10:35am

Opening by Emcee

10:35am

Opening by Emcee

10:35am

Singing of state anthem

10:40am

Singing of state anthem

10:40am

Singing of state anthem

10:40am

TOWNHALL SESSION LED BY YB TUAN MOHD NAJWAN BIN HALIMI START

10:45am

TOWNHALL SESSION LED BY YB TUAN MOHD NAJWAN BIN HALIMI START

10:45am

TOWNHALL SESSION LED BY YB TUAN MOHD NAJWAN BIN HALIMI START

10:45am

performance

11:45am

performance

11:45am

performance

11:45am

LAUNCHING CEREMONY & GIMMICK OF PELAN TINDAKAN EKONOMI KREATIF SELANGOR BY DYMM TENGKU PERMAISURI SELANGOR & YB TUAN NAJWAN HALIMI

11:50am

LAUNCHING CEREMONY & GIMMICK OF PELAN TINDAKAN EKONOMI KREATIF SELANGOR BY DYMM TENGKU PERMAISURI SELANGOR & YB TUAN NAJWAN HALIMI

11:50am

LAUNCHING CEREMONY & GIMMICK OF PELAN TINDAKAN EKONOMI KREATIF SELANGOR BY DYMM TENGKU PERMAISURI SELANGOR & YB TUAN NAJWAN HALIMI

11:50am

performances

12:00pm

performances

12:00pm

performances

12:00pm

booth walkabout

12:10pm

booth walkabout

12:10pm

booth walkabout

12:10pm

end of ceremony

1:00pm

end of ceremony

1:00pm

end of ceremony

1:00pm

Day 2

September

September

24 (Wednesday)

Registration

9:00am

Registration

9:00am

Registration

9:00am

Forum 1

Unlocking Capital: Bridging the Gap Between Banks, VCs & the Creative Economy

10:00am

Forum 1

Unlocking Capital: Bridging the Gap Between Banks, VCs & the Creative Economy

10:00am

Forum 1

Unlocking Capital: Bridging the Gap Between Banks, VCs & the Creative Economy

10:00am

Forum 2

Beyond Ownership: Licensing, Royalties & Global IP Market Access for Malaysian Creatives

11:00am

Forum 2

Beyond Ownership: Licensing, Royalties & Global IP Market Access for Malaysian Creatives

11:00am

Forum 2

Beyond Ownership: Licensing, Royalties & Global IP Market Access for Malaysian Creatives

11:00am

Performance

12:10pm

Performance

12:10pm

Performance

12:10pm

Forum 3

Rakyat-Centric Creativity: Community-Driven Hubs for Social Cohesion, Youth Development & Economic Upliftment

12:25pm

Forum 3

Rakyat-Centric Creativity: Community-Driven Hubs for Social Cohesion, Youth Development & Economic Upliftment

12:25pm

Forum 3

Rakyat-Centric Creativity: Community-Driven Hubs for Social Cohesion, Youth Development & Economic Upliftment

12:25pm

performance

1:30pm

performance

1:30pm

performance

1:30pm

CRE8FUND FINAL PITCHING & PRIZING CEREMONY

1:45 - 5:40pm

CRE8FUND FINAL PITCHING & PRIZING CEREMONY

1:45 - 5:40pm

CRE8FUND FINAL PITCHING & PRIZING CEREMONY

1:45 - 5:40pm

arrival of dytm tengku amir shah ibni sultan sharafuddin idris shah alhaj, raja muda selangor

2:00pm

arrival of dytm tengku amir shah ibni sultan sharafuddin idris shah alhaj, raja muda selangor

2:00pm

arrival of dytm tengku amir shah ibni sultan sharafuddin idris shah alhaj, raja muda selangor

2:00pm

cre8biz xchange session

2:00 - 4:00pm

cre8biz xchange session

2:00 - 4:00pm

cre8biz xchange session

2:00 - 4:00pm

networking session & exhibitions

2:00 - 5:00pm

networking session & exhibitions

2:00 - 5:00pm

networking session & exhibitions

2:00 - 5:00pm

creative sectors

sectors of creative economy in selangor

01/

CULTURAL ARTS

CRAFT

VISUAL ARTS

MUSIC

PERFORMING ARTS

CREATIVE WRITING

FASHION & TEXTILES

GASTRONOMY

OTHERS

02/

MULTIMEDIA ARTS

E-SPORTS

PUBLISHING & PRODUCTION

DESIGN

ADVERTISING

ANIMATION & DIGITAL CONTENT

OTHERS

03/

CULTURAL HERITAGE ARTS

ARCHIVES (DOCUMENT, FASHION

COLLECTION STORAGE)

