Where Business Meets AI
Devan Nair Institute For Employment And Employability
19 November, 2024 (Tue)
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The Business AI Event
Business + AI Forum is the most practical AI event helping businesses of all sizes to adopt artificial intelligence.
Business owners and leaders, entrepreneurs, AI practitioners, solutions providers, and consultants converge in this forum to exchange ideas, share success stories and pit falls to gain actionable insights to foster AI adoption in businesses.
This forum is just the beginning of your journey. You will also be part of the Business + AI Network, a growing ecosystem to explore the limitless possibilities of AI.
500
Invited Attendees
350
Businesses
70%
Business Owners & Leaders
10x
Your Business
Why You Should Attend
Business+AI Forum is curated for business owners, leaders, C-suites and decision makers who would like to 10x their business with AI.
Knowledge
Gain latest insights from top AI practitioners, panelists, and business leaders on how to seamlessly integrate AI technologies into your business. This forum is designed to help businesses understand AI's full potential and learn practical strategies for maximizing its impact on growth and efficiency.
Funding
Discover funding solutions, including commercial and government grants, tailored to accelerate AI-driven transformation. Engage with government institutions and cloud vendors to explore ways to secure the capital needed to scale AI initiatives and develop new AI-powered business operations.
Talents
Connect with AI consultants and research institutions to access expertise and resources for your initiatives. Collaborate with external experts to build POCs and implement AI solutions, while tapping into talent networks from industry to drive innovation without expanding your internal team.
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Speakers, Panelists and Guests
Terrence Ngu
Group CEO of Hashmeta, Chairperson of Business+AI Forum
Desmond Tan
Senior Minister of State at Prime Minister's Office, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC
Andy Choi
Deputy Director at IMDA, ex-Carro COO
Steve Shirkey
Director, Azure AI at Microsoft
Liu Xinhua
Venture Partner at Gaorong Capital, ex-CGO of Kuaishou, Founding Member of AI Apex Asia
Carol Fong
Head of Sales, Asia at Hubspot
Ivan Teng
Chief Commercial Officer for OTT at Huawei Cloud Singapore
Eugene Ang
AI & Digital Marketing Master Trainer, ex-Google Regional Trainer
James Liu
Director of New Business & Innovation Alliance at AlibabaCloud International
James Ong
Founder of AI International Institute, Co-Author of "AI for Humanity"
Michelle Khoo
Center Leader at Deloitte Center for the Edge Southeast Asia
Von Leong
Co-founder & General Partner at Purpose Venture Capital, Co-Chair of SME Committee at AmCham Singapore
Stephen Yee
Deputy Executive Director at Singapore National Employers Federation
Keith B. Carter
CEO of KDA Capabilities, Founding Director of NUS FinTech Lab
Guillaume Sachet
Partner, Advisory at KPMG
Uli Hitzel
Principal AI Strategist at naida.ai, Founder at Electric Minds, Former Technologist at Dyson and IBM
Khur Boon Kgim
CTO at Hashmeta, ex-Deloitte Future of Work
Philip Wu
Secretariat and Co-founder of Family Office Alliance, CEO of Grid Synergy
Lim Wei Bin
Senior Industry Training Officer at National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
Forum Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Coffee Networking
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome Address
Terrence Ngu
Group CEO of Hashmeta, Chairperson of Business+AI Forum
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
Speech by Guest of Honour
Desmond Tan
Senior Minister of State at Prime Minister's Office, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC
9:35 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Speech
Preparing for the Transition to The Age of Artificial Intelligence
Andy Choi
Deputy Director at IMDA, ex-Carro COO
Attendees will leave the session with a heightened awareness of AI's transformative potential and practical insights on how to begin integrating AI into their business processes to stay competitive and thrive in the age of AI.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel Discussion 1 - Today
Practical AI Solutions: Quick Wins and Pitfalls
Keith B. Carter
ModeratorCEO of KDA Capabilities, Founding Director of NUS FinTech Lab
Khur Boon Kgim
PanelistCTO at Hashmeta, ex-Deloitte Future of Work
Steve Shirkey
PanelistDirector, Azure AI at Microsoft
James Liu
PanelistDirector of New Business & Innovation Alliance at AlibabaCloud International
Carol Fong
PanelistHead of Sales, Asia at Hubspot
Attendees will gain actionable insights into how AI have been successfully implemented in various business functions. The panel will discuss both success stories and challenges, providing a balanced view of what works and what doesn't in the real world.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion 2 - Future
The Future of AI - Opportunities and Challenges
Uli Hitzel
ModeratorPrincipal AI Strategist at naida.ai, Founder at Electric Minds, Former Technologist at Dyson and IBM
Liu Xinhua
PanelistVenture Partner at Gaorong Capital, ex-CGO of Kuaishou, Founding Member of AI Apex Asia
Guillaume Sachet
PanelistPartner, Advisory at KPMG
Ivan Teng
PanelistChief Commercial Officer for OTT at Huawei Cloud Singapore
A thought leadership discussion focused on emerging and thought-provoking topics, such as the ethical implications of AI, regulatory and copyright challenges, job replacements, open-source, and how to prepare for disruptive innovations.
12:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking Lunch
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
NTUC CTC Grant
Getting Funding for Your Company AI Transformation
Lim Wei Bin
Senior Industry Training Officer at National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
The NTUC CTC Grant provides funding support of up to 70 per cent of the qualifying cost for transformation projects to raise productivity, redesign jobs and upskill workers.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
GenAI Masterclass
10x Your Business with GenAI in Sales & Marketing
Eugene Ang
AI & Digital Marketing Master Trainer, ex-Google Regional Trainer
Join the GenAI Masterclass with highly sought after AI & Digital Marketing Master Trainer, Eu Gene Ang, known for his practical, business-focused approach. As an ex-Google Regional Trainer, his hands-on techniques ensure immediate, real-world application, making this a must-attend session for any business looking to thrive in the AI era!
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel Discussion 3 - Leadership
Business Leaders in The Age of AI
James Ong
ModeratorFounder of AI International Institute, Co-Author of "AI for Humanity"
Von Leong
PanelistCo-founder & General Partner at Purpose Venture Capital, Co-Chair of SME Committee at AmCham Singapore
Michelle Khoo
PanelistCenter Leader at Deloitte Center for the Edge Southeast Asia
Stephen Yee
PanelistDeputy Executive Director at Singapore National Employers Federation
Philip Wu
PanelistSecretariat and Co-founder of Family Office Alliance, CEO of Grid Synergy
The traditional approach of minimizing risk doesn’t apply in the AI era. Leaders must adopt a mindset of calculated experimentation, being willing to fail fast and learn quickly from AI-driven projects.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM