In an age where intelligent machines are transforming industries and reshaping the future of work, leaders face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities. The critical question is no longer if organizations will adopt AI, but how leaders will guide this transformation with foresight, agility, and integrity.
Hosted by the Asia School of Business, this high-impact conference brings together global AI pioneers, visionary CEOs, and regional change-makers to explore how leadership must evolve in an increasingly intelligent world. From next-generation AI models and embodied robotics to enterprise-scale deployments, this event is designed to challenge your thinking, expand your foresight, and equip you with actionable strategies for leading boldly in a data-driven, AI-powered era.
More than just a conference, this is a strategic reset for leaders at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and competitive strategy.
Learning Outcomes
Who Should Attend
This conference is for leaders, professionals, and innovators who want to understand and apply AI, including:
2nd December 2025, Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Registration
Welcome and Conference Launch
Opening Keynote: The Rise of Thinking Machines: Are we ready for what’s coming?
Demo AI in 10 minutes: A Rapid Tech Showcase Exhibitors (3 Companies x 10 minues) - UniTree
Networking Break
Panel Session: Leadership: Riding the GenAI Disruption | Build AI-ready mindsets from the top down on impactful AI deployment
Networking Lunch + Exhibition Visit
The Tao of Leadership in the Age of AI: What leaders must do today to prepare people for tomorrow’s hybrid intelligence
The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI | Demo Session
Networking Break
From Humans to Humanoids: The Future of Work and AI
Closing Remarks and End
Hiroshi Ishiguro
“Father of Humanoids” | CEO, Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories | Director, Intelligence Robotics Laboratory, Osaka University
Brian Wong
Entrepreneur and Investor, ex-Alibaba Special Assistant to the Chairman for international affairs and Executive Director of the Alibaba Global Leadership Academy (AGLA)
Joseph Cherian
CEO, President, Dean, and Distinguished Professor
David Asirvatham
Professor of Practice, AI & Technology
Dmitry Vedenyapin
CTO & Founder, Peakflo, Singapore
Ren Yuan (Susan)
Chief Strategy Officer, Tezign/Vice Chairman of CