Over the past decade, major advancements in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, autonomous systems, healthtech, edutech, and quantum computing have continued to progress. These advancements are now interconnected, creating a seamless digital landscape that impacts everything from infrastructure and transportation to food delivery.
The rise of AI has significantly altered the competitive landscape, compelling businesses to explore new market trends, enhance efficiency, and discover innovative pathways.
Join us for the 8th edition of this exclusive event, where leading technology experts and AI specialists will share their insights on the latest AI developments and their experiences in digital transformation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech world.
Individuals passionate about the latest advancements in technology and eager to explore the future of AI, IoT, data analytics, and machine learning.
1CEOs, CTOs, and decision-makers looking to stay ahead of the curve by understanding how emerging technologies are reshaping industries.
2Professionals actively working with AI, data analytics, IoT, and machine learning, seeking to enhance their knowledge and practical skills.
3Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to leverage the power of AI and data to transform their products, services, and customer experiences.
4Academics and researchers interested in the latest trends, best practices, and advancements in the fields of AI, IoT, data analytics, and machine learning.
5Software developers, engineers, and programmers keen on exploring how to integrate AI, IoT, and data analytics into cutting-edge applications.
6Visionaries who want to explore new ideas, exchange insights, and contribute to the transformative impact of technology.
8Deputy Secretary General (TKSU (T)), Ministry of Communications & Digital
Mr. Ma. Sivanesan is currently attached to the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia. He has extensive experience in public finance, especially in tax policies and direct and indirect taxes. He started his career as an administrator and diplomatic officer in 1996 and has served in various capacities in the Ministry of Finance Malaysia since then. Throughout his service, he has been involved in the process of preparing many annual national budgets, where he has contributed to developing various tax policies and incentives for investments. He also led the implementation of the Sales and Service Tax, which was introduced to replace the Goods and Services Tax. Prior to that, he also played a key role in the implementation of the GST, particularly in the policy, publicity, and systems areas. He also spearheaded the restructuring of the excise duty for tobacco and alcohol to streamline the Customs goods assessment and revenue collection. He has also been a panelist for several professional and economic forums, as well as representing Malaysia in the OECD international forums on VAT, fiscal affairs, and taxation. Besides contributing as a board member on several accredited boards, he also leads the Malaysian delegation to international meetings and councils regularly. His current job scope includes matters pertaining to postal and telecommunication policy and regulatory oversight, cybersecurity, and the digital economy. He handles the planning and implementation of MyDigital and 4IR, the National Fiberization and Connectivity Plan, as well as the MERS999 emergency response programmes.
AI and Analytics, Thought Leader, Advisor, Professor of Practice, Top 10 Data Scientist in India
Dr. Tuhin Chattopadhyay is a distinguished technology thought leader with extensive recognition within both the academic and corporate spheres. As a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, he has been hailed as India's Top 10 Data Scientists by Analytics India Magazine. An esteemed member of prestigious organizations, Dr. Tuhin is elected as a Senior Member of IEEE and holds a life membership in the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI). As the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Business Analytics and Intelligence (IJBAI) and an esteemed editorial board member of several leading journals, he contributes significantly to the advancement of his field.
Head, Data Centre of Excellence (COE), Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB)
With a journey spanning more than a decade, Khaidyr is a leader in Enterprise Data & Enterprise Architecture. Prior to joining DNB, he was with PETRONAS where he delivered several key initiatives in the area of Digital Architecture and Enterprise Data. Currently as the Head of Data COE at DNB, he worked together with highly talented Data Engineering & Data Science team where they work to enable data and analytics solution to help DNB to achieve its key objectives and deliver world class 5G network for Malaysia.
Associate Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Carol Hargreaves is an Associate Professor in the Office of the President at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Her research area includes Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Applications in the Education, Financial, Healthcare, and Maritime Industry. She has published book chapters and numerous research articles in international journals. Associate Professor Carol Hargreaves has extensive experience in leading teams of analysts to solve multidisciplinary real-world data science problems.
