AI for Business Leaders Summit

About this event

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing businesses in Malaysia, driving innovation and productivity. According to the IBM Institute for Business Value, 75% of CEOs believe competitive advantage will depend on who has the most advanced generative AI.

McKinsey says scaling AI for business involves implementing AI technologies to automate tasks, analyse data, and deliver personalized experiences. This enables businesses to accelerate innovation by streamlining operations, developing new products, and creating new business models. Additionally, AI helps increase productivity by automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on more strategic work.

However, scaling AI in Malaysia comes with challenges such as the need for skilled AI talent, data privacy concerns, and integrating AI with existing systems. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for businesses to fully harness the potential of AI.

Embracing AI is essential for Malaysian businesses to stay competitive and drive sustainable growth. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority noted that by enabling intelligent automation, efficient human-machine collaboration, and continuous process improvements, AI promises to bring substantial cost reductions while increasing productivity and revenue.

With the right strategies and technologies, businesses can leverage AI to improve efficiency, decision-making, and overall performance in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

So, how do you move from hype to pilot to production environment at scale?

At the AI for Business Leaders Summit, we deep dive into the latest transformation technology using practical use cases that deliver real-world results.

Be part of this event to kickstart your AI journey in the real world.

Who Should Attend?

CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, VPs of IT, and Heads of IT
CDOs and Directors/Heads of Data Management
CROs and Directors of Risk Management
CFOs and Finance Directors
CHROs
COOs

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Agenda

Time	Topic
8:30	Registration & Networking
9:00	Opening Remarks Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY
9:15	PANEL DISCUSSION: On the Path to Digitisation with AI This panel session will explore practical strategies and solutions in implementing generative AI (GenAI) for industry. It will discuss how industry leaders overcome GenAI integration challenges, ensure user adoption, and achieve measurable impact while prioritizing data security and ethical considerations. Leveraging foundation models and GenAI for operational enhancement Implementing AI in the enterprise: Where to begin Key advancements through GenAI Impact of AI on work dynamics Addressing the risks and concerns of AI Moderator: Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY Panelists: Gaurav Sharma, Group CIO, MMC PORT HOLDINGS Heather Gentile, Executive Director of Product watsonx.governance, IBM DATA AND AI Mohd. Hanapi bin Bisri, Head of Group IT, PETRA ENERGY BERHAD
9:55	Networking Refreshment Break & Exhibition Showcase
10:25	TechTalk 1: AI for Application Modernization Accelerate code generation and enhance developer productivity with enterprise-grade AI. Kalyan Madala, APAC Software Pre-Sales Engineering Leader, IBM
10:40	TechTalk 2: Accelerate AI at Scale Anywhere with Storage Leaders are facing data challenges to scale AI: more data, in more locations, in more formats and w/ less quality which create more complexity and cost. To accelerate the implementation of AI, IBM deliver the complete AI solution including the data lakehouse, single source of data and accelerated infrastructure to Accelerate AI at scale. Eddy Liew, Technical Sales Leader, IBM
10:55	TechTalk 3: Exploring the Importance and Essentials of AI Governance Showcasing AI governance in action The role leadership in responsible AI governance Shaping the principles and practices for ethical AI Heather Gentile, Executive Director of Product watsonx.governance, IBM DATA AND AI
11:10	TechTalk 4: Maximizing Financial Efficiency with FinOps Optimise cloud costs, gain clear insights and improve financial efficiency through collaboration, analytics and automation powered by AI. Brent Butchard, APAC IT Automation Lead, IBM
11:25	Networking Refreshment Break & Exhibition Showcase

	Track A: Experience AI in Action to Deliver Business Outcomes
12:00	Experience AI in Action to Deliver Business Outcomes This session deep dives into GenAI use cases and client stories by industry. Application modernization Talent transformation FinOps (Turbo + Apptio) Session Leader: Patrick Bruinsma, ASEAN Software Technical Leader, IBM Table Hosts: IBM SME Facilitators & Partners

	Track B: Leading Finance Transformation in the Age of AI
12:00	Welcome Address Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY
12:05	Keynote: Leading Finance Transformation in the Age of AI Sameer Srivastava, CFO, Asia Pacific, IBM CONSULTING
12:15	Ask the Experts / Ask Me Anything Panel Moderator: Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY Panelists: Tarun Kumar Kalra, VP, Head of Sales - APAC, APPTIO Sameer Srivastava, CFO, Asia Pacific, IBM CONSULTING Jessica Low. Chief Financial Officer, SAP MALAYSIA
12:30	Q&A / Open Discussion Moderator: Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY
12:55	Wrap up