NextBigTech Asia 2024
Navigating The Future of AI and Data: Emerging Technologies and Their Impact
Overview
Over the past decade, major advancements in emerging technologies like AI, 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 NextBigTech Asia 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.
Registration
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
Kabilan Elangovan
AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore
Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul
Senior Expert in Smart City Promotion, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Thailand
Welcome Remarks
Welcome Remarks
Speaker
Selva Nagappan
Organising Chairman, 8th NextBigTech Asia 2024 and Managing Director, Knowledge Group of Companies
Ministerial Address
Ministerial Address & Opening Ceremony of NextBigTech Asia 2026
Launching of SME Digital Platform
Speaker
YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo
Minister of Digital, Malaysia
Break
Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout
Presentation
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. Narayana
Group Chief Operating Officer, TalentCorp Group of Companies, Malaysia
Panelist
YBhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar
Secretary General, Ministry of Digital, Malaysia
Aireen Omar
President (Investment and Ventures), Capital A, Malaysia
Chong ThengHui
Chief Technology Officer, Hiredly, Malaysia
Break
Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout
Presentation
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.
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
Panelist
Professor Simon See
Professor and Fellow, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Singapore
Dr. Jirawat Tangpanitanon
Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Technology Foundation, Thailand
Presentation
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.
Speaker
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
Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business, Expert Member, United Nations Committee on Big Data and Data Science, United Nations, India
Ts. Tengku Azrul Tengku Azhar
Director, Digital Regulatory & Sustainability at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
End
Evening Refreshment and End of Day One NextBigTech Asia 2024 Conference
Registration
Registration of 8th NextBigTech Asia 2024
Panel Discussion
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 and 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 and 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
Break
Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout
Presentation
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 and 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
Panelist
Kabilan Elangovan
AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore
Biswanath Banik
Chief Data Officer, Tonik Digital Bank, Singapore
Jay Te
Director of Business Development, Webby Group, Malaysia
Break
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
Panelist
Sarbnedhan Singh Sandhu
General Manager, Technology Supervision Department, Securities Commission Malaysia
Victor Lo
Head of Digital Tech Ecosystem, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
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
Head, Digital Cities & DataMart, Digital Transformation Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Panelist
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
Presentation
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
Panel Discussion
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
Panelist
Biswanath Banik
Chief Data Officer, Tonik Digital Bank, Singapore
Chiang Ching Wan
Vice President Digital Delivery, Castrol, Aviation and CRM, BP, Malaysia