Cxociety – Meet the Editors

About this event

We are excited to invite you to a unique opportunity to connect with the editors of Cxociety during our eMeet the Editors event on 18 October 2024, 10:30am – 12:00pm (GMT+8). This exclusive gathering is designed for PR agencies, communications, and marketing professionals across key industries in Asia.

Join us to discover how Cxociety can elevate your communication strategies and enhance your storytelling efforts. During this session, you will:

Gain insights into Cxociety’s value proposition and media titles.
Learn what our editors are looking for in compelling stories.
Explore our editorial plans for 2025.
Receive valuable tips on engaging effectively with our editorial team.

At the event, you will have an opportunity to engage with the editors to answer questions you may have about how to better engage Cxociety’s editorial direct, and perhaps even influence how stories are developed.

This is a rare opportunity to understand the landscape of C-level communications and enhance your engagement strategies. Don’t miss out on the chance to position your narratives for success!

Who Should Attend?

PR agencies
Communications executives
Marketing professionals

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