2nd Annual FutureCIO Conference Malaysia

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EVENT OVERVIEW

The signs have been around for years. The CIO’s opportunities and responsibilities are expanding – and continue to do so in good times and bad. What is clear is that the CIO is expected to focus the organisation’s attention and energy towards delivering business outcomes.

“CIOs need to orchestrate peers, partners and the IT organization toward the business objectives. With a small, but powerful set of practices, CIOs will be the outcome-driven leader the organization needs,” said Christie Struckman, VP Analyst at Gartner.

The conditions for 2024 reflect a consistent theme of the past few years with uncertainties and volatility continuing to test the mettle of leadership across the board, the executive suite, and down the functional lines of the organisation.

The common thread is the recognition that technology will be central to not only achieving adaptive resilience but uncompromising growth – the Board knows this, and the Executive Suite is counting on this. For the CIO, the task of delivering business outcomes is all the more challenging when faced with calls for greater use of technology to power business initiatives, restrained budgets/resources, and greater pressures for accountability not just for what has been spent but for what is yet to come.

The 2^nd FutureCIO Malaysia Conference is back to Kuala Lumpur on 27 June 2024, bringing together seasoned IT professionals in Malaysia to discover the behind-the-scenes machinations that will drive to the state of innovation and discuss:

Digital business strategies and executions – what needs to be updated for 2024
Embedding IT in business strategy
Strategies for tracking and assessing disruptive trends
Optimising digital platforms for AI and D&A delivery and consumption
Mechanics and frameworks for delivering IT as a franchise
Partnering with business teams for co-delivery
Managing technology financials
Modernising foundational digital platforms
Achieving better outcomes with enterprise software innovation and disruption
Scaling governance and managing risk at the edge
Use AI to power growth objectives for 2024

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

CIOs, CTOs, Directors, Heads, MDs, SVPs, VPs, Leads, involved in:

Information Technology
IT Operations
Enterprise Architecture and Strategy
ITSM
IT Infrastructure
IT Application
Big Data/Analytics
Cloud Management
IT Security and Technology Risk
Privacy/Data Protection

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

The FutureCFO Conference aims to give CFOs, who also act as their company’s strategic business partner and catalyst, insights on ensuring corporate growth and successfully mitigating risks and challenges amidst the current economic and political uncertainties in their countries. The conference will also address strategies and best practices on how CFOs can reimagine finance functions and their organizations to survive and thrive in today’s fast-paced and digitally driven landscape.

This by-invitation only one-day event will gather over 120 senior finance leaders from multiple industries and offers the best opportunity to hear from the industry’s leading professionals, contribute questions from the floor, engage in incisive panel discussions that discuss real-life business cases, updates and strategies to meet the most pertinent challenges facing the finance function in 2020.

High-Level Industry Speakers

We gather 20+ industry speakers and experts from leading organizations for keynote presentations and incisive discussions so you can tap on their invaluable insights and best practices important to your finance function management and transformation.

Interactive Discussions

Be part of our interactive panel discussions that address the current hot topics, share ideas and experiences and get the answers to your pressing questions from prominent finance leaders on stage.

Networking Opportunities

Meet new business partners, engage and forge new connections with fellow finance and treasury leaders in the region, solution providers and many more at our event through luncheons, coffee breaks, one-to-one meetings and informal introductions.

Targeted In-Depth Sessions

8 hours of learning and networking opportunities packed into 10 in depth sessions. Listen to corporate-driven best practices and case studies sharing that are targeted to your profession through the personalized country-specific conferences we crafted for you - FutureCFO Conferences.

AGENDA

09:15

Opening Keynote: Malaysia’s AI Roadmap

Malaysia’s ambition and blueprints to become an AI hub in the region
How Malaysia’s government plans to make this happen
How businesses must partake the AI movement in Malaysia

Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Azman Hassan, Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development), MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (MOSTI)

09:40

Panel Discussion I: Modernising Foundational Digital Platforms

An IDC study, mentions that digital infrastructure is set to drive 43% of business revenue in Asia by 2027. From adopting customer-centric mindset to embracing product-based approaches, CIOs need to redesign their IT framework and strategy to guarantee continuous business transformation.

Key trends that will shape digital transformation landscape in 2024
Transforming IT for digital success
Doing the cloud right: Scalable and flexible
Transforming IT Ops with hyper-automation
Optimising digital platforms for AI and D&A delivery
Building/deploying solutions that support specific revenue stream

Moderator:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

Panelists:
Muaz Nazim, GM Enterprise Architecture, INGRESS CORPORATION BERHAD
Yedu Siddalingappa, Technology Lead Specialist– AI-Native Networks, JUNIPER NETWORKS
Maz Mirza bin Mohd Aminurashid, Chief Digital Officer, KWAP MALAYSIA
Maz Hiza Nazly bin Othman, General Manager of IT Architecture & Strategy, MALAYSIA AIRPORTS

10:15

Keynote I: Improving Resiliency in Digital Channels

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are increasingly reliant on digital channels to connect with customers, deliver services, and drive revenue. However, maintaining the reliability, performance, and security of these digital channels presents a significant challenge.

Organisations look to drive better business outcomes but often have difficulty overcoming challenges such as data overload, tool sprawl, and organizational resistance while doing so. Teams are overloaded and unable to keep pace with the ever increasing demands of the business and ultimately this leads to burn out and unsatisfactory customer experiences.

In this presentation, we will explore strategies for fostering a culture of observability and share how other organisations have driven innovation, optimised their costs and mitigated risks while delivering exception customer experiences.

Mark Fettroll, Solutions Engineering Director, ASEAN & Korea, DYNATRACE

11:10

Executive Interview: Elevating Sustainability with IT

IDC predicted that by 2024, 30% of organizations will advance their ESG metrics and data management beyond reporting capabilities to generate sustainably driven cost and competitive advantages. 75% of large enterprises will implement ESG data management and reporting software as a response to emerging legislation and increased stakeholder expectations.

