2026 Skills Summit Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Accelerating Talent Development with AI-Powered Platform

CYBERJAYA, 7 JULY 2026 - Talent development continues to take center stage in strategic conversations, but where exactly does it intersect with operational reality, and how does AI play a role in this? 

Awantec recently hosted the 2026 Skills Summit, “Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Accelerating Talent Development with AI-Powered Platform”, where industry leaders and Human Resource practitioners gathered to address Malaysia's widening talent gap. Group CEO of Awantec, Puan Azizah Ali, highlighted this critical challenge in her opening remarks, noting that organisations face a structural shortfall in skilled professionals. In order to overcome this implementation deficit, hiring alone is insufficient; skills must also align to drive results.

This is where Skillsoft Percipio helps drive this shift. Beyond structured coursework, Percipio addresses the limits of traditional training through AI-powered tools such as CAISY, the Conversation AI Simulator.

The event did not only focus on what Skillsoft has to offer, but also on what it can deliver. A session featured in the event showcased the Skillsoft Percipio platform, giving a clear picture of how the platform works and how AI-native capabilities can be leveraged to accelerate workforce development. Led by Mr. Fauzi Asad, Solutions Architect at Skillsoft, the tech deep-dive session highlighted core platform features.

Moving beyond product showcases, the event featured a structured executive roundtable discussion centered on key talent challenges in Malaysia. Moderated by Awantec, the session brought together industry leaders and HR practitioners to collectively explore critical workforce topics:

• Productivity vs. Activity: Addressing the shift from isolated AI experimentation to achieving measurable productivity gains aligned with corporate scorecards.

• Why Training Fails: Examining why employees bypass mandatory corporate learning portals for external tools and how to build reliable, AI-ready learning solutions.

• Budget & Value: Connecting training investments directly to business strategy and employee growth to build a culture of excellence.

• Internal Mobility: Overcoming talent hoarding and creating co-developed career roadmaps between managers and employees.

• Change Management: Mitigating employee fear and burnout around AI adoption through practical quick wins and supportive leadership.

All in all, this impactful event provided valuable insights and supported meaningful discussion among participants. If you are keen to learn more about Skillsoft Percipio, we would be delighted to further partner with you to accelerate your talent development goals.

Contact us today at learningsales@awantec.my to start driving measurable business outcomes and building a future-ready workforce together.