RESTORATION & CONSERVATION

MUSEUM ACTIVITIES

OTHERS

ACTIVATION

01

Co-Creating Better Policies

A participatory platform that engages creative stakeholders in shaping inclusive and forward-thinking creative policies via townhalls, focus group discussions (FGDs), roundtable dialogues, forums, and conferences.

Empowering Creative Entrepreneurs

A business-driven platform designed to strengthen Selangor’s creative entrepreneurship ecosystem through strategic business matching, professional networking, and hands-on capacity-building programs that enable sustainable growth and market access.

Celebrating Creative Expression

A vibrant stage to amplify the voices, talents, and ideas of Selangor’s creative community through concerts, pitching sessions, night markets, and festivals—bridging art, culture, and commerce in public spaces.

Fueling Creative Growth

A state-backed funding initiative providing micro grants, collaborative opportunities, and joint ventures to nurture innovation, sustain creative businesses, and ensure equitable access to financial support across all creative sectors.

  • marketing

  • networking

  • learning

  • marketing

  • networking

  • learning

thematic forum

Forum 1

Unlocking Capital: Bridging the Gap Between Banks, VCs & the Creative Economy

FOCUS

Financial institutions’ role in funding the creative sector, investment readiness, alternative financing, moving away from grant dependency; combining product, service & IP monetization.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Highlights the disconnect between traditional finance and the creative sector, replicable business model and promotes solutions.

Forum 1

Unlocking Capital: Bridging the Gap Between Banks, VCs & the Creative Economy

FOCUS

Financial institutions’ role in funding the creative sector, investment readiness, alternative financing, moving away from grant dependency; combining product, service & IP monetization.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Highlights the disconnect between traditional finance and the creative sector, replicable business model and promotes solutions.

Forum 1

Unlocking Capital: Bridging the Gap Between Banks, VCs & the Creative Economy

FOCUS

Financial institutions’ role in funding the creative sector, investment readiness, alternative financing, moving away from grant dependency; combining product, service & IP monetization.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Highlights the disconnect between traditional finance and the creative sector, replicable business model and promotes solutions.

Forum 2

Beyond Ownership: Licensing, Royalties & Global IP Market Access for Malaysian Creatives

FOCUS

Global licensing deals, royalty management, collective rights organizations, export potential, IP protection in traditional arts, community-driven licensing, cultural appropriation safeguards.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Opens pathways for international commercial growth and passive income. Also, vital for inclusive growth, particularly for rural and indigenous creative communities.

Forum 2

Beyond Ownership: Licensing, Royalties & Global IP Market Access for Malaysian Creatives

FOCUS

Global licensing deals, royalty management, collective rights organizations, export potential, IP protection in traditional arts, community-driven licensing, cultural appropriation safeguards.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Opens pathways for international commercial growth and passive income. Also, vital for inclusive growth, particularly for rural and indigenous creative communities.

Forum 2

Beyond Ownership: Licensing, Royalties & Global IP Market Access for Malaysian Creatives

FOCUS

Global licensing deals, royalty management, collective rights organizations, export potential, IP protection in traditional arts, community-driven licensing, cultural appropriation safeguards.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Opens pathways for international commercial growth and passive income. Also, vital for inclusive growth, particularly for rural and indigenous creative communities.

Forum 3

Rakyat-Centric Creativity: Community-Driven Hubs for Social Cohesion, Youth Development & Economic Upliftment

FOCUS

Creative hubs as safe spaces and platforms for community storytelling, inclusion, and economic access, Urban planning meets creative economy—turning cities into vibrant, liveable creative ecosystems

WHY IT MATTERS?

Underscores the role of creativity in nation-building, especially in underserved communities. Also, aligns with placemaking, tourism, and local identity building.

