AI Unplugged conference is the ultimate gathering for business leaders, researchers, and tech enthusiasts at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation in Malaysia.
Featuring keynotes from thought leaders and industry experts, the conference offers an intimate setting that breaks free from the usual barriers of formality, allowing raw conversations, greater creativity and innovation. Attendees can expect ample networking opportunities over food & drinks and exhibitions showcasing the latest technologies.
Explore cutting-edge topics, discover the latest trends and challenges in AI, and connect with peers and experts in the field.
Unlock the true potential of AI with us and take your business to the next level.
Explore the transformative potential of AI in your business operations. Gain practical strategies and case studies from industry leaders to drive innovation, enhance productivity and achieve sustainable growth.
Crucial in shaping policies, regulations and initiatives related to AI technology adoption. A platform to connect with industry experts, exchange ideas and discuss the role of AI in driving economic growth, societal impact and digital transformation.
Learn from successful AI ventures, access funding opportunities and network with potential investors, mentors, and industry influencers. Develop understanding on building scalable AI solutions, navigating market challenges and accelerating their business growth.
Explore investment opportunities and connect with promising AI startups and innovative companies. From early-stage ventures to growth-stage enterprises, attendees can identify potential prospects and establish valuable connections within the ecosystem.
Expand knowledge, learn about cutting-edge technologies and engage with experts in the field. Gain insights into AI development frameworks, best practices, and practical applications, empowering them to leverage AI effectively in their projects and organizations.
Curating the best-in-class case studies and insightful topics to aid in defining the right set of protocols and the future road map for the organizations.
Meet our speakers. We’re adding more every week.
We bring the best minds in AI, from CEOs of global enterprises to founders and investors looking to reshape the industry.
20+ industry leaders, experts and decision-makers will share exclusive insights across segments, geographies, and stakeholders.
Join us for drinks at the the Grand Ballroom foyer for a final hoorah!
By invitation-only! Speakers and notable guests will be able to join a closed-door evening to connect in an intimate setting.
08:30 – 09:30
09:30 – 09:40
Organizing Chairman, AI Unplugged, ACCCIM
09:40 – 10:00
President, ACCCIM
10:00 – 10:30
Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation, MOSTI
Organizing Chairman, AI Unplugged, ACCCIM
10:35 – 10:50
Executive Director, TIME dotCom
10:50 – 11:20
CEO, Credit Bureau Malaysia
Head of SME Banking, CIMB
VP, Cloud Business, TIME dotCom
11:25 – 11:40
Chief Digital Officer, APAC Enterprise
Huawei
11:40 – 12:10
Chief Strategist,
NCT Group
GM, Smart & Innovative Services, TM One
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Managing Director,
Aries Engineering Consultants
12:15 – 12:45
Head of Digital Department, ICT Division, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
Chief Innovation Officer & Sunway iLabs Director, Sunway Group
Head of Innovation & Industry Development, Cyberview
12:45 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:15
Co-Founder, Tongdun Group
Chairman, TrustDecision
14:15 – 14:45
Deputy Secretary General, Technology Department, MOSTI
Head of Digital Platforms, Yinson GreenTech
Senior Writer, The Edge Malaysia
14:50 – 15:20
Head of Center, Smart Nation Technologies, MIMOS
Chief Fermion Ecosystems, Fermion
VP, International FraudTech Business, TrustDecision
15:25 – 15:55
Associate Director, Direct & Co-Investments, MAVCAP
Partner & Director of Investment, Kejora Capital
Head of Ventures, Sunway iLabs
16:00 – 16:30
Dean, The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Professor, School of IT, Monash University Malaysia
Director, Eye Level S2 Heights
Co-Founder & GM, ULearning Technology
16:35 – 17:05
Co-Founder & VP, WISE AI
AGM, Smart Industry Solutions, TM One
Head of Digital Tech Enabler, MDEC
17:05 – 17:10
17:00 – 18:30
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
Access: All General Admission ticket holders
Location: Astor Bar, Level 2
Access: Only VIP ticket holders & invited guests
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.*
President, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA)
Managing Partner, Cheng Leng & Partners
Our advisory board consists of top technology experts and some of the brightest minds globally who play a critical role in the development of agendas, effective conference sessions design and cutting-edge content creation.
