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Thursday, November 28
 

8:30am GMT+08

Registration and welcome coffee
Thursday November 28, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am GMT+08
Thursday November 28, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am GMT+08

9:00am GMT+08

Chairperson’s Opening remarks
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:10am GMT+08
Speakers
avatar for Celine Le Cotonnec

Celine Le Cotonnec

Chief Data Officer, Bank of Singapore
Celine Le Cotonnec is a highly accomplished professional in the field of innovation, currently serving as the Chief Data and Innovation Officer at Bank of Singapore. Her exceptional contributions to the industry have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious title of... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:10am GMT+08

9:10am GMT+08

Innovation and Resilience: Strategizing for Sustainable Digital Transformation in an Evolving Technological Landscape
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:10am - 9:35am GMT+08
    • Digital transformation in an evolving technological landscape 
    • Build organization resilience amidst an evolving cyber threat landscape 
    • Future outlook: How CIOs can future-proof their digital transformation and cyber resilience strategies 
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tan

Veronica Tan

Director, Cyberspace, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
Veronica oversees the Safer Cyberspace portfolio in the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and is responsible for the national cyber resilience of organisations in Singapore. Under her leadership, the Agency established the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust certifications, which... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:10am - 9:35am GMT+08
  OPENING KEYNOTE

9:35am GMT+08

Achieving Better Operational Efficiency through RPA: Beyond Rule-Based Automation
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:35am - 9:55am GMT+08
    • Empowering RPA systems to handle and analyze unstructured data with AI-driven insights, boosting decision-making accuracy and depth 
    • Utilizing cognitive RPA to offer personalized customer service and elevating user experiences by comprehending and responding to natural language inputs 
    • How to automate RPA systems to continuously learn from new data and adapt their functionalities dynamically  
    • Expanding the horizons of traditional automation by integrating cognitive capabilities
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:35am - 9:55am GMT+08
  TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT

9:55am GMT+08

Beyond the Hype: Assessing the Real-World Impact and Ethical Integration Challenges of AI and GAI
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:55am - 10:20am GMT+08
  • Exploring real-world use cases and measurable outcomes  
  • Ethical implications of deploying AI and GAI 
  • Analyzing how AI influences various sectors and its practical effectiveness 
  • How to maintain high ethical standards set by corporate governance while deploying AI  
Speakers
avatar for Yogesh Gaikwad

Yogesh Gaikwad

CITO, Prudential Corporation Asia
Yogesh is a results-driven technology leader with over 18 years of experience in leveraging advanced technologies to innovate and build products for diverse customers and businesses across EMEA, APAC, and NA. As Chief Product and Technology Officer at Prudential, he has led digital... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:55am - 10:20am GMT+08

10:20am GMT+08

Networking Coffee Break
Thursday November 28, 2024 10:20am - 10:50am GMT+08
Thursday November 28, 2024 10:20am - 10:50am GMT+08

10:50am GMT+08

Tech Interview Series: In Search of Strategies for AI Adoption and Vendor Ecosystems
Thursday November 28, 2024 10:50am - 11:10am GMT+08
 In this Tech Series Interview, we tackle key strategies for managing AI adoption and vendor ecosystems. We’ll discuss how CIOs can build risk resiliency by implementing robust controls to mitigate emerging risks with AI and generative AI (GenAI).

Additionally, we’ll address the challenge of measuring and quantifying AI initiatives, focusing on frameworks and real-life examples to ensure accurate cost estimation, risk identificationand demonstrable ROI for successful AI integration.  
Moderators
avatar for Yu Long (Tyler) Tang

Yu Long (Tyler) Tang

Global Cybersecurity AVP | Secretary, State Street | ISC2 Singapore Chapter
Since 2016, Tyler has been developing his core competency in Information Security Risk Management which enabled his experience in GRC, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, and IAM.  Aside from serving as Global Cybersecurity AVP at State Street and Secretary of ISC2 Singapore Chapter... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Abdel Abatouy

Abdel Abatouy

CTIO, FCM Travel Asia
As CTIO for FCM Travel in Asia, Abdel leads the company’s security, information and customer-facing technology solutions. He oversees the company’s strategic IT investments and optimizes IT footprints to ensure the global technology and security efforts are aligned with FCM’s... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 10:50am - 11:10am GMT+08
  TECH INTERVIEW

11:10am GMT+08

Tech Interview Series: Unlocking Value with Cloud-Native Strategies & Modernizing IT Infrastructure
Thursday November 28, 2024 11:10am - 11:30am GMT+08
 In this Tech Series Interview, we dive into transformative cloud-native strategies that can help enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure. We'll explore how CIOs are leveraging cloud platforms to drive agility, scalability, and efficiency across their digital ecosystems. 

