Factor Day Singapore | Data & AI
Scaling Data and AI for Strategic Leadership in the ASEAN Intelligent Economy
Sofitel Singapore City Centre
Hosted by Factor
- 20 attendees
- 9 hours
Overview
As ASEAN organisations enter an era defined by data and AI, the role of technology and data leaders is rapidly evolving. In this event, explore how enterprises are harnessing data as a strategic asset and embedding AI across core business functions to unlock new sources of value.
As adoption accelerates, leaders must balance innovation with governance, scalability, and trust, ensuring data quality, responsible AI practices, and measurable impact. This event delves into the strategies that enable organisations to operationalise AI, break down data silos, and align advanced analytics with tangible business outcomes.
What we will cover
- Customer Experience Exploring strategies to elevate customer interactions, personalisation, and engagement, ensuring competitive differentiation and loyalty.
- 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.
- Cybersecurity Priority Emphasising proactive approaches to cybersecurity, integrating security measures into projects from inception to minimise risk.
- 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.
- ESG Goals Investigating how CIOs can support organisational sustainability efforts, aligning IT with environmental and social governance (ESG) metrics.
- Talent Development Addressing the challenge of upskilling IT teams and attracting digital talent, focusing on leadership in a tech-driven world.
- C-Suite Strategy Exploring the evolving role of CIOs as strategic partners within the executive team, driving cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
- Cyber Investments Discussing the increasing need for investments in cybersecurity to protect against evolving threats and secure sensitive business data.
- AI Optimisation Exploring AI's role in optimising business processes, from predictive analytics to automating routine workflows.
Agenda
- Welcome Coffee & Registration(Data+AI Day | Singapore)
- Welcome Address & Introduction(Data+AI Day | Singapore)
- Geopolitics, Economic Realignment and the Leadership Decisions That Will Define Asia's Next Decade(Data+AI Day | Singapore) The assumptions that shaped the global economy for the past three decades are being challenged. Rising geopolitical competition, shifting economic alliances, technological disruption and changing patterns of trade and investment are reshaping the strategic landscape across Asia. As governments and organisations navigate an increasingly complex environment, leaders face critical decisions about competitiveness, resilience, innovation and growth. In this opening chat, Bilahari Kausikan explores the geopolitical and economic forces redefining the region, and examines the leadership choices that will determine which nations and organisations thrive in the decade ahead.
- The Orchestration Mandate: Balancing Innovation Velocity with Operational Control(Data+AI Day | Singapore) In an era of rapid technological flux, the traditional divide between the business and the technology has become a primary risk to enterprise agility. To move from isolated AI experiments to a high-performance, automated enterprise, leaders must shift their focus from individual tools to the broader orchestration of the entire organisation. In this opening keynote, previous and current experience as CIO and COO to provide a blueprint for the modern executive. She explores how to collapse organisational silos, architect intelligence into the very foundations of the business, and build a sustainable culture that ensures transformation isn't just a moment in time, but a durable competitive advantage. Discussion Points: • Collapsing the Silos: The Unified Operating Model - Moving beyond IT as a service provider to a model where CIO strategy and COO discipline are merged. Maria explores how eliminating structural friction is the only way to align technical roadmaps with high-stakes commercial outcomes. • Engineering Embedded AI: Beyond the Bolt-On - A look at why the pilot-first approach often leads to stagnation. This focuses on architecting intelligence into the enterprise’s foundational layers to ensure AI is governed, repeatable, and scalable from the start. • The Sustainability of Change: Orchestrating the Human + Machine Workforce - Exploring the talent architecture and cultural shifts required to make transformation stick, building a resilient workforce that leads alongside autonomous systems rather than just reacting to them.
