Innovation Day
Future-Ready IT: Building Resilience, Agility, and Intelligence Across the Enterprise
Garden Studio, Andaz, Singapore
Hosted by Factor
- 2 attendees
- 5 hours
Overview
Today’s enterprise IT leaders face an increasingly dynamic and unpredictable landscape — one where hybrid environments, evolving cyber threats, and rising expectations for performance and uptime demand new levels of adaptability and foresight.
This afternoon of discussion brings together senior technology executives to explore how organizations are rethinking infrastructure strategies, adopting more autonomous operations, and embedding resilience into the fabric of their technology ecosystems.
From hybrid cloud management to navigating the next wave of cyber risk, the agenda will spotlight the principles, practices, and leadership mindsets shaping the future of enterprise IT.
What to expect
- Latest Global Insights
- Discussions Peer-Driven
- 40+ Attendees
- 8+ Sessions
What we will cover
- Strengthen your AI foundation Accelerate adoption and scale intelligently for data-driven decision making.
- Streamline multicloud operations Increase agility with simplified architecture and faster deployment times.
- Gain end-to-end visibility Resolve issues in real time with enhanced monitoring and management efficiency.
- Build sustainable infrastructure Support responsible growth with infrastructure designed for high performance and environmental impact.
Agenda
- Registration & Networking(Innovation Day)
- AI, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Management in Singapore’s Smart Nation Landscape(Innovation Day) AI adoption is surging across enterprises, transforming how threats are detected, risks are managed, and compliance is enforced. In Singapore, where Smart Nation initiatives and digital transformation are top national priorities, the attack surface is expanding—making security-by-design essential, not optional. This session explores how tech and risk leaders are evolving their playbooks to handle AI-driven threats, secure critical systems, and meet increasing regulatory expectations. Discussion Points: Real-world breakdowns of AI-driven threat detection and response New governance models for cyber, privacy and compliance in complex environments Practical frameworks for embedding resilience across enterprise systems
- Engineering for Scale, Resilience and Product Velocity in High-Growth Environments(Innovation Day) Synopsis Singapore’s public sector has already shifted over 60% of workloads to the cloud, with private enterprises following closely. That shift brings scale, but also complexity — and the pressure is on engineering leaders to build platforms that move fast, don’t break, and meet resilience standards. This session explores what it means to build for speed and stability at once — from platform design to cross-functional collaboration. Discussion Points: How to make technical decisions that don’t trap product teams in the future Aligning infra, security and compliance without killing delivery speed Strategies for regional scaling across SEA without fragmentation
- Making Modern Architecture Work: Cloud, DevSecOps and Delivery at Enterprise Scale(Innovation Day) While 91% of large enterprises in Asia claim DevOps maturity, only a fraction have implemented full security scanning in their pipelines. Add to that the cost of cloud sprawl and inconsistent tooling, and “modern architecture” starts looking more like technical debt. This session gets brutally practical: how do you ship faster, stay secure, and keep architecture flexible enough to meet evolving business needs? Discussion Points: Managing the real-world pain of cloud migrations in hybrid environments Building secure-by-default pipelines without slowing teams down Cleaning up toolchain chaos to deliver measurable architecture ROI
- Tea break(Innovation Day)
- Developing Engineering, Cyber and Risk Leaders Before They Burn Out or Walk(Innovation Day) Singapore tech teams are facing a double-bind: higher demand for advanced cyber and engineering leadership, and stagnant budgets for learning and development. At the same time, retention risk is growing — especially among mid-senior technical leaders. This session goes beyond the textbook to explore how forward-thinking orgs are building, backing and keeping top tech talent ready for future complexity. Discussion Points: L&D tracks that move talent from high performer to enterprise leader Retaining mission-critical tech talent without burning them out Metrics that prove your learning investment is driving strategic impact
- Turning the IT Function Into a Strategic Engine for Business Transformation(Innovation Day) Singapore’s enterprise IT teams are no longer service backbones — they’re becoming strategic weapons. With the country’s cybersecurity and infrastructure investments forecast to double by 2029, the expectations on CIOs, CTOs and Heads of IT have shifted. This session unpacks how top tech leaders are aligning IT roadmaps with growth targets, breaking out of operational firefighting, and winning influence in the boardroom. Discussion Points: Creating IT strategies that support growth, not just operations Connecting infra, data and security to core business KPIs Navigating transformation without getting trapped in platform complexity
- Networking(Innovation Day)
Speakers
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.
Dr martin Leo · Chief Risk Officer, National University of Singapore Dr Martin Leo is Chief Risk Officer at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he oversees pre-emptive, preventive and recovery measures concerning both strategic and operational risks. With close to three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Dr Martin has a wealth of expertise in leadership, people and stakeholder management. Prior to joining NUS, he held regional risk leadership positions at major institutions including Citibank, ING, Morgan Stanley, and State Street Bank. In these roles, he enhanced risk governance and incorporated transformative practices to achieve risk identification and reduction. In addition to his corporate contributions, Dr Martin serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Finance at the SP Jain School of Global Management. He is also a regular speaker at risk management conferences covering a wide range of topics, including operational risk management and fintech. Dr Martin obtained an MBA (Finance) from the Institute of Technology and Management in 2002, and a Doctorate from the SP Jain School of Global Management in 2020. He is a certified Financial Risk Manager from the Global Association of Risk Professionals and certified ESG Analyst from the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies.
Zeljko Ivkovic · CIO Asia Pacific, ISS A Zeljko hails from Germany but holds a Croatian passport. His educational journey took him through a major in Computer Science, followed by an MBA from Fudan University in Shanghai. Over the years, he has held various executive positions, gaining diverse experience. He has had the privilege of residing in different parts of the world, spending 6.5 years in Japan, followed by 12 years in China, and now, Singapore. Throughout his journey, he has been actively engaged in the Tech, Automotive & Transport industry, contributing expertise to renowned companies like BOSCH, DB Schenker, and ISS AS. Zeljko's true passion lies in digitalization, innovation, and staying at the forefront of future tech trends. His personal motto is straightforward but effective: "Get the job done." He thrives in collaborative team environments, where he works tirelessly to achieve business goals and drive transformative change.
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