Speakers at GITEX AI ASIA 2026

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Mr David Koh is Singapore’s first Commissioner of Cybersecurity and the founding Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore. He is concurrently Chief (Digital Security & Technology) at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information.

As Commissioner, he has the legal authority to investigate cyber threats and incidents to ensure that essential services are not disrupted in the event of a cyber-attack. As Chief Executive of CSA, he leads Singapore’s efforts to provide dedicated and centralised oversight of national cyber security functions. These include enforcing the cybersecurity legislation; strategy and policy development; cyber security operations; ecosystem, R&D and capability development, public outreach and international engagement. Concurrently, as Chief (Digital Security & Technology), he oversees digital security policy and technology capability development in the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Mr Koh is also the Chief Quantum Advisor, overseeing the development of Singapore’s quantum policy and strategy.

Mr Koh also sits on the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Cyber and Technology Resilience Experts (“CTREX”) Panel and the Healthcare Cybersecurity Advisory Panel (HCAP).

Prior to his current appointments, Mr Koh served in the Singapore Armed Forces and held various command and staff appointments in the Ministry of Defence and the SAF. He previously held the positions of Defence Cyber Chief; Deputy Secretary (Technology); Director Military Security and Chief Signals Officer.

Mr Koh is the recipient of the first Billington CyberSecurity International Leadership Award. He has also been awarded the Public Administration Medal – Gold (Bar), Public Administration Medal – Gold, the Public Administration Medal – Silver (Military), the Public Administration Medal – Bronze (Military), and the Commendation Medal (Military).

Mr Koh has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from King’s College, London, UK.

He and his wife, Marlene, have three children, Daniel, Rachel, and Michael

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Packs 30+ years of experience within Telecommunication and Digital sector

Possesses an international exposure working in Asia region

Has more than 10 years’ experience as CEO of a Telco/Digital Company

Women Empowerment Champion with International Exposures

2024 Forbes 50 Over 50 Asia 2024

- CEO of the Year Technology – Uzone Choice Award 2023

- Women of The Year 2023 (Women Obsession Magazine)

- Lifetime Achievement Award – PR Mix Marketing Magazine SWA Group

- Most Popular Leader in Online Media 2021in the National & Multinational Private Category Tbk

- Visionary Leaders Award 2022 (IDN Times)

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Alvaro Garrido is the COO for Technology and Operations and CIO for Information Security and Data at Standard Chartered. Alvaro was appointed to the Board of Mox Bank Limited as a Non-Executive Director on 1 September 2025. Key figure in driving Standard Chartered's multi-year transformation agenda, including technology modernisation, operational efficiency, and risk and control uplift

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Dr. Korsholm holds a PhD in Molecular Oncology from the University of Copenhagen and has authored peer reviewed publications in leading journals including Nature Communications, JCO Precision Oncology, and Nucleic Acids Research. She was accepted into the Novo Nordisk International Talent Program and have studied at the National University of Singapore.

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Architect of Abenomics, Japan’s flagship economic strategy during Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s first administration. 

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Pedro Uria-Recio is a globally recognized AI and digital transformation leader with over 20 years of experience delivering measurable impact for multinational corporations. As Chief Data & AI Officer at CIMB, Southeast Asia’s 5th largest bank, he bridges business goals with cutting-edge AI technologies to drive large-scale transformations. 

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As Defence Cyber Chief since Jan 2025, and concurrently Commander Defence Cyber Command since Mar 2025, COL Clarence Cai oversees the cyber defence operations, capability development and strategy of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

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Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker is a globally renowned condensed matter physicist, exponential technology strategist, and deep science advocate. She serves as the Director General of MATTER Group, an international deep science think tank of 30 country chapters & 20,000 members. Under Dr. Cinker’s leadership, MATTER Group has become the catalyst behind two world-leading exponential tech forums, PUZZLE X in Barcelona and XPANSE in Abu Dhabi, dubbed the world’s most influential exponential tech event. Hosted by ADQ - the Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company - XPANSE 2024 convened 3,000 of the world's brightest minds, Nobel Laureates, industry decision-makers, scientists, presidents of universities & policymakers from 89 countries to set the horizons of AI & AGI, quantum, brain-machine interfaces, next-gen materials, genomics and more.

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Building one of the vibrant Robotics Ecosystem in Nepal, Mr. Gurung was recognized 100 people to watch by Business 360 Magazine. Developing platforms like National Innovation Digital Network with Apex Body of Science and Technology, NAST in Nepal, Mr. Gurung is on a mission on Creating Intelligence Robotics Industry in Nepal by 2045 with 1 Billion USD Physical AI Market Cap and contributed to National AI Policy 2025 as member of Policy Draft Committee at Ministry of Communication, Information and Technology. Speaker at World Robot Conference and Drone World Congresses,he leads International Alliance of Robotics Associations as Vice-Secretary and advocates Inclusive Robotics Development in Asia and beyond.

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Jepson is a popular speaker in the AI space having been invited to give AI talks to companies like Space X, Red Bull, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, and various branches of the US government. Jepson's applied career has covered semiconductor, quant finance, HR analytics, deep-learning startup, and AI platform companies. Jepson co-founded and sold his deep-learning company Zeff.ai to DataRobot in 2020 and later joined Dataiku as their Chief AI Strategist. Jepson is currently launching a new AI company called VEOX Inc focused on bringing generative algorithms to market to replace human invented optimizers and machine learning. 

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Named Cybersecurity Woman Leader of the Year 2023 and recognised among the Top 30 Women in Secuirty in ASEAN 

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The largest fintech platform in Africa, providing financial services to over 51 million customers monthly across 8 African markets, processing billions of transactions annually (over USD $300+ billion). Voted Cybersecurity Leader of the year 2025 at the Africa Tech Festival.

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Sunil Gupta, popularly known as the 'Data Center Man of India,’ stands at the forefront of India's data center and artificial intelligence (AI) revolutions. An alumnus of Columbia University and NIT Kurukshetra, Sunil's 30+ year industry tenure is marked by visionary leadership and relentless innovation, significantly advancing India’s digital infrastructure and AI capabilities. His groundbreaking contributions have earned him a place in Data Economy's APAC 50 list, recognizing him as one of the Global 100 most influential personalities shaping the future of global data centers, cloud markets, and AI technologies.

Sunil's outstanding contributions have also earned him a place on the cover of Forbes India magazine, and he has been featured in Outlook Business' Changemakers list for 2024, which recognizes individuals who have changed the world for the better. He was also honored with the prestigious AI Leader of the Year award at the 15th Digital Transformation Conclave and Awards 2024.

At Yotta Data Services, Sunil has redefined digital transformation by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including AI services, data center hosting, cloud computing, managed IT, application modernization, connectivity, and cybersecurity. Yotta’s hyperscale data centers in Navi Mumbai (the world’s second-largest Uptime certified Tier IV DC), Greater Noida, & GIFT City, Gujarat showcase the company's commitment to unmatched scale and excellence under his leadership.

Sunil's vision extends far beyond data centers. At Yotta, he is leading the charge in advancing India’s AI ecosystem, creating solutions that enable businesses to adopt AI seamlessly. Under his leadership, Yotta is heavily investing in AI-ready infrastructure and cutting-edge platforms to empower enterprises, start-ups, and research institutions with the latest in AI technologies.

He is also spearheading a groundbreaking collaboration with NVIDIA for the Shakti Cloud platform, a state-of-the-art AI/HPC supercomputer powered by NVIDIA’s latest-generation GPUs.

This platform is designed to democratize access to AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC), offering research labs, start-ups and enterprises the tools to innovate and grow on a pay-per-use model. The initiative is a game-changer, enabling industries across domains—such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and education—to leverage AI to develop transformative solutions.

Sunil is also driving the expansion of Yntraa Cloud, India’s first home-grown open source hyperscale Public Cloud platform. Fully engineered within the country, Yntraa Cloud reflects Sunil’s commitment to building a sovereign digital ecosystem, delivering cost-effective, scalable, and intuitive cloud solutions.

The dual launches of Yntraa Cloud and Shakti Cloud, along with Yotta’s state-of-the-art AI-ready infrastructure, data center campuses, and managed IT services, mark a pivotal shift in both

Sunil Gupta

Co-Founder, Managing Director & CEO, Yotta Data Services

Sunil's career and Yotta’s trajectory. These milestones position him not only as a pioneer in the data center domain but also as a leading figure in AI innovation, driving India’s journey toward becoming a global leader in technology.

Sunil is also an active angel investor. His involvement with the CIO Angel Network (CAN) highlights his commitment to nurturing start-ups specializing in technology. As the Chairman of the ASSOCHAM National Council on Data Centers and the CII Cloud Summit, and a member of NASSCOM's Western India Regional Council, Economic Times India Leadership Council, and IMA CEO Forum, Sunil's influence extends across the IT services industry. A sought-after speaker, Sunil also actively shares insights at major industry events, championing the integration of AI and extending his influence across the IT Services industry

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Responsible for national-level AI, data, and digital innovation strategy, driving cross-ministry transformation initiatives aligned with Malaysia’s AI governance agenda. Led the flagship AI and analytics pilot with the Ministry of Health (KKM). Recognised as one of L’Oréal Paris’ 20 Most Influential Women and Prestige 40 Under 40.

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Leads cybersecurity for Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) — one of Southeast Asia’s largest fund management companies, overseeing USD65+ billion in assets serving 14+ million investors nationwide. Protects one of Malaysia’s most strategically critical financial ecosystems spanning banking, capital markets, infrastructure, and publicly listed giants.

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Celebrated as one of MIT’s 35 Innovators Under 35, Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Technology, and an NUS Outstanding Young Alumni.

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One of the world’s foremost voices on globalisation and Asian economic strategy—combining WEF‑level influence and deep Asia expertise. 

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Sengmeng is a seasoned public sector professional in national AI strategy and global AI standards development. Currently serving as the Director of AI Talent Development at AI Singapore, he and his team drives AI literacy and proficiency programmes to cultivate local talent in this vital sector and build integrated AI talent ecosystems to ensure their sustainability.
With a background spanning 25 years in private and public sector, Sengmeng has built products and services that deliver value and impact. Notably, his works influenced the growth of the Asia Pacific technology sector, catalysing NVIDIA to establish its global network of AI Technology Centres, headquartered out of Singapore back in 2015 and contributing to growth of homegrown unicorns like Garena (now SEA Limited).

In addition to his role at AI Singapore, Sengmeng holds positions in national taskforces and advisory councils. He is the national co-chair overseeing Singapore’s contributions to global standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 and represent Singapore to vote at ISO SC42 plenaries.

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Recognised global expert in  Quantum Cryptography

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Perfect Corp. is named in Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

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One of the largest steel manufacturers globally – building the world''s largest single-location integrated steel plant in India. Former Global Head of Sustainability, Health, Safety & Environment function at Tata Motors Ltd

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Shaping cyber strategy across 196 member countries under INTERPOL’s global policing mandate. Helps coordinate international responses against cybercrime projected to reach USD 11.3 trillion annually by 2026 — making it the largest criminal economy on the planet.

