Alliance Bank’s ABBBC2025 helps SMEs explore pathways

PETALING JAYA: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd hosted the second edition of its flagship Alliance Bank BizSmart Business Conference (ABBBC2025) for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this week, exploring strategies to help them navigate the rapidly evolving business landscape.

The conference addressed the pressing realities facing Malaysian SMEs, from navigating digital disruption and limited funding access, to managing talent shortages and rising customer expectations.

“Beyond celebrating the resilience of local businesses, the conference offered practical tools, connections and insights to help SMEs future-proof their business models,” said Alliance Bank in a statement.

Group chief executive officer Kellee Kam said “today’s audiences are no longer satisfied with being spoken at.

“They want to be truly seen, heard and felt. Recognition alone doesn’t build loyalty; real connection does. At Alliance Bank, our focus is not just on being noticed in the marketplace, but on building lasting relationships with entrepreneurs and business owners.

“Through the ABBBC2025, we are proving that we don’t just talk about supporting businesses; we stand alongside them, championing their growth with actions that matter.”

The one-day conference, themed “Boundaries Reimagined: Bridging Innovation with Vision,” convened over 25 industry leaders across nine sessions.

The conference drew a full house of over 700 entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators eager to explore strategies for sustainable growth in today’s dynamic economic environment.