Level 3, Grand Ballroom,
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
No.6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2,
Kuala Lumpur Sentral,
50470 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
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The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Malay: Kementerian Sains, Teknologi, dan Inovasi), abbreviated MOSTI, is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for science, technology, innovation, space science, chemistry, nuclear, meteorological, standards, atomic energy, remote sensing, design, technology park, biotechnology, astronautics, cyber security, nanotechnology, venture capital, venture debt, AIDS, research.
Tan Sri Dato’ Low Kian Chuan is the Executive Chairman of Low Fatt Wood Industries Sdn. Bhd. and its group of companies, which specializes in manufacturing high-value furniture, doors, and wood mouldings for export to 30 countries. With over 36 years of experience in the integrated wood processing industry, Low has established himself as a prominent figure.
His involvement with Chambers of Commerce includes over 30 years of active engagement with the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM). During this time, he has held key positions such as President, Executive Adviser, and Secretary-General. Additionally, Tan Sri Dato’ Low has also been involved with the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) as Vice President, President, and Secretary-General.
Tan Sri Dato’ Low’s contributions extend to government councils and boards. He is currently a member of the Dewan Negara (Senate) of Malaysia and has been appointed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia to serve on the Special Task Force to Facilitate Business (PEMUDAH). These roles highlight his influence and expertise in the business and government sectors.
ACCCIM is the national level organisation of the Chinese chambers of commerce in the country has 17 Constituent Members located separately in the 13 states and Federal Territories of Malaysia. Direct and indirect membership of all Constituent Members are well over 100,000, representing Malaysian Chinese companies, individuals and trade associations in particular and the Chinese business community in general.
Datuk Dr. Mohd Nor Azman Hassan is currently the Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development) of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. He oversees the policies and development of science, technology and innovation ecosystem as the catalyst for socio-economic development of the country.
His previous positions were in the areas of higher education, power sector and technological development including industrial related technologies, such as renewable energy, advanced materials and manufacturing, biotechnology (including vaccine development strategy) and nanotechnology. He had extensive engagements with the industry including the start- ups and SMEs, in particular to communicate government’s policies and programmes relating to STI.
Datuk Dr. Azman holds a doctoral degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA in the field of renewable energy technology and is trained in conducting Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). He is also a registered Professional Technologist (Green Technology) with the Malaysian Board of Technologist.
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Malay: Kementerian Sains, Teknologi, dan Inovasi), abbreviated MOSTI, is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for science, technology, innovation, space science, chemistry, nuclear, meteorological, standards, atomic energy, remote sensing, design, technology park, biotechnology, astronautics, cyber security, nanotechnology, venture capital, venture debt, AIDS, research.
David is the Founder & CEO of WISE AI, an international award-winning AI company specialising in Digital Identity and Virtual Human technologies. The company provides AI solutions to various industries from government, telecommunications, banking and finance, insurance, fintech, e-commerce and ICT.
WISE AI became the first company in Malaysian history to be certified by the renowned National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the United States for its superior facial recognition technology. It ranked Top 25 globally by NIST for its facial recognition matching speed.
David spoke at numerous technology events and was invited to discuss digital identity at the United Nations ESCAP Conference in Bangkok. He is the Chairman of the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Committee of Negeri Sembilan Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a committee member of STI Committee of the Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM). He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of London and a Master of Laws degree in International Trade Law from the University of Wales.
ACCCIM is the national level organisation of the Chinese chambers of commerce in the country has 17 Constituent Members located separately in the 13 states and Federal Territories of Malaysia. Direct and indirect membership of all Constituent Members are well over 100,000, representing Malaysian Chinese companies, individuals and trade associations in particular and the Chinese business community in general.