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Raine is at the forefront of steering Indonesia’s USD$1.3 Tn economy into the digital asset age by shaping Indonesia’s national blockchain and Web3 policy since 2014—helping the nation rise to the top 3 in global crypto adoption (over 17 million registered crypto investors). Heads ID Opentech Group, a regional venture builder with 16 portfolio companies across Asia.

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Lee Chana is a digital transformation leader operating at the intersection of technology, governance and digital trust — designing credible, scalable ecosystems that enable AI adoption and institutional confidence in emerging markets.

As Co-Founder of AI in Africa and Executive Director of the SA AI Olympiad, she has designed and institutionalised AI capacity-building platforms that connect public education systems, private sector partners and international AI stakeholders. Driven by a vision of inclusive AI education platforms that are accessible, verifiable and globally connected, her work focuses on building governance frameworks, partnership models and operating structures that position AI education as national infrastructure rather than isolated pilot initiatives.

Across her consulting and venture leadership role, she advises organisations on digital transformation and AI adoption, with a particular interest in how emerging technologies can accelerate credibility, strengthen verification mechanisms and embed trust within digital ecosystems.

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Industry organisation that represents the interests of 750 mobile network operators worldwide

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Seatrium is using AI with key partners to speed design, automate inspections and upskill its workforce for the sector’s energy transition.

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QAI Ventures, a global VC firm and leading builder of the Quantum AI ecosystem, has launched Asia’s first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore.

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Dr. Dini Fronitasari is a highly accomplished Indonesian researcher and technopreneur specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Signal Processing, and Biometrics. She serves as a Senior Researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN).

In addition to her research role, she is the Founder of Goritma Tech, a technology startup that provides customized digital solutions for MSMEs and promotes women’s economic empowerment through innovation.

Dr. Fronitasari also serves as the Deputy Secretary General of KORIKA (Indonesia AI Coalition), where she actively contributes to national AI policy, innovation ecosystem development, and cross-sectoral collaboration for AI adoption in Indonesia.

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Valued at over USD$2.1 billion, bolttech has become one of the fastest scaling global insurtech players. Won the coveted “InsurTech of the Year” accolade in 2024. Bolttech is behind the world’s largest technology-enabled insurance exchange. Since launching in 2020, bolttech has scaled to 39 markets across Asia, Europe, North America and Africa, partnering with 700+ distributors and 250+ insurers to offer 6,500+ protection products and ~US$70B in annual premiums quoted.

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Launched CAIEH — a joint HL7 and OHDSI Singapore initiative driving AI innovation, data standards, and ethical AI adoption in healthcare.

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Dr Rachel Ooi is a globally recognised authority at the intersection of regenerative & responsible AI governance, enterprising legacy leadership growth, and the architecture of trust for Asia's digital economy. As the Global Advisory Council of G100: Humanity, Tech & Innovation, and the Founding Board VP of the Global Council for Responsible AI (GCRAI) Singapore-Asia, she leads the mandate to translate responsible AI with regenerative principles into enforceable governance frameworks — at board level, across institutional capital structures, and through the enterprise systems that will define Asia's next era of growth as Digital Genesis.

Her practitioner depth spans 30+ years of Fortune 500 leadership across GE Digital, Accenture, Ericsson, Dentsu International, NXP Semiconductor, and Syngenta — building and scaling AI and digital ecosystems across Asia. This gives her the operational credibility to bridge governance theory and enterprise execution in a way that few academics or policymakers can match.

She holds four doctoral degrees (DSc, DBA, PsyD, ThD), the ICF Master Certified Coach designation — the highest global coaching credential — and Certified Chair™ accreditation. As Adjunct Associate Professor at NTU Nanyang Business School, she teaches MBAs Capstone on Strategic Projects on AI-Deeptech, Systemic Change for Sustainable Business and delivers executive transformative & coaching programmes across the region.

Prof.Dr Ooi is the architect of the #AWAKEN: Regenerative Digital Genesis framework and the author of the #1 Amazon International Bestselling book #unshaken in Digital Genesis. Her research spans regenerative economy, AI for Good Governance, and intergenerational leadership legacy systems.

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A visionary thought leader with 35+ years at the intersection of AI governance, digital policy, and technological innovation. As a Global Ambassador for the Global Council for Responsible AI and ASEAN expert, I deliver compelling keynotes and interactive workshops on ethical AI deployment, cybersecurity resilience, digital trade frameworks, and sustainable tech integration. My presentations empower C-level executives, policymakers, and innovators to navigate the AI-driven digital economy, fostering trust, regional collaboration, and scalable innovation—aligning perfectly with events like GITEX AI ASIA's focus on AI infrastructure, quantum tech, cybersecurity, fintech, and ASEAN digital integration.

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Only hospital in Myanmar to be awarded the prestigious Gold Sealof Approval for patient safety and quality by the Joint CommissionInternational (JCI), USA, which requires adherence to rigorousstandards - involving advanced systems and technology.

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Non-profit think tank backed by Temasek, dedicated to helping businesses activate stewardship practices.

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One of the world’s foremost authorities on automotive and transportation cybersecurity with over 8+ years securing connected vehicles, autonomous systems, and national mobility infrastructure—one of the fastest-growing cyber risk surfaces, projected to exceed $12 trillion in cumulative losses by 2030. Currently serves as VP of International Affairs for the DEF CON Car Hacking Village. Kamel shaped how the world’s leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and governments defend smart vehicles and transportation ecosystems against real-world threats.

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Regarded as APAC's top cybersecurity leader, safeguarding Temasek’s USD 300B+ global investment portfolio and cyber resilience across 140+ portfolio companies in 30+ countries. Built Temasek’s first integrated cyber governance and risk framework. 

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Leads Techstars programs that are part of one of the world’s largest pre-seed accelerators, backing startups across 50+ countries with a global portfolio exceeding 3,500+ companies and USD $100B+ in combined market value. Yuki has helped build one of Asia’s most influential innovation pipelines

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Asia’s leading multi-asset investment platform with over USD$10 billion in AUM, created 65 IPOs and 126 unicorns globally. Consistently recognized among Asia’s top-performing investment platforms, with multiple portfolio companies ranked in Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion, Hurun Unicorn Lists, and major global IPO leagues. Yinghui was a founding team member at Baidu Capital. 

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Safeguarding one of the world’s largest and most complex food and manufacturing supply chains, protecting a USD$5+ billion global enterprise operating across 35+ countries and 90+ production facilities. Featured in CISO of the Year / Top Security Leaders rankings across Asia. 

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Spearheading sustainability transformation at Indorama Ventures - the world’s largest PET producer and one of the largest recyclers of plastic globally, operating in 35+ countries with 140+ manufacturing facilities and multi-billion-dollar revenues. Under his leadership, IVL has built one of the largest global recycling platforms, diverting over 1.2 million tonnes of PET waste annually and committing billions toward circular economy infrastructure.

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Paris-based startup which raised a €100 million Series B funding round led by Singapore’s Temasek

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Appointed by the President of Cyprus, H.E. President Nicos Christodoulides to lead the nation’s strategic agenda in research, innovation, and technology. Chairs the National AI Taskforce and drives one of Europe’s fastest-rising innovation ecosystems—mobilizing billions of euros in EU-backed R&D funding and positioning Cyprus as a strategic tech gateway between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Globally recognized cybersecurity visionary, ethical hacker, and cybercrime investigator with 19+ years of frontline experience defending enterprise and government systems. Prompt Infotech has been honored as the “Best Cyber Security Training Company” by The Times of India. Sankarraj is a record holder for creating cyber awareness through a 48,000 km road journey. Lead specialised cybercrime investigations the Indian Police, Tamil Nadu Police and international government bodies and cyber units from Russia, Bhutan, Nepal, Kenya and Thailand.

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AboitizPower is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its power generation operations through Project Arkanghel, which involves predictive analytics and digital twins to enhance reliability and optimize performance in its thermal power plants.

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Joe Fitzsimons is the founder and CEO of Horizon Quantum. Before founding Horizon Quantum Computing in 2018, Joe held a tenured position as an associate professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, where he led the Quantum Information and Theory group. He was also a principal investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies, contributing to both theoretical computer science and physics through his research.

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Driving force behind Qualgro, a VC firm managing over USD100$ million in assets, backing some of the region’s most promising B2B SaaS, data, and AI companies. Known for scaling companies from Series A to international expansion, his portfolio companies operate across SEA, Australia, and Europe, collectively serving thousands of enterprise customers and achieving multi-hundred-million-dollar valuations.

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Safeguarding one of the world’s largest and most complex food and manufacturing supply chains, protecting a USD$5+ billion global enterprise operating across 35+ countries and 90+ production facilities. Featured in CISO of the Year / Top Security Leaders rankings across Asia.

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One of the world’s largest energy infrastructure and pipe-coating specialists, operating across 30+ facilities in 15+ countries. Recognised as APAC CIO of the Year and Malaysia Digital Transformation Leader. Winner of the Qatar Digital Business Award 2025 - organized by Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Qatar.

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Southeast Asia’s leading autotech unicorn valued at over USD $1.3 billion, where he architected the AI and data engines that power more than 150,000 annual vehicle transactions across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Recognised by Forbes as one of Asia’s top applied-AI minds. 

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Leads the national cybersecurity and data-protection strategy for an ecosystem powering USD $1Tn+ in digital transactions and 760+ million digital citizens. Under his leadership, DSCI has influenced India’s national cyber law, AI governance frameworks, and sector security standards adopted by 50,000+ enterprises. Instrumental in developing the DSCI Security Framework (DSF) and DSCI Privacy  Framework (DPF). 

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Brigadier-General Edward Chen is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, where he leads national cyber defence operations to safeguard Singapore’s critical information infrastructure. With over 25 years of military service, he previously served as the Chief Information Officer of the Singapore Armed Forces, driving cloud and digital transformation, and as the Defence Cyber Chief, leading military cyber operations.

A recipient of the SAF Overseas Scholarship, he holds degrees from Cornell, Stanford, and the Australian National University, and is GIAC-certified in reverse engineering, cloud security and incident response. Beyond his professional roles, he is committed to developing digital talent, serving as Vice-President of the Singapore Computer Society and on the Industry Advisory Committee of NUS School of Computing.

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Ken Lin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aires Applied Quantum Technologies (AAT), one of Southeast Asia’s pioneering independent quantum technology companies. Before stepping into deep tech, Ken spent nearly two decades in Singapore’s banking sector, where he held senior leadership roles overseeing wealth management strategy, regulatory governance, product innovation, digital transformation and advisory across major regional and global banks. 

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Overseen a portfolio of 90 + companies, backed the launch of a USD$100 million global fund and helped catalyse unicorns such asCarousell and OneSignal. Recognised among Singapore’s Top 50 VCLeaders in 2025 — making him one of Asia’s most influential bridge-builders between sovereign scale capital and founder-led growth.

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Globally recognized AI strategist with extensive experience leading national and public-sector Gen AI initiatives (successfully generated over USD$400 million in revenue). Trains and mentors leaders in AI including senior public officers through collaborative programs with JPA Malaysia, Seoul National University (SNU), and NHI Korea.

