27/08/2026
https://lnkd.in/gGehxfJq https://lnkd.in/gnExKDjp Asia Voices of Courage: From One Summit to a Movement Across ASEAN Asia Voices of Courage was never meant to be just another speakers’ conference. It was born from a bigger belief: Asia has countless voices with knowledge, experience and stories worth sharing but too many are still waiting for the right platform to be heard. Our inaugural summit in Kuala Lumpur on 22–23 August 2026 marked the beginning of that journey.
We were deeply honoured to have Tan Sri M Kayveas grace the event as our Guest of Honour, adding tremendous significance to a gathering dedicated to developing courageous voices and future leaders. Together, our three Co-Founders: Dr Stanley Yap, Dr Nik Chong and Sebastian Chen, are committed to building something that goes beyond a once-a-year conference. Our ambition is to create a year-round regional ecosystem for speakers, leaders, coaches, educators and changemakers, a place where people can practise, gain real stage experience, strengthen their confidence, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships across borders. And the vision is already gaining recognition.
We are grateful to MalaysiaGazette (https://lnkd.in/gnExKDjp) and UtusanTV (https://lnkd.in/gGehxfJq) for highlighting our ambition to expand the Asia Voices of Courage platform across ASEAN. As reported, our roadmap is designed to progressively build connections across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and beyond, creating opportunities for speakers to cross borders, share their expertise and reach new audiences. This is bigger than public speaking. It is about confidence. It is about leadership. It is about influence. It is about creating opportunities for voices that deserve to be heard. A heartfelt thank you to our Guest of Honour, Tan Sri M Kayveas, our keynote speakers, every participant, and everyone who contributed their knowledge, energy and courage to make the inaugural summit meaningful. We are equally grateful to Singapore Global Network (SGN) for helping strengthen connections between participants from Singapore and Malaysia and creating possibilities for future cross-border collaboration. The first chapter has been written. The next chapter is ASEAN. We believe the future belongs not only to those who have something to say, but to those who have the courage to speak, the power to lead, and the leadership to transform Asia. Asia Voices of Courage Three Voices. One Mission. Transforming Asia Through Courage.