Datuk Zainal joined Time in January 2022 as an Independent, Non-Executive Director and was redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on 5 October 2022. He then stepped down from the Board on 28 November to join the management team as Executive Director of TT dotCom Sdn Bhd on 1 December 2022.
With more than 26 years of experience in the private sector and 8 years in the Malaysian Government, Datuk Zainal has held several positions in multinational and local companies, and start-ups.
Prior to joining the Time management team, he was the Vice President of Key Accounts Management (Asia) at AECOM. Before that, he served as the first Chief Executive Officer at InvestKL Corporation (“InvestKL”), an Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry for 8 years.
Prior to InvestKL, Datuk Zainal was the Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of REDtone Digital Berhad (formerly known as REDtone International Berhad) a Malaysian public listed telecommunications provider that was brought to IPO in 2004. Before joining REDtone, he worked for several local and multinational companies including Unisys (M) Sdn Bhd, NCR Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Solsis Sdn Bhd, and Xylog Group and Lotus Software Sdn Bhd. Datuk Zainal holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Kent, United Kingdom.
TIME dotCom Berhad (Time) is a telecommunications provider delivering a full suite of domestic and global connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and managed services to Retail, Enterprise and Wholesale customers across ASEAN and the world. Powering Time’s businesses are its fibre optic network assets that span Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, and extends beyond the region via its stakes in international subsea cable systems.
Mr KJ Balan is the Head of SME Banking, Group Commercial Banking, CIMB Bank Bhd, Malaysia.
He carries with him over 30 years’ experience in banking with extensive experience in the transformation of business and sales of SMEs?[to elaborate further, if any]. Prior to CIMB, Mr Balan was with one of the leading domestic banks where he was Head of Business Development [insert any other designations].
Mr Balan obtained a Bachelor of Economics from University of Malaya and Master of Science (Management) from Universiti Utara Malaysia and he is also a Certified Credit Professional. He actively speaks and participates in SME forums and works closely with business chambers, supporting organisations and partners in the industry to promote the development of the SME Business in Malaysia.
CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM56.6 billion as at 31 March 2023. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present in all 10 ASEAN nations (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Philippines). Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, the US and UK.
CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 602 branches and around 33,000 employees as at 31 March 2023. CIMB’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, which together with its award-winning treasury & markets and corporate banking units comprise the Group’s leading wholesale banking franchise. CIMB is also the 92.5% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.8% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.
” We are not just a credit reporting agency;
We are a partner in our customers’ financial success. ”
As the CEO of Credit Bureau Malaysia, my passion lies in making financial inclusion a reality for SMEs and the Rakyat. At Credit Bureau Malaysia, we don’t want to be just your typical credit reporting agency; we aim to be our customers’ partners, invested in their financial success.
In today’s ever-evolving economy, we understand how crucial creditworthiness is when it comes to securing loans, credit cards, and other financial products. That’s why we are committed to providing reliable credit information, offering lenders the insights they need to make informed decisions and take charge of their financial journey.
Our approach revolves around data quality, privacy, and security, which has earned us the trust of our stakeholders. It is an honor to collaborate closely with financial institutions, regulators, and others, all working together to promote financial inclusion and responsible lending practices.
As we move forward, we remain dedicated to our mission of promoting “be credit-positive” and “get credit-positive” by empowering consumers and businesses to make informed credit decisions.
Let’s create a brighter financial future together. At Credit Bureau Malaysia, we firmly believe that every individual and business deserves a chance to thrive. We are here to provide the knowledge, trust, and support needed to make it happen.
I started my career as an IT System Analyst in TNB in 2000 and eventually branch into SAP as an area of specialization. During that period, I worked closely with SAP in deploying a TNB wide ERP system. By 2010, I was appointed as an SAP functional specialist for TNB and worked in that role for 5 years. In 2015, I took a leap of faith into the world of innovation from being a SAP functional specialist.
Since then, I have lead an awesome team of passionate explorers to path find new business models. We have successfully catalyze the inception of the renewable energy certificate exchange, digital marketplace, electro mobility and energy efficiency services as new revenues beyond the kilowatt hours’ sales.
