A Research Master’s graduate in Engineering from the University of Melbourne with over 20 years of international experience in digital transformation. He has led innovation across industries, from startups to public sector, earning global awards. Passionate about technology, Sam strives to drive meaningful societal and environmental impact.

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Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab is the Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, with over 30 years of experience in the ICT industry across both public and private sectors. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan, UKM, University of Dubuque, and a PhD from the University of Queensland. Under his leadership, CyberSecurity Malaysia has achieved national milestones and global recognition. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor, has chaired numerous cybersecurity platforms, and was most recently honored with Malaysia’s National Technologist Award 2024.

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Vicks is engineered to re-engineer organisations to be human-centric in adopting emerging technology. Focuses on coaching leaders on self-leadership (self-mastery) - ability to lead oneself, will attract and influence peers and subordinates. Vicks starts from middle management and work upwards - to drive change management in adopting emerging technology.

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Stephanie is the CISO for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa at BAT, bringing over 20 years of experience across consulting, banking, and FMCG. She approaches cybersecurity with a business-first mindset, focusing on enabling growth in a hyperconnected world. Recognized with awards including the CSO30 ASEAN & HK (2023, 2024) and Top Women in Security ASEAN (2021–2023), Stephanie is also a Certified Master NLP® Coach and Human-Centred Design Practitioner.

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Innovative, results-oriented and a strategic technology innovator with 21 years, 17 years in leadership capacities with a unique experience in enterprise strategy, Digital, finance, operations and consulting across a broad range of Digital functions and varied industry segments to transform and strategically position the company into a cost effective and efficient organization generating significant ROI.

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Christophe has over 35 years of professional experience, of which 16 years are in real estate. Originally from France with former Eastern European roots, he has worked extensively in service businesses for international corporations across Western and Eastern Europe, Pakistan, the Middle East and Africa. He has held both CEO/Managing Director and COO positions and holds a wealth of multi-cultural experience. He is particularly accomplished in growth & development strategies, M&A, process and efficiency improvement.

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Li Foon has over 23 years of experience in technology, digital transformation, automation/AI/robotics, data protection, legacy modernization, data centers and cybersecurity in the banking, investment management and oil and gas industries. She has successfully led large-scale initiatives in digital and legacy transformation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development. She is an advocate for under privileged young individuals and women who have passion in building a career in technology.

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Aaron Kee is Group Chief Business Officer at CARSOME, where he drives strategic integration, business development, and new growth opportunities. Since joining in 2017, he has held leadership roles including COO and Chief of Staff, leveraging his financial and operational expertise to strengthen CARSOME’s regional footprint and performance.

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Braendan Yong has over 25 years of experience in the field of information technology & security, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Al-Rajhi Bank. With a track record of excellence, Braendan has successfully spearheaded the implementation of various initiatives and standards for the Bank, ensuring the utmost protection of sensitive data in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. His expertise extends to the strategic deployment of robust technology capabilities across hybrid infrastructures.

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Mr. Joo is a Visionary CTO with 20+ years’ experience driving digital transformation across multiple industries, leveraging AI, cloud, and OMO strategies to scale platforms and enhance customer experience.

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Tze Phei Tee spearheads the Group’s digital transformation and innovation agenda across global energy markets. With over a decade of experience spanning Oracle, IBM, Hitachi, Accenture and Wasco, he brings deep expertise in Industry 4.0, energy modernisation, and sustainability. Tze Phei has been at the forefront of Smart Grid and Energy Transition efforts in ASEAN since 2013. Known for blending strategic vision with emerging tech like AI, IoT, and data analytics, he is also a certified Agile Scrum Master.

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G Saravanan is a seasoned Chief Information Ocer (CIO) with over 25 years of extensive experience in spearheading information technology initiatives within the healthcare industry. His career spans across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where he has worked both as a client and consultant in hospital environments, specialising in IT strategy, hospital operations, telemedicine ecosystems, and compliance with legal frameworks.