Forum 3

Rakyat-Centric Creativity: Community-Driven Hubs for Social Cohesion, Youth Development & Economic Upliftment

FOCUS

Creative hubs as safe spaces and platforms for community storytelling, inclusion, and economic access, Urban planning meets creative economy—turning cities into vibrant, liveable creative ecosystems

WHY IT MATTERS?

Underscores the role of creativity in nation-building, especially in underserved communities. Also, aligns with placemaking, tourism, and local identity building.

Forum 3

Rakyat-Centric Creativity: Community-Driven Hubs for Social Cohesion, Youth Development & Economic Upliftment

FOCUS

Creative hubs as safe spaces and platforms for community storytelling, inclusion, and economic access, Urban planning meets creative economy—turning cities into vibrant, liveable creative ecosystems

WHY IT MATTERS?

Underscores the role of creativity in nation-building, especially in underserved communities. Also, aligns with placemaking, tourism, and local identity building.

event highlight

CRE8Biz XCHANGE Business matching

The CRE8Biz XChange matching sessions are designed as semi-structured, high-engagement interactions that prioritize meaningful connections over transactional pitches. Each round is optimized to balance efficiencywith authenticity, ensuring both entrepreneurs and anchor brands derive value.

Objectives

Enable real-time B2B, B2G, and B2C deal flow

Match startups with investors, distributors, and mentors

Drive measurable KPIs: MoUs, pilot projects, partnerships

Facilitate licensing, strategic alliances, and co-productions

event highlight

CRE8Biz XCHANGE Business matching

The CRE8Biz XChange matching sessions are designed as semi-structured, high-engagement interactions that prioritize meaningful connections over transactional pitches. Each round is optimized to balance efficiencywith authenticity, ensuring both entrepreneurs and anchor brands derive value.

Objectives

Enable real-time B2B, B2G, and B2C deal flow

Match startups with investors, distributors, and mentors

Drive measurable KPIs: MoUs, pilot projects, partnerships

Facilitate licensing, strategic alliances, and co-productions

event highlight

CRE8Biz XCHANGE Business matching

The CRE8Biz XChange matching sessions are designed as semi-structured, high-engagement interactions that prioritize meaningful connections over transactional pitches. Each round is optimized to balance efficiencywith authenticity, ensuring both entrepreneurs and anchor brands derive value.

Objectives

Enable real-time B2B, B2G, and B2C deal flow

Match startups with investors, distributors, and mentors

Drive measurable KPIs: MoUs, pilot projects, partnerships

Facilitate licensing, strategic alliances, and co-productions

Total fund of

RM 80,000

RM 80,000

CRE8Fund is a competitive grant platform for creative industry players in Selangor with the potential to activate the creative ecosystem, generate innovative ideas, and support the development of high impact projects.

CRE8Fund is a competitive grant platform for creative industry players in Selangor with the potential to activate the creative ecosystem, generate innovative ideas, and support the development of high impact projects.

Criteria

New and existing creative entrepreneurs.

New and existing creative entrepreneurs.

New and existing creative entrepreneurs.

Creative startups and community collectives.

Creative startups and community collectives.

Creative startups and community collectives.

TVET students in design, animation, media, culture, and related fields.

TVET students in design, animation, media, culture, and related fields.

TVET students in design, animation, media, culture, and related fields.

Growing micro-companies in the creative sector.

Growing micro-companies in the creative sector.

Growing micro-companies in the creative sector.

Not blacklisted from any financial or non-financial institutions.

Not blacklisted from any financial or non-financial institutions.

Not blacklisted from any financial or non-financial institutions.

Prizes

RM 20,000

1st Place

RM 20,000

1st Place

RM 20,000

1st Place

RM 15,000

2nd Place

RM 15,000

2nd Place

RM 15,000

2nd Place

RM 10,000

3rd Place

RM 10,000

3rd Place

RM 10,000

3rd Place

RM 5,000 each

Consolation Price

RM 5,000 each

Consolation Price

RM 5,000 each

Consolation Price

thematic forum

Heritage & Culture of the Future

Projects that elevate heritage arts, traditional crafts, music, food, or local culture into modern forms through technology, commercialisation, or social activism.

