The Digital Business Playbook 2025–2030 conference was successfully executed on 4 Oct 2025 at Berjaya Hotel Penang, Malaysia in collaboration with the Aerospace Business Unit, School of Aerospace Engineering Universiti Sains Malaysia. The event achieved high levels of participation and engagement from industry leaders, strategic partners, and visionaries, serving as a critical platform for defining strategies necessary to navigate the next five years of digital transformation. The robust attendance and active involvement confirmed the strong regional demand for actionable insights and clear strategic direction in the evolving digital landscape. The ongoing commitment and support demonstrated by all partners and participants have significantly strengthened the foundation for future digital growth initiatives. Following this success, the organizers are committed to fostering further collaborations between academia and industry to continue developing skilled talent and driving innovation in key strategic sectors.

 Text and image: Mr Lim Say Khiam, MAKERS USM