8.30am - 9.30 am

Registration of 8th NextBigTech Asia 2024

9.30 am - 10.15 am

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

10.15 am - 10.30 am

Welcome Remarks by Selva Nagappan, Organising Chairman, NextBigTech Asia and Managing Director, Knowledge Group of Companies

10.30 am - 10.50 am

Opening Address by YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia

10.50 am - 11.00 am

Launching of SME Digital Platform

11.00 am - 11.30 am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.30 am - 12.00 pm

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

12.00 pm - 1.00 pm

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

1.00 pm - 2.20 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.20 pm - 3.00 pm

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

3.00 pm - 3.40 pm

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

3.40 pm - 4.10 pm

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

4.10 pm - 4.50 pm

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

4.50 pm - 6.00 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of Day One NextBigTech Asia 2024

8.30 am - 9.30 am

Registration of 8th NextBigTech Asia 2024

9.30 am - 10.00 am

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

10.00 am - 10.45 am

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

10.45 - 11.15 am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.15 am - 11.45 am

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

11.45 am - 12.30 pm

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

12.30 pm - 2.00 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.00 pm - 2.40 pm

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

2.40 pm - 3.20 pm

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

3.20 pm - 3.50 pm

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

3.50 pm - 4.30 pm

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

4.30 pm - 6.00 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of NextBigTech Asia 2024