- From Transformation to Reinvention: How Leading Enterprises Build Enduring Digital Advantage(Data+AI Day | Singapore) In an environment defined by constant disruption, digital transformation has evolved from a finite program into a continuous capability. This session explores how leading enterprises are shifting from episodic change to sustained reinvention—re-architecting their operating models, embedding intelligence at the core of decision-making, and building scalable platforms that enable ongoing innovation. It will examine how organisations can balance speed with resilience, leverage emerging technologies such as AI, and create the conditions for long-term competitive advantage. Discussion Points: From Projects to Platforms: How enterprises are moving beyond one-off transformation programs to platform-based architectures that enable continuous delivery, scalability, and ecosystem integration. Embedding Intelligence at the Core: What it takes to operationalise AI, data, and automation across the enterprise, not as isolated capabilities, but as foundational building blocks of decision-making and operations. Reinventing the Operating Model: How CDOs and CIOs are reshaping organisational structures, talent strategies, and governance to sustain speed, resilience, and innovation in parallel.
- Leading Enterprise Transformation: Cross-C-Suite Insights on Risk and ROI(Data+AI Day | Singapore) Successful enterprise transformation requires more than technology projects, it demands coordinated leadership across the C-suite. This panel of CIO, CDO, CISO, and COO will explore how to align technology and data investments with business outcomes, manage cyber, regulatory, and operational risks, and create shared accountability across finance, operations, and business units, turning complex initiatives into measurable enterprise value. Discussion Points: Aligning Technology Investment with Business Outcomes – How the CIO, CDO, CISO, and COO ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable enterprise value rather than isolated digital projects. Balancing Innovation with Enterprise Risk – Navigating cyber, regulatory, operational, and financial risks while still enabling bold transformation across complex organisations. Building True Cross-C-Suite Ownership of Transformation – Moving beyond siloed leadership to create shared accountability between technology, finance, operations, and business units.
- Modernising Legacy Silos for a Cloud-First Strategy(Data+AI Day | Singapore) Legacy systems are often the "graveyards" of valuable enterprise data. This session focuses on the strategic migration of monolithic architectures to cloud-native data platforms that enable real-time analytics and AI readiness. Learn how to sequence your modernisation to prioritize data availability, ensuring that your migration strategy serves the broader goals of data democratisation and business intelligence. Discussion Points: Data-Centric Prioritisation: How to sequence migration based on the strategic value of the underlying data assets. Governance vs. Agility: Maintaining data integrity and sovereignty while moving toward a more fluid, scalable cloud architecture. Fueling Innovation: Leveraging cloud-native scalability to turn "static" legacy data into "active" assets for AI and predictive modeling.
- Networking Break & Morning Tea(Data+AI Day | Singapore)
- Executive Roundtable
- Peer-Driven Debates(AI, IT & Data Strategy) A: Platform Standardisation vs Best-of-Breed Technology Should enterprises consolidate around fewer strategic platforms, or maintain flexibility through best-of-breed solutions? Discussion Points: At what point does platform sprawl become a barrier to transformation? Does standardisation reduce complexity or limit innovation and competitive differentiation? How should leaders evaluate trade-offs between vendor consolidation, cost, and capability? B: AI-Native Transformation vs Incremental Modernisation Should organisations fundamentally redesign operations around AI, or focus on augmenting existing processes? Discussion Points: When does AI justify rethinking operating models rather than automating existing workflows? How do leaders balance business disruption against long-term competitive advantage? Is incremental change sufficient in a market where AI capabilities are advancing rapidly? C: Technology Efficiency vs Technology Growth Should technology leaders prioritise optimisation and cost discipline, or continue investing aggressively in innovation and capability expansion? Discussion Points: How should CIOs demonstrate value beyond cost reduction? When do efficiency programs create future technical debt or capability gaps? What distinguishes strategic investment from technology spending for its own sake? D: Data Sovereignty vs Global Data Strategy Should organisations prioritise local data residency and sovereignty requirements, or optimise for globally integrated data ecosystems? Discussion Points: How are evolving regulatory expectations influencing enterprise data architecture? When does sovereignty become a competitive advantage versus an operational constraint? Can organisations achieve both global intelligence and local compliance at scale? E: Data Quality First vs AI First Should organisations focus on fixing data foundations before scaling AI, or use AI initiatives to accelerate data maturity? Discussion Points: Is poor data quality still the biggest barrier to AI success? Can AI create business value even when data foundations are imperfect? How should executives sequence investments between data governance, engineering, and AI capabilities? F: Cyber Resilience vs Cyber Prevention Should security strategies focus primarily on preventing attacks, or assume breaches are inevitable and prioritise resilience? Discussion Points: How should organisations measure success in a world where perfect prevention is unrealistic? Where should security budgets be allocated between protection, detection, response, and recovery? Does resilience provide a more meaningful business metric than risk reduction? G: Zero Trust vs Frictionless Digital Experience How much operational friction should organisations accept in pursuit of stronger security? Discussion Points: When do security controls begin to undermine productivity and innovation? How can security leaders improve protection without creating user resistance? Is the future of security invisible by design, or will stronger controls inevitably introduce friction?