Additionally, we’ll cover best practices for transitioning legacy systems to cloud environments, optimizing workloads and enhancing data management. The discussion offers insights into how organizations can maximize their cloud investments and ensure seamless digital transformation.
Moderators
LJ

Leon Jackson

APAC Digital Transformation Lead, Roche
Thursday November 28, 2024 11:10am - 11:30am GMT+08
  TECH INTERVIEW

11:30am GMT+08

Strengthening Digital Defenses: Advanced Cybersecurity Approach to Digital Transformation
Thursday November 28, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am GMT+08
  • Risk Assessment and Threat Modelling
  • Supply Chain Security
  • Integration of Block Chain technology
  • AI Driven Cybersecurity
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Fong

Christopher Fong

Group CISO, Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd
Christopher Fong is a highly experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 20 years in cybersecurity and IT. He has established a strong reputation for developing innovative security strategies and overseeing extensive security programs while fostering risk-aware... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am GMT+08
  KEYNOTE

11:55am GMT+08

Unlock the Power of Enterprise Orchestration — Building a Scalable and AI-enabled Digital Strategy
Thursday November 28, 2024 11:55am - 12:15pm GMT+08
  • Adopt Enterprise Orchestration  —  A new approach to building a scalable digitalisation strategy where all tools work harmoniously to drive significant business growth 
  • Explore the integration of AI into the orchestration layer and how it can pave the way for agentic systems — AI-powered agents that leverage real-time context and advanced governance to enhance business productivity 
  • Gain strategic insights and real-life examples of companies that have successfully transformed their business processes through orchestrating their business processes 
Speakers
avatar for Ken Ng

Ken Ng

Director of Solutions Consulting APJ, Workato
Ken is a seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of professional experience helping organizations digitally transform through the adoption of automation, integration and API technology. He currently leads a highly respected team of solutions consultants across the APJ region... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 11:55am - 12:15pm GMT+08
  TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT

12:15pm GMT+08

Networking Lunch
Thursday November 28, 2024 12:15pm - 1:20pm GMT+08
Thursday November 28, 2024 12:15pm - 1:20pm GMT+08

1:20pm GMT+08

Fast-tracking Enterprise Development: Accelerating Innovation with Low-Code Platform
Thursday November 28, 2024 1:20pm - 1:40pm GMT+08
    • How low-code platforms expedite the development process, enabling rapid delivery of applications to keep pace with evolving business needs 
    • Fostering collaboration between IT and business teams: streamlining the overall development lifecycle 
    • Ensuring scalability and seamless integration of applications built with low-code platforms 
    • Driving innovation sans deep coding knowledge
Speakers
avatar for Namit Singhi

Namit Singhi

IT Director - Enterprise Architecture and Integration, L'Oréal
Namit is a seasoned leader with 22+ years of experience, including more than a decade as Enterprise Architecture. Currently, he spearheads the Enterprise Architecture and Process Automation practice for L'Oréal BeautyTech in the Asia Pacific region. His role involves shaping the... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 1:20pm - 1:40pm GMT+08
  KEYNOTE

1:40pm GMT+08

Running IT Operations in Sustainable Mode: Leading the Eco-Tech Revolution
Thursday November 28, 2024 1:40pm - 2:00pm GMT+08
  • Examining the framework of sustainable technology and its role in achieving ESG outcomes 
  • Identifying the key challenges and opportunities in adopting eco-friendly technologies 
  • Learning strategies for overcoming barriers to implementing sustainable IT practices 
  • Exploring best practices for measuring and reporting the environmental impact of IT operations 
Moderators
avatar for Joanne Flinn

Joanne Flinn

Chairwoman, The ESG Institute
Joanne Flinn, is the author of Greensight. The Sustainability Guide for Company Directors, and the Chairwoman of the ESG Institute. Her passion is helping business leaders profitably accelerate their transition to Net Zero and beyond. Taking a strategic programmatic... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Juan Gomez

Juan Gomez

Regional ICT Director, APAC, Terumo Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.
A dynamic and innovative Information Technology Executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across multiple sectors within ANZ, Singapore, Japan and Latin America who empowers people with intuitive technology by designing and delivering solutions rather than systems... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 1:40pm - 2:00pm GMT+08
  FIRESIDE CHAT

