Malaysia’s flagship finance event, Unlocking Capital for Sustainability (UCFS) 2026

Malaysia’s flagship finance event, Unlocking Capital for Sustainability (UCFS) 2026, will take place on July 23, 2026 at the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur, bringing together policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders to explore “Financing Growth for a Resilient Economy.” The one-day conference will focus on mobilizing capital for sustainable investment, inclusive growth, and resilience amid global uncertainty.

📅 Event Overview

• Event Name: Malaysia 2026 – Financing Growth for a Resilient Economy
• Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
• Venue: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
• Organizers: Eco-Business in partnership with UNDP, supported by AmBank Group, Control Union, and RSPO

🎯 Key Themes

• Sustainable Finance: Mobilizing institutional and private capital for climate adaptation and resilience.
• Resilient Growth: Strengthening regulatory and financial systems to withstand global shocks.
• Circular Economy: Financing industrial transformation and decarbonization.
• Energy Security: Exploring the ASEAN Power Grid and regional energy resilience.
• Digital Transformation: Addressing the resource demands of AI and data centres.

🎤 Featured Speakers

• Edward Vrkić – UNDP Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
• Noor Akmar Shah Mohd Nordin – Malaysia National Adaptation Plan (MyNAP)
• Amanah Aboobucker – Chief Sustainability Officer, AmBank Group
• Christina Ng – Co-Founder, Energy Shift Institute
• Perpetua George – Sustainability & Climate Change Director, PwC Malaysia
• YB Charles Santiago – ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights
• Chai Kien Poon – Country Head, Funding Societies Malaysia
• Nadhilah Shani – ASEAN Centre for Energy

🏙️ Why It Matters

Malaysia is positioning itself as a regional leader in sustainable finance, aiming to attract large-scale investment into adaptation and resilience projects. The event will highlight:

• Climate resilience for SMEs
• Nature and biodiversity finance
• Transparency and human rights in finance
• Industrial decarbonization and ESG integration

📌 Registration Details

• Promo Code: UCFSMY25OFF (25% discount for Eco-Business community)
• Eligibility: HRDC funding available for participants