  1. Digitalisation of wayang kulit / batik

  2. Modern fashion based on heritage textiles

  3. Interactive Selangor heritage applications

  4. Community history documentaries

Heritage & Culture of the Future

Projects that elevate heritage arts, traditional crafts, music, food, or local culture into modern forms through technology, commercialisation, or social activism.

  1. Digitalisation of wayang kulit / batik

  2. Modern fashion based on heritage textiles

  3. Interactive Selangor heritage applications

  4. Community history documentaries

Heritage & Culture of the Future

Projects that elevate heritage arts, traditional crafts, music, food, or local culture into modern forms through technology, commercialisation, or social activism.

  1. Digitalisation of wayang kulit / batik

  2. Modern fashion based on heritage textiles

  3. Interactive Selangor heritage applications

  4. Community history documentaries

Creative Solutions for Community

Art and media-based innovations addressing social, educational, environmental, or community welfare issues through creativity.

  1. Street theatre for community advocacy

  2. Educational animation for rural students

  3. Art platforms for B40 youth

  4. Interactive community mural projects

Creative Solutions for Community

Art and media-based innovations addressing social, educational, environmental, or community welfare issues through creativity.

  1. Street theatre for community advocacy

  2. Educational animation for rural students

  3. Art platforms for B40 youth

  4. Interactive community mural projects

Creative Solutions for Community

Art and media-based innovations addressing social, educational, environmental, or community welfare issues through creativity.

  1. Street theatre for community advocacy

  2. Educational animation for rural students

  3. Art platforms for B40 youth

  4. Interactive community mural projects

Media, Technology & Digital Content

Production of technology-based creative products such as digital content, games, animation, AR/VR, and other scalable creative projects with high global market potential.


  1. Local short animation series, short films

  2. Malaysia-themed indie games

  3. Art/creative podcasts for youth

  4. AI platforms for graphic/script design

Media, Technology & Digital Content

Production of technology-based creative products such as digital content, games, animation, AR/VR, and other scalable creative projects with high global market potential.


  1. Local short animation series, short films

  2. Malaysia-themed indie games

  3. Art/creative podcasts for youth

  4. AI platforms for graphic/script design

Media, Technology & Digital Content

Production of technology-based creative products such as digital content, games, animation, AR/VR, and other scalable creative projects with high global market potential.


  1. Local short animation series, short films

  2. Malaysia-themed indie games

  3. Art/creative podcasts for youth

  4. AI platforms for graphic/script design

Creativity in Local Businesses & Products

Development of creative products such as design, fashion, edible art, local souvenirs, and innovative services—placing creativity at the heart of the economy.


  1. Edible art products (creative packaging)

  2. E-commerce platforms for local artists

  3. Fashion collections with social messages

  4. Recycled furniture product design

Creativity in Local Businesses & Products

Development of creative products such as design, fashion, edible art, local souvenirs, and innovative services—placing creativity at the heart of the economy.


  1. Edible art products (creative packaging)

  2. E-commerce platforms for local artists

  3. Fashion collections with social messages

  4. Recycled furniture product design

Creativity in Local Businesses & Products

Development of creative products such as design, fashion, edible art, local souvenirs, and innovative services—placing creativity at the heart of the economy.