Director, Digital and Technology, Labuan Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Dr. Hong Ong is the Director of Digital and Technology at Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), working to drive the success of LFSA digital, technology, statistical, and data science strategy at all levels of the organization. Before LFSA, Hong has formally worked as Head of Digital Transformation at Malaysia Insurance Deposit Corporation, as Head of Data Science and Analytics at Malaysia Central Bank, as Senior Director at Malaysia National ICT Center, and as Senior Researcher at US DOE National Laboratory.
Author and Strategic Futurist, Taliossa, Singapore
Tony Estrella is an author, podcaster, and strategic futurist for Personalised Health and Health Equity, two areas which are influencing the future of health. As an author and podcast host, Tony envisions the impact of technology - such as AI, smart devices, robotics, and data - on all healthcare stakeholders, from public health to private industry. He is the host of FutureProofing Healthcare – a series exploring the global innovation of public health – and Digital Health Today Asia Pacific Edition – a series analysing the factors, challenges, and examples of HealthTech across APAC.
Vice President, Digital Health and Digital Cities, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Dr. Karl is a thought leader in Malaysia's digital economy and data ecosystem, harnessing data to fuel innovation and growth. With over 26 years of experience across government, ICT, and manufacturing, he has championed efforts in innovation, capacity building, startups, and digital transformation. Currently serving as Vice President of Digital Health & Digital Cities at MDEC, Dr. Karl spearheads the digital transformation of Cities and healthcare. Notably, he has spearheaded key national projects like the Big Data Analytics Framework and National AI Framework, boosting numbers of data professionals and data-driven organisations. He also developed the National Data Sharing Policy and currently co-chairs the technical committee.
Partner, Segaran Law Chambers
Darmain is a distinguished partner at Segaran Law Chambers, specializing in technology law. His legal advisory work focuses on compliance and risk management, particularly for projects involving emerging technologies. Notably, he serves as a committee member (Legal) of the ACCESS Blockchain Association of Malaysia. Darmain's expertise extends to data protection and policy development, where he imparts his knowledge through legal training as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). His significant contribution includes the development of one of Malaysia's pioneering government-approved pilot programs in the field, the Certificate in Data Privacy & Ethics in 2019. Beyond his legal practice, Darmain actively participates in research endeavors centered on data protection and ethical considerations in AI.
Chief Technology Officer, Siti Khadijah Apparel
Muhammad Nur Azraq bin Abd Razak is the Chief Technology Officer at Siti Khadijah Apparel, where he has leveraged his expertise to spearhead various technological implementations, including ERP systems, datalakes, fulfilment automations, ecommerce platforms, integrations, and data analytics. He is currently delving into the realm of AI, which has contributed to the development of personalized shopping experiences and robust analytics at the company. With a forward-looking vision, Azraq aspires to be at the forefront of retail technology within the next five years with Siti Khadijah. His mission is to leverage AI and automation to drive greater efficiency and productivity, positioning the company as an industry leader.
Director, PwC Consulting (Cybersecurity)
Tanvinder is a Director within the Cyber Security practice of PwC Malaysia. He has 18 + years of cross industry experience in defining, developing, and executing change and cybersecurity strategies in large organisations. He has a proven record of accomplishment as a thought-leader with broad subject matter knowledge in information security domains and success in developing and implementing cybersecurity technologies for large institutions. Tanvinder is adept at managing both projects and people, as seen through his experience in formulating technology strategy and platform architecture while leading momentous change initiatives across cybersecurity.
Chairman, Malaysia IoT Association
With 20 years of experience in Test & Measurement, software development / simulation / design tools, Industrial Automation & IoT (Internet of Things), James held various technical roles as Applications Engineer & later Field Support Engineer at National Instruments & Agilent Technologies. During his career, James had conducted various technical training, workshops and appeared as speaker at conferences such as TEDx. He is the founder & principal consultant for IoT Labs – an IoT consultancy & integration services firm. James is also the current president of MyIoTA (Malaysia Internet-of-Things Association), that was established in 2016 to drive the growth of the IoT eco-system in the region, and to promote IoT applications as solutions to problems by both enterprises and public at large. MyIoTA is a permanent member of the National 5G Taskforce Working Group, contributor to the National Industry 4.0 Policy Framework, and a member of the National eCommerce Roadmap Technology Adoption.
