The Biggest
GCC-ASEAN
E-Commerce Summit
The Global E-Commerce Summit Connecting UAE, Malaysia & the World
A global summit where founders, platforms, partners, creators, investors and technology come together in one real-world experience now a full two-day platform at MATRADE.
21 Sept
Vip Night
22-23 Sept
Summit
1000+
Attendees
VIP NIGHT Venue (21 Sept)
Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Summit Venue (22-23 Sept)
MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1000+
E-Commerce Operators & Leaders
40+
Verified E-Commerce Partners
20+
Industry Speakers and Experts
3 DAYS
OUR PARTNERS
Powering the future of global e-commerce together
Title SPonsor
MIDDLE EAST GROWTH PARTNER
SUPPORTED BY
Official GLOBAL Logistics Partner
Official Malaysian Logistics Partner
Official Payment Partner
Ecosystem
Partner
Official
Partner
Official Partner
Official
Partner
Official influencer Ecosystem Partner
Ticketing
Partner
Venue
Partner
Venue
Partner
Portal
Partner
Industry leaders coming to
Yalla Commerce 2026
& MORE INDUSTRY LEADERS
PEOPLE IN THE ROOM
FEATURED SPEAKERS
ARFA HUSSAIN
Founder and CEO – Unbound Group
Saeed Al Shamsi
Chairman of
EXHub Holding
Jianee Tee
Head of Marketing at Alibaba
Sheikh Khalifa AL-Thani
Chief Executive Officer
WareOne
Arjun Sarkar
Vice President at
Dubai CommerCity
Dr. Anurag Byala
CEO – Techies Infotech
Rebecca Griffiths
Founder & CEO
PRIMIS
ALEX LOH
Deputy Chairman, PIKOM
Regional Director, DYNATRACE
Matthew Barsing
Founder, ASEAN Rising
ALAN LIM
Mentor & Investor, NEXEA Group
Adriano Silva
Sales Director at VTEX
Kevin Lee
Country Head & CEO,
Malaysia – Razorpay Curlec
BARRY LEONARDI
Country Manager, WORLD FIRST
Shahbaaz Ali
Founder – Leap | E-Commerce
Lai Kai Bin
Head of Equity Crowdfunding, PitchIN
Nisha Agrawal
Founder and CEO –
Ad Growth Labs (AGL)
Claudia Ng
Founder & CEO – Myfranchiseguide
Carol Fung
Senior Manager – DFTZ Industry
Engagement MDEC
JinDao Tai
Founder of Straits Properties
Lee Shin Mei
CEO, CTOS Data Systems
Board Member, FinScore
Hussein Zawia
CO-FOUNDER AND CEO
ROMMAN MARKETPLACE, 24 DOKAN
Johary Mustapha
Founder & CEO
Forest Interactive
Kenneth Pang
CEO at FundedHere
Mohammad Hafiz Jamaluddin
Head of Halal Integrated Platform, Halal Development Corporation
Sebastian Tai
eCommerce & Digital Transformation Leader
APAC | B2B & B2C Digital Commerce
Mahmoud Darweash
Co-Founder and Managing Director at HEXio Technologies
Venkat Nott
Founder CEO Vinculum Group
Delegations & Attendees
Chief Guest
Ganesh Kumar Bangah
Chairman – MDEC
Chief Guest
Mansor Shah Wahid
Deputy CEO (Exporters Development) at MATRADE
Chief Guest
Malcolm Leo
Chief Representative – Singapore at Dubai Chambers
Vishal Jani
Director of technology at Techies Infotech
Eman Hannoura
Private Label Strategy Lead at NOON
RYAN WONG
Sales Manager at Ping Pong
Kah Hing
Founder at Meekco Asia
What happens at Yalla Commerce
One summit. Four ways to move your business forward.
Explore the part of Yalla Commerce that matters most to you — enter the UAE, meet the right people, join the biggest conversations, or leave with a practical action plan.
Know exactly who’s in the room before you arrive.
Discover the audience mix, see participating companies, plan your day, and connect with the right people through the Yalla Commerce dashboard.
Who you’ll meet
UAE × MalaysiaD2C Sellers & Operators
- E-commerce founders
- E-commerce operators
- Commerce enablers
- Strategic partners
UAE Partners
- Logistics, payments & quick commerce
- Business setup & free zone partners
- Amazon / Noon marketplace enablers
- Fulfillment, warehousing & distribution
- Agencies, brand owners & AI solutions
- Investors, VCs & cross-border partners
Malaysian Partners
- Logistics, payments & quick commerce
- Marketplace, fulfillment & warehousing
- Agencies, brand owners & solution providers
- Government entities & strategic partners
- Investors & VCs
VIPs & Chief Guests
- Government officials
- Speakers
- Moderators
- Senior ecosystem leaders
Why this audience matters
Decision-maker access, cross-border commerce relevance, qualified partnerships, market access and business opportunities across Malaysia and the UAE.
CEO’s Quote
“Yalla Commerce was built to create more than an event. Our vision is to build a global commerce platform that connects founders, governments, investors, platforms, and ecosystem partners through real conversations, real opportunities, and meaningful cross-border collaboration.”
Arfa Hussain
Founder and CEO – UNBOUND
THE VENUE
Questions Founders Ask First
What exactly is Yalla Commerce?
A global e-commerce summit bringing the digital commerce ecosystem together in Kuala Lumpur: founders, brands, platforms, creators, investors, service providers, and expansion partners.
Which pass should I choose?
Standard Pass is the recommended option for most founders , it unlocks Masterclass Workshops and the Networking Zone. Want Business Matchmaking and VIP Night too? Go VIP or VIP+.
What’s included in VIP Night?
A private VIP Connect gala the evening before the main summit, at Connexion Conference & Event Centre limited to sponsors, partners, VIPs, investors and delegates. Included only with VIP+ Pass.
What is the RM10,000 giveaway?
A single business grant giveaway. Attendees get a chance to win it by completing a challenge at the event.
Is this useful for new founders?
Yes. It’s built for both new and growing founders who want practical insights, valuable connections, business opportunities, and access to the ecosystem.
When do tickets open?
Early Bird passes are live now, with limited public allocation per tier. Check the Tickets section above for current availability.
How does Business Matchmaking work?
VIP and VIP+ holders get structured introductions to relevant investors, partners, and stakeholders based on your goals real conversations, with outcomes depending on fit and follow-up.