2:00pm GMT+08

Digital Twins and IoT: Real-time Insights for Enhanced Performance
Thursday November 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm GMT+08
  • Early warning mechanisms: utilizing IoT-connected digital twins  
  • Virtual models to predict, and address equipment failures for reduced downtime while extending asset lifecycles 
  • Leveraging simulations and real-time data to make informed decisions 
  • Applying digital twins to refine IT workflows, cut operational costs, and enhance overall system performance 
Moderators
avatar for Zeljko Ivkovic

Zeljko Ivkovic

CIO Asia Pacific, ISS A/S
Accomplished Chief Information/Digital Officer, born and raised in Germany with Croatian roots. Zeljko has over 20 years of experience living and working across Asia, including Japan, China, and Singapore. Zeljko has a strong background in driving digital transformation and IT strategy... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Abdel Abatouy

Abdel Abatouy

CTIO, FCM Travel Asia
As CTIO for FCM Travel in Asia, Abdel leads the company’s security, information and customer-facing technology solutions. He oversees the company’s strategic IT investments and optimizes IT footprints to ensure the global technology and security efforts are aligned with FCM’s... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Ambrose Corray

Dr. Ambrose Corray

Vice President, InfoTech & Digitalisation, Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
A highly experienced professional with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from King’s College London, MBA and Doctorate with decades in the global oil and gas and technology sectors. Currently focuses on InfoTech and Digitalization strategy at Hibiscus Group, having previously... Read More →
avatar for Darren Sim

Darren Sim

Director – Digital & Connected Commerce, Johnson & Johnson
Darren is an experienced regional product technology leader with hands-on experience traversing product engineering and product ownership functions. His experience spans product centric organisations and complex matrix-based multinationals.  Having led several DevOps transformation... Read More →
avatar for Hung Nguyen

Hung Nguyen

Vice President, IBP, DP & Data Analytics, Estée Lauder
With over 20 years of experience in the beauty/FMCG industry, Hung is a seasoned leader and strategist in Business Planning, E2E Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, and Enterprise Transformation. His mission is to build capabilities and develop high performing teams to achieve... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm GMT+08
  PANEL DISCUSSION

2:30pm GMT+08

The AI Ascent: From Conversation to Creation
Thursday November 28, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm GMT+08
  • Level 1. Current chatbots: AI systems capable of basic conversation and simple task completion 
  • Level 2. PhD-level problem solving: AI that can tackle complex problems at the level of a highly educated human expert 
  • Level 3. Autonomous agents: AI capable of independently taking actions on behalf of users 
  • Level 4. Innovation creation: AI systems able to generate novel ideas, inventions, or solutions 
  • Level 5. Organization-level capabilities: AI potentially capable of performing tasks of entire human organizations 

Speakers
avatar for Craig Turrell

Craig Turrell

Head of AI & Design, Standard Chartered Bank
Craig Turrell is a technology leader with over 25 years in financial services, specializing in AI and analytics. An inventor of four patents on Generative AI, Craig is at the forefront of AI innovation in the banking sector. His work focuses on AI-driven strategies, augmented collective... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm GMT+08
  CASE STUDY

2:55pm GMT+08

Building the High-Impact IT Team: Strategies for Nurturing Innovation and Collaboration
Thursday November 28, 2024 2:55pm - 3:15pm GMT+08
  • Configuring the team to collaborate, communicate and conceptualize for today’s and future business objectives 
  • Prioritizing the proactive and inventive approach: how to challenge conventional methods to tackle complex problems while keeping simple  
  • Blending hands-on tools and skills with transformative and disruptive technology solutions: what is the fine balance for a CIO 
  • Training the next-in-line leadership for change and take-over 
Moderators
avatar for Damian Leach

Damian Leach

Global CIO, Seaco
Damian born in the UK and is now proudly Singaporean, has 25+ years of Development, Engineering, Architecture, Transformation, Consultancy and Operations experience in C-Level global roles.  In his spare time Damian helps his wife to scale Lush Platters https://www.lushplatters... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Miao Song

Miao Song

Global CIO, GLP
Miao Song joined GLP on 22 June 2021 as Global Chief Information Officer and Executive Committee member.  Prior to GLP, Miao was the Global Chief Information Officer of Mars Petcare. Prior to MARS, she worked in Johnson & Johnson as VP/CIO. She has over 23 years of global experience... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 2:55pm - 3:15pm GMT+08
  FIRESIDE CHAT

3:15pm GMT+08

Networking Tea Break
Thursday November 28, 2024 3:15pm - 3:45pm GMT+08
Thursday November 28, 2024 3:15pm - 3:45pm GMT+08

