Emerging Tech Summit
2025: AI in Practice

Successfully held on 15th May 2025
at Sofitel Singapore City Centre

Emerging Tech
Summit 2025:
AI in Practice

Successfully held
on 15th May 2025
at Sofitel Singapore City Centre

AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a reality reshaping industries across APAC. With AI and Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the region projected to reach $110 billion by 2028, the region is poised to become a global AI powerhouse.

SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT

KEY THEMES

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Risks and Opportunities of AI Implementation

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Case Studies of the Most Profitable and Surprising Uses of AI

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Ensuring Data Privacy and Security

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From Experimentation to One Unified Strategy

The Future of Work

The Future of Work

KEY BENEFITS

Participation in the Summit is by invitation only, so you are guaranteed to meet decision-makers and Tech Leaders like yourself.

Hear from our expert speakers and thought leaders from within APAC, bringing with them real-world case studies and practical knowledge.

Our unique format allows every attendee to get immersed in conversations and guarantees high-level interactions throughout the day.

Meet our Technology Partners of your choice, either in a 1-1 or group setting to learn how they are driving AI adoption.

SUMMIT ADVISORY BOARD

Vivek Krishanan - Executive Director - Operations, Platform, Digital Transformation at CBRE

Vivek Krishan

Executive Director – Operations, Platform, Digital Transformation at CBRE
Dr. Meri Rosich - CDO | Professor of Data Strategy & ESG

Dr. Meri Rosich

CDO | Professor of Data Strategy & ESG
Sam Ahmed - Former COO, Financial Markets at DBS Bank

Sam Ahmed

Former COO, Financial Markets at DBS Bank

SPEAKERS

AGENDA

08:00 – 09:00

Registration & Refreshments

09:00 – 09:15

Welcome and BuyerForesight™ Introduction

09:15 – 09:35

Keynote Address

Scaling AI – The Shift to Accessible Intelligence and Implications on Businesses

AI has long been associated with complex algorithms, exorbitant costs, and exclusive access. The emergence of low-cost AI platforms is fundamentally shifting this paradigm, where the power of intelligent systems becomes accessible to more businesses. This session explores this transformative shift and the rise of affordable AI platforms, open-source initiatives, and the increasing availability of pre-trained models, and what they mean for industry implementation.

Laurenec Liew - Director, AI Innovation at AI Singapore

Director, AI Innovation at AI Singapore

Laurence Liew is a distinguished AI innovator and thought leader who has played a pivotal role in shaping Singapore’s AI landscape. As the Director of AI Innovation at AI Singapore, he spearheads groundbreaking initiatives that are transforming Singapore into a leading AI-First nation. Laurence is the author of “AI-First Nation: A Blueprint for Policy Makers and Organisation Leaders,” which provides practical insights for organizations and nations embarking on their AI journey.

09:35 – 09:50

Keynote by SAP

Make Rapid, Transformative Impact a Reality

Simith Nambiar - Customer Advisory Lead, SEA - SAP

Customer Advisory Lead for AI, SEA – SAP

09:50 – 10:30

Fireside Chat and Audience Insights

AI & ML Practical Use Cases and Workflow Transformation

AI and ML are no longer industry-specific; they are fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate. This session offers real-world use cases and their tangible effects on organisational workflows, drawing valuable lessons from the forefront of financial services innovation. With shared challenges across all sectors, , this is an opportunity for leaders to share insights on how they are navigating a critical question;

  • Beyond processes and platforms, how is AI reshaping workforce roles — and how organisations are assessing the impact on human capital, identifying roles at risk of automation.
Sam Ahmed - Former COO, Financial Markets at DBS Bank

Former COO, Financial Markets, DBS Bank

Dr. Emir Hrnjic - Academic Director, UCLA-NUS EMBA & Head of FinTech Training - Asian Institute of Digital Finance, NUS

Academic Director, UCLA-NUS EMBA & Head of FinTech Training – Asian Institute of Digital Finance, NUS

10:30 – 11:00

Networking Break & 1:1 Meetings

11:00 – 11:40

Panel Discussion

Who Should be Leading AI Strategy in the Enterprise and How do we Measure ROI?

Most of the demand for AI innovation is coming from the business, but most of the knowledge about AI typically sits in IT.

  • What are the implications for AI strategy driven by either business or IT?
  • Bridging the gap and overcoming legacy IT challenges
  • Data monetisation and value creation – exploring bottom line of AI initiatives to justify investment

Moderator

Sandeep Sivaram - Head of Experience -BuyerForesight™

Head of Experience at BuyerForesight™

Panelists

Simith Nambiar - Customer Advisory Lead, SEA - SAP

Customer Advisory Lead for AI, SEA – SAP

Dr. Meri Rosich - CDO | Professor of Data Strategy & ESG

CDO | Professor of Data Strategy & ESG

Salman Jaffer - Director, Data and Analytics, Synapxe, Ministry of Health

Director, Data and Analytics – Synapxe, Ministry of Health

Jonathan D. Ahn - Former Global IT Director - Reckitt

Former Global IT Director, Reckitt

11:40 – 12:20

Panel Discussion

Beyond a Governance Framework: Regulating Transparent and Responsible AI

While governance frameworks are a crucial step towards ensuring the ethical and responsible use of AI, they often lack the teeth to enforce compliance and address emerging challenges.

  • How do we integrate technical solutions such as explainability and  privacy-preserving techniques within legal frameworks.
  • Real-world compliance and having clear accountability for AI systems and their developers
  • Getting ahead of emerging AI technologies by having a multi-faceted approach to governance

Moderator

Sandeep Sivaram - Head of Experience -BuyerForesight™

Head of Experience at BuyerForesight™

Panelists

Balaji Rajamani - Director Data Management- Tetra Pak

Director, Data Management – Tetra Pak

Jawwad Zaki - Director, IT, Telenor

IT Director, Group Technology, Telenor

Kathiravan Manoharan - Regional Head of AI and Data APAC - Collinson Group

Collinson Group

Research Scientist, Imperial Global Singapore

12:20 – 14:00

Lunch Reception & 1:1 Meetings

VENUE

Sofitel Singapore City Centre

Guoco Tower, 9 Wallich St, Singapore 078885

WHO WILL YOU MEET

The summit is designed for Chiefs, Heads, and Directors/VPs of the following functions

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REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

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