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Warmly known as JJ, he is a veteran leader who has successfully built and managed large-scale infrastructure projects and businesses spanning wide geographical locations from India, Africa, Australia and Singapore for over two decades. 

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João Pita Costa is a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and he is a senior researcher at the International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO - IRCAI - where he is leading the development of an AI-driven SDG observatory, including the focus on the ethics of AI. He worked as a researcher in topological data analysis at the Institute Jozef Stefan, extending this collaboration as senior researcher in the spin-off Quintelligence, where he took a key role in the MIDAS project using Big Data to support policy making in public health and contributing to the effort against COVID19 through AI. He is also a lecturer on AI-related topics at the Barcelona Business School, ENEB. He was head of marketing at the bioinformatics SME Genialis.  

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Shahril Mizani Ariffin, the Chief Digital Officer of KPJ Healthcare Berhad, brings over two decades of experience in enterprise digital transformation, strategic leadership, and technology-enabled business change. He has led large-scale transformation programmes across healthcare, conglomerates, and consulting, with a strong track record of delivering measurable outcomes in digitalisation, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Under his leadership, KPJ has established a robust data and systems architecture designed to optimise data collection, integration, governance, and utilisation across the Group. This enables accurate, secure, and timely information to support clinical operations, management decision-making, and future AI-driven use cases.

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A rising Malaysian Muslim entrepreneur and co-founder of MineduAI, he stands out as one of the youngest tech founders in the country. A national winner in Minecraft, robotics, and Android & iOS app development, he quickly gained recognition for his ability to merge creativity with technology. His achievements include being crowned Best Young Inventor 2025 at the World Young Inventors Exhibition (WYIE) and winning the Gold Medal at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025). He also contributed to his school in Putrajaya winning the prestigious Duta Award.

In 2025, he made history as the youngest speaker at the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit, where he presented his startup MineduAI – an intelligent Minecraft platform revolutionizing education through AI tutors that make learning fun, interactive, and impactful.

Beyond technology and innovation, he shines as a member of Malaysia’s National Development Team for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling, securing over 10 gold and silver medals in national and international competitions, including Copa, AJP, ADCC, BJJRoots, Grappling Industries, Asian Pan Kids, and Siam Cup.

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Phong Sam is a globally seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience architecting national-scale cyber resilience and digital trust from the ground up. He is renowned for building solid, comprehensive cybersecurity and data privacy programs from scratch for two of the region’s most significant organizations: Agoda (Booking Holdings) and Central Group. At Agoda, Phong engineered a high-velocity, cloud-native cybersecurity framework to protect millions of customers and secure high-frequency global transactions within a Zero Trust environment. At Central Group, he orchestrated a massive cyber-transformation for a multi-billion-dollar retail and real estate empire. By building a robust enterprise cybersecurity program that achieved a 2.5X increase in AI-driven cyber-automation, he replaced manual workflows with autonomous, self-healing cyber-defenses, ensuring one of Southeast Asia’s largest conglomerates—serving millions of customers—remains resilient against evolving Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). With a leadership background spanning the UK, Europe, and the US, Phong harmonizes international gold-standard frameworks—including ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, and GDPR— with regional regulatory mandates. He brings deep expertise in navigating Thailand’s PDPA, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) Cyber Resilience standards, and ETDA regulations. Phong specializes in enabling rapid digital transformation by ensuring that cyber-resilience, AI ethics, and governance are baked into the organization’s DNA from day one.

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Dr. Umang Mehta is a cybersecurity, AI governance, and risk management leader with over 30+ years of experience in information technology, cyber defense, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and emerging technology governance. He is the Founder & Director of the World AI Governance (WAIG Foundation), a global initiative focused on responsible AI, governance frameworks, and capacity building for governments, academia, and industry.
He has worked extensively in cybersecurity strategy, privileged access management, AI risk governance, and digital trust frameworks, helping organizations strengthen security posture while enabling innovation. He is also a researcher, speaker, and author of the LinkedIn newsletter “The Bitter Truth: AI & CyberSecurity Edition,” where he explores evolving cyber threats, AI governance challenges, and the future of digital security.

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Vignesh is the Design Technology Director for Gensler’s Asia Pacific, Middle East and Greater China regions. He leverages his passion for people enablement, process development, and technology innovation to lead digital transformation in the firm’s practice that spans complex mixed-use, retail, hospitality, sports and workplace projects of various scales across the region. The core mission of the high-powered community he leads is to create an advanced and sophisticated experience for our designers and clients through infinite computing possibilities in generative design, computational systems, design visualization, and software development. A recognised thought leader, he has published multiple original research papers in various technology conferences and journals and is a frequent speaker at national and international forums related to A.I., Machine Learning, Design Computation, and BIM.

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Felix Frenzel is a Founding Partner at Kadan Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Singapore. He previously worked as Investment Manager at Antler and as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company. Prior to joining Bain, Felix gained experience in management consulting and investments. Felix received an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc International Finance from HEC Paris and a BSc Economics from the University of Bonn.

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Glenville is an Investment Director at Shift4Good. He has over 8 years of experience in the fields of investments and sustainability, with a background in engineering. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

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Herston Powers is the Founding Managing Partner of 1982 Ventures, a leading fund manager specializing in AI, Enterprise, and Fintech. He oversees the firm’s strategy and partners with founders to build market-defining companies that generate alpha. With a career spanning nearly a decade at BNY Mellon and a Principal role at private equity firm tryb Group, Herston bridges the gap between global capital markets and the next generation of tech. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Master of Economics from Hunter College (CUNY).

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Kalyan Sivalenka, Managing Partner at Hyderabad Angel Fund (HAF), is a seasoned investment professional with over two decades of experience across investment banking, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. A CFA charterholder, he began his career in investment banking before founding Springforth Capital Advisors, an advisory firm that helped growth-stage companies raise capital and build sustainable financial strategies. Over time, his passion for innovation and value creation led him from advising entrepreneurs to backing them directly, a natural progression that shaped his transition into venture capital. Today, he leads HAF with conviction, discipline, and a clear purpose: to empower visionary founders who are building enduring, impactful businesses.

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Vadim Shpak is a Venture Partner at Vickers Venture Partners, a global venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, where he focuses on early-stage investments in deep-tech and life sciences companies. With over seven years of venture capital experience and more than three decades in international business and finance, he works closely with founders to support fundraising, commercialization, and global market expansion.

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Aaron leads global new business development at Nextcloud, working with enterprises, public sector organisations, and technology partners to implement secure collaboration platforms built on open standards and digital sovereignty.

His work focuses on helping organisations reduce dependency on hyperscale cloud providers and regain control over their data, enabling secure file sharing, communication, and collaboration without compromising security, compliance, or jurisdictional control.

Before joining Nextcloud, Aaron worked in the compliance industry supporting organisations in navigating complex regulatory requirements. He is based in London and works with partners and customers globally.

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Jay Gomez is an associate director in BRG’s Asia–Pacific (APAC) Cyber Forensics and eDiscovery practice based in Hong Kong. He has 30+ years of professional experience and is a certified practitioner in cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and data privacy and protection. Mr. Gomez focuses on providing the full spectrum of cybersecurity and data privacy advisory and consulting services. His areas of expertise range from proactive information security strategy and consulting, cybersecurity compliance, data security and loss prevention, and vulnerability and risk management; to cyber incident response, investigations, risk mitigation and post-crisis support. Mr. Gomez has extensive experience in projects across APAC, Australia, Europe, North and Central America. He has worked with and advised clients in a diverse range of industries, including banking and finance, broadcast and communications, energy, education, government, manufacturing, telecommunications. technology, retail, professional services.

Before joining BRG, Mr. Gomez was a principal advisory consultant, leading the North Asia cyber risk practice at an Australian-headquartered global telecommunications company. He was also associate managing director at a cyber risk consulting firm, both in Hong Kong; and assistant vice president, head of information security and data protection officer at a large conglomerate based in the Philippines. He has held other senior positions leading IT, cybersecurity and data privacy functions in various organisations.

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John Tolton is a results-driven executive with a proven track record in the telecommunications industry, currently holding the position of Senior Vice President of Messaging, Mobile Identity, and Voice at Telin. With extensive experience in various leadership roles, he has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of global telecommunications companies. John excels in sales strategy, product development, voice & mobility, commercial operations, regional management (APAC), market expansion, leadership, and team management.

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Troy Leach is responsible for the non-profit’s corporate strategy to provide relevant security education, research, frameworks and awareness to industry-specific sectors such as financial services and public sector.

Previously, he helped to establish and lead the PCI Security Standards Council, a subject matter expert in U.S. Congressional Hearings and government advisory around the world on the topic of security of payments and financial services and is recognized within the World Economic Forum as an expert in blockchain and cybersecurity.  He holds a MS from Syracuse University in Network Management & Information Security.

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Victor Ng has more than 35 years’ experience in business and technology media, and has launched numerous technology and business publications and portals for leading media organizations in Asia Pacific, such as ZDNet Asia, NetworkWorld Asia, HomePC Asia and SMBWorld Asia. Most recently, as an external consultant, Victor launched and has been serving the last 6 years as Editor-in-Chief of CybersecAsia.net, DigiconAsia.net, DigifinAsia.net and MartechAsia.net, as well as developed the region’s most highly regarded annual CybersecAsia Awards. 

He is a sought-after industry observer, commentator and facilitator/moderator for senior enterprise management discussions on cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI and the future of work, travel and payments. Over the last 15 years, Victor has sat on the panel of judges for leading technology awards programmes, as well as chaired, moderated and spoken at many events catered to C-levels and senior ICT and cybersecurity professionals in Asia Pacific.

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Fabio La Mola is a core member of our Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. He supports clients in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, healthcare and related services across APAC.  

Fabio has over 20 years of experience across healthcare services and life sciences, strategy, and organization and performance. He has advised many clients across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.

He serves as an advisor for biotech to the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Central Gap Fund.

Fabio has strong experience in strategy work, presenting and building consensus at senior management & board level, and providing coaching and development support to both clients and members of the firm.

He also works with organizations on strategy development, go-to-market planning, product launches, portfolio optimization, commercial and operating model development, processes, operations and organizational efficiency.

Most recently he worked at a top consulting firm leading their healthcare practice in APAC and served as co-head for their global healthcare practice, as well as the Singapore office head.

Fabio has a business administration degree from Bocconi University in Italy and an MBA from Kellogg. He spends his free time mentoring biotech companies, sailing in Singapore and preparing for his first offshore passage.

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Ghislaine Amrani is the Senior Director of AI, Data & Analytics for APAC at DHL Supply Chain, where she leads the region’s strategy to scale AI and data-driven innovation across operations. With over 18 years of international experience across banking, consulting, and logistics, she specializes in turning data and advanced technologies into practical, value-generating solutions.

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As Director of Technology, he shapes and strengthens the technical foundation of ManageEngine UEMS. Deeply fascinated by the nuts and bolts of technology, his passion has fueled innovations that have scaled globally. He also leads the UEMS Support team, ensuring exceptional experiences for ManageEngine UEMS customers worldwide.

