07/09/2026
AWS CendekiAwan 2.0 Goes to Nilai University π²πΎ | Empowering Future-Ready Digital Talent
AWS and Elitery continue to support digital talent development through AWS CendekiAwan 2.0, in collaboration with Nilai University, Malaysia.
The AWS CendekiAwan Showcase Event 2026 brought together students, educators, industry professionals, and technology leaders to celebrate learning, innovation, and collaboration.
For the first time in Malaysia, AWS brought a Data Center Career Awareness Session to a university campus, giving students insights into the data center industry, career pathways, and essential skills through Data Center 101 and industry professionalsβ career journeys.
The event also featured five finalist groups across five impact areas:
π Smart Education β Learning Steps for Autistic Kids
π Digital Health β MindSparks
π Sustainable Environment & Climate β Agroshield AI Diagnostic Tool
π Financial Inclusion & SME β FinBot
π GovTech & Social Impact β Food And Stay Hub
A Leadership Insight Session by Daniel Zhang from AWS also gave students insights into data center knowledge, operations, and industry experience.
By connecting students with industry leaders and practitioners, AWS CendekiAwan bridges learning, innovation, and the world of workβempowering future-ready digital talent to turn ideas into impact. π
Special thanks to our distinguished speakers and collaborators:
β¨ Dr. Song Kuok Thong β Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Nilai University
β¨ Hidayah Lubis β Community Engagement Manager, AWS
β¨ Ahmad Gilang I.R. β President Director of Elite Academy (Elitery)
β¨ Mr. Daniel Zhang β Regional Operations Leader Malaysia, AWS
Thank you to the AWS team, Elitery team, Elite Academy, Nilai University, mentors, judges, organizing committee, and all participating students for making the AWS CendekiAwan 2.0 Showcase Event a meaningful platform for learning, innovation, and career awareness.
The future starts with what we build today. π