His areas of expertise include healthcare IT strategy, hospital systems and operations, telemedicine device ecosystems, business processes optimisation, legal and regulatory compliance, healthcare data management, standards adoption and implementation, project management, enterprise architecture, infrastructure and business architecture, and solution architecture and software development.

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Dr. SIngh 28 years of experience in developing analytics solutions, heading analytics in organizations, providing consultancy for AI strategy, data governance & data management, and software development for various industries.

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As Managing Director of AEON360, Low Ngai Yuen spearheads AEON’s integrated membership and data ecosystem, driving AI adoption and cross-industry innovation in retail, finance, and lifestyle.

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Aaron Ang is a cybersecurity strategist, educator, and community leader with a deep passion for youth empowerment and digital resilience. From his early days as an educator with MOE to leading youth programmes at the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, Aaron has championed digital literacy, inclusion, and advocacy. He has held executive roles in multiple non-profits and led national outreach through cybersecurity competitions and campaigns. As Vice-President for Youths at DDAS, he is committed to inspiring and equipping the next generation of digital guardians to lead Singapore’s cybersecurity future with confidence, ethics, and purpose.

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A visionary CISO and AI strategist advancing information, blockchain, and technology risk governance. With 30 years’ leadership in finance, cybersecurity, and governance, he champions humanised cyber resilience and Agentic AI transformation to build sustainable, intelligent, and trusted enterprises regionally.

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Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan, Group Head - Cyber Security & Data Privacy is a Award winning Cyber Security Leader, Innovator, Adjunct Professor and International Speaker.

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A seasoned digital transformation leader with 30+ years of global experience, Hanapi drives innovation across sectors by integrating AI, cybersecurity, and ESG into strategic initiatives. A certified ICT professional and frequent speaker, he helps organizations build resilience and navigate the intersection of technology, sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics.

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Global Head of Cloud Security & Compliance at DHL IT Services, author and international speaker with 17+ years of global and regional experience across logistics, financial services, banking, insurance, and consulting, driving multi-cloud security, AI-driven resilience, and enterprise digital transformation. He is the co-author of Securing Cloud Containers: Building and Running Secure Cloud-Native Applications (2025) and has served as technical editor and contributor to several influential publications, including Threat Hunting in the Cloud: Defending AWS, Azure and Other Cloud Platforms Against Cyberattacks (2023), Cybersecurity Strategies and Best Practices (2024), and Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing Essentials (2016).

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Head of Data Architecture & Analytics at SME Bank, driving digital transformation and SME empowerment. With 18 years’ experience in data, AI, and business intelligence, he has led award-winning platforms, enhancing financing, analytics, and growth for Malaysian SMEs.

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Cross-functional leader with 20+ years of global experience across product, tech, marketing, and sales. I’ve led zero-to-one launches, scaled customer journeys, and driven transformation in startups and enterprises- thriving in ambiguity with a bias for action, design, and impact.

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Digital transformation leader passionate about harnessing data, AI, and innovation to shape smarter public services. With over a decade of experience in strategic planning, analytics and technology management, She thrive on turning complex challenges into opportunities that drive impact, empower teams, and accelerate Malaysia’s digital future.

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Noorzita Mohamad Nor is an accomplished Director with over 22 years of experience at the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). She has a proven track record in advancing Malaysia's investment landscape across industry, services, and digital sectors. Currently leading the Business Services and Regional Operations Division, she drives strategic initiatives to position Malaysia as a premier global services hub. Ms. Noorzita specialises in strengthening the digital investment ecosystem, with a focus on data centres, cloud computing, and submarine cable infrastructure, and is adept at fostering high-level collaboration between government ministries and agencies to facilitate national investment objectives.

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Rohit is a Regional Head of Digital Channels for Group Commercial and Transaction Banking and a Leader in Banking and Technology.