Chief Executive Officer, MyDIGITAL Corporation
Fabian Bigar became the CEO of MyDIGITAL Corporation on April 19, 2021. His mandate is to drive change management and ensure the successful delivery of Malaysia's Digital Economy Blueprint and National 4IR Policy. He serves as the secretariat for the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council, chaired by the Prime Minister. Fabian is also the Head of the Malaysia Centre4IR, a joint initiative undertaken by the Malaysian government through MyDIGITAL with the World Economic Forum. His previous positions include Undersecretary for Policy and International Relations in the Ministry of Health, Director of the Civil Service Delivery Unit in the Prime Minister’s Department, and Director for the National Key Economic Area – Healthcare and National Key Results Area – Low Income Households in PEMANDU.
Chief Executive Officer, Loyalty Status Co.
Mark Ross-Smith, is an award-winning global airline loyalty industry leader. Currently, Mark is CEO at Loyalty Status Co, the leading customer acquisition firm used by many of the world's largest airline brands.
Head of Digital Transformation, MoneyLion
Amit Kurhekar, a seasoned Analytics and Digital Transformation Expert with a track record of success spanning over two decades. In the dynamic worlds of Fintech and CPG, Amit has consistently delivered USD 100mn+ value through Analytics and Digital solutions. Currently, Amit heads the Digital Transformation at Moneylion, a prominent player in the Fintech sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He is driving their digital transformation efforts, particularly in enhancing the consumer experience, Digital marketing and data monetization. Amit's expertise is also evident from his impactful roles at Yodlee and significant tenure at P&G, where he broke new ground by introducing AI to manufacturing processes, a milestone that influenced the company's Smart Manufacturing Strategy.
Managing Director, Borong (formerly known as "Dropee")
Aizat Rahim is the Managing Director & Co-founder of Borong (formerly known as Dropee) - the largest B2B marketplace, e-procurement and e-commerce company in Malaysia. Dropee assists retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers to manage their supply chain digitally. Dropee help SME businesses grow by providing access to qualified wholesalers, manufacturers and principals to source affordable quality products at a faster, cheaper, and reliable way Dropee currently serves more than 130,000 retailers, 28000 brands with 2 million SKUs under their platform. Prior to Borong, he was also one of the founding partners of Infinite Ventures, a venture build organisation that was acquired by Kern Technology and founded Jobs4Locum, with another trade sale acquisition by MIMS Pte Ltd and sat as the board member for two years.
Director, Industry Ecosystem Engagements (APAC), Huawei Technologies
Konesh brings over 23 years of ICT Industry experience. Having worked in more than 30 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa, he has been successful in building and leading large data networks and business portfolios. Proven expertise in conceptualizing and integrating commercial models and technology platforms to deliver desired customer experience. In-depth experience in Digital economy and NICT frameworks, policy ecosystems, Program Management, Technical Strategies, Commercial Model Development & Governance, Planning and Rollouts of MBB Networks and Spectrum Management. Prior to joining Huawei, his key roles included leading the Data Business for Airtel Africa and MBB Networks for Airtel India.
Head of Knowledge Management and Intelligence, Petronas
Zohairen Muhamad Sori is the Head of Knowledge and Intelligence at PETRONAS, a leading oil and gas multinational of choice. He has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, spanning across the entire value chain. He is an expert in data and knowledge management in oil and gas industry and has published and presented several papers on these topics. He has successfully led several projects that enhanced knowledge replenishment, replication, and results (capture, storage, and dissemination) within the organization.
Head of Robotic Process Automation Center of Excellence (RPA COE), AirAsia Berhad
Hezamudin is a seasoned digital transformation leader with 13 years of experience in the Aviation industry spanning across multiple roles in aircraft operations, process excellence, program & product management, strategy, and consulting. He established a 5-years Digital Automation Blueprint as part of AirAsia's holistic and revolutionary digital transformation vision coined as “AirAsia 3.0”, and in doing so, pioneered the use of RPA and various digital technologies including AI/ML and Big Data to drive operational excellence throughout the whole company. Prior to his current role and throughout his career in AirAsia, he led transformative projects focused on developing new solutions to improve operational efficiency, safety, and passenger experience. He pioneered the use of real time aircraft data and AI/ML technology to develop prognostic solutions to reduce aircraft downtime and improve on-time performance.
