CIO Day1 | Singapore

Name: CIO Day1 | Singapore
Start: 2025-04-24T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-24T08:30:00.000Z
Location: Ritz Carlton, Singapore, Singapore

Harnessing AI and IT for Digital Transformation: Strategies for a Data-Driven Future

Thursday 24 April 2025

Ritz Carlton, Singapore

Hosted by Factor

2 attendees
8 hours

Overview

As industries undergo rapid transformation driven by AI, machine learning, and data, the roles of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) are evolving to meet new challenges. This event delves into how IT and data leaders can strategically integrate AI into business operations to foster innovation, drive competitive advantage, and navigate digital transformation. Learn how to balance technological advancement with cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and data ethics. Build a data-driven culture that aligns with long-term business goals and fosters enterprise-wide agility.

What we will cover

Operational Productivity Investigating ways to streamline processes and optimise internal operations, reducing inefficiencies and improving overall output.
Enterprise Agility Focusing on building agility and resilience into business operations to quickly respond to market shifts, disruptions, and emerging opportunities.
Digital Acceleration Exploring how to accelerate digital transformation efforts to drive growth and adapt to new market demands.
AI Automation Examining how automation and AI are enhancing decision-making, reducing manual tasks, and improving business outcomes.
Data Analytics Exploring how data-driven insights can guide strategic decisions and improve business outcomes across departments.
Cybersecurity Priority Emphasising proactive approaches to cybersecurity, integrating security measures into projects from inception to minimise risk.
Data Governance Examining the crucial role of data governance in building trust within organisations, ensuring data accuracy, and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Data Efficiency Investigating how data and analytics can drive operational efficiencies, automating processes and improving productivity across the enterprise.
Data Monetisation Exploring innovative approaches to turning data into a revenue-generating asset, helping organisations leverage data as a product for business growth.
Data as Product Shifting focus towards treating data as a product, with dedicated governance and management strategies, to enhance its value and usability across the enterprise.
AI Integration Exploring the practical integration of AI and machine learning across business processes, with a focus on delivering real-time insights and improving decision-making.
Data-Driven Culture Investigating how to foster a data-driven culture, overcoming resistance to change, and empowering teams to make decisions based on analytics.