ESG agenda is changing now and as businesses will increasingly incorporate green and sustainable practices in the near future, IT is tasked to increase effort on sustainability, especially when some the governments set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Sustainability as a driving force in digital transformation
Role of IT in driving sustainable business strategy
Adopting eco-friendly technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of IT operations
Sustainability-minded approach for IT asset management
Embedding GenAI for ESG reporting

Interviewer:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

Interviewee:
Mohd Hanapi bin Bisri, Head of Group IT, PETRA ENERGY BERHAD

11:35

Panel Discussion II: Transformative IT Leadership

In an era of on-going disruptions, the leadership team tend to have ambitious business agendas that require technology. CIOs need to step in and manage broad portfolio of enterprise technology required to transform, innovate and run the business. To achieve these, CIOs need to deliver tech at speed, innovate at scale and harness the power of human-centred and bold leadership.

IT leadership for greater agility
Meeting the challenges in building enterprise’s digital dexterity and operational models
Executive effectiveness in delivering digital dividends and transformation projects
Lessons learned managing stakeholders and orchestrating company-wide transformation

Moderator:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

Panelists:
Muzamir Shah Mohamed Shariff, Head of Group Information Technology and Digital, BOUSTEAD HOLDINGS
Francois Teo (Regional Sales Director- Asia), FRESHWORKS
Chee Hung Ngoh, Director of Corporate Information Center, HELP UNIVERSITY
Gaurav Sharma, Group CIO, MMC PORT HOLDINGS

12:10

Keynote II: Leveraging Intelligent Integration & Automation for Digital Cohesion

The hype around generative AI is building; however, many organisations are dealing with digital fragmentation and complexity around their data and processes.

CIO needs to be in the driver’s seat to keep pushing the company forward by providing services and applications to support the change, growth and to scale to new heights. The underlying key to achieving digital cohesion is intelligent integration and automation.

This session will share the reality of Generative AI, opportunities for change, and approaches for scaling practical AI.

David Irecki, CTO, APJ, BOOMI

14:10

Panel Discussion III: Using Generative AI to Power Growth in 2024

The era of widespread adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) tools have come. AI has captured the attention of many IT leaders and reaching more users. CIOs must prepare to fit emerging transformative technologies, such as GenAI, into the enterprise’s digital planning and technology investments.

The future of Gen AI’s enterprise developments and applications
How to leverage GenAI and where do you begin: What is realistic, what has worked and what has not?
Moderating GenAI
Managing AI risk, ethics and governance
GenAI use cases

Moderator:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

Panelists:
Ahmad Jefry, Head of Centre of Excellence, EPF MALAYSIA
Aaron Ooi, CISO, GENERALI INSURANCE MALAYSIA
Furqan A. Malik, Director IT & IS, NOVUGEN PHARMA
James Thang, Group CIO, UCSI GROUP

14:45

Keynote IV: Evolution of AI in the Workforce

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the workforce has undergone significant transformation over the decades, impacting various industries, job roles, and business processes.

Its evolution in the workforce from simple automation to highly intelligent systems continues to transform industries, enhance human capabilities, and define new paradigms for work. Balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations will be crucial for maximizing the benefits of AI while mitigating potential risks.

Callistus Lim, Regional Head – Solution Engineering – ASIA & ANZ, FRESHWORKS

15:40

Keynote V: Transforming Enterprise Architecture (EA) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

AI technologies have redefined the boundaries of what are possible, offering unprecedented insights and recommendations based on enterprise’s data, process and assets. This session will address how the convergence of AI & ML significantly transforms and enhances EA capabilities, thus improving analytics across data, business processes and agility.

How AI changes the current EA practice – are we ready for the change?
Building ML model to transform data architecture
Integrating AI with EA
Meeting the challenges in embedding AI/ML in EA

Budiman Bujang, Head, Digital Strategy & Innovation, JOHOR CORPORATION

16:05

Panel Discussion IV: Embedding IT in Business Strategy

IDC predicts that by 2026, 60% of CIOs will find their roles being challenged by line-of-business (LOB) counterparts who can better demonstrate the ability to align technology with organisation’s mission and customers.

As an enabler that solves business’s problems and needs, IT is a powerful catalyst for business’ progress, innovation and efficiency. Therefore, to emerge as a true business enabler, CIOs must have profound understanding of the organisation’s wider goals and act as business’ strategic partner.

IT as business enabler
Strategies for tracking and assessing disruptive trends
Partnering with business teams and building an ecosystem of innovation partners
CapEx vs. OpEx: Funding IT strategy that delivers against business objectives
Adopting a franchise model for IT to co-own the responsibility of digital delivery with other CxOs

Moderator:
Aaron Tan Dani, Chairman, IASA ASIA PACIFIC

Panelists:
Terence Tan, Director – Global Enterprise Services: APAC, Digital and Technology Services, HERBALIFE
Tan Jit Wei, CTO, MAMEE-DOUBLE DECKER
Ts. Megat Azmir Amir Bin Megat Iberahim, Head of IT, SELANGOR DREDGING BERHAD
Fahzan Abdul Hamid, Head, ICT Strategy, Partnership & Transformation, TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)

16:40

Closing Analyst Keynote: Growth Opportunities Sparked by Megatrends and its Impact Towards ASEAN and Malaysia

The transformative trends that set to reshape the world in 2025
Top megatrends in Malaysia and ASEAN and their implications to business
Creating a constant pipeline of growth opportunities to curate the future
Leveraging technologies megatrends to disrupt future markets

Hazmi Yusof, Country Head Malaysia, FROST & SULLIVAN

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