He oversees end-to-end customer onboarding, product training, implementation, and ongoing support, while also heading product evangelists, professional services, partner certification, and customer success teams. Through this, he builds long-term customer relationships and cultivates a strong community of ManageEngine champions.

Driven by a commitment to both customer and employee success, he thrives on solving complex challenges through collaboration and innovative thinking. Recognized as a corporate IT leader, he brings an entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and thought leadership to his role. A passionate endpoint security advocate and security evangelist, he continually evaluates emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance delivery, quality, and business outcomes that propel the organization forward.

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Samir Shah serves as the Vice President and Head of the Personal Systems Category for Greater Asia at HP Inc., in Singapore. He is responsible for HP’s commercial and consumer computing businesses, which encompass PCs and peripherals, thin clients, VR, retail solutions, as well as services in the region. Responsible for driving growth and market penetration, Samir leads strategic initiatives tailored to the diverse markets within Greater Asia, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Samir Shah was previously Vice President and Head of Printing Business in Greater Asia, spearheading the Print Category within the Commercial Organization and overseeing category management for Print, 4P execution, P&L management business model innovation, and country category management. Preceding this, he served as Vice President of Printing Business for Asia Pacific and Japan, including India and China. In this role, he developed and implemented Print Strategy, drove innovation across Portfolio, Programs & GTM, and cultivated a high-performance team. Before his Print leadership role, he held the position of Vice President of Supplies business for HP Asia Pacific & Japan. Over his last 30 years in HP, Samir has held a variety of leadership roles across different HP businesses & customer segments based out of APJ and multiple geographies within India. He brings an extensive knowledge of emerging and developed markets, deep experience in category management & brand innovation, expertise in building go-to-market assets and leading highperformance organizations.

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Abraham Durosawo is a leading voice in global finance and capital mobilization, currently driving transformative investment strategies as Vice President at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Africa's leading Sovereign Wealth Fund with over $3.4Bn under management. With a multidisciplinary foundation in physics and over two decades of experience, he has mobilized more than $2 billion across private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure finance, Abraham blends analytical rigor with high-stakes dealmaking expertise. As a featured speaker, he brings his unrivaled mastery of fundraising and deal structuring to the stage, equipping attendees with the practical insights and strategic frameworks necessary to navigate global capital markets and secure high-impact funding.

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A distinguished leader who has spent over two decades shaping the future of technology and digital finance. Barani Sundaram has held senior leadership positions across Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Vietnam, building an impressive track record of delivering large-scale technology transformations across diverse and dynamic markets. As Chief Technology Officer of EastWest Bank in the Philippines, Barani has been instrumental in modernizing the bank's core technology infrastructure, elevating its cybersecurity posture, and championing the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. Under his leadership, EastWest Bank has harnessed AI to enhance customer experiences, strengthen fraud detection, and enable data-driven decision-making — while ensuring the highest standards of cyber resilience and regulatory compliance. His strategic vision, technical expertise, and ability to navigate complex challenges have earned him recognition as a pivotal force in shaping intelligent and secure digital banking in the Philippines. 

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Hadi Ganjineh is the Founder & CEO of Orbitify, an AI-native asset management platform built for the multi-trillion-dollar energy transition and critical infrastructure sectors. With over a decade of experience in digital transformation and the transition toward net-zero, he also serves as Vice Chair of the EuroCham Digital SC and Vice Chair of the World Energy Council Vietnam, and founded and led the Global Startups Community within the Forbes Technology Council.

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With over 20 years of experience in the field of clean energy and decarbonization, Nilesh Jadhav (NJ) is a passionate champion of accelerating the net-zero transition for organizations and communities. In his professional role at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, he leads the delivery of end-to-end decarbonization solutions and digital services for corporates. He is also a certified sustainability professional (e.g. Certified Energy Manager, GRI Sustainability Reporting, Green Mark Associate) and chairs the Energy Technical Committee in the Singapore Standard’s Council. 

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Anandaraman leads the quantum key distribution market and business development at Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, driving the adoption of quantum-safe technologies across industries. He joined Toshiba in 2021 following the company's QKD business launch after over two decades of R&D. Anandaraman holds a postgraduate degree in engineering from NTU Singapore. He began his career in cybersecurity engineering before transitioning to business roles. Prior to Toshiba, he led NFC technology business development at NXP Semiconductors.

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Jing Yi Chan is Senior Assistant Director for Ecosystem Development at Singapore’s National Quantum Office, where she drives national-level ecosystem initiatives, research collaborations, and international partnerships to deepen translational engagement and position Singapore as a global hub for quantum technologies.

She started her quantum career when IBM first placed a quantum computer on the cloud, becoming an early champion of quantum ecosystem growth in the region. At IBM, she was appointed IBM Distinguished Quantum Ambassador, working with global teams to expand quantum readiness and awareness, and received the CEO’s Special Equity Award for Strong Performance, Skills, and Leadership while managing partners and technical teams across HPC, hybrid cloud, and AI systems.

Jing Yi studied Physics at Imperial College London, where her research focused on techniques for dark matter detection – inspiring her ongoing work in connecting fundamental science with complex technological solutions.

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Hirofumi “Hiro” Mori is Chair of Global Consortium Alliances Working Group at Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) and serves as Expert of Strategic Advanced Technology Group in Toshiba Corporation. Mr. Mori started his career as an engineer at Toshiba in Japan and accumulated profound experiences in developing both hardware and software digital products. Prior to his current position, Mr. Mori was the IoT evangelist and leading technology engagement with strategic partners, especially industrial area. Also Mr. Mori was appointed to the Senior Manager of Toshiba America Information Systems in San Jose of California from 2011 to 2015, which focuses on dedicated digital product and application development. In 2019, he was appointed General manager of Israel Development Office at Toshiba of Europe Limited to initiate open innovation with global start-ups. He is a graduate of Science University of Tokyo with a Master degree in Electronic Engineering

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CEO and co-founder of Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand) [QTFT] as well as a research fellow at Thailand Center of Excellence in Physics. Based in Bangkok, I work with leading STEM talents and corporates in Thailand to bring advanced optimization solutions to life using digital and quantum technologies.

During my PhD, I worked on quantum simulation at Center for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore. I was granted with Google's Quantum Innovations award in 2018 for the development of a spectroscopy technique used to characterize Google's quantum computer. The work was published in Science.

At QTFT, I have been working with our corporate partners to deliver optimization solutions in various areas including Air Traffic Management, Financial Asset Management, Logistics Optimization, Virtual Power Plant, and Production Planning.

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With over 29 years of experience in early-stage tech, Vishal is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building innovative products. He is the co-founder and CEO of QuantrolOx, an Oxford University spinout that develops Quantum EDGE, a measurement and automation platform for quantum hardware, along with Quantum EDGE Academy for training future quantum engineers. QuantrolOx also offers VIDYAQAR, an integrated, open-architecture superconducting quantum system for education, research, testing, and benchmarking. Together, these products help teams move from slow, manual workflows to fast, automated quantum R&D.

QuantrolOx sits in the control and automation layer of the quantum stack, between the QPU, control electronics, and experiment logic. Quantum EDGE unifies automation, measurement, and data management, integrating out-of-the-box with leading control stacks and multiple QPU architectures. This positions QuantrolOx as a key enabler for scalable quantum computing across academia, industry, and national programmes.

Vishal experience spans across III-V semiconductors, smartphone SW, navigation systems, automotive, AI and quantum technologies. He has held various roles in research, manufacturing, operations, R&D, strategy, product management and business development. He has founded and led several startups, including Secondmind, an AI company, and VocalIQ, that was acquired by Apple in 2015. He is also an active advisor to several deep tech startups. Vishal is a global citizen who has lived in 15 cities across 6 countries, from the Equator to the Arctic.

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Professor Alexander Ling is a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies, and a member of the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore. In 2025, he was appointed the Dieter Schwarz Foundation (DSF) Professor in Quantum Communication and Security at NUS, a position he will hold for two years. Alexander was previously Chief Scientific Officer for the National Quantum Office and Director of the Quantum Engineering Programme. In 2024, he was named as a Distinguished International Associate of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering. His research interests are in global quantum networks enabled with satellites, repeaters and memories. He is also co-founder of two quantum technology spinoffs.  

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Giovanni Everduin, widely known as Gio, is the Co-founder & Executive Vice Chairman of CBIx, the independent innovation and corporate VC arm of Commercial Bank International. A Harvard Business School alumnus with over two decades of experience, Gio combines expertise in fintech, Web3, and organizational strategy to bridge emerging technologies with real-world financial applications.  At CBI, Gio serves as Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, where he oversees corporate transformation & innovation, sustainability, fintech partnerships, banking-as-a-service and digital assets initiatives. He co-founded CBIx in 2025, spearheading projects such as advising QNB in launching the region’s first tokenized money market fund.  His career spans leadership roles across consulting, banking, and entrepreneurship. He was previously Chief People Officer at Tanfeeth (Emirates NBD Group), a management consultant at Accenture in London, and founder of The ETNICITY Group – a hybrid corporate strategy, creative agency.  He also serves as a Non-Executive Director at zypl.ai, Tekle Holographics, and the Tumar fund, and advises the Ascend accelerator (focused on Real World Assets), Sui’s global accelerator, the Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce, and the National AI Council of Tajikistan, where he served on a UN working group for regional collaboration in AI development and governance.  Gio is a sought-after speaker, having contributed to major fintech summits and published insights in global outlets. His work sits at the convergence of innovation, decentralized technologies, and AI. He is ranked #5in Favikon’s top 100 most influential voices in Fintech & Crypto (UAE - top 200 globally) and is a proud member of YPO, the Harvard Club of NYC and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

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Laura Estefanía is the Founder and CEO of Conquista PR, a global strategic communications consultancy advising leading Web3 companies on media, public affairs, and market positioning. With a BA in Journalism (University of Vienna) and MSc in Political Economy (King’s College London), she helps emerging tech companies navigate the intersection of finance, internet culture, and policy.

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Mr. Jia Zhifeng, Chief Technology Officer, joined X Star Technology, in June 2023. He is primarily responsible for the development of technology and data platforms, as well as managing the company’s technology direction and strategy. Concurrently, Mr. Jia also serves as the CTO of YiXin Group. Prior to joining X Star Technology, Mr. Jia served as Vice President of Engineering at Autohome (NYSE: ATHM) from April 2011 to April 2017 and as the Senior Director of Engineering at eLong (formerly listed on NASDAQ, stock code: LONG) from February 2008 to April 2011.

Mr. Jia received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Science and Technology of China in 1996 and a Master of Science in Information and Computer Science from the University of Hawaii in 1998.

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Yeok Chong Ng is an experienced SE (Systems Engineering) leader who has held various leadership roles in the field of cybersecurity. Currently, he is the Head of PreSales, APAC at Kaspersky for the Asia Pacific and Japan, where he leads a team of technical PreSales professionals across APAC. His team works to architect, design, and build best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for clients, including analyzing clients' business and technical requirements and recommending security designs using Kaspersky solutions to mitigate customer’s security risks.