My present role as Head of Digital gives me the opportunity to reimagine digital in the age of energy transition. I am in the quest to unlock business value via data and insights, incubate new digital domains, cultivate new ways of working and build the teams that shape the digital future of TNB. Under this role, I have been tasked to ensure the provisioning of emerging technology services for TNB, primarily Data & Analytics, Process Automation as well as Application Programming Interface (API). Development of Digital Culture for TNB is also a part of my responsibility which have seen us launching a TNB wide program on Digital Democratization for TNB employees as well as establishment of Digital Community of Practices that encourages peer-2-peer knowledge sharing and transfer.
Moving forward, I intend to continue looking at infusing our business and workforce with digital technologies in discovery, intelligence, automation and integration to transform how we work, operate and deliver value to customers.
For over 70 years, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is proud to be the nation’s largest electricity utility company that is powering the growth in Malaysia by providing affordable and reliable services to over 10 million customers, with a strong global presence in the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and India.
With the desire to create a world that is ‘Better. Brighter’, TNB believes that its promise is not only to provide access to electricity to homes and businesses throughout the country but also in adopting sustainable practices and activities in its operations to improve societal and environmental outcomes and support our aspiration “To Be a Leading Provider of Sustainable Energy Solutions in Malaysia and Internationally”.
He is a visionary leader with a passion for using technology to create a positive social impact. With over 30 years of experience managing businesses across North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe, he is a seasoned technology and business executive who has spearheaded several high-impact initiatives around the idea of inclusiveness such as:-
Jackal has been a driving force behind successful payments reforms and cross-border regional business process outsourcing (BPO) collaborations. He is known for his forward-thinking approach to technology, particularly in the areas of Alternative Data usage, New Data Science, and Knowledge Collaboration through Privacy-Preserving Computing, which has made him a significant influencer in the industry.
TrustDecision is a company rooted in Tongdun Group that provides risk management and decision intelligence solutions to businesses globally. The company’s platform uses big data analytics and machine learning algorithms to help businesses make more informed decisions about risk and fraud detection, credit underwriting, and customer acquisition. TrustDecision’s technology is based on the concept of “decision intelligence,” which combines advanced data science with business expertise to improve decision-making across various industries. The company’s solutions are used by businesses in financial services, e-commerce, telecommunications, and other sectors to improve their risk management and compliance processes. The company is headquartered in Singapore and has operations in 5 countries serving customers in over 20 countries and their end-customers in over 150 countries.
TrustDecision, an offshoot of the renowned Tongdun Group, is a global enterprise offering cutting-edge risk management and decision intelligence solutions. Their platform uses big data analytics and machine learning algorithms, empowering businesses with insightful risk assessments, fraud detection capabilities, efficient credit underwriting, and enhanced customer acquisition strategies. The company’s solutions are used by businesses in financial services, e-commerce, telecommunications, and other sectors to improve their risk management and compliance processes. Headquartered in Singapore, the company’s footprint extends to 5 nations, serving clients in over 20 countries and their end customers in over 150 countries.
Matt is Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and Director of Sunway iLabs. Sunway iLabs is a smart partnership between Sunway University, Sunway Group and Sunway Ventures to foster entrepreneurship and stimulate market-driven innovations with the end goal to help entrepreneurs build their business and accelerate scale up.
He is also an active Council Member of the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN), the official trade association and governing body for angel investors and angel clubs in Malaysia. Previously he was a commercialisation specialist in PlaTCOM Ventures (a subsidiary of the Innovation Agency Malaysia), and gained significant entrepreneurial experience through three startups he co-founded in the UK, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Before he started out as an entrepreneur, Matt was a consultant at the Cambridge-MIT Institute and Library House in Cambridge (UK) and an Analyst at Imperial Innovations in London (UK), one of Europe’s leading Tech Transfer Offices. Matt is trained at the University of Utrecht (Netherlands), where he gained a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc in Science & Business. He was also a Research Scientist at the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge and served as an exco member of the Cambridge University Entrepreneurs Society.