Managing Partner, Zaz Ventures, Netherlands
Vladimir is a managing partner at Zaz Ventures—the top EU deep tech innovation funding consultancy which has raised €1bn of funding for various innovative companies & consortia. My team has funded breakthrough companies like CorTec (DE), Maeve Aerospace (NL), Dronamics (BG), Aurora Propulsion Technologies (FI), Ekkono (SE), Nuventura (DE), Lili.AI (FR), Tilkal (FR), Nowi (NL), Antabio (FR), SusPhos (NL), Transmetrics (BG), Restore Medical (IL), DAC/AirEnergy (PL) and many others. As a consultant I have led 50+ SMEs to funding under Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe SME Instrument/EIC Accelerator in ICT, IoT, AI, security, aviation, space, transport, logistics, energy, wastewater treatment, robotics, additive manufacturing, biotechnology & other areas. Vladimir is an expert in smart & circular urban solutions—applications of novel technology in urban environments. He focusses on tight integration of transport, energy & urban infrastructure with the help of ICT. I facilitate strong collaborations between municipalities, urban designers, architects & technologists, with particular emphasis on startups & SMEs.
Chief Merchandise and Marketing Officer, AEON (M) Berhad
Low Ngai Yuen, a multiple award-winning workaholic is now the Chief Merchandise and Marketing Officer for AEON (M) Co Berhad while serving 2 other public listed companies; GDEX Berhad and OCK Group Berhad. Also, a passionate entrepreneur, she supports causes around the arts, culture, blended learning, access to technology and sustainability as the President of the 22-year-old Kakiseni as well as foundingW OMENgirls since 2011, an NGO dedicated to program interventions to remind women as role models for younger girls to achieve their potentials. In Oct 2021, Yuen released the acclaimed social film on humanity called Orang Itu onto Netflix that scored a 10/10 from film critic, Tan Sri Johan Jaafar in The Star and is named the top 5 must watch Malaysian film.
Advisor, PIKOM
Shaifubahrim is the Chairman of Frontline Resources Group of Companies and co-chairman of Digital Productivity Nexus, MPC. He currently sits on the boards as member for Cyber Security Malaysia, UUM Management Holdings and RHB Insurance Berhad. He is also the Chairman for Uniutama Solutions andM anggis@Palimbayan Kitchen. Since 1990 to date, he served as Councillor, then as chairman for 2 terms (1998- 1999), engaged as advisor, then hired as president, CEO of PIKOM. He is currently serving as Advisor and Oversight to the association.
Head of Data Science and Machine Learning, Group Data Science and Analytics, Ambank Group
Seah is a Data Scientist with over 20 years’ experience in technology, Banking, FMCG, telco, industrial predictive maintenance, and research. Seah’s areas of expertise include Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Data Warehouse and Solution Architect. In addition to his ability to successfully perform all tasks assigned to him, Seah has extensive experience in building large platforms which have delivered significant business results. He has also successfully developed AI related services on chatgpt like, text extension, summarization of documents, AI Video and Image generation, code generation, speech and other areas leveraging on AI technologies such as OpenAI, Stable Diffusion and others. Recently, Seah won the CX Technology award in Singapore for the APAC region (out of 200 competing companies).
Assistant Director, National Central Bureau (NCB/INTERPOL), Royal Malaysia Police
As an Assistant Director of National Central Bureau (NCB)/ INTERPOL, Supt. Saravanan is involved in the managerial and administrative task that entails the supervision of Senior Police officers and members of Rank and File daily. Assist departments in Royal Malaysia Police and other enforcement agencies to track down suspects, witnesses, serve subpoenas and complete arrest warrants from relevant countries through existing channels. Monitor investigations involving cases of foreigners and Malaysians abroad. Report HIT cases to INTERPOL on DNA matches involving foreigners and vice versa. Involved in regular and periodical training with INTERPOL and other local and international agencies.
Head of Data and AI CoE, Maxis
Asif Muhammad Iqbal is the Head of Data and AI CoE at Maxis. He has extensive experience in the field of data science, research, and marketing, having worked in Asian & European Telco markets. Asif is also pursuing his doctoral degree now. Asif is a marketeer by training and a Data scientist by passion and self-learning.