Agenda

9:00 am Registration and Welcome Coffee(Welcome Address) Welcome to the start of an exciting day! Please join us for registration upon arrival, where you will be greeted by our team and receive your event materials. This is the perfect time to enjoy a cup of coffee, meet fellow delegates, and network before the formal agenda begins. We encourage you to use this opportunity to connect with peers, explore the venue, and settle in for a day filled with insightful discussions and innovative ideas.
9:30 am Welcome Address & Introduction by Host Join us for the official opening of our event with a warm welcome address from our host, followed by an introduction from our esteemed CEO, Josh Heid. This session will set the stage for the day’s proceedings, highlighting the key themes and objectives of the conference. Josh will also share insights into the evolving landscape of technology and innovation, providing a backdrop for the discussions that will unfold throughout the day.
9:35 am Redefining IT and Data Leadership in a Disrupted World(Welcome Address) [Thought Leadership] As digital disruption reshapes industries, IT and data leaders must redefine their strategies to stay ahead. This session explores how agility and resilience are key to navigating change. Discussion points: Traditional approaches are struggling to meet the demands of digital transformation. Achieving the right balance between innovation and operational stability is essential. Companies are pushing to accelerate transformation while navigating legacy systems.
10:00 am AI Automation - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly(Welcome Address) AI promises up to 40% efficiency, but is it living up to the hype? This session will explore the real impact of AI on business operations and its potential risks. Discussion points: AI is reshaping job roles and redefining business processes. Organisations are struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of AI technologies. Automation may solve short-term challenges, but long-term implications need careful consideration.
10:25 am Monetising Data to Generate Revenue(Welcome Address) [Thought Leadership] Data is often called the new oil, but how are companies really turning it into revenue? This session reveals the latest strategies for data monetisation. Discussion Points: Many organisations are still underestimating the true value of their data. Privacy and ethical concerns are challenging data monetisation efforts. Balancing profitability with responsible data use is crucial for long-term success.
10:50 am Networking and Morning Tea(Welcome Address) Join us for a morning tea where you can engage in meaningful 1:1 discussions with industry peers and vendors. This session is designed to foster collaboration and exchange insights in a relaxed, informal setting. Whether you're looking to forge new partnerships, discuss industry challenges, or share innovative ideas, this networking opportunity is an ideal platform to connect and conceive potential solutions with fellow professionals.
11:30 am Peer-Led Roundtable Discussions(Welcome Address) Instead of a designated expert leading the discussion, participate in sharing your insights, experiences, and perspectives with your peers. These discussions are often structured to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute, and they can be highly effective for generating new ideas, problem-solving, and building connections within a professional or academic community. Discussion Topics: A - Operational Productivity B - Enterprise Agility C - Digital Acceleration D - AI Automation E - Data Analytics F - Cybersecurity Priority
0:00 pm Data Governance - Control or Chaos?(Welcome Address) [Fireside Chat] As data volumes surge, governance has become crucial. This session dives into proven strategies for ensuring data accuracy and trust while navigating the intricate compliance challenges. Discussion points: Effective data governance is a key enabler of business transformation. Poor data governance can derail digital initiatives and erode trust. Companies must adopt agile governance frameworks to keep pace with rapid data growth.
0:25 pm Balancing the Cybersecurity Dilemma(Welcome Address) Cyber incidents cost organisations up to SG$1m or 10% of their annual turnover;" (PwC Report, 2024). It's high time for organisations to ask themselves "Are they doing enough to safeguard their operations from Cyber threats? Discussion Points: Cybersecurity investment is often reactive, leading to inefficiencies. Integrating security into the innovation process remains a pressing challenge. Prioritising key security risks without stifling innovation is crucial for business growth.
0:50 pm Lunch Break & Peer Connect(Welcome Address) Take a well-deserved break and enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with your peers and industry leaders. This session is an excellent opportunity for attendees to build relationships, exchange ideas, and discuss collaborative opportunities in a casual and friendly atmosphere. It's the perfect setting to reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and engage in deep dives into the day's topics or explore new trends affecting your industry.
2:05 pm Peer-Led Roundtable Discussions(Welcome Address) Instead of a designated expert leading the discussion, participate in sharing your insights, experiences, and perspectives with your peers. These discussions are often structured to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute, and they can be highly effective for generating new ideas, problem-solving, and building connections within a professional or academic community. Discussion topics: A - Data Governance B - Data Efficiency C - Data Monetisation D - Data as Product E - AI Integration F - Data-Driven Culture
2:35 pm Data as a Product - Is It Time for a Game-Changing Revolution?(Welcome Address) [Fireside Chat] Data has long been treated as a by-product of operations, but is it time for organisations to see it as a core product? Discussion Points: Viewing data as a product can unlock new business opportunities. Governance and management strategies must evolve to treat data as a key asset. Effective data productisation requires dedicated teams and focused strategy.
3:00 pm Building a Data-Driven Culture and Changing Mindsets(Welcome Address) Resistance to change has always been a major roadblock in the smooth road of organisational development. This panel dives into tested approaches for leaders to shift mindsets across their teams. Discussion Points: Cultural resistance is a major obstacle to becoming truly data driven. Data-driven decision-making must start from the top and cascade down. Leading by example and fostering a data-first mentality is key to success.
3:25 pm Closing Remarks By Host(Welcome Address) Join us for the closing remarks by our host and Factor CEO, Josh Heid. In this final segment, Josh will reflect on the day's panels, keynotes, fireside chats, and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of all participants and speakers. He will highlight key takeaways from the day's discussions and express gratitude for their insightful inputs and engagement throughout the event. Don't miss this opportunity to wrap up the event on a high note and gain valuable insights from Josh as he concludes the proceedings.
3:30 pm End of Day Drinks(Welcome Address) Join us for "End of Day Drinks," a networking session designed to foster connections and camaraderie among attendees. This gathering provides the ideal setting to mingle, exchange insights, and build relationships with industry peers. Raise a glass to a day of fruitful discussions and continue the conversation over refreshing beverages and light snacks. Whether you're keen to expand your professional network or unwind after a day of learning, our End of Day Drinks event offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for meaningful interactions and networking.