- Executive Roundtable
- Executive Roundtable
- Executive Roundtable
- Executive Roundtable
- Executive Roundtable
- Driving Digital Transformation: From Legacy to Modern Enterprise(AI, IT & Data Strategy) Digital transformation is more than implementing new technologies; it’s about aligning technology investments with business priorities and orchestrating change across complex, multi-functional organisations. In this session, Budi Djojo shares insights from his experience leading enterprise-wide transformations, including how to sequence cloud, data, and cybersecurity initiatives. Participants will gain practical frameworks and principles to ensure that modernised systems unlock data-driven insights and measurable business impact. Discussion Points: Data-First Transformation: Establishing clarity on business objectives to ensure technology initiatives support intelligence and information strategy. Sequencing and Prioritisation: Strategically integrating legacy systems with cloud and cybersecurity to enable sustainable data flow and enterprise transformation. Frameworks for Alignment: Applying CMMI and Domain-Driven Design to ensure data architectures are aligned with business goals and deliver long-term value.
- Human Intelligence × Agentic AI: ASEAN’s Data Economy(AI, IT & Data Strategy) Join Céline Le Cotonnec to explore how Human Intelligence and Agentic AI are shaping ASEAN’s data economy. She will share insights on augmenting human expertise with AI, turning data into actionable insight, and building the capabilities organizations need to thrive in a fast-evolving, AI-driven region. Discussion Points: Human + AI Orchestration: How to design AI tools that augment human expertise rather than replace it, creating scalable, high-touch client experiences. Data as a Strategic Asset: Lessons from Bank of Singapore on turning data into actionable insight and enabling real-time, cross-market decision-making. The Future of ASEAN’s Data Economy: What capabilities organisations must build now to lead in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven regional landscape.
- Lunch Break & Peer Connect(Data+AI Day | Singapore)
- Executive Roundtable
- Executive Roundtable
- Executive Roundtable
- Scaling AI Across Borders: From Pilots to SEA-Wide Intelligence(Data+AI Day | Singapore) To scale AI effectively across borders, an organisation needs more than just technology; it needs a scalable data foundation and clear information strategy. Jasmine Tan, CIO for Southeast Asia at DHL Supply Chain, shares how agentic AI is transforming human workflows by leveraging real-time data across warehouses and transport. This keynote provides practical lessons on data-centric adoption, upskilling, and overcoming the friction of fragmented legacy data to scale AI-driven processes across multiple countries. Discussion Points: Data-Centric Workforce Adoption – How to upskill teams to work alongside AI by fostering a data-driven culture and addressing mindset shifts. Eliminating Data Friction – Real-world examples of transforming manual-heavy processes into streamlined data flows for smoother AI adoption. Scaling Intelligence Across Borders – Replicating successful pilots across Southeast Asia while maintaining data consistency, quality, and strategic alignment.
- Securing Sovereign Operations: Aligning IT, OT, and Governance(Data+AI Day | Singapore) In global operations, IT and OT systems must work in harmony to enable strategic modernisation and support AI and data-driven decision-making. This session explores how aligning technology, processes, and teams can reduce friction, unlock operational efficiency, and prepare organisations for a future-ready, intelligent enterprise. Discussion Points: Orchestrating Across Layers: Aligning data, workflows, and ERP systems to prevent siloed modernisation and ensure enterprise-wide impact. Enabling AI & Analytics: How foundational IT/OT alignment and clean data empower AI adoption and smarter decision-making. Balancing Global Operations & Priorities: Navigating operational complexity, coordination challenges, and competing priorities across multiple geographies.
