Tony Tan, Co-Founder and CEO of Imperium, leads an acclaimed Enterprise 50 Company excelling in AI, Metaverse, and Cyber Security, garnering over 20 industry awards. Renowned as a futurist, he delivers sought-after keynote speeches on Asia's digital disruption and AI innovation. Tony hosts The Tony Tan Show and Podcast and authored the award-winning book, "The Future In The Present: How AI Will Impact Your Life." Imperium and Optimus.AI, under his guidance, redefine boundaries in AI and the Metaverse, fortifying clients against disruptions while enabling digital metamorphosis. Tony's vision empowers businesses to attain market leadership through the fusion of digital alchemy and AI, driving transformative success in an evolving landscape.
Dr. James Ong is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with more than 35 years of tech industry experience who is actively involved in the tech ecosystem in Asia and US. He founded Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), a think tank advocating Sustainable AI for Humanity and is co-author of “AI for Humanity: Building A Sustainable AI for the Future” (ISBN: 9781394180301), to be published by Wiley. He is CEO of Origami Frontiers, a venture building firm, Venture Partner at Delight Capital and Adjunct Professor at SUTD and AI Mega Centre. He received his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin specializing in AI for Governance and Business Process Automation.
Dr. Sankaraiah Sreeramula, is Founder & CEO of Turilytix.AI, which helps businesses, through recommended insights, using machine learning, artificial intelligence, automated analysis, visual intelligence, and easily readable graphs. In this role, Dr. Sankar leverages information, innovation, and emergent technologies to help the business become more efficient, sustainable, and accountable. Dr. Sankar is an accomplished data science and AI leader with over 16+ years of experience in innovating and bringing new AI / data science driven solutions to different industries in both public and private sector.
Shailendra (Shail) Malik, a seasoned tech leader with over 19 years of experience in IT project delivery, strategic planning, and problem-solving, specializes in banking and fintech. Currently serving as SVP, Tech Delivery at DBS Bank, he manages complex programs focusing on Generative AI and Enterprise Search, driving digital innovation in banking. Shail's expertise includes stakeholder management, responsible AI implementation, and building scalable tech solutions. His career highlights encompass leadership roles at prominent organizations like Tata Consultancy Services and IBM, where he led critical projects and teams. With a PMP, MSCS, and ITMA background, Shail is recognized for his data-driven approach and ability to deliver impactful business outcomes. Additionally, he contributes as a thought leader, sharing insights through platforms like The AI Book and Agility Exchange.
Nina founded X0PA AI in 2017 to disrupt traditional search business and pivot to a SAAS based AI, ML platform in 2017 to form X0PA AI, a B2B SAAS platform that helps organizations in their Human Capital hiring and deployment with AI and automation, improving efficiencies and removing bias from selections to create better teams. Nina is a Tech Entrepreneur, top 100 Women Powered High Growth Businesses APAC, Tech Blazer and Pioneer and Steering committee of Ethical AI. Nina is indeed a remarkable figure in the world of technology and human resources. She is also the Founder and Chair for Empauwer, an AI-powered platform that enables companies to hire, retain and engage neurodiverse talent. Nina is also a Founding Member of Chief, a global membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders, and a Board Member of Bipolar Buddy and Mood Mentor, mental health start-ups.
Deep-tech entrepreneur with 20 years of business building across Asia, Europe and the US. Co-founder of Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, which gave life to several category leading market focused companies: Nasdaq listed Hyzon Motors (US) - formed in 2020 covering hydrogen heavy vehicles, Horizon Educational in 2010 covering hydrogen science education and lab equipment, HES Energy Systems in 2009 covering unmanned systems, and H3 Dynamics in 2015 covering hydrogen for aviation. Over the years, he has become an expert in how to succeed commercially using a stepping stone approach across a broad range of applications, from enterprise solutions to consumer retail, from industrial solutions to aerospace.
Seasoned Executive with over 10 years of international experience across Asia, Middle East and Europe working in B2B sectors including industrials and energy. Cross-functional experience with core expertise in strategy, business development and digital transformations. Prior to current role, worked as Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company serving clients across Asia and Middle East. Digital Transformation Expertise, Founder & Board Member for tk Innovations responsible for incubating new digital solutions in Asia.
Nikhil Dwarakanath is a pivotal member of the Tech Leadership team at Grab, where his roles span various domains such as product development, data seeding, and scaling efforts in Experimentation, AI, and Growth. Previously, he played a key role in establishing the Data Science function at Snapdeal, focusing on data-driven product development and fostering a culture of experimentation and A/B testing across the organization. Nikhil also spearheaded the Growth function and co-managed key metrics like DAU and repeat rates. Prior to Snapdeal, he contributed to solving quantitative challenges in retail and fintech sectors globally as part of the Data practice at Genpact. Nikhil's passion lies in crafting scalable solutions for societal betterment and building high-performance teams that drive innovation and transformation within organizations.
Dr. James Ong is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with more than 35 years of tech industry experience who is actively involved in the tech ecosystem in Asia and US. He founded Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), a think tank advocating Sustainable AI for Humanity and is co-author of “AI for Humanity: Building A Sustainable AI for the Future” (ISBN: 9781394180301), to be published by Wiley. He is CEO of Origami Frontiers, a venture building firm, Venture Partner at Delight Capital and Adjunct Professor at SUTD and AI Mega Centre. James specializes in AI from basic and application research, startup incubation and acceleration, product development and digital transformation and project fulfillment. His other experiences in technology domain include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Knowledge Discovery, Data Mining, CRM, Mobile Internet, Cloud Computing, Omnichannel Retail, Virtual World, Blockchain, Web3 and Metaverse.
Jacky D. Teng, a prominent figure in the tech world, has made significant strides in innovation and entrepreneurship. Awarded the Singapore Top 100 Entrepreneur Award in 2022, Jacky has been recognized for his contributions to technology and innovation. His work includes developing a pivotal app for COVID-19 testing and screening, contributing to cancer technology research through apps, and participating in the Google Coding World Championship. Additionally, he has launched NFTWetMarket, a leading platform for NFT and Web3 trading, and created educational apps like QuizWe and Count Safe. In the medical field, his AI-based application for early cancer detection showcases his commitment to healthcare technology. His consistent ranking in the Slingshot World Championship from 2019 to 2020 highlights his competitive spirit and technical proficiency. Jacky's diverse skills range from video content creation to business consultancy, reflecting his versatile and impactful career in technology and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of Addo, a Singapore-based global AI solutions firm. Forbes recognized her as one of Southeast Asia's groundbreaking female entrepreneurs. Ayesha advises top corporations and governments worldwide on AI, smart cities, and the metaverse. She's a sought-after speaker on disruptive technologies, delivering high-level briefings to governments and boards. Ayesha's membership in the World Economic Forum's Global Future Councils underlines her influence in shaping the governance of emerging technologies. Her expertise in AI's impact on the future of work and smart cities has earned global acclaim. Ayesha is renowned for her ability to communicate complex concepts and her leadership in driving innovation. With a passion for advancing technology for societal benefit, she continues to be a driving force in the global AI landscape, paving the way for transformative solutions and thought leadership.
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