Prior to joining Kaspersky, Yeok Chong was the head of Infrastructure Security competency tower at Ensign Infosecurity. In this role, he led a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for delivering presales and professional services for network and OT security.

Before Ensign Infosecurity, Yeok Chong held the role of APAC SE Director for Gigamon. In this position, he was responsible for growing the SE team in the APAC region to drive business growth.

Overall, Yeok Chong has extensive experience in leading teams in the field of cybersecurity, with a focus on providing presales, professional services, and technical solutions to clients across APAC.

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As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Asia-Pacific, Magnus Ewerbring is responsible for driving technology alignment as well as long term technology strategies for Ericsson in Asia-Pacific. Magnus has been with Ericsson for more than 30 years and has held several senior executive positions within Ericsson Research, Development, Business Units, as well as in customer accounts. Magnus holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology (Gothenburg, Sweden) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University (Ithaca, N.Y., USA)

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Anthony is a pioneer in cybersecurity and governance in Singapore and the Asia Pacific, with nearly 30 years of experience, spanning consulting, auditing, instructorship, executive leadership, and advocacy.

He teaches and develops content for universities and professional institutions and is a long-time, well-known speaker at business, industry, government, and academic conferences, workshops and executive roundtables in the region and internationally.

He is a Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management) and ISO/IEC 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management), consultant for SOC2, an AI Governance Professional, and a Fellow at a university.

Anthony has held senior regional business leadership roles at IBM, CA (now Broadcom), Fortinet, and Check Point, led some major national cybersecurity assessment initiatives, co-authored an international acclaimed professional certification in cloud security and sits on a government cybersecurity committee.  He is a life alumni at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.                    

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Andy Chen is Vice President of Global Business and Product Development at GMI Cloud, where he leads global partnerships and go-to-market strategy for GPU cloud infrastructure and AI inference platforms. Prior to GMI Cloud, he held senior leadership roles at Supermicro and Dell, focusing on OEM partnerships and data center infrastructure solutions.

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Foreign Correspondent for the largest economy media group in the world, boasting over 3 million readers in total. Winner of Financial Journalism prize, Singapore Press Club Awards 2025. 

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Results-driven IT infrastructure leader with extensive experience in IT solutioning, consultancy, mobility, and workplace management across APAC and the Middle East. Proven track record in driving business development, optimizing operations, and enhancing client satisfaction. Recognized for achieving the highest company-wide quality satisfaction rating (99%+) and significantly improving customer satisfaction scores (+40% in a single quarter). Adept at managing multimillion-dollar projects and delivering tailored IT solutions for enterprise and public sector clients.

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Eshan is the investment partner at Sinarmas Technology - one of the largest private family offices investing in technology.  He has led investments into some leading global AI companies such as Replit, Supabase, Mercor, Groq and Psiquantum. 

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Jenny Suzanna J heads enterprise business development for the IT security division of ManageEngine. Her expertise lies in driving business growth through strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions that align with the enterprise's long-term vision. With a strong background in identity management,

Jenny often speaks at industry conferences and C-level seminars across the globe and has been instrumental in helping organizations adopt an identity-centric security approach to bolster enterprise security. When not travelling, you can often find her working closely with products teams, building technical roadmaps and devising GTM strategies to deliver innovative solutions that cater to advancing industry challenges.

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Johannes Eckold is a recognised human capital management expert with 15 over years of experience across Hong Kong and Singapore. He specialises in HR Technology, Employer of Record (EoR) solutions, Global Workforce Expansion, Talent Management, and Employee Engagement. As Partner Director at Globalisation Partners (G-P), Eckold helps businesses expand globally by simplifying international hiring and workforce compliance. He drives strategic partnerships and enables companies to build and manage global teams without setting up local entities. Prior to G-P, Eckold founded HR consulting firm Up! Advisory and held senior roles at Oracle and Willis Towers Watson, advising organisations on HR strategy, employee engagement, and global workforce solutions. A trusted advisor and frequent public speaker, he is passionate about helping businesses scale globally while creating great employee experiences.  

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At Blaize, he leads the company’s corporate communication and marketing strategy for cloud AI services platform and edge AI for smart infrastructure. His focus is on shaping the edge AI market through high impact storytelling, strategic partnerships, and scalable GTM programs that drive global growth and adoption, contributing to ~20x company expansion.

Previously, as Head of Cloud and AI GTM at Ampere Computing, he led global efforts to drive adoption of ARM64-based cloud infrastructure across hyperscalers including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud, as well as large enterprises such as Uber.

Earlier, as Head of Platform at Radisys, he drove the commercialization of software-defined platform for CSPs and helped bring one of the first operator-led open source 5G platforms to market with the Linux Foundation as board member of Open Networking Foundation.

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Visionary entrepreneur and serial business builder with experience in nuclear, high-tech industries, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation. Currently building a unique multi-billion-dollar, multi-sector ecosystem - Posspole - across defence, space, healthcare, energy, electronics, and sustainability by uniting manufacturing, energy, talent, capital and markets to disrupt conventional approaches and create transformative businesses.

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With 10 years financial services experience, Danqing Specializes in cross-border banking solutions supporting corporate clients expanding across Southeast Asia, focused on technology sectors such as AI, Meditech, and advanced manufactories.  

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Manoj Kumar Agarwal is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of an early stage Deep Technology fund, Seafund (www.seafund.in) with 25+ investments and a strong focus on deeptech (Spacetech, Semiconductor, Defence, Quantum. Robotics), Sustainability, Climate tech, Mobility, Enterprise AI SAAS, Fintech, & Medtech. Manoj has also been an active angel investor with investments in 20+ startups. He is currently in his 2nd Fund. Manoj is also an Nominee & Independent Board Member & Advisor to companies both in India and overseas including Alp Consulting, Takeme2space, Finsall & others. He is also involved with various incubation and accelerator programs. Manoj has been a regular participant as a speaker, Jury member in various Startup & Tech Industry events across India, ME & SE Asia. Some of them are Global Health Saudi 2024& 2-2025, Expand North Star, Gitex Future Stars , TIE Events, NASSCOM, Huddle Global.

Manoj is also quoted by the media on various stories around the startup eco system and has also been part of multiple podcasts on startup related topics. He has wide experience both as an entrepreneur and as a corporate leader in Fund deployment, Fund management, setting up joint ventures, M&As and business development. Before starting Seafund, Manoj was the CEO of a Indian Company with Global presence across India, Africa, Europe and ME. Manoj is also an early tech & internet Entrepreneur and was part of the founding team of a venture funded internet startup In Bangalore which he exited in 2002. Manoj has also been a director with National Internet Exchange of India(NIXI) & Executive committee member of ISPAI (Internet Service Provider Association of India). Manoj is also actively associated with IVCA.

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Martina Fuchs is an international TV anchor, business journalist, event moderator, expert on China and the Middle East, and speaks 9 languages.

She currently works as a Europe Business Correspondent for China’s state news agency Xinhua, Co-Founder of the Frequency School with U.S. Grammy-nominated music producer Maejor, Consultant for the world-renowned IMD business school, and Advisor for the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.

Based in London, Zurich and Dubai, Martina also serves as international media ambassador and board member for the Montreux Jazz Festival China.
Apart from being a global citizen and world traveler, she is also a music DJ and playing old school hip hop, soul and R&B, as well as Afrobeat and world music.

Previously, she was a CNNMoney Switzerland TV anchor and CGTN senior business reporter in Beijing, and worked as a Reuters economy correspondent for the Gulf Arab region in Dubai and Reuters Financial TV producer in London. Martina speaks 9 languages, including: German, French, English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Swahili.

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Nasser Zayour is Vice President of Global Alliances at TXOne Networks, with over 25 years of experience leading global partner ecosystems. He has built strategic alliances with leading consultancies and cloud providers, consistently driving revenue growth and scalable go-to-market success across international markets.

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Nithin Srinivas is the APJ leader for Agentic AI and Intelligent Automation at HCLSoftware, driving the next-generation orchestration platform portfolio for the APJ region. With 21+ years in enterprise IT, AI/ML, and automation, he partners with customers as a trusted advisor to deliver autonomous operations, enhanced decisioning, and scalable digital transformation. He brings deep expertise in financial services and has led large-scale AI-driven automation initiatives across banking, telecom, healthcare, and the public sector across APJ.

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Norman Goh is a Kuala Lumpur-based correspondent for Nikkei Asia, covering politics, business, and international affairs across Southeast Asia. Since joining in 2023, he has contributed to the newsroom’s 2025 SABEW Award for Economics Reporting. He also advises on communications at Sunway University and INTI International University.

Goh began his journalism career at Malaysiakini in 2014 and has written for the South China Morning Post, Channel NewsAsia, and VICE News, in addition to fact-checking for AFP. He has also served as Press and Information Officer at the EU Delegation to Malaysia and as Special Functions Officer to Malaysia’s Foreign Minister. He is also a member in the Law Reform and Media Literacy committee of the Malaysian Media Council.

He holds a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Malaya and a Bachelor of Nursing from University of Malaysia Sarawak, and is a registered nurse in both Malaysia and Singapore. A regular speaker at regional forums, he trains on media, elections, and newsroom strategy.

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Leading ESET’s expansion across APAC Region and strengthening channel ecosystems, accelerating growth in SMB and Enterprise segments, and opening new markets by positioning ESET closer to partners and customers.

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As the Executive Vice President APAC at Datalec Precision Installations Pte. Ltd. Peter is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the company's operations and business development initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. The role involves setting and executing regional growth strategies, managing key client relationships, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives. Leading a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence to drive sustainable growth and profitability in the APAC market.

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Rik Ferguson is Vice President, Security Intelligence at Forescout, where he focuses on cyber resilience, emerging threats, and the security implications of increasingly connected environments. With more than 30 years in cybersecurity, he is a globally recognized speaker, advisor, and commentator on the intersection of technology change, attacker behavior, and trust.

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Shih Guan is currently a Managing Director in DBS Bank, heading Digital Economy Group which provides DBS services and connectivity to innovative new economy companies regionally. Previously he was in DBS Corporate Development which supports all DBS’ businesses and countries on their inorganic expansion activities, including strategic acquisitions / divestments, joint ventures and partnerships. Prior to DBS, Shih Guan spent over 12 years in investment banking. He is an experienced and versatile finance professional with years of experience across sell-side (investment banking), buy-side (corporate development) and financial regulation and policy, with deep understanding of banks, insurers, asset managers, brokerages and fintechs. He has successfully led large cross functional/border teams to close numerous high profile, complex and ground breaking transactions.

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Experienced and driven Sales Director of 38 years in Distribution of IT Infrastructure and adjacent technologies and more recently with System Integrators. I have a proven background on delivering multi-million dollar roll outs. Reducing costs and managing cash to cash client exposure whilst minimizing their risk and introducing efficiencies. More recently with Datalec, broadened my responsibilities managing the Strategic Accounts alongside establishing a more sustainable, robust and profitable supply chain.