Co-Founder, Women in Blockchain Asia, EnGame, myBID
Jasmine Ng is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the financial services and tech sectors. She is a firm believer in using technology to democratize access to prosperity, health, information, and education. Jasmine co-founded Women In Blockchain Asia to build a generation of women builders in the blockchain space and a blockchain based ID management project. She is also the co founder of EnGame, a game development start-up that helps enterprises gamify their products for customer acquisition and loyalty. Jasmine is an Independent Non-Executive Director of public listed companies and serves on the advisory boards of various social enterprises and fintech companies. She is also the co-founder and advisor to EPIC Homes, a non-profit organization building homes for underprivileged communities in Malaysia since 2010, and the Vice Chair to the Board of Trustee to Junior Achievement Malaysia. Jasmine is a visionary leader who champions the use of technology to drive social impact and empower women in the blockchain space.
Top 25 Globalization Powerhouse Leaders, Top 20 Future of Work, Business Strategy, Digital Disruption, Global Thought Leaders, Chief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures
Bobby is one of Top 20 Global Leaders for “Future of Work” and “Business Strategy” by Thinkers 360; one of the Top 25 “Globalization Powerhouse Leaders” by Globalization Today; and one of Top 50 Global Leaders for “Digital Disruption” by Thinkers 360. He is the founder and CEO of Regenerative Futures (formerly Matryzel Consulting), an independent advisory firm focused on global sourcing, M&A, carbon management & circular economy practices.
Chief Executive Officer, Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC)
Yong Kai Ping is the Chief Executive Officer of Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC). SIDED is the Selangor government agency established to drive the digital transformation of Selangor as ASEAN’s digital hub and focuses on three key sectors of the Digital Economy in Selangor, namely E-Commerce, Startup and SME Digitalisation.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet)
Payment Networks Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (PayNet). He is responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight, advisory and guidance for cybersecurity in PayNet. He leads a team focusing on cyber risk management, data security and protection, data privacy, awareness, governance, and compliance. Mel also leads the development of PayNet Authenticate, a digital identity initiative for the financial industry. It aims to provide a secure and seamless way for consumers to prove their identities online. Before PayNet, Mel held senior positions in EY and KPMG, focusing on cybersecurity consulting services. He has delivered large cyber security transformation programmes, performed technical assessments, provided cyber response and incident management, conducted security remediations, and designed and developed cyber security and data protection strategies for clients in multiple industries. He has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and holds CISSP and CCSP certifications.
Exco Member, PIKOM Cybersecurity Chapter
Alan See is the esteemed co-founder and CEO of FIRMUS, a renowned Cyber Security Consulting and Solutions company with offices in Malaysia and Singapore. Since its establishment in 2008, FIRMUS has excelled in protecting clients' businesses, focusing on Critical National Information and Infrastructure Protection, Cybersecurity Testing, Enterprise Security/Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Compliance, and Certification. Under Alan's leadership, FIRMUS received the Cyber Security Service Provider of the Year award in 2012, 2016, and 2021 at the Malaysia Cyber Security Awards, while he himself was honored as the Cyber Security Professional of the Year in 2017. Alan's notable achievements include serving on the ESG Malaysia Association Council, as an Industry Advisory Board member for INTI International University and APU University, and his roles as an EXCO Member in PPKS and PIKOM CyberSecurity Chapter. He also contributes to education as an Adjunct Mentor for Design Thinking Course at INTI International University.
Associate Director - Delivery Management (Enterprise Data Management Strategy & Applied Intelligence), Accenture
Currently at Accenture as Associate Director, Data Management Strategy & Applied Intelligence- SEA. Previous positions, VP-Head, Data Management & Strategy for Maybank Malaysia. Worked as VP-Head, Enterprise Data Management, PSS-GTS with Standard
Chartered Bank, also worked as VP-Head, Technology MIS-TBO(Business-IT) for IBM-India. Venkata have successfully managed all aspects of Delivery Management from Design, Build & Run, TOM, budget forecast, performance reviews, resource utilization, and optimization, and established long-term relations with clients/stakeholders.
