Shanil Ebrahim is the Partner and Head of AI Strategy at Deloitte Canada, helping organizations develop and scale enterprise AI initiatives.
He specializes in AI strategy, digital transformation, and guiding leaders from AI experimentation to organization-wide adoption and measurable business impact.
Chua Kee Chaing is the President of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), leading its vision for applied, industry-focused higher education.
With extensive experience in academia and engineering, he has played a key role in advancing innovation, research, and university–industry collaboration.
Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban is a distinguished professor and researcher specializing in electrical power engineering, power electronics, and renewable energy systems.
His pioneering research focuses on integrating advanced power technologies, smart grids, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions.
Ferdinand Mehlinger is a technology entrepreneur and the Founder of G-Stacker.
He has deep expertise in search technology, including experience with Google’s original BackRub project that laid the foundation for modern search engines.
Taught himself coding at age eight, discovering technology as his art form.
Overcame personal and mental health challenges amid family adversity.
Alberto Di Meglio is the Digital Strategy Lead at CERN, one of the world’s leading scientific research institutions.
With decades of experience at CERN, he has contributed to digital innovation, large-scale scientific collaboration, and advanced technology initiatives.
Reddy Mallidi is the Chief AI Officer and COO at J&R Consulting, specializing in enterprise AI transformation.
He focuses on agentic AI, trustworthy AI systems, and practical strategies for responsible AI adoption in organizations.
James Lo is the CEO of Lumin8, leading innovation initiatives across Southeast Asia.
His journey, shaped by hardworking immigrant parents, reflects resilience, global leadership, and a strong commitment to growth and innovation.
Karien Sondervan is the Director of Stichting Cybersoek in Amsterdam, focused on helping people navigate the digital world.
She works to bridge digital divides by fostering community connections and improving digital accessibility for underserved groups.
Dato’ Dr. Sean Seah is a serial tech entrepreneur, satellite innovator, and global technology leader focused on digital transformation and space technology.
He is the founder of Angkasa-X and serves as Chairman of WITSA.