- Driving Enterprise Impact Through Technology Strategy(Data+AI Day | Singapore) As financial institutions become product-led, the CIO and CDO roles are converging to drive revenue and client acquisition through information-rich products. Chris Bezuidenhout shares how he is leading this transformation, leveraging cloud and AI to turn data into a driver of product innovation. This session explores how to scale global platforms while ensuring that data remains a strategic asset that enables highly personalised, client-specific solutions across diverse markets. Discussion Points: Technology as an Insight-Driven Engine – Moving beyond infrastructure to embed data analytics and AI directly into product development to drive measurable business outcomes. Scaling Data Platforms for Client Needs – Balancing standardised global data frameworks with the flexibility to meet local client requirements and cross-market decision-making. Building Data-Fluent Technology Teams – Evolving talent into client-facing technologists who can bridge the gap between complex data sets and commercial product impact.
- From Capital Allocation to Enterprise Transformation: Unlocking Data ROI(Data+AI Day | Singapore) Enterprise transformation is fundamentally a capital allocation and ROI challenge, where information strategy must drive measurable business outcomes. This session explores how data-centric investments are prioritised, justified, and translated into enterprise value across complex, multi-region organisations. Drawing on large-scale platform modernisation, we will highlight how leaders connect data capital to execution, turning information into a primary driver of commercial impact. Discussion Points: Data Capital, Risk, and ROI – Evaluating trade-offs between scaling new analytics capabilities and addressing data debt, ensuring long-term value and intelligence-led growth. Translating Data Investment into Measurable ROI – Approaches to linking data initiatives to business outcomes such as customer engagement, conversion, and revenue growth. Orchestrating Data-Led Transformation – Lessons from leading multi-region programs, aligning capital, technology, and data teams to deliver sustained enterprise impact.
- Operationalising Cyber Resilience: From Incident to Recovery(Data+AI Day | Singapore) In a fast-moving environment, cybersecurity cannot be a blocker, it must enable the business while maintaining resilience. Kenneth Choo, CISO/CDPO at SPH Media, shares practical lessons on turning governance, policies, and lean teams into an operational advantage, ensuring the organisation can respond quickly and safely when incidents occur. Discussion Points: Security as a Business Enabler – Integrating cybersecurity seamlessly into operations without slowing the pace. Governance in Action – Leveraging policies and data controls to enable rapid, effective incident response. Team Readiness – Uplifting staff skills and aligning teams to respond efficiently under pressure.
- Trust by Design – Responsible AI and Data Governance(Data+AI Day | Singapore) As organisations increasingly rely on AI and advanced analytics to drive business decisions, the ability to embed trust, accountability, and resilience into data initiatives has become a strategic imperative. This panel will explore how leading enterprises are operationalising responsible AI and robust data governance frameworks to ensure ethical use, regulatory compliance, and long-term organisational impact. Participants will gain practical insights into balancing rapid innovation with enterprise risk management, defining clear leadership accountability, and embedding trust across complex, multi-functional systems. Discussion Points: Operationalising Trust Across Enterprise Systems Defining Clear Accountability Across Leadership Mandates Balancing Innovation Velocity with Risk and Regulatory Expectations
- Closing Remarks(Data+AI Day | Singapore)
- End of Day Drinks(Data+AI Day | Singapore) 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 · Chief : Executive Officer, Factor
Marli Lozoya · Executive Producer, Factor Marli Lozoya is an Executive Producer and Moderator at Factor, where she designs and delivers high-impact conferences and executive events that connect industry leaders with actionable insights. With expertise in content development, event production, and executive engagement, Marli creates engaging programs and facilitates thought-provoking discussions that explore emerging trends, strategic challenges, and opportunities for innovation. Known for her collaborative approach and ability to bring clarity to complex topics, she ensures every session delivers value, inspires dialogue, and drives meaningful outcomes for audiences.