Matt was recently recognised as one of the personalities of the year (2020) by PC.com and Business Today for the positive impact that he has created for the community through the various innovation projects in Sunway iLabs.
Mr. Ng Kang Siong serves as Head of Center for Smart Nation Technologies in MIMOS Berhad, a public research organization in Malaysia. His leads a team of researchers and engineers to conduct research and development of information security technologies, blockchain and distributed ledger, artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics. He has in the past provided consultations to various government organizations on application security architecture.
He also serves as chairman for various national mirror committees, namely ISO/TC 307 Blockchain and Distribute Ledger Technologies; ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 on Artificial Intelligence; and as committee member at national mirror committee to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection.
Some of his recent achievements are:
With more than 15 years of experience across banking consulting, cybersecurity, and digital fraud prevention, VK brings valuable industry insights and knowledge of customer use cases. He utilises emerging technologies to tackle online identity and fraud challenges. Additionally, VK holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India.
TrustDecision is a company rooted in Tongdun Group that provides risk management and decision intelligence solutions to businesses globally. The company’s platform uses big data analytics and machine learning algorithms to help businesses make more informed decisions about risk and fraud detection, credit underwriting, and customer acquisition. TrustDecision’s technology is based on the concept of “decision intelligence,” which combines advanced data science with business expertise to improve decision-making across various industries. The company’s solutions are used by businesses in financial services, e-commerce, telecommunications, and other sectors to improve their risk management and compliance processes. The company is headquartered in Singapore and has operations in 5 countries serving customers in over 20 countries and their end-customers in over 150 countries.
TrustDecision, an offshoot of the renowned Tongdun Group, is a global enterprise offering cutting-edge risk management and decision intelligence solutions. Their platform uses big data analytics and machine learning algorithms, empowering businesses with insightful risk assessments, fraud detection capabilities, efficient credit underwriting, and enhanced customer acquisition strategies. The company’s solutions are used by businesses in financial services, e-commerce, telecommunications, and other sectors to improve their risk management and compliance processes. Headquartered in Singapore, the company’s footprint extends to 5 nations, serving clients in over 20 countries and their end customers in over 150 countries.
As an expert in building insurance ecosystems, Trevor co-led the build of Asia’s largest SaaS-based insurance ecosystem.
Currently he is shaping and executing effective strategies for Fermion Insurance Ecosystem expansion and value creation while overseeing the strategy and operations of Fermion Merimen’s businesses across 10 countries.
Trevor graduated summa cum laude in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin and served a short stint as a Research Fellow at Caltech prior to joining Merimen in its founding days.
The Insurance Ecosystem Builders
Fermion builds end-to-end digital engagement solutions powered by data and ecosystems. It serves any business with insurance in its roadmap for growth and, for others, helps them understand how to leverage the opportunity.
Fermion is a member of the Silverlake Axis Ltd (5CP: SGX) group of companies. Headquartered in Singapore, it operates from locations across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan and the UAE, serving customers in 29 markets across the globe. Working with over 150 insurers, Fermion builds primary ecosystems, which include Health & Wellness, Property & Casualty, Travel & Lifestyle as well as Savings & Protection.
Visit www.fermion.io.
Andreas has more than 18 years of professional experience in information technology and telecommunication global companies such as Cisco Systems and Nokia-Siemens Networks, covering engineering, sales, channel operations, and business development, including leading cloud computing initiatives.
He also founded MobileMonday Indonesia in 2008, one of the largest networking forums for professionals in the mobile industry. Andreas holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung, and an MBA from University of Prasetiya Mulya, Indonesia.
Kejora Capital invests and works with first-class founders to build transformative ventures that bring positive impacts to the world. Since its inception in 2014, Kejora has focused on helping founders and businesses succeed in Southeast Asia. Our support goes beyond financial investments – we bring solid regional network, backed by valuable experience and local market insights.
Our unique resources help our founders stand out and thrive at every stage of their company’s development.
Amit is a highly experienced professional with an impressive background in the fields of Assurance & Management Consulting, having spent close to 12 years working with prestigious firms, including the Big 4, in both Malaysia and Australia. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in providing invaluable Financial & Strategic advice to clients from diverse industries, making substantial contributions to their growth and development.
Victor Lo is an experienced professional more than (20) years of information security and risk consulting experience in both enterprise information security solution and specialize on Cyber Threat Intelligence Framework.
Over the years, he has served businesses Across the region of the Asia South countries such as India, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Experience dealing with vertical industry primarily in South East Asia market and including Fortune 500 companies.
Victor currently attaches with MDEC heading the Digital Tech Enabler industry development.
His key role will be driving Digital Tech as Catalyst for Digital Economy and promoting collaboration among industry Partner, innovation and growth of Malaysia’s Digital Tech ecosystem.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation is Malaysian government agency tasked to lead the digital economy development and lead implementation of the digital economy roadmap.
Sreedhar Sivasambu has over 20 years of experience in IT industry. He started his career as a Software Engineer in Motorola before moving into managerial and leadership roles in Software Engineering, leading large global programs.
He has vast experience in the telecommunications, e-commerce and cyber security sectors specializing in application and infrastructure services, and digital transformation. Over the last 10 years, he has been involved in the establishment and setup of Software Engineering and Delivery Centers.
He was previously Head of Engineering (OSS) and Site Delivery Lead for British Telecoms in KL, and then Head of Product Engineering (Cyber Security) in BAE Systems. He is now responsible for Digital Product Development in Yinson Green Technologies.
He holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Business Administration.
KT Tan brings over 20 years experience in Telecom Industry, focusing on business solutions development and strategic collaboration with government and enterprises. Besides, he also led different digital transformation projects of different industries and developed National ICT Strategy with government customers locally and APAC region in past. He is appointed as Chief Digital Officer to drive the cloud strategy for AVM Cloud and accelerate the cloud business transformation of the company.
His unique experience in business innovation of Information Technology and communication Technology make easy the integration of TIME Cloud Services and AVM Cloud Services as ‘future proofing’ core businesses with our value customers in various areas. Moreover, KT will continue to drive unique value proposition in sovereign cloud to provide greater productivity, data security and operational efficiency in customer digital transformation implementation.
TIME dotCom Berhad (Time) is a telecommunications provider delivering a full suite of domestic and global connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and managed services to Retail, Enterprise and Wholesale customers across ASEAN and the world. Powering Time’s businesses are its fibre optic network assets that span Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, and extends beyond the region via its stakes in international subsea cable systems.
Professor Liew Soung Yue earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan, in 1993. He went on to complete his Master of Philosophy and Ph.D. degrees in Information Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong, in 1996 and 1999, respectively.
Following his academic achievements, he embarked on his career journey as an Assistant Professor from 1999 to 2000 at the Department of Information Engineering, CUHK, and later served as a Research Associate from 2001 to 2002 in the same department.
From 2002 to 2003, he was a Research Associate at the Polytechnic University in New York, which is now known as the New York University, Tandon School of Engineering.
In August 2003, Professor Liew joined Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, where he currently holds the position of Professor and serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.
Professor Liew has been actively involved in numerous research projects and has authored over a hundred research papers. His areas of expertise encompass the Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Industry 4.0, Networking, etc.
Ir. Chong Chee Yen was born in Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He received Bachelor of Engineering degree with first class honours in Civil Engineering from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia.
He is a registered professional engineer with practicing certificate (PEPC) in Malaysia and a fellow of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and Technological Association Malaysia (TAM). He is also a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE). Meantime, he is Board Chairman of SMJK Chan Wa II, Immediate Past Chairman of IEM Negeri Sembilan, Deputy Secretary General of Negeri Sembilan Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He has over 20 years’ experience in planning, design, procurement and construction of various residential, commercial and industrial projects. He has designed and supervised numerous residential, commercial and industrial projects in Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. He has also lectured in subjects related to structural engineering and highway engineering from 2005 to 2007 in INTI University. His research interests are in the areas of structural engineering, structural assessment and computer applications in structural engineering design.
