Registration of 8th NextBigTech Asia 2024
Panel Discussion: The Economic Impacts of AI: A Comparative Analysis of Advanced and Developing Nations
- Discuss strategies to bridge the divide in economic growth and ensure equitable access to AI technology.
- Highlighting the potential of AI to address global challenges like poverty, healthcare, and climate change, particularly in developing nations.
- Showcasing successful AI initiatives that have created positive social impact.
Moderator
Bobby Varanasi, Chief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures, Malaysia
Panelist
Dr. Avik Sarkar, Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business, Expert Member, United Nations Committee on Big Data and Data Science, United Nations, India
Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul, Senior Expert in Smart City Promotion, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Thailand
Kabilan Elangovan, AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore
Welcome Remarks by Selva Nagappan, Organising Chairman, NextBigTech Asia and Managing Director, Knowledge Group of Companies
Opening Address by YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia
Launching of SME Digital Platform
Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout
Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating Generative AI in Security Operations
- Understanding the evolving threat landscape and how generative AI can be leveraged to detect and respond to emerging threats.
- Assessing the potential vulnerabilities and risks associated with integrating generative AI into security operations.
Speaker
Wan Roshaimi Wan Abdullah, Chief Technology Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia
Panel Discussion: The Future is AI-Powered: Equipping Your HR and Workforce with AI
- Leveraging AI for smarter recruitment, employee development, and retention.
- Building an AI-literate workforce to drive innovation and growth.
Moderator
Siva Kumeren A. Narayanan, Group Chief Operating Officer, TalentCorp Group of Companies, Malaysia
Panelist
YBhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar, Chief Secretary, Ministry of Digital, Malaysia
Aireen Omar, President (Investment & Ventures), Capital A, Malaysia
Chong Theng Hui, Chief Technology Officer, Hiredly, Malaysia
Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout
Panel Discussion: Supercharge Government: Unleashing AI for Enhanced Efficiency and Transparency
- Revolutionizing government operations, boosting efficiency and improving
public services through AI. - Building trust in AI through transparency, accountability, and ethical practices.
- Inspiring real-world examples of successful AI implementation in government.
Moderator
Bobby Varanasi, Chief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures, Malaysia
Panelist
Dr. Avik Sarkar, Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business, Expert Member, United Nations Committee on Big Data and Data Science, United Nations, India
Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Malaysia
Panel Discussion: A Huge Leap for Industries: The Future Where Quantum Computing Launch AI Through the Stratosphere
- Discover the revolutionary potential of merging quantum computing and AI.
- Explore how quantum computing will supercharge AI capabilities and redefine industry standards.
Moderator
Professor Dr. Jesni Bin Shamsul Shaari, Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Panelist
Professor Simon See, Professor & Fellow, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Singapore
Dr. Jirawat Tangpanitanon, Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Technology Foundation, Thailand
Navigating the Tech landscape through Digital Leadership
- Understanding the various aspects of digital leadership.
- Navigating the tech landscape through AI policy, data governance and leadership.
- Driving efficiency through insights, collaboration and innovation.
Panelist
Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Malaysia
Panel Discussion: Rulebook for AI: Balancing Innovation, Ethics & Law in Diverse Society
- Understanding the complexities of AI integration in diverse societies.
- Exploring strategies to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for AI.
- Uncovering the potential of AI to drive positive change while upholding ethical standards.
Moderator
Bobby Varanasi, Chief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures, Malaysia
Panelist
Dr. Avik Sarkar, Senior Reasearch Fellow & Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business, India
Ts. Tengku Azrul Tengku Azhar, Director, Digital Regulatory & Sustainability at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia
Evening Refreshment and End of Day One NextBigTech Asia 2024
Registration of 8th NextBigTech Asia 2024
Making the Most out of AI – Overcoming Implementation Hurdles and Ethical Considerations
- Uncovering AI’s transformative power across diverse industries, beyond the robotic stereotype.
- Gain insights from industry leaders as they share their AI journeys, challenges, and triumphs.