Monique Dignan-smith · Editor, Factor
Shelley Rigg · Executive Producer & Industry Analysis, Factor Shelley Rigg is Executive Producer, Research & Content at Factor, where she draws on over two decades of experience producing commercially driven campaigns, broadcast content, and executive events for some of the world’s leading brands. An award-winning producer and BAFTA recipient, Shelley has overseen more than 30 primetime shows in the UK and US, led strategic campaigns for Netflix, BBC, Amazon Prime, Rio Tinto, and Optus, and executive produced major live events, including Optus’s award-winning coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. At Factor, she brings her expertise as a talk show host, moderator, and content strategist, supporting broadcast, editorial, and e-learning initiatives while shaping engaging conversations with senior leaders across industries.
Burak Cankurtaran · Chief Technology Officer, Panelist Heading up the tech team at Panelist.
Céline Le Cotonnec · Chief Data Innovation Officer, Bank of Singapore, Asia's Global Private Bank Celine Le Cotonnec is the Chief Data & Innovation Officer at Bank of Singapore, Asia’s Global Private Bank and a subsidiary of OCBC. She leads the bank’s data strategy, covering architecture, governance, management, literacy, and advanced analytics, in close collaboration with the OCBC Group Data Office. Alongside data transformation, she drives a culture of innovation through the bank’s internal incubator, fostering experimentation and new business models. Previously, Celine held senior roles at AXA Singapore as Chief Data and Innovation Officer, and at PSA Peugeot Citroën in Shanghai, where she spearheaded connected services and mobility initiatives across Asia. She has lived more than a decade in China, speaks fluent Mandarin, and is the founder of Shanghai Young Bakers , a social enterprise providing vocational training for underprivileged youth. Celine holds a Master’s in International Business from EM Lyon Business School and Sun Yat-sen University, as well as an Executive MBA from the European Institute of Purchasing Management.
Too ping Tan · Chief : Information Security Officer, Changi Airport Group Tan Too Ping is Chief Information Security Officer at Changi Airport Group, leading cybersecurity, digital governance, and AI governance to safeguard CAG’s digital systems and services. He was recognised as “Future Ready CISO of the Year” (Asia Digital Leaders Award 2025) and a “CISO to Watch in Singapore” (CISO Whisperer, 2025). He previously led CAG’s data stewardship and served as a SAF Colonel in operations research and analytics. He holds First Class Honours in Mathematics (NUS) and an MSc in Operations Research (MIT).
Suryakant Nayak · Regional Chief Data Officer, Julius Baer Suryakant Nayak is Regional Data Officer and Head of Data Asia, where he leads the region’s data strategy, governance, and AI initiatives across the banking and financial services sector. He oversees enterprise-wide data management frameworks, policies, and AI governance programs, ensuring data is leveraged as a strategic asset to drive business transformation. With a strong track record in delivering large-scale transformation programs, Suryakant specialises in data strategy, AI-for-data initiatives, and enhancing data quality to enable measurable business impact. He combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to implement innovative data and AI solutions that align with organisational objectives and regulatory standards.
Shui-Min Tan · Chief Information Technology Officer, National University of Singapore Ms Tan Shui-Min was appointed Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) on 1 November 2020. Ms Tan first joined NUS IT as Director (Applications) in 2016 and oversaw the creation, delivery, and support of applications from all business domains, including Education, Research and Administration. As CITO, she plays a vital role in strategic planning, guiding daily operations and implementing campus-wide IT policies. She has transformed the IT team to adopt Agile methodology, strengthened the enterprise architecture and developed a next-gen infrastructure to achieve evolutionary development and dexterity. Ms Tan believes in and has been instrumental in the innovative deployment of cutting-edge technology to enable the business and advance NUS’ foray into the digital future.
Mohit Tandon · Chief : Operating Officer Technology, Prudential Plc Mohit Tandon is Chief Operating Officer, Technology, with extensive experience driving business transformation and operational excellence across multiple countries and cultures. He brings deep expertise in technology, operating model design, and risk management, combining fresh thinking with proven strategies to streamline operations and drive organisational change. Mohit has hands-on experience in executing business target operating model (TOM) redesigns, strategic outsourcing, and process re-engineering programs that enhance cycle times, customer acquisition, and service capabilities. His work spans Asian markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India, giving him a broad and nuanced understanding of the region’s regulatory, business, and cultural complexities. An effective communicator and leader, Mohit has successfully managed multi-cultural teams across technology, process re-engineering, Six Sigma, and risk management, delivering measurable impact in complex, fast-evolving environments.
Lim Shih Hsien · Executive Vice President - IT, OT, & Cyber, Seatrium Lim Shih Hsien is a seasoned senior executive with a proven track record of leading national and enterprise-wide security programs that underpin critical public services and large-scale commercial operations in Singapore. His leadership has consistently delivered secure, resilient, and future-ready technology foundations across both public and private sectors. Currently serving as Executive Vice President of IT, OT & Cyber at Seatrium, Shih Hsien oversees the integration and governance of complex information and operational technology systems, ensuring cyber resilience in one of Asia’s leading integrated engineering groups. His career spans strategic planning, board-level engagement, and end-to-end program and operations management across a diverse range of sectors including government, aviation, healthcare, gaming, energy utilities, and integrated security services. Known for his ability to drive cross-sectoral transformation with clarity and purpose, Shih Hsien is a trusted voice in the region’s evolving cybersecurity and technology landscape.
David Tay · Chief : Information Officer, Asia, Lendlease David Tay is responsible for Business-Technology partnership to enable digitization and automation for Lendlease integrated business model, consisting of Investment, Development and Construction. He leads teams across Singapore, Malaysia, China and Japan as Technology-partner for the business and operations, based on globalized and standardized platforms and solutions. Prior to this appointment, David was CIO for Beyonics, responsible for the integration of multiple M&A business entities into a single ERP system and to consolidate 4 production facilities into a single 203,000 sq.ft. mega-campus. He is also responsible for the subsequent migration of this on-premise 7-modules ERP to a cloud-based 22-modules ERP that supports the company’s business growth and establish a data platform for Industry 4.0 adoption. David worked for 15 years as Vice President for Software BU and Regional Director for Managed Services/CIO in Diebold Nixdorf. David played a VP – Infrastructure role in setting up a Data Centre that provided IDC, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery services. He also works at IBM Singapore for 15 years in various technology services groups. David holds a B.Sc (Hons) from the University of Bradford. He is also a Disaster Recovery Certified Expert.
Jasmine Tan · CIO, South East Asia, DHL Supply Chain Jasmine Tan is Chief Information Officer for South East Asia at DHL Supply Chain, bringing over 15 years of hands-on experience in application development and more than a decade in team and project management. She combines deep technical expertise with a strong strategic and business mindset to deliver impactful technology solutions across the region. Well-versed in Agile methodologies, Jasmine excels at leading cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, driving complex projects under tight deadlines, and translating business needs into innovative technology strategies. Known for her analytical problem-solving, organisational skills, and inspirational leadership, she fosters collaboration, high performance, and results-oriented execution. Fluent in English and Chinese, Jasmine is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, committed to building high-performing teams and enabling operational excellence through technology.
Andy Ta · Chief Data Officer, Synapxe Andy is responsible for the visioning, planning and implementation of system-wide and institution-level data, analytical & AI capabilities/ programmes across the care continuum for effective enablement of analytics and data science across public health organisations in alignment to Ministry of Health’s Healthcare Masterplan. Andy’s efforts include building a strong AI & data science community in healthcare, encouraging collaborations among public health institutions to implement innovative or transformative approaches to healthcare services, patient care delivery and population health through use of big data and advanced analytics. Andy has published six papers, including “Development and Implementation of Nationwide Predictive Model for Admission Prevention” paper publication by IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) in March 2018.
Luis F. Gonzalez · Chief Data Officer, Aboitiz Power Luis F. Gonzalez leads Data Science and AI R&D for the power industry, driving digital transformation at Aboitiz Data Innovation and AboitizPower. He spearheads AI deployment across Generation, Distribution, and Energy Trading, while incubating Industrial AI applications within the group’s AI Center of Excellence. With 25 years of experience, Luis has led AI and digital initiatives for over 50 clients across Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. He co-founded the AI Asia Pacific Institute and teaches at Nanyang Technological University and through programs at Northwestern-Kellogg and Harvard (via Emeritus). He also sits on La Salle University's Computer Science board and advises several deep tech startups in Singapore. Previously, he was Managing Director at Element AI Asia, Chief AI Officer at Aaqua, and held senior roles at GE Digital and GE Power. Luis holds degrees in International Business and Computer Science, plus advanced credentials from MIT in AI, Data Science, IoT, and Smart Manufacturing. His current interests include AI's role in Small Modular Nuclear Technology and future algorithmic business models.
Kenneth Choo Luo Yi · CISO / CDPO, SPH Media Kenneth Choo Luo Yi is Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Data Privacy Officer, with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, and cloud infrastructure. He specialises in embedding security into organisational strategy to enable growth, innovation, and digital resilience, helping organisations move fast while managing risk across government, healthcare, education, and oil & gas sectors. Kenneth is a strong advocate for building robust cybersecurity cultures and mentoring the next generation of security leaders. He is an active member of the SANS CISO Network and an EC-Council cybersecurity career mentor. Passionate about AI’s role in shaping security, he focuses on strengthening resilience, protecting critical assets, and supporting digital transformation.
Kshitij Mulay · Asia CIO - SEPHORA (LVMH), SEPHORA Kshitij Mulay is a global technology leader and Asia CIO at Sephora, part of LVMH, with over 25 years of experience driving digital and business transformation across complex, multi-market organisations. He has spent the past 13+ years as CIO for $1.5–2.5Bn revenue businesses, leading enterprise-wide transformation programs across India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore. In his current role, he oversees the full technology landscape across China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, leading teams based in Shanghai and Singapore. His expertise spans technology strategy, business transformation, change leadership, and organisational development, with a strong focus on delivering business impact through technology and building high-performing, collaborative teams.
Budi Djojo · Group CTO, Ben Line Budi Djojo is an experienced leader in Business Technology Transformation and Enterprise Architecture, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives across diverse industries. His expertise spans cloud technologies, IoT, data governance and management, and supply chain transformation, enabling organisations to modernise operations and unlock new value. Budi brings a pragmatic, execution-focused approach to transformation, having led the development and delivery of enterprise-wide roadmaps in close collaboration with business, operations, and finance stakeholders. His strong grounding in strategy and change management, combined with hands-on technical capability, particularly in platforms such as Microsoft Azure, allows him to anticipate challenges and implement effective, scalable solutions. Having worked across sectors including e-commerce, cross-border and domestic logistics, FMCG, high-fashion, and high-tech, Budi offers a broad, cross-industry perspective. He is a strong advocate for the cross-pollination of ideas, leveraging diverse experiences to drive innovation and sustainable growth. A leader who prioritises trust and collaboration, Budi fosters high-performing teams through a leadership-by-example approach. His focus on data governance ensures organisations treat data as a strategic asset, underpinning better decision-making and long-term transformation success.
Maria Ternezis · MD COO, Group CIO, Standard Chartered Bank
Lucas Salter · General Manager, Infrastructure Solutions Group South Asia & Emerging Markets, Dell Technologies
Ridhav Mahajan · Director, HPE Private Cloud AI, Asia Pacific, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Benedict Tan · Group Chief Digital Strategy Officer, SingHealth
Bilahari Kausikan · Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
Partners
- Alation · Bronze Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions including data search & discovery, data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation. Alation’s initial offering dominates the data catalog market. Thanks to its powerful Behavioral Analysis Engine, inbuilt collaboration capabilities, and open interfaces, Alation combines machine learning with human insight to successfully tackle even the most demanding challenges in data and metadata management. More than 330 enterprises drive data culture, improve decision making, and realize business outcomes with Alation including AbbVie, American Family Insurance, Cisco, Exelon, Fifth Third Bank, Finnair, Munich Re, NASDAQ, New Balance, Parexel, Pfizer, US Foods, and Vistaprint. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list and is backed by leading venture capitalists including Blackstone, Costanoa, Data Collective, Dell Technologies, Icon, ISAI Cap, Riverwood, Salesforce, Sanabil, Sapphire, and Snowflake Ventures. For more information, visit alation.com.
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