3:45pm GMT+08

Transforming AI Governance: Elevating Decision-Making and Strategy with Advanced AI
Thursday November 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:10pm GMT+08
  • How advanced AI tools can provide immediate, actionable insights, enhancing decision-making accuracy and speed 
  • Utilizing AI-powered analytics to refine long-term strategies, anticipate market trends, and drive continuous innovation 
  • Implementing AI technologies to accelerate and optimize decision-making, improving operational effectiveness 
  • Leveraging AI for ongoing insights that support agile adjustments and strategic refinement in a rapidly evolving landscape 
Speakers
avatar for David Tay

David Tay

CIO, Asia, Lendlease
David Tay is responsible for Business-Technology partnership to enable digitization and transformation for Lendlease integrated “Investment, Development and Construction” business model.    He leads teams across Singapore, Malaysia, China and Japan as Innovation and Technology-enabler... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:10pm GMT+08

4:10pm GMT+08

The Transforming Role of the CIO: Aligning with Agile Trends
Thursday November 28, 2024 4:10pm - 4:30pm GMT+08
  • Analyzing the shift from traditional IT management to leading digital transformation and aligning technology with business goals 
  • Evaluating the impact of direct reporting structures on digital strategy and organizational agility 
  • Exploring advanced techniques for integrating new technologies into business operations to achieve strategic objectives 
  • Preparing for upcoming digital advancements by anticipating technological trends and addressing shifting market needs 
Moderators
avatar for John Ang

John Ang

CTO, EtonHouse International Education Group
John Ang is the Chief Technology Officer and Data Protection Officer at EtonHouse International Education Group. Since July 2021, he has driven the adoption of innovative technologies, enhanced cybersecurity, and implemented digital transformation initiatives like Project Lumina... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for David Tay

David Tay

CIO, Asia, Lendlease
David Tay is responsible for Business-Technology partnership to enable digitization and transformation for Lendlease integrated “Investment, Development and Construction” business model.    He leads teams across Singapore, Malaysia, China and Japan as Innovation and Technology-enabler... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 4:10pm - 4:30pm GMT+08
  CIO Interview

4:30pm GMT+08

Future-Proofing the IT Operations: Leveraging the New and Emerging Disruptive Technologies for 2025 and Beyond
Thursday November 28, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm GMT+08
  • Trend Analysis: emergent disruptive technologies CIO should look out for  
  • Optimal mitigation strategies for tech-disruption  
  • Maximizing ROI in resource-constrained IT budgeting 
  • Drawing more investment from the board: what’s the winning pitch 
Moderators
avatar for Sourabh Chatterjee

Sourabh Chatterjee

Group CTO, Oona Insurance
Sourabh currently serves as the Group Chief Technology Officer at Oona Insurance, a role he has held since December 2022, where he leads the organization’s technological strategy and operations. Prior to this, he held senior leadership roles at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, where... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jawwad Zaki

Jawwad Zaki

IT Director, Telenor
Jawwad Zaki has worked with different service providers and suppliers across Asian telecom markets for over two decades. He has looked after roles involving planning, operations, optimization, project management, digital transformation and strategy execution. He is currently based... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Leong Chou Ching

Dr. Leong Chou Ching

Head of Digital Technology, Wearnes Automotive
Dr Leong Chou Ching joined Warnes Automotive as the Head of Digital Technology to provide leadership to the technology and business processes function as well as the development and refinement of technology landscape. He also has the responsibility to safeguard the digital assets... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan (Donseok) Ahn

Jonathan (Donseok) Ahn

Former Global IT Director - Medical, Reckitt
Don is a thought leader and results-driven IT executive with an eye for transformation and innovation, driving IT strategies from development to execution to build digital ecosystem and drive business growth and execution excellence across consumer, medical and retail channels. His... Read More →
avatar for Bruce Leong

Bruce Leong

Director, Technology and Strategy, Mt. Alvernia Hospital
Bruce brings along with him more than 20 years of Information Technology experience in various industries and domains.     He is current Director of Technology and Strategy at Mr. Alvernia Hospital, overseeing Technology Adoption and Strategy, IT landscape development as... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm GMT+08
  CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION

5:00pm GMT+08

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Conference
Thursday November 28, 2024 5:00pm - 5:15pm GMT+08
Speakers
avatar for Celine Le Cotonnec

Celine Le Cotonnec

Chief Data Officer, Bank of Singapore
Celine Le Cotonnec is a highly accomplished professional in the field of innovation, currently serving as the Chief Data and Innovation Officer at Bank of Singapore. Her exceptional contributions to the industry have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious title of... Read More →
Thursday November 28, 2024 5:00pm - 5:15pm GMT+08
 
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  • CASE STUDY
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  • FIRESIDE CHAT
  • KEYNOTE
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  • PANEL DISCUSSION
  • TECH INTERVIEW
  • TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT