AI for Business Leaders Summit

About this event

In December 2023, the Singapore government introduced an updated National AI Strategy NAIS 2.0, after Singapore initially outlined plans in 2019 to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize its economy. An IBM Institute for Business Value revealed that 75% of CEOs believe competitive advantage will depend on who has the most advanced generative AI. However, scaling AI faces challenges, including data demands, model complexity, and ethical considerations.

The AI for Business Leaders Summit, in collaboration with IBM, will explore AI’s transformative power. Expect insightful discussions, practical use cases, and tangible real-world results, offering a unique opportunity to stay updated on the latest AI trends and advancements.

Highlights:

Keynote Address and Panel Discussion: Gain valuable insights into the current AI landscape and emerging trends. Engage with industry experts as they share strategies for unlocking AI’s potential in business.
TechTalks: Gain valuable insights directly from executives of leading Singaporean organizations as they share real-world applications and highlight the top use cases of Artificial Intelligence. Explore success stories that offer inspiration for your business journey.
Workshop Sessions: Deep dive into GenAI use cases for IT Automation, App Modernization, and Talent Transformation.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow business leaders, industry experts, and AI enthusiasts to foster collaboration and share experiences.

Join us on March 5 2024, at the AI for Business Leaders Summit and Accelerate your AI journey!

Who Should Attend?

CFO, CIO, CDO, CTOs, IT Directors
IT Managers

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Agenda

Time	Topic
8:30	Registration & Networking
9:00	Welcome Remarks Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY Kelvin Looi, VP, Data & AI Sales, IBM APAC
9:15	Opening Keynote: From Potential to Profit with GenAI Vaishali Rastogi, Global Head, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG)
9:30	Panel Discussion: Unlocking the Potential of AI in Singapore's Strategic Framework This session delves into the latest trends, breakthroughs, strategies, and implementation of GenAI adoption aligned with Singapore’s AI priorities and national initiatives. Topics include: Strategic entry points for AI adoption in enterprises Breakthroughs and achievements in GenAI applications, Addressing AI concerns and risks through ethical governance aligned with NAIS Global perspectives and success stories Moderator: Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY Panelists: Seng Meng Koo, Senior Deputy Director, AI SINGAPORE Heather Gentile, Executive Director of Product watsonx.governance, IBM DATA AND AI Justin Ong, APAC CISO & CPO, PANASONIC ASIA PACIFIC
10:00	AI for Business Use Cases Practical applications of generative AI which are making breakthroughs across Industries Jayanth Jagadeesan, VP & Senior Partner, ASEAN Business Transformation Leader, IBM CONSULTING
10:15	Refreshment Break & Exhibition Showcase
10:30	TechTalk 1: AI for Financial Efficiency (FinOps): Optimize cloud costs, gain clear insights, and improve financial efficiency through collaboration, analytics, and automation powered by generative AI. Tarun Kumar Kalra, VP, Head of Sales - APAC, APPTIO
10:45	TechTalk 2: AI for Talent Employee productivity with automated tasks and improved workflow. LaMonica Cooper Goodwin, Director HR, IBM CONSULTING ASIA PACIFIC
11:00	Fireside Chat: 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 Interviewer: Heather Gentile, Executive Director of Product watsonx.governance, IBM DATA AND AI Interviewee: Sutowo Wong, Director, Health Analytics Division, MINISTRY OF HEALTH (MOH) SINGAPORE
11:20	Refreshment Break & Exhibition Showcase

	Track A: Experience AI in Action to Deliver Business Outcomes
12:10	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: Kitman Cheung, ASEAN Pre-Sales Engineering Leader, IBM Table Hosts: IBM SME Facilitators & Partners

	Track B: Harnessing AI for Finance Transformation
12:10	Keynote: Leading finance transformation in the age of AI Senior representative, IBM CONSULTING
12:20	Ask Me Anything Panel / Ask the Experts Session Moderator: Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY
12:35	Q&A / Open Discussion
13:05	Wrap up

	Track A: Experience AI in Action to Deliver Business Outcomes
11:55	This session deep dives into GenAI use cases in a workshop format AI for Financial Efficiency (FinOps) AI for Application Modernization AI for Talent Session Leader: Kitman Cheung, ASEAN Pre-Sales Engineering Leader, IBM Table Hosts: IBM SME Facilitators & Partners

	Track B: Leading Finance Transformation in the Age of AI
11:55	Welcome Address Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY
12:00	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 Amit Verma, Regional Head of CFO Advisory, SAP ASIA PACIFIC & JAPAN
12:30	Panel Q&A/Open Discussion with the Audience Moderator: Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY
12:55	Wrap Up Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

	TRACK C: Women Leaders Forum: The Impact of AI on Women
12:10	Welcome Address Catherine Lian, General Manager & Technology Leader, IBM ASEAN
12:20	Leaders Panel Discussion: Is AI a Force for Good or Bad? Moderator: Ng Lai Yee, Managing Partner & Singapore Country Leader, IBM CONSULTING Panelists: Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei, CEO, AMCHAM SINGAPORE Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director, SINGAPORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EDB) “Emma watsonx”, Gen AI Panelist
13:05	Keynote: Insights from IBM’s Women in AI Study Cindy Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer and Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence, IBM INSTITUTE FOR BUSINESS VALUE
13:20	Open Discussion
13:40	Networking & Interactive Experience