  1. Edible art products (creative packaging)

  2. E-commerce platforms for local artists

  3. Fashion collections with social messages

  4. Recycled furniture product design

  1. Scan the QR to submit your idea & proposal.

  2. Top 10 will be selected for final pitching at Selangor Creative Economy Expo 2025 (SCEE25)

  3. Judging will be based on innovation, impact, market potential & execution.

Speakers

meet the speakers

dr mohd afzanizam abdul rashid

Chief Economist

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad

dr mohd afzanizam abdul rashid

Chief Economist

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad

dr mohd afzanizam abdul rashid

Chief Economist

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad

ahmad hakym bin ahmad hilmy

Managing Partner

Sketchnation Media Group

ahmad hakym bin ahmad hilmy

Managing Partner

Sketchnation Media Group

ahmad hakym bin ahmad hilmy

Managing Partner

Sketchnation Media Group

Izan Satrina

Senior Director

Thinkcity

Izan Satrina

Senior Director

Thinkcity

Izan Satrina

Senior Director

Thinkcity

Zul Abas

Director

Kotajail and Joho

Zul Abas

Director

Kotajail and Joho

Zul Abas

Director

Kotajail and Joho

yushairi baharudin

Assistant Vice President

SME Bank

yushairi baharudin

Assistant Vice President

SME Bank

yushairi baharudin

Assistant Vice President

SME Bank

Anna Karina Jardin

Artist / Creative Program Management Specialist

Artdialogo

Anna Karina Jardin

Artist / Creative Program Management Specialist

Artdialogo

Anna Karina Jardin

Artist / Creative Program Management Specialist

Artdialogo

Naquyah Binti Burhanuddin

Creative Content Director

Les' Copaque Production Sdn Bhd

Naquyah Binti Burhanuddin

Creative Content Director

Les' Copaque Production Sdn Bhd

Naquyah Binti Burhanuddin

Creative Content Director

Les' Copaque Production Sdn Bhd

Zulhilmi Aizat Bin ahmad jaffri

Assistant Director, Copyright Division

MyIPO

Zulhilmi Aizat Bin ahmad jaffri

Assistant Director, Copyright Division

MyIPO

Zulhilmi Aizat Bin ahmad jaffri

Assistant Director, Copyright Division

MyIPO

Ali Alasri

Partner, ERTI Research Collective

Thinkcity

Ali Alasri

Partner, ERTI Research Collective

Thinkcity

Ali Alasri

Partner, ERTI Research Collective

Thinkcity

Professor Dr. Ida Madieha binti abdul ghani azmi

Dean, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws

IIUM

Professor Dr. Ida Madieha binti abdul ghani azmi

Dean, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws

IIUM

Professor Dr. Ida Madieha binti abdul ghani azmi

Dean, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws

IIUM

creative sectors

booth layout

Level 1

Level 2
Level 1

Legend

CORPORATE BOOTH

EXHIBITION

LEISURE AREA/CHARGING PORT

BOOTH

BACKDROP

BOOTH

Booth type

Corporate booth

Size 30x30 ft

Raw Space

Event carpet required

Normal plug point

Booth signage given (2x6 ft)

Custom design & plan required

Booth type

Corporate booth

Size 30x30 ft

Raw Space

Event carpet required

Normal plug point

Booth signage given (2x6 ft)

Custom design & plan required

Booth type

Corporate booth

Size 30x30 ft

Raw Space

Event carpet required

Normal plug point

Booth signage given (2x6 ft)

Custom design & plan required

Booth type

Booth level 1

Size 10x10 ft indoor tent provided

Open for F&B and Creativepreneur

Power point provided

1 table & 2 chairs

Booth type

Booth level 1

Size 10x10 ft indoor tent provided

Open for F&B and Creativepreneur

Power point provided

1 table & 2 chairs

Booth type

Booth level 1

Size 10x10 ft indoor tent provided

Open for F&B and Creativepreneur

Power point provided

1 table & 2 chairs

Booth type

leisure area/charging port

Size 10x10ft

Charging ports placement

Leisure area

Eating area

Open for sponsors**

Booth type

leisure area/charging port

Size 10x10ft

Charging ports placement

Leisure area

Eating area

Open for sponsors**

Booth type

leisure area/charging port

Size 10x10ft

Charging ports placement

Leisure area

Eating area

Open for sponsors**

meet the partners

meet the partners

faq

Frequently ask question

Frequently ask question

What is the Selangor Creative Economy Expo (SCEE25)?
What is the Selangor Creative Economy Expo (SCEE25)?
What is the Selangor Creative Economy Expo (SCEE25)?
When and where is the event happening?
When and where is the event happening?
When and where is the event happening?
Who should attend this event?
Who should attend this event?
Who should attend this event?
Is there a fee to attend?
Is there a fee to attend?
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How do I register to attend the event?
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What are the key components of the event?
What are the key components of the event?
What are the key components of the event?
What is the CRE8Biz Xchange?
What is the CRE8Biz Xchange?
What is the CRE8Biz Xchange?
How do I join the CRE8Biz Xchange?
How do I join the CRE8Biz Xchange?
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How can I become an exhibitor?
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