8.30am - 9.30 am

Registration of 8th NextBigTech Asia 2024

9.30 am - 10.15 am

Keynote Address: 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.

Speaker

Dr. Utpal Chakraborty, Chief Technology Officer, IntellAI, India

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

Ministerial Address: Malaysia’s Digital Fortress: Conquering the AI Ecosystem with a Robust Cybersecurity and Data Protection

  • Finding a suitable equilibrium between fostering AI advancements and implementing robust
    cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure.
  • Prioritizing data privacy regulations and transparency with AI systems in ensuring public acceptance
    and trust in AI.
10.50 am - 11.20 am

Best Practices to Equip Your Organization for a Data-Democratized AI Future.

  • Democratizing data is fueling the future of AI.
  • Building a data-driven culture fosters collaboration and empowers everyone to contribute to AI
    initiatives.

Speaker

YBhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar, Chief Secretary, Ministry of Digital, Malaysia

11.20 am - 11.45 am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.45 am - 12.15 pm

Fireside Chat: 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.

Moderator

Wan Roshaimi Wan Abdullah, Chief Technology Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia

12.15 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

Chong ThengHui, Chief Technology Officer, Hiredly, Malaysia

1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.00 pm - 2.20 pm

Partner’s Insights: Accelerating Malaysia’s Digital Future with AI and Big Data

  • Demonstrating how AI and big data can be harnessed to drive innovation, create new industries, and improve productivity across various sectors of the Malaysian economy.
  • Emphasizing the importance of data infrastructure, privacy, and security in creating a foundation for AI-powered solutions, as well as the need for digital literacy and talent development.
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

Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Malaysia

Panelist

Dr. Avik Sarkar, Senior Reasearch Fellow & Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business, India

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.

Panelist

Dr. Utpal Chakraborty, Chief Technology Officer, IntellAI, India

Professor Simon See, Professor & Fellow, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Singapore

3.40 pm - 4.20 pm

Panel Discussion: AI-Powered Analytics for Smarter 5G Management

  • Empowering 5G network planners by transforming data into actionable insights through analysis and pattern recognition through artificial intelligence.
  • Leveraging these insights in optimizing network planning, traffic management, and business intelligence for improved network performance and efficiency.

Panelist

Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Malaysia

4.20 pm - 5.00 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.

Panelist

Dr. Avik Sarkar, Senior Reasearch Fellow & Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business, India

5.00 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 - 10.40 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

Kabilan Elangovan, AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore

Panelist

Ir. Dr. Karl Ng, Vice President, Digital Health & Digital Cities at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

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.

Panelists

Kabilan Elangovan, AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore

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

2.40 pm - 3.10 pm

AI and 5G Fusion: Powering a Trade Revolution in Southeast Asia

  • Exploring the future of trade in Southeast Asia through the dynamic synergy between AI and 5G.
  • Experiencing the fusion of AI-driven automation and high-speed 5G connectivity in transforming supply chains and logistics across boundaries.
3.10 pm - 3.50 pm

Panel Discussion: The Green Mobility Challenge: Data-Driven Road Tax with IoT

  • Revolutionizing road tax systems for EVs through Internet of Things (IoT), data and AI.
  • Utilizing sensors, data and AI for collecting real-time data on vehicle usage, emissions, and road conditions.
  • Paving the way for a dynamic and fair system based on actual usage and environmental impact.

Moderator

Somasundaram Nagappan, Senior Manager, Digital Cities & Datamart, Digital Cities & Health Department, Digital Transformation Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

3.50 pm - 4.20 pm

AI untuk Rakyat: Empowering Malaysia Through AI Literacy and Adoption

  • Assessing the program’s effectiveness in increasing AI literacy, fostering digital inclusion, and creating skilled AI workforce.
  • Identifying the hurdles in expanding the program’s reach and impact, as well as exploring potential partnerships and collaborations to overcome these challenges.
4.20 pm - 5.00 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.

5.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of NextBigTech Asia 2024