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Francis Chan is a Senior IT Security Leader driving enterprise-wide resilience through strategic cybersecurity initiatives and incident management excellence.

Mukaddem is Director, Digital Commercial & AI at Coca-Cola Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei. He leads the strategy and execution behind Coke Buddy, now the largest and highest-rated eB2B platform in Malaysia. With deep expertise in AI-driven retail innovations, advanced analytics, and transformation at scale, he is reshaping how FMCG engages customers in a digital-first world.

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Ahsan is a technology leader specialising in data modernisation. As Head of Data Management APAC at Quantexa, he brings over 20 years of experience driving data transformation in Financial Services and Government. He has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams to deliver business outcomes through data and AI. Ahsan has successfully led initiatives in regulatory compliance, customer experience enhancement, and finance transformation

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Raffaello brings extensive expertise in infrastructure management, SAP, cloud services, engineering data management, AI and application development, experienced on digitalization shifting from oil and gas (Dong Energy) to renewable energy (Orsted)

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Frank Kang, Country Head and Associate Partner at Antler Malaysia, is a serial entrepreneur with 17 years of experience. He founded ventures backed by SoftBank, built one of Korea’s largest Twitter directories, scaled LivingSocial Malaysia, and launched Althea, Korea’s leading beauty e-commerce platform. Previously, he was Venture Partner at Vynn Capital.

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Weisheng has led the majority of investments in Qualgro Fund 2 and has supported our portfolio companies on topics including hiring for key roles, developing go-to-market strategies, and product strategy. He has supported several companies in critical fundraises and exits, through his experience in capital markets and his extensive investor network. He has invested into data-centric companies that have a strong technology angle, including Supermom, Convosight, ErudiFi and Hevo. He is a trusted advisor and business partner to many entrepreneurs in the region.

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Farah Rafik is a highly accomplished investment professional with a rich and diverse career in venture capital, strategy and business development. Currently serving as the Head of Investment Unit at Cradle, the equity investment arm of Cradle, she is a dedicated leader committed to nurturing entrepreneurship and fostering growth in Malaysia's business ecosystem. Farah continues to shape the landscape of venture capital and startup support in Malaysia, solidifying her reputation as a respected leader and influencer in the industry.

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Shi-Ying Lau is the Founder and Managing Partner of Adaptive Capital Partners, focusing on early to growth-stage healthtech, medtech, and B2B tech investments in Singapore and United States. Previously, she led GrabCar Malaysia and held roles at NEXEA and Google, with a track record in venture capital and startup growth.

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Adrian has over 25 years of experience leading consulting organizations specializing in AI and Data across Asia Pacific. His experiences include large program implementation, Data Platforms, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Advance Analytics and Business Intelligence. He focuses on integrating and managing diverse information assets and enabling high performance organization, driving insights to action. He has worked with companies across diverse industry providing solutions using data.

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Managing Director of JLL Malaysia and Chartered Surveyor with extensive expertise spanning 30 years in property consultancy, valuation, property development and facilities management across commercial, industrial, residential and data centre sectors. His leadership and strategic insights continue to drive significant success and innovation within Malaysia's real estate industry.

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Dynamic technology leader with proven impact at IBM and HP, renowned for delivering transformative AI and cybersecurity strategies. A sought-after public speaker, driving conversations that bridge innovation, leadership, and the future of digital transformation across global stages.

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Abdul Qavi Mohammed is an Expert Associate Partner with McKinsey & Company, based in Kuala Lumpur. Abdul Qavi has 18 years of work experience in strategy, transformations, in consulting as well as leadership experience in Shell both on site & office operations and Engineering roles

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Taylor Chan is currently the Regional Sales Engineering Manager at Datadog with 15+ years in observability, cloud, enterprise architecture, and security, supporting customers across Asia.

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Shen is a Principal at BCG with nearly a decade of consulting experience across Southeast Asia, advising government stakeholders and private enterprises on public policy, national development, enterprise growth strategy, and organisational transformation.

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