To date, Ir. Chong is Managing Director of Aries Engineering Consultants Sdn. Bhd. He specialized in engineering design and project management of mixed development and industrial projects.
Ang heads the Innovation and Industry Development Department under Technology Hub Development Division in Cyberview.
Previously, he was a Regional Manager for Asia involved in business development focusing on attracting digital technology investment from Greater China.
Ang also has more than 10 years’ experience in industry talent development and talent analytics covering both scaleups and startups. He sat in the panel of the Computing Program Standards published by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA).
Ang holds a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and the PMP® credential.
Vanessa Ee-Lyn Gomes is a senior writer at The Edge Malaysia and writes for the Digital Edge, Wealth and ESG sections of the publication. She has been a journalist for close to a decade and is passionate about tech and sustainability-related issues.
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr Tan Chee Fai AMN possesses over two decades of academia and industry experience in mechanical and manufacturing industry. He currently holds the distinguished positions of Full Professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL).
Prof. Tan’s impressive credentials include being a Fellow of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology (AAET), an Honorary Fellow of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO), and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). He pursued his education at Technical University Eindhoven (TU/e) in the Netherlands and Stanford Graduate School of Business in the USA.
Prof. Tan actively serves in key leadership roles, including President of the ASEAN Smart Industry Federation (AI), President of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society Malaysia Chapter, and Vice President of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). Recognized as the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) National Productivity Champion (Leader) and Digital Transformation Specialist, he provides strategic consultation and advanced technical guidance to drive digital transformation in various industries. Prof. Tan’s involvement extends to the Malaysia Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC) as a Council Member and as a reviewer for the mechanical engineering program in the Malaysia Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). Currently, Prof Tan is the Chairman of the ASEAN Engineering Inspectorate of Manufacturing Steering Committee.
He also plays an active role in the Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia & Pacific (FEIAP) Engineering Education Standing Committee, contributing to the revision and compilation of the FEIAP Engineering Education and Accreditation Guidelines. Prof. Tan’s contributions have reached an international scale through his participation in the UNESCO-ISTIC-FEIAP project, where he conducted assessments, updated accreditation systems, and delivered training to assessors, professors, and teachers in Pakistan and Nigeria.
He is also an active member of the Committee on Engineering for Innovative Technologies (CEIT) within the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). Prof. Tan has successfully led numerous projects funded by industry, universities, the Malaysian government, and international entities such as the EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and Industry4WRD Domestic Investment Strategic Funds (DISF).
Since 2019, he has served as a Technical Expert for the ISO/IEC Smart Manufacturing Standards Map Task Force (ISO/IEC SM2TF). Leveraging his extensive knowledge and expertise, Prof. Tan has been invited as a Keynote Speaker to significant international engineering events, including the Annual Meeting of China Association of Science & Technology (CAST), FEIAP General Assembly, World Intelligent Manufacturing Summit (WIMS), and Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Future Engineers Conference.
Additionally, Prof. Tan contributes as a UNESCO Specialist, conducting assessments and studies on engineering education in African and APEC economies. He is also a certified national professional trainer. Prof. Tan’s exceptional contributions to the ASEAN engineering community have earned him the 2014 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Malaysian Award Honoree recognition, and in 2015, he was bestowed the prestigious Ahli Mangku Negara (A.M.N.) [Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm] by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
Dr. Desiree Yap Wei Li is an enthusiastic educator and lifelong learner with a mission to transform the way students experience educa1on. With a remarkable 17 years of teaching experience at INTI International University, she has dedicated her career to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning.
Her vision for education is rooted in personalized and innovative approaches that cater to the diverse needs of every student. She believes in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity which are the important 21st century skills a student should have.
Her passion for research and its potential to impact lives motivated her to pursue a Master’s degree. Her thesis on “Impact of Multimedia Technology on Learning Impaired Children” revealed the profound ways multimedia can support and empower children with learning challenges, igniting her interest in inclusive education.
Driven by a thirst for knowledge, she embarked on a Ph.D. adventure, where she conducted extensive studies on various learning environments to understand their influence on students’ learning outcomes. Her research journey led her to develop a multimedia-mediated learner-centered teaching framework, recognizing the power of technology to engage and empower learners in a rapidly evolving world.
Throughout her journey at INTI, she has been fortunate to grow both personally and professionally, leading her to the esteemed position of Senior Lecturer. As the Head of Programme for the Business Information Technology Degree program for seven years, she had the privilege of guiding students through a transformative academic journey, witnessing their growth and accomplishments.
After leaving INTI, she established Eye Level S2 Heights, a learning enrichment center. Over the past five years, she has taught English and Math to children aged 4 to 15, witnessing their growth and instilling in them a passion for continuous learning.
Currently she is having 6 full time qualified teachers supporting the center and nurturing more than 200 students.
Dr. Lim Chern Loon is WISE AI’s VP of Artificial Intelligence (AI). His focus is on the application of AI to power object detection, face recognition and building complete solutions with AI such as eKYC. Dr. Lim has wide experience in both academia and industry, including his previous work with IRIS Corporation Berhad and his affiliations with the University of Malaya and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. At the University of Malaya, he received his Bachelor Degree, Masters degree and Ph.D. with research spanning the fields of electrical systems, video compression algorithms, computer vision, and machine learning. His work cumulated in several research publications in the areas of video and image processing and computer vision.
WISE AI is an exciting and innovative Artificial Intelligence company that focuses on digital identity technologies. Our award-winning technology has been widely adopted by various industries and government agencies, and we are dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions in emerging deep tech. At WISE AI, we pride ourselves on our AI-powered solutions, which include eKYC, Digital ID, Digital Signature, and Blockchain, among others. Our technology is designed to be highly efficient in recognizing ASEAN faces, making us a leader in our field.
About Huawei
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.
Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will work towards ubiquitous connectivity and inclusive network access, laying the foundation for an intelligent world; provide diversified computing power where you need it, when you need it, to bring cloud and intelligence to all four corners of the earth; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; and redefine user experience with AI, making it smarter and more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, on the go, in the office, having fun, or working out. For more information, please visit Huawei online at www.huawei.com or follow us on:
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Christina is the General Manager and co-founder of ULearning Singapore, the international subsidiary company of Beijing Wenhua Online EduTech.
She has been in the online education industry since 2006 and has contributed to various roles in this field, including teacher training for smart education, in charge of strategic partnership with global top publishers and technology providers, led team to design and create the first AI textbook on ULearning’s proprietary SaaS publishing platform.
She is currently handling various national smart education projects of Asian and African countries.
Christina Ng has been a regularly invited speaker for Huawei education conferences and events.
She holds a Master of Management (E-Commerce) from Macquarie Business School, Australia.
Wenhua ULearning Group provides cutting-edge AI + Education based on our proprietary learning management platform solutions and smart classroom solutions for educational institutes, training institutes, vertical industry associations, corporations & publishers.
We are the leading AI + SaaS learning management platform provider in higher education and professional education segments in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Our proprietary ULearning LMS solutions have been used by 1000+ educational institutes, corporations, vertical industries and publishers covering 10+ millions of learners and teachers.
We have been certified as ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 compliant, dual high-tech company of Beijing city, National Smart Education Platform recognised by MOE China. Top LMS designated by Chinese MOE to provide online learning solutions during COVID-19 outbreak.
An ambitious leader with 29 years of industry-leading expertise, both locally and internationally. Facilitator and builder of world-class technology management and ICT solutions. Specialty in creating Smart IoT Solutions with the Service Management eco-system for sustainability, and growth where digital solutions and transformation address society’s needs in today’s digital native world.
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