Speaker
Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Products & Innovation, Asia Pacific, Mastercard, Singapore
Panel Discussion: Revolutionizing Healthcare: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in HealthTech Sector
- Uncovering how AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving diagnosis and treatment accuracy.
- Leveraging the power of AI to enhance patient outcomes through personalized care and early disease detection.
Moderator
Dr. Kev Lim, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Qmed Asia, Malaysia
Panelist
Ir. Dr. Karl Ng, Vice President, Digital Health & Digital Cities at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Kabilan Elangovan, AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore
G. Saravanan, Group Chief Information Officer, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara, Malaysia
Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout
Hardware Arms Race: AI GPU Development Continue at Warp Speed – And How You Should Capitalize on It
- Exploring the cutting-edge advancements in AI GPU technology in revolutionizing fields from research to deep learning.
- Leveraging the ever-evolving AI hardware landscape to gain a competitive advantage in your industry.
Speaker
Professor Simon See, Professor & Fellow, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Singapore
Panel Discussion: Don’t Get Left Behind: Integrate Large Language Models for a Competitive Advantage
- Harnessing the power of LLMs in revolutionizing language-based AI.
- Bridging communication gaps, driving innovation and streamlining processes through LLMs.
Moderator
Nagaraj Nagabushanam, Vice President, Data and Analytics, The Hindu, India
Panelists
Kabilan Elangovan, AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore
Biswanath Banik, Chief Data Officer, Tonik Digital Bank, Singapore
Jay Te, Director of Business Development, Webby Group, Malaysia
Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout
Panel Discussion: Fight Fire with Fire: Utilizing AI Against Deepfakes, False Information, and Personal Data
- Detecting and combating deepfakes, false information and personal data breach with AI.
- Exploring the challenges of using AI to protect personal data while ensuring that these technologies do not infringe on individual privacy rights.
Moderator
Ts. Mohd Zabri Adil bin Talib, Head of Division Responsive Technology and Services, CyberSecurity Malaysia
Panelists
Sarbnedhan Singh Sandhu, General Manager, Technology Supervision Department, Securities Commission Malaysia, Malaysia
Victor Lo, Head of Digital Tech Ecosystem, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia
Panel Discussion: Green Mobility: Driving Efficiency with AI and IoT
- Integrating AI with existing transportation systems to enhance their efficiency and sustainability.
- Identifying ways on how IoT data be effectively collected, analyzed, and used to inform decision-making and improve transportation services.
- Discussing potential benefits and challenges of autonomous vehicles in terms of sustainability and efficiency.
Moderator
Somasundaram Nagappan, Senior Manager, Digital Cities & Datamart, Digital Cities & Health Department, Digital Transformation Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Panelists
Dr. Hairi Zamzuri, Chief Executive Officer, eMooVit Technology, Malaysia
Ganesh Mahendranathan, Head of Innovation, Gentari, Malaysia
Ts. James Lai, Chairman, Malaysia IoT Association (MyIoTA), Malaysia
Generative AI and the Transformation of Content Creation
- Harnessing the power of Generative AI in revolutionizing the worlds of art, music and content creation.
- Leveraging AI to push the boundary of human creativity in producing works that blend human ingenuity with machine intelligence.
Speaker
Nagaraj Nagabushanam, Vice President, Data and Analytics, The Hindu, India
Crystal Ball Session: Peering into the Future: A Deep Dive into the Emerging Opportunities of Big Tech, Data, and AI
- Forecasting the trajectory of the region’s tech dominance to capitalize on the exciting possibilities of tomorrow.
- Uncovering growth opportunities and addressing regional challenges in Big Tech, Data and Artificial Intelligence.
Moderator
Nizam Mohd Reza, Chief Operating Officer, VentureTECH, Malaysia
Panelists
Biswanath Banik, Chief Data Officer, Tonik Digital Bank, Singapore
Chiang Ching Wan, Vice President Digital Delivery - Castrol, Aviation and CRM, BP, Malaysia