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Choy is the Director of Quantum Policy and Strategy (QPSU), as well as International Affairs Division (IAD) in Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information. In his QPSU role, he leads the whole-of-government effort for Singapore’s national quantum strategy, coordinating and synchronising research, industry, security, and international domains. In his IAD role, he is responsible for Singapore’s digital diplomacy globally, through policy cooperation and engagement, across bilateral relationships and multilateral forums. This includes digital domains such as AI, online safety, digital government, amongst others. Prior to this role, he was Vice President and Head of Region (Europe) for the Economic Development Board (EDB). Choy has more than 20 years of experience in the larger public service, in domains of defence, diplomacy, technological capability development, and social policy; with stints in US, Europe, Israel, Southeast Asia, and now based back in Singapore

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Anna Tutova is a public speaker, Founder AI Crypto Minds https://aicryptominds.com/ (PR-advisory agency), Fortune media contributor and family office advisor. Anna holds a degree of Master in International Law. She is an expert in public relations and business development, featured on CNBC Arabia TV, Forbes Middle East, Nasdaq, Finance Yahoo, Gulf News, Coindesk, Cointelegraph. 

Furthermore Anna is a co-producer of the documentary film “Decentralized - no Matter What” on the new era of the digital economy(featuring El Salvador’s government officials, Vitalik Buterin(creator Ethereum), CZ(Founder Binance), Justin Sun(Founder Tron), Paolo Ardoino(CEO Tether) etc.  

Anna interviewed before Jenny Johnson(Franklin Templeton CEO), Noel Quinn(former HSBC CEO), Vitalik Buterin(creator Ethereum), Marc Randolph(co-Founder Netflix), CZ(Founder Binance), Paolo Ardoino(CEO Tether), Sebastian Thrun(co-Founder Waymo), Andrew Feldman(co-Founder Cerebras), Anthony Scaramucci(Founder SkyBridge, ex-Trump advisor), Surrangel Whipps. Jr.(President of Palau), Cathie Wood(Founder ARK Invest), Pierre Gasly(F1 driver), Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz(daughter of Charles Schwab, Board Chair and President Charles Schwab Foundation), President Mastercard Europe, UK Members of Parliament, Lightspeed Ventures, Pantera Capital, Dragonfly Capital partners, Dr. Daniel Risch (Prime Minister of Liechtenstein) etc…

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Azhar Malik is an industry-leading expert in Spatial AI and interactive 3D ecosystems. As a frequent speaker at world-class stages such as GITEX Global and AWE, Azhar is at the forefront of the "AI Assistant" revolution. His work focuses on transforming traditional storefronts into intelligent, data-driven environments using proprietary AI agents. He is a recognized authority on how brands can leverage emerging technology to humanize digital commerce and scale operational efficiency.

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Desh Raj Bhadana serves as the Director of the Mobile and Electronic Devices Export Promotion Council (MEDEPC), providing strategic leadership in advancing India’s mobile and electronics exports through enhanced market access, investment facilitation, and the creation of a stable, competitive, and policy-enabling environment across the electronics value chain. An Indian Army veteran, Mr. Bhadana brings over 34 years of distinguished experience with cross-functional expertise spanning Defence, Space, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecom, and Electronics sectors. His career reflects a rare blend of operational leadership, policy insight, and institutional management across both public and private domains.

Mr. Bhadana has held senior leadership roles with prominent industry bodies, including the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), Space Industry Association (SIA), All India Fixed Internet Service Providers Association (AIFISPA), and Bharat Antyodaya Federation (BAF). His responsibilities have encompassed overall management of associations, public policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and government affairs, enabling effective representation of industry interests at national and international levels. Across the Defence, Space, and Telecom sectors, he has worked closely with key national and global stakeholders such as ISRO, IN-SPACe, NSIL, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Ministry of Defence (MoD), NITI Aayog, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), as well as international agencies including the European Space Agency (ESA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), and the Australian Space Agency (ASA).

His engagements have also extended to foreign embassies and various State Governments and Departments. With deep domain knowledge, strong stakeholder relationships and a strategic outlook, Mr. Bhadana continues to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s electronics and mobile manufacturing and export ecosystem.

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Devika Bade is a GTM and revenue strategist who specialises in turning strategic partnerships into measurable business outcomes across emerging markets. At Blume Ventures, she has driven over $1.5M in partner-sourced deals, unlocked $6M in portfolio value through enterprise conversion strategies, and built a network of over 160 enterprise stakeholders spanning Fortune 40 companies and GSIs. As part of the early leadership team at Dream VC, whose 400+ alumni across 50 countries now manage $10.2B in AUM, she is shaping how the next generation of investors and operators deploy capital across emerging markets. 

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Geoff Davies is Vice President APAC Sales at NinjaOne, where he leads the company’s growth and enterprise expansion across the region. Geoff works closely with customers to simplify IT operations, reduce risk, and improve endpoint management and cybersecurity outcomes in increasingly complex environments.

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Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin is currently the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA). He is a Registered Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and also serves as the Registrar of BEM. Previously, he was the Director of Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division at the Public Works Department (PWD). He brings 25 years of experience in Electrical and Computer Engineering, particularly in ICT infrastructure and system projects. He holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University (USA) and Ulm University (Germany), as well as a PhD in Technology and Innovation Management from UiTM.

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As an Independent Member of Keyland Foundation, Gary brings rigorous expertise at the intersection of AI governance, youth education, and sustainable development. With deep experience in interdisciplinary research and global cross-sector collaboration, Gary counsel the Foundation on scaling equitable AI literacy, digital skill-building initiatives, and youth empowerment across Greater China. Anchored in evidence-based strategy, Gary advance the Foundation’s mission to close tech education gaps, cultivate future-ready young leaders, and build inclusive, sustainable AI ecosystems for the digital age.

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Armando Boccia is Head of Account Management at Hawksford in Singapore, where he leads a team responsible for managing a portfolio of international clients across multiple jurisdictions. With a background in corporate structuring, taxation and cross-border expansion, Armando advises businesses navigating the complexities of operating and growing across Asia. He has extensive experience leading multi-jurisdictional restructuring projects and supporting international businesses at each stage of their expansion into the region. He brings together technical depth and a hands-on approach to client relationships, working closely with businesses to deliver tailored solutions that reflect both their immediate needs and longer-term commercial ambitions.

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Noopur Joshi is an educator and learning designer dedicated to shaping the future of education through ethical AI integration and inclusive pedagogy. With over five years of experience in K-12 and higher education, she has a proven track record of developing high-impact, scalable learning solutions that bridge the gap between traditional teaching and modern technology. Her extensive research background includes three journal publications and five international conference presentations focused on teaching pedagogies and design education. A thought leader, Noopur has secured Ministry of Education grants and often serves as a guest speaker and jury member at prestigious academic institutions. Beyond her design expertise, she is an award-winning public speaker and a Toastmasters Inter-District Speaking Champion, renowned for her ability to communicate complex educational shifts to diverse stakeholders. Passionate about change management, she recently led a major initiative to pilot AI-powered personalized learning paths.

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Sahaj Vaidya is a Senior Research Associate at the Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University, a researcher working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, governance, and public health systems. She is currently involved in the development of India’s National AI Strategy for Health, in collaboration with WHO SEARO, focusing on ethical, inclusive, and institutionally grounded AI adoption. Sahaj’s research examines how AI design decisions translate into legal, clinical, and governance risks in high-impact public sector contexts. Her work has been recognized through multiple international awards, and she has been invited to speak at global forums, including United Nations–affiliated events, on AI ethics, health systems, and responsible technology governance. Recent milestones include being invited to speak at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on AI ethics (July 2025), receiving the Best Poster Award at a UNIDIR co-organized workshop (March 2025), and being featured among ELLE Magazine’s Top 4 Women in AI (June 2025).

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Tim has worked in the cyber industry for over 20 years, guiding some of the largest European and global organisations realise value from the cyber investments.

He recently joined Saviynt as their Field CTO, focused on the AsiaPac and Japan market. Prior to this he was a London based Partner at Ernst & Young, leading their cyber identity and access management capability across the UK and broader EMEA region.

With all the excitement around AI, Tim believes in a pragmatic holistic approach for security when safeguarding organisational risk, but still be able to realise business  growth opportunities. 

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20+ years of experience with critical comms and industrial wireless cellular connectivity (e.g., network slicing, hybrid networks, private 4G/5G networks, mission critical networks, IoT connectivity and device mgmt.), emerging enterprise solutions (e.g., virtual workplace-aaS, C-V2X, fleet-telematics platform, smart metering, connected logistics chain), mobile broadband solutions (e.g., CDMA, GSM/EDGE, 3G/HSPA, 4G); and special projects/company initiatives (e.g., global setup for enterprise business, two major M&A projects for cellular gateway and telematics platform.

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Started in Taiwan with a vision for global outreach and sustainable development, PLANET first established its brand presence in the European market and subsequently expanded to the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Allison Chen serves as Regional Manager, overseeing the Oceania, Northeast Asia, and Central Asia markets, with a focus on promoting industrial networking solutions for infrastructure projects and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) applications.

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Ben Miall is the Director of Sales for Oceania at Grandstream Networks, where he leads regional growth and channel expansion across Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Island Countries, and other South East Asian countries. With over eight years of experience at the company, he has helped establish Grandstream as a reputable brand for UC and Networking products in his region. He specializes in building high-performance partner ecosystems and aligning technology solutions with real business

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Daniel Hooi is the Business Development Manager for Infrastructure Solutions, Asia at Vertiv. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Daniel has nearly two decades of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a strong background in business development, market strategy, and customer engagement across Southeast Asia. He brings deep expertise in high‑voltage energy systems and modular infrastructure solutions, leading market expansion, key account development, and long‑term strategic partnerships within the energy and data center sector.

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As APAC Industry Development Lead at Odoo Hong Kong, I specialize in connecting industry challenges with Odoo’s integrated business applications to drive measurable growth. My focus spans Food & Beverage, Wine & Spirits, Retail, and emerging sectors, where I build scalable outbound engines and empower teams to deliver results.

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Experienced with technical marketing, customer engagement, benchmarking, partner relations, web development and product messaging. Specialties: - Native English Speaker - Conversational/literate in Mandarin Chinese - Proficient in Windows, Linux, MS Office, Google Docs, Photoshop/GIMP, Web design (PHP, JS, HTML) - Knowledgeable in server applications, especially clustering and virtualization technologies In my spare time I create technical training and tips at my blog https://opensourcetechtrn.blogspot.com/

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Support manager from Information2 software, Focusing on data security for more than several years, we have provided stable and reliable data security solutions for thousands of enterprises.

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Daryl Dunbar is an expert in all facets of the cloud and data centre market, having built and operated numerous properties across 4 continents over the last 25 years. Prior to becoming a consultant in the data center space, he was Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Digital Realty (DLR). In this role, he was responsible for a $1B portfolio, building on the company’s success in the region, and developing strategies for new markets. Previously, he was EVP IT Services for Colt Technologies, where he built and ran an €80m+ business, surpassing all targets.

