Agenda
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9:15am
Departure from Hotel
MORNING CONFERENCE SESSION
10:00AM - 10:10AM
Opening Remarks
By David Chin, CEO, SPARK
10:10AM - 10:20AM
Keynote Address
By Kazutoshi Machida, Senior Associate, Government Partnerships, Plug and Play
10:20AM - 10:40AM
Fireside Chat | Leadership Priorities in Navigating the New Geo-Economic World Order
As geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and rapid technological advances redefine the global business landscape, leaders face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This panel brings together top executives to explore how companies can adapt supply chains, harness AI and robotics, and build resilience amid uncertainty—offering actionable insights for tech leaders steering their organizations through constant change.
Moderator: Glen Francis, Board Member, Strategic Advisor, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Google Cloud
Speaker: Martin Wikström, CEO, Ontech Group
10:40AM - 11:25AM
Panel Discussion | Unlocking Sustainable Business Value from Non-linear Tech Innovation
As organisations grapple with rapid technological change, the path to sustainable business value increasingly hinges on non-linear innovation—breakthroughs that defy traditional industry boundaries and business models. This panel will bring together leading digital and technology executives to explore how enterprises can leverage emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and digital platforms to unlock new growth, drive sustainability, and build resilient organisations. The discussion will address the challenges and opportunities of integrating non-linear tech innovations, from redefining digital transformation strategies to fostering cross-sector collaboration and embedding sustainability at the core of business operations.
Panel Speakers
- Dr. Sami Ben Jamaa, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Chief Digital Innovations Officer, JERA Co., Inc.
- Bernard Lee, Group Chief Information Officer, YTL Power International
- Joe Chiu, Vice President, Digital & Data Management Systems, Changi Airport Group
- Foo Boon Keng, Head of Systems Engineer, Veeam Software
11:25AM - 11:30AM
Closing Remarks
By David Chin, CEO, SPARK
END OF CONFERENCE
11:30AM - 12:30AM
Networking Lunch
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Tour of Tokyo Innovation Base
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Journey to site
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Site Visit
JERA Global Data Analyzing Center
4:30PM - 4:45PM
Journey to site
4:45PM - 6:00PM
Site Visit
Softbank Robotics