Speakers

Josh Heid · Founder, Panelist

Partners

Splunk Splunk is helping to build a safer and more resilient digital world by equipping customers with the unified security and observability platform they need to keep their organization securely up and running — no matter what digital disruptions come their way.
SAP Australia SAP is one of the world’s leading producers of software for the management of business processes, developing solutions that facilitate effective data processing and information flow across organisations. At SAP, our purpose is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives. Our promise is to innovate to help our customers run at their best. SAP is committed to helping every customer become a best-run business. We engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality, and spread opportunity across borders and cultures. Together, with our customers and partners, we can transform industries, grow economies, lift up societies, and sustain our environment.
Nitro
BMC Software From core to cloud to edge, BMC continues to build on a 40-year heritage of shaping digital transformation for organizations around the world. We deliver the software and services innovations that help over 10,000 global customers, including 84% of the Forbes Global 100, thrive in their ongoing evolution to an Autonomous Digital Enterprise—a state in which intelligent, integrated, value-creating functions operate with minimal human involvement across every facet of the organization and its ecosystem. We are proud to have earned recognition as an ITSM Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for seven years running, as well as being named overall leader in the EMA Radar Report for Workload Automation for five years in a row and top of the charts in EMA’s recent AIOps Radar report. Our future-focused portfolio helps drive business success with AI-enabled solutions for automation, optimization, performance, security, and service management, covering everything from mainframe to multi-cloud. BMC’s open, scalable, modular technologies help ensure that our customers can run and reinvent their businesses for growth and competitive edge while optimizing cost, performance, and security. For more information about BMC, please visit www.bmc.com.
Boomi Boomi aims to make the world a better place by connecting everyone to everything, anywhere. The pioneer of cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), and now a category-leading, global software as a service (SaaS) company, Boomi touts the largest customer base among integration platform vendors and a worldwide network of approximately 800 partners – including Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, SAP, and Snowflake. Global organisations turn to Boomi’s award-winning platform to discover, manage, and orchestrate data, while connecting applications, processes, and people for better, faster outcomes. For more information, visit http://www.boomi.com.
Smartsheet
Brennan Brennan is an Australian-owned systems integrator that has grown since being founded in 1997 to become the largest privately owned local player in the market. Headquartered in Sydney with offices across Australia and in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines to provide 24/7 services to its customers. Serving more than 1,400 business, enterprise, and government customers, the privately owned company continues to expand its services to meet customer needs. In line with this, the company has made seven strategic acquisitions and has established a new division, Brennan Digital to support customers in their digital transformation journey.
Ping Identity
HCL Technologies
Thoughtworks
TPG Telecom TPG Telecom is one of Australia’s largest telecommunication companies and operates a number of leading mobile and internet brands including Vodafone, TPG, iiNet, Internode, Lebara, AAPT and felix. As a full-service telecommunications provider, TPG Telecom provides mobile, internet, business and fixed network solutions. We serve consumers, small and medium businesses, government, corporate enterprises and wholesale customers offering a comprehensive portfolio of fixed and mobile products in the Australian telecommunications market. We operate a leading mobile network with over 5,600 sites covering more than 23 million Australians, and Australia’s second-largest fixed voice and data network, with more than 27,000km of inter-capital and metropolitan fibre networks as well as international transit capacity, and a 5G mobile network that is currently being rolled out. TPG Telecom is an ASX-listed company, employing more than 3,000 people offering a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace. At TPG Telecom, we are committed to connecting Australia for the better.
Kinetic IT
Lenovo Lenovo is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub at https://news.lenovo.com/. To learn more about our career opportunities, visit our careers page at http://jobs.lenovo.com/.
Rimini Street
Appian Corporation
Snow Software Snow Software is changing the way organizations understand and manage their technology consumption. Our technology intelligence platform provides comprehensive visibility and contextual insight across software, SaaS, hardware and cloud. With Snow, IT leaders can effectively optimize resources, enhance performance and enable operational agility in a hybrid world.
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