With over 35 years of experience in IT, Telecoms, and Technology Industries, he has broad international and multi-cultural experience in APAC, the US, Europe, and Latin America, having assisted with technology, finance, cybersecurity, infrastructure, leadership development, transformation, change, innovation, and strategic execution.

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Joe Yu, Product Director of H3C Group, holds a Master’s Degree from HUST. With rich experience at H3C, China Mobile, he has served as Chief Engineer and Product Director. He excels in WLAN, 5G, IoT, IFPD and AI, and keeps exploring industrial innovation at the tech forefront.

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As Vice President of Kingsoft Office, Ms. Xu Liu oversees capital markets and international commercial operations, and is committed to driving the global commercial rollout of products including WPS 365. Drawing on her extensive experience as Managing Director at China International Capital Corporation (CICC), where she led IPO projects for large technology enterprises, she is now leading her team to accelerate Kingsoft Office’s global expansion and ecosystem-oriented strategy.

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Mr Jim Lim Shien Min is the founder of 59stVentures, an organization focusing on leveraging expertise, experiences and connections of senior technology executives globally to create positive social impact to the society. He was the APAC Head of Health Ecosystem with Zuhlke Group, helping the company to expand its offerings to healthcare ecosystem players regionally. Prior to this, Jim was a partner at NCS leading her Healthcare business and was involved in a few Covid-related initiatives including Community Care Facilities (CCF) and many Public Health systems. Before Covid, Jim was the founding CEO for Good Doctor Technology, a Joint-Venture between PingAn Good Doctor from China and Grab. He joined the company as first employee to setup the entire business in Indonesia and Singapore. Jim is currently also adjunct lecturer for NUS, SUSS and FinTech Academy. Jim sits in the board of startup companies (mainly healthtech/medtech) in China, Taiwan, Singapore and India. He is also mentor and one of the initiator for NUS Medicine DATA (Digital Advanced Technology Accelerator) program

Before Good Doctor, Jim was the Global Senior Director in Group Chief Transformation Office in Huawei Technologies and its Regional Chief Technology Officer for strategic digital transformation projects in APAC, focussing on digital transformation cross industries (e.g. Telco, Smart Nation/City, Retail, Healthcare, Logistics, Agriculture), domains (e.g. Cloud, IoT, Big Data, Mobile Money, Connectivity) and aspects (e.g. Business Modelling, Customer Journey, Design Thinking, Org. Change)

Prior to joining Huawei, Jim was the CBE (Client Business Executive) in Amdocs with full P&L responsibilities from sales, delivery and operations. Jim was with Amdocs for 9 years and was previously the Senior Director, Business Strategy and Sales Engineering in APAC, whom setup the regional delivery team; responsible for all accounts presales and strategic business development activities within Amdocs APAC. Jim was Techmahindra Presales and Delivery Group Head for APAC who set up its regional delivery centers and presales teams. Jim also established partnership with other vendors such as Huawei and Oracle while serving as Country Manager for Greater China. Prior to this role, Jim was Project and JV Manager and Senior Consultant in Accenture, with solid experiences in large-scale business transformation programs in SingTel, Telekom Malaysia and Starhub

With over 26 years of consulting, advisory and ICT industry experiences in Business, Customer & Project Management, Jim brings his wealth of experience providing strategic, business and technological advice to global clients.

Jim holds a MBA (Distinctions) from Manchester Business School (UK) and B. Eng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). Jim is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a seasoned company spokesman for media and analysts. Jim is currently the Vice President for Cloud Security Alliance Singapore Chapter, a global mentor for PingAn Technology Innovation Center, an industry mentor for ICT with Young NTUC, a Senior Fellow appointed by Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and an Executive Education Fellow appointed by National University of Singapore (NUS).

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Harry Koh is the Country Manager at Magnet Forensics. A digital forensic professional with diverse experience in the information security and information technology industry, Harry started his career as a data recovery engineer and has recovered over four petabytes of data from all kinds of storage media.

He is experienced in handling digital forensic investigations with various levels of complexity across a wide range of industries from legal, finance, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, retail, healthcare to online services in the APAC regions specializing in identification, acquisition and examination of digital evidence.

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Audrey is a certified CISO and cybersecurity leader with close to 2 decades of industry experience across global MNCs, including financial services, FMCG, technology, logistics and postal networks. She is genuinely passionate about how technology and cybersecurity can make a positive difference in people's lives and businesses. Beyond managing risks and protection assets, she helps organizations connect the dots between strategy, operations and security in a way that works for everyone - from the boardroom to the ground. An accredited director with the Singapore institute of Directors, Audrey also champions women in cyber, IT and mentoring the next generation to excel and lead with confidence.

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Ron Vining is a visionary brand strategist, creative executive, and AI transformation advisor with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of immersive entertainment, brand stewardship, and emerging technologies. He has guided Fortune 50 companies, governments, and cultural institutions across Asia, the Middle East, and North America on large-scale initiatives in digital innovation, IP commercialization, and experiential design.

As Founder of Learnami AI and AgenticInflux, Ron develops next-generation agentic AI systems to help organizations accelerate digital adoption, optimize content creation, and deliver personalized engagement at scale. Concurrently serving as Chief Marketing Officer of ThemeParkX / ResortX, he leads IP-driven storytelling and immersive location-based entertainment (LBE) strategies. Under his leadership, the platform has attracted 4.5 million unique visitors and achieved Google’s highest-ranked B2B website in the parks and resorts sector.

Ron’s career spans high-profile collaborations with American Express, Apple, AT&T, BMW, Cisco, Disney, Google, HP, JP Morgan, Intel, Levi’s, LG, Lucasfilm, LVMH, Microsoft, Samsung, SAP, SingTel, Sony Music, Swarovski, Timberland, Verizon, Visa, Warner Brothers and global governments. He advised on multimillion-dollar themed retail / hospitality / park placemaking and led major infrastructure projects as Deputy General Manager of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Ron has produced global campaigns for Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame artists, Journey, built streaming platforms including AppFlicks while continuing to push the boundaries of AI-powered entertainment, currently developing the video disruptor, CliqueFlicks and e-commerce platform, Flick2Shop.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Ron regularly addresses international audiences on the convergence of AI, brand guardianship, and experiential innovation. At GITEX Asia 2026, he will further explore how agentic intelligence and immersive technologies are reshaping the future of entertainment, branding, and public-private collaboration.

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With over 30 years of experience delivering mission-critical systems for government, defence, and critical infrastructure sectors globally, Tim is a fantastic addition to the line-up. He is a recognised authority in cross-domain solutions, having deployed secure systems across the UK, NATO, and the Middle East.

Currently leading the Global Solutions Engineering Team at Everfox, Tim is a truly trusted voice in high-assurance security innovation and cyber resilience.

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Matt Fangman is a seasoned technical leader with over 30 years of experience in enterprise software, cloud services, AI, data solutions, and strategic integration. In the last five years, he has driven innovation and technical strategies at Microsoft and SailPoint, focusing on AI-driven transformations, data maturity, and modern workplace solutions.

Currently, as Field CTO at SailPoint since February 2025, Matt aligns with field sales and technical teams to spearhead strategic account engagements. He specializes in integrating SailPoint's identity governance platforms with Microsoft technologies, while pioneering AI agents and multi-agent systems to optimize Agent Identity security and helping bring security and governance to AI solutions and agents.

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Bryan Kelley is a veteran enterprise software sales leader with expertise in both identity security and cloud platform technologies. His career is distinguished by a history of building strategic, high-performance sales organizations and bringing cutting-edge technologies to market for category-defining companies like SailPoint and Salesforce.

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Rozaili Idris is a digital forensics specialist with a strong background in law enforcement and forensic solutions, focusing on digital investigations and evidence analysis. Having been a technical trainer providing digital forensics certification training, along with hands-on experience in law enforcement and forensic solutions, he brings a well-rounded perspective on both the technical and operational aspects of digital forensics. Now a Solutions Consultant at Magnet Forensics, he focuses on empowering investigative teams with innovative tools to enhance digital evidence analysis and case management.

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Dario Acconci is Head of Middle East and Asia at Hawksford, where he oversees the strategic direction of the firm’s regional offices and advises international businesses on expansion across Asia and the GCC. Based between Singapore and Dubai, Dario has over two decades of experience supporting foreign investment into China, Southeast Asia and the GCC, with a background in corporate and commercial law. He began his career in Hong Kong in 2003 and joined Hawksford following the successful growth and merger in 2018 of the regional corporate services firm he co‑founded. Dario works closely with multinational businesses to structure and establish operations across Asia and the Middle East, drawing on deep regional knowledge and extensive cross‑border experience.

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Mr Huang Zelin is the Founder and Director of FOZL Group, bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in cross-border corporate consultancy. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Business School, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Singapore Management University.

His professional credentials include being a Chartered Certified Accountant through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a Singapore Registered Tax Practitioner (Income Tax and GST) under the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals, and a licensed practitioner for corporate service providers under the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore.

Under Mr.Huang’s leadership, FOZL Group has evolved into an internationally trusted professional service provider with a footprint spanning Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and Germany. He specializes in guiding Chinese state-owned enterprises, listed companies, and private firms through market entry and regional layout in Singapore and Southeast Asia, providing expert oversight on structural design, compliance implementation, and sustainable global operations.

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Anastasia Polovko serves as the Head of Digital Projects and International Analytics Division of the Department of Information Technologies of Moscow.

Anastasia’s expertise is deeply rooted in the global digital development agenda. She oversees the production of the digest “Smart City Development Trends”, which examines best practices from smart cities around the world.  She contributes to the key international frameworks, including the UN-Habitat, G20, and U20 initiatives, focusing on the integration of digital solutions within urban environments.

Ms. Polovko is a regular participant in Russian and international forums, such as the Smart Nation Expo. She was involved in expert sessions of the Joint Russian-Malaysian Commission for Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation.

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DXWorks architects full-stack blockchain trust infrastructure from decentralized identity to digital product passports, enabling governments and enterprises to verify people, skills, and products across borders. With 12+ public-sector R&D projects delivered, DXWORKS is now extending Korea's trust layer into Southeast Asia.

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Leading Ericsson’s business with Telia Company in the Nordics and Baltics. Member of the regional executive leadership team and responsible for driving Ericsson’s business and overseeing the Company’s operations across Southeast Asia, Oceania and India. 

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Doug Peris is a business leader, entrepreneur, investor, and global start-up mentor with more than 20 years of experience helping founders and SME leaders navigate growth, international expansion, and fundraising. His work focuses on helping start-ups move from early traction to structured scale while supporting SME owners in strengthening operations and preparing their businesses for investment. Doug founded four start-ups and achieved two exits, giving him direct experience across the venture lifecycle, from designing business models and securing early-stage funding to developing operating frameworks and executing go-to-market strategies. To date, he has mentored over 400 founders from more than 40 countries through venture-building programmes, incubators, and accelerators, supported by a wide network of investors and ecosystem partners. Earlier in his career, Doug held senior executive leadership roles, leading organisations with up to 2,000 staff and managing budgets exceeding US$100M. He worked with enterprise and government leaders across banking, logistics, hospitality, and the public sector on digital transformation, cloud and data centre infrastructure, telecommunications, contact centre operations, and customer service platforms. Today, Doug sits on advisory boards for companies in the United States, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. He also mentors founders through various university venture programmes in Singapore and regularly acts as an international judge for major venture competitions and pitch platforms across Asia. He is a passionate advocate for business-for-good ventures working on environmental sustainability, underserved communities, global food security, food waste reduction, and health and mental wellness. His approach blends commercial thinking with practical operator experience to help companies build responsible and sustainable businesses. Outside work, Doug enjoys cycling, rugby union, food writing, and beach holidays. If your business is scaling and you need experienced guidance on expansion, investor readiness, or international growth, Doug is always open to connecting.

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G K Tirunavukarasu is an award-winning film producer turned media and technology entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of Fipchain, a platform building global infrastructure for intellectual property (IP) discovery, financing, and trade. With a strong entrepreneurial background and a focus on bridging creators with capital, he is driving innovation at the intersection of media, technology, and finance. Through Fipchain and its flagship initiative ProducerBazaar, he is enabling creators, studios, and investors to unlock new value from IP assets across borders.   He has been actively involved in building ecosystems that connect global markets, with a vision to make IP a liquid and accessible asset class. His work spans partnerships, platform development, and creating scalable opportunities for the media and entertainment industry.

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MELAKA is a South Korean AI company that develops GENDIA, a multimodal AI platform for automated content creation — from image editing to 3D asset generation. Built on proprietary AI technologies, GENDIA helps small businesses and educators produce professional visuals effortlessly. With overseas partnerships in Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan, MELAKA is expanding its AI solutions to global markets.

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Scaled digital transformation portfolios beyond S$1.5M across APAC, built enterprise AI and GenAI systems, and led cross-functional teams delivering impact across industries. Patent holder with national recognition, bringing real-world insights on AI and Industry 5.0 to global platforms. Certified as Smart Industry Readiness Assessor.

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Leading the Global Facial Recognition Standard with 0% Security Incidents and Ultra-Fast 1:N Matching Technology.

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Mikki Sachiko is the Founder & CEO of Wellnessible, a global wellness and media platform. With 16+ years in media, tech, and marketing, she has worked with organizations across Asia and the US. A former CNN Philippines host, she is now an independent TV host and international emcee, bridging tech, media, and wellness.

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Millie Lee is a dedicated growth strategist recognized for maximizing business value at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and evolving market demands. As the Head of Partnership & Growth at MarinaChain, she orchestrates the development of an innovative business ecosystem that leverages AI to solve the maritime industry’s most complex carbon regulatory challenges. Through high-level strategic collaborations with global enterprises, Millie plays a pivotal role in positioning MarinaChain as a dominant leader in the global maritime-tech landscape, extending its influence from Asia to the world stage.

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Codepresso is an HR Tech company delivering a standardized AI-Native Workforce Intelligence Platform that integrates AI practical utilization assessment, training, and skill management into a unified solution.

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Olivia was the former news anchor for CNN & Bloomberg TV Indonesia. She currently produces the business news for CNA’s flagship morning show, Asia First and has covered both Indonesian general elections in 2019 and 2024. Recipient of Top Ten Young Persons Awards from JCI Indonesia. 

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Kok Wee is Assistant Chief Executive of the Policy and Corporate Development (P&CD) cluster in CSA. He oversees strategy, planning, regulation, ecosystem development, international affairs, communications and engagement, and corporate services. He is responsible for developing Singapore’s national cybersecurity strategies and policies, both domestically and internationally, and raising the capacities of CSA as well as the wider cybersecurity ecosystem. Prior to joining CSA, Kok Wee spent time in various MINDEF agencies and departments dealing with grey zone threats.

He was most recently the Group Director of Cyber Defence with the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT), MINDEF, since 2021 and was leading the Cyber Defence and Information Threat mission groups. He hopes to build on his operational experiences to develop more effective and enabling national cybersecurity strategies and policies. Kok Wee has also accumulated a wide spectrum of experiences through his other stints in the Singapore government, including a posting to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and an attachment to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of its delegation to the UN General Assembly.

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We are not building just another medical tourism service — we are building the trusted digital infrastructure that can scale global medical tourism.

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Crosshub is a fintech company building a global payment orchestration layer that unifies fragmented payment gateways across countries. By leveraging self-sovereign identity (SSI) and zero-knowledge proof (ZKP), Crosshub enables instant, compliant, and seamless cross-border transactions. The company is driving a new standard for global identity and payments, already operating across multiple countries with a rapidly expanding network.

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Steve Harbick is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, and payments. He has held roles at Microsoft, Lazada (Alibaba Group), and most recently as Group CISO at AirAsia, where he led global teams and delivered solutions for complex security and risk challenges.

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Currently, I design and lead programme for teachers and school leaders (ASEFClassNet Project: https://asef.org/projects/19th-asef-classroom-network/) as well as for academics, researchers and teacher trainers (ASEFNextEd Fellowship: https://asef.org/projects/1st-asia-europe-education-next-fellowship-nexted1/) and across 51 countries in Asia and Europe. My work sits at the intersection of AI in Education and system-level transformation, translating classroom experimentation into models that can meaningfully shape policy and practice. My work spans areas such as AI and Education (AI&ED), innovative STEM learning, 21st-century competencies, learning environment design, and education for sustainable development (ESD), including climate change education (CCE).

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William Tjhi has been practising machine learning and data science in Singapore for more than a decade. He got his PhD from Nanyang Technological University in 2008, with a thesis focusing on unsupervised learning. Since then, he has been exploring the various landscapes where statistical learning is used; from research labs, the commercial and public sectors, to tech startups. From these diverse experiences, he has gained a significant appreciation of the different perspectives about the technology across the ecosystem. Today, William remains a keen learner of the fundamentals of this very dynamic discipline. At the same time, he is also intrigued by the complexity of translating them into actual values in the messy world of the industry. He is now a Head of AI at AI Singapore, a national programme office based in National University of Singapore. His current interests include Natural Language Processing, the regional practice of AI and the fascinating intersection between the two.

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Serial entrepreneur. Speaker. Most Successful Women Award 2026. Award‑winning communication expert. Creator of Louder Connect & The LatinK. Best‑selling author of #MyVoice. Courage Evangelist®. Former professional ballerina.

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Chalitda JI is a distinguished expert in Computer Science with over 20 years of impactful contributions in both academia and industry. As an Executive Senior Consultant in Technology, Business, and Law at the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society in Thailand, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape of the nation. Chalitda’s expertise encompasses a wide array of subjects, including Software Engineering, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Databases, and Business Intelligence. She has not only taught these crucial subjects but also led over 160 successful computer applications and software projects. In her capacity as an AI Governance Center (AIGC) Consultant, Chalitda offers strategic insights and expert guidance on the intersection of AI, governance, and compliance. Her work is instrumental in advising both government and industry leaders on leveraging AI to enhance operations while mitigating risks.

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Born on 25 February 1975 in Czechoslovakia. He studied at the School of Applied Arts in Bratislava, continued his studies at the Hochschule für angewandte Kunst in Vienna, and completed the Ravenna School of Mosaic. He is the co-founder and CEO of Impressora (since 2022). He has been professionally active in land development, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board and co-manages a portfolio of approximately 20 hectares of development land. He is also involved in 3D printing, innovation, and sustainable technologies, including projects related to the circular economy and material solutions within initiatives such as Impressora. For more than 20 years, he lived and worked in the field of fine arts, exhibiting paintings internationally. He is fluent in German, English, Spanish, Slovak, and Czech.

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10 years in Global IT Services, from hands-on technical support to team leadership. Providing end-to-end data solutions and global deployment strategies for enterprises.

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Sanjana is a Strategic Solutions Engineer at Postman, where she partners with enterprises across SEA to design, test, govern, and scale API infrastructure that actually holds up in production. With a background spanning engineering, GTM strategy, and customer success at companies like Bosch, Wise, FlutterFlow and Postman, she brings rare depth across both the technical and business sides of the house. Beyond her commercial work, Sanjana is a committed advocate for diversity in tech, actively supporting initiatives like Women in Code and community programmes that open doors for the next generation of women in engineering. A seasoned speaker who has addressed audiences at conferences like Google's DevFest, TechInAsia, APIDays Singapore, Sanjana is known for making complex architecture decisions feel urgent, human, and actionable. At GITEX Asia 2026, she makes the case for why getting your API foundation right today is the only AI strategy that matters tomorrow.  

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Diana Tay is Executive Director and Head of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) at DBS, where she is responsible for driving business origination and acquisition relating to foreign direct investments. She works closely with internal partners to advise and assist companies on overseas investment strategies, new market entries, and regional expansion, leveraging DBS’ comprehensive One-Bank solutions and extensive network connectivity.

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Steve Dawson is the Founder and CEO of Asia Market Entry, specialising in technology-enabled market entry strategies for Asia. As a partner in EDB’s Workshop programme, he supports companies in leveraging digital tools and data-driven approaches to better understand markets and execute scalable expansion across the region. 

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Francis Thong is Head of Network Partnerships of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory team at United Overseas Bank (UOB), where he supports companies in their regional expansion across Southeast Asia. He works closely with corporates to facilitate market entry, connect them with strategic partners, and navigate local regulatory and business environments.

Leveraging UOB’s extensive ASEAN network, Francis helps clients unlock growth opportunities by integrating financial solutions with on-the-ground insights, enabling a smoother and more effective cross-border expansion journey.

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Prof. Michael Kasper is CEO of Fraunhofer Singapore Research Ltd. and Director of the Fraunhofer-NTU Research Centre FSR@NTU since April 2022. His primary mission is to support the development of Fraunhofer in Singapore and to intertwine the activities carried out in conjunction with Germany's Fraunhofer Institutes and its governmental and idustrial partners. 

Michael has been working for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft since 2005 with more than 25-year professional experience in applied research and translational science. He joined Fraunhofer Singapore as a research fellow and has served as Department Director for Cyber and Information Security since January 2017. 

He supports governmental, academic, and industrial initiatives on an operational and strategical level with his expertise.

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Senthil Kumaran works at TIS Inc., focusing on venture investments and innovation strategy across frontier technologies. He is actively involved in evaluating developments in areas such as quantum computing and AI, with a focus on their commercial viability and long-term transformative potential. His work bridges early-stage innovation with strategic industry adoption.

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Kenny Wong is a technology strategist and customer engagement specialist with over 20 years of experience helping enterprises transform how humans, AI, and digital systems interact across modern service environments. At NXAI, Kenny focuses on how AI orchestration and cloud infrastructure are reshaping enterprise interaction platforms. He works with organizations across Asia-Pacific to design AI-driven engagement systems that connect people, data, and enterprise workflows at scale.Prior to NXAI, Kenny held leadership roles at Sprinklr, Avaya, NICE, and Verint, where he supported large-scale customer engagement transformations across industries including financial services, telecommunications, and BPO. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from Queensland University of Technology and is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society