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Seminar

Navigating the AI Landscape Empowering SMEs for Success (Digital and AI Transformation)

23rd January 2024 Tuesday, 1.00pm - 6.00pm MYT One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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About the Seminar Seminar Background and Objectives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, enabling these machines to perform tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making, that typically require a human intelligence to accomplish.

With such a phenomenal rate or growth and development, the current AI Landscape is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that encompasses a wide range of technologies and apps. Characterized by its interdisciplinary nature, with contributions from computer science, mathematics, neuroscience, and many other fields, the AI Landscape continues to expand, providing opportunities and challenges in various domains and opening new possibilities for innovation and automation in the industry.

The AI Awareness Seminar is a half day event which aims to help its delegates navigate through this new and exciting AI Landscape by creating a general awareness of AI and showcasing its myriad of applications in the industry today.

Seminar Agenda The AI Awareness Seminar is a half day event that starts around 12.30pm and concludes around 6.00pm in the afternoon. During the Seminar, there will also be ample opportunities for networking among the delegates and any exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions.

12.30pm – 1.00pm Registration and Reception Lunch
1.00pm – 1.20pm Opening Keynote by Chairperson
Dato' Ramesh Ramasamy, Director and CEO, AI Factory Sdn. Bhd.
1.20pm – 2.00pm Session 1

Navigating the AI Landscape

Mr Leslie Goh, Founder and Director, Justcomz International Pte. Ltd.
  • a brief overview of the history of Artificial Intelligence
  • what is and is not considered AI
  • debunking the myths around AI
  • the six facets of Artificial Intelligence
  • about Generative Artificial Intelligence and its use cases
2.00pm – 2.40pm Session 2

AI in the Industry: Use Cases and Applications

Invited Speaker - Mr Francis Tan, Chief Technology Officer, DentX Pte. Ltd.
  • discover the latest trends in AI in different industry sectors
  • industry case studies and successful AI implementations
  • how AI affected the profitability and overall productivity of the companies that implemented the AI solutions
2.40pm – 3.10pm Session 3

AI Readiness and Transformation: Is Your Company Ready?

Mr Leslie Goh, Founder and Director, Justcomz International Pte. Ltd.
  • an introduction to the AI Transformation Roadmap
  • the different stages of the roadmap, where is your company at now?
  • starting with Digital Transformation, is your company digitised?
  • a practical case study on digital and AI transformation and how it can happen in your company
3.10pm – 3.30pm Tea Break and Networking Session
3.30pm – 4.15pm Session 4

AIM to Start AI Journey

Invited Speaker - Mr Babu Reddy
  • understanding digital transformation
  • the "Wheel of Digital Transformation" Framework
  • demystifying digital transformation and how it works
4.15pm – 4.45pm Session 5

AI Ethics and Governance

Mr Leslie Goh, Founder and Director, Justcomz International Pte. Ltd.
  • ethical concerns on using AI
  • generative AI and its impact on society
  • job displacement and employee concerns
  • bias and discrimination in AI learning models
  • AI responsibility and accountability
4.45pm – 5.10pm

Question and Answer Panel

All Speakers
A panel hosted by our AI speakers to answer questions from the audience about Artificial Intelligence
5.10pm – 5.15pm Closing Address
Dato' Ramesh Ramasamy, Director and CEO, AI Factory Sdn. Bhd.
5.15pm - 6.00pm End Session, Phototaking and Networking
The Event Venue

One World Hotel

First Avenue, Bandar Utama City Centre, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

One World Hotel is adjacent to 1 Utama Shopping Centre, a 20 minute drive from downtown Kuala Lumpur and a 45 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The hotel has direct access to the Bandar Utama MRT Station which connects to KL Sentral, Little India and Chinatown.
There are ample parking spaces in the hotel carpark if you are driving. Please validate your parking tickets at the validation machine in the hotel. Parking is at MYR 7.00 for the duration of the Seminar.
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Speakers' Profile The speakers for the AI Awareness Seminar are industry experts and qualified AI practitioners and academics.

Dato’ Ramasamy Ramesh

Director and CEO, AI Factory Sdn. Bhd.

Dato' Ramasamy Ramesh is a serial entrepreneur and has a passion for launching start-ups especially in the Oil & Gas, Marine and Infrastructure sectors. With over 3 decades of experience in international business, he has been the driving force behind numerous successful ventures in the Southeast Asian region and globally as well.

Notably, he co-founded Technofibre Pte. Ltd. Singapore in 1993 which expanded its operations to over 30 countries and became a global leader in the maintenance of lifeboats and davit systems for the shipping, oil & gas, cruise, and navies.

His leadership and strategic acumen have led to remarkable growth in various organizations. He is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to various social causes, particularly in the education of under privileged youths.

Babu Reddy

Invited Guest Speaker

Babu, a Digital Transformation pioneer, has a remarkable record of successfully leading automation and Digital Transformation initiatives across diverse industries, incorporating technology, innovation, and human-centric values.

Babu possesses extensive experience in spearheading numerous digital transformation endeavours for organizations spanning diverse industries such as Hospitality, Engineering, BFSI, and more. His remarkable track record is a testament to his skill in seamlessly integrating technological advancements, process reengineering, a growth-oriented mindset, and effective delivery approaches, all while prioritizing the human element in achieving digital transformation objectives.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Babu is the founder of Startup Agile, and he remains actively engaged in the agile, startup, and innovation communities.

Francis Tan BSc(Hons), MSc, MBA, MTech (Int. Sys.)

Chief Technology Officer, DentX Pte. Ltd.
Independent Non-Executive Director, Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd
Advisor, Consultant and Speaker, AI Factory Sdn. Bhd.

Francis has more than 20 years of IT experience and is a key business partner to many businesses. He is currently the co-founder of and adviser to businesses in healthcare, digital and AI field. He also serves on the board of Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd.

In recent time, Francis has consulted for and provided strategic IT leadership to Manulife Singapore, Manulife Financial Advisers Pte Ltd, and Biofourmis Pte Ltd. Armed with a unique blend of business acumen and strategic vision, Francis’s career has taken him from being a biomedical researcher to helming senior IT leadership roles in various MNCs such as HSBC Insurance, Chubb Pacific Underwriting Management Services, AXA Life, Great Eastern Life Assurance and Kelly Services.

Leslie Goh BEng (ECE), MTech (Int. Sys.), ACTA

Founder and CTO, Justcomz (International) Pte. Ltd.
Managing Director, AMS Co. Ltd.
Adjunct Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic

Leslie Goh has over 20 years of experience as a web application architect, designer and developer. He specializes in building custom software solutions for enterprises and helps companies step into the future by integrating technologies to automate and digitally transform their business processes.

In the area of Artificial Intelligence, Leslie specializes in Natural Language (NLP), Machine Learning and Generative AI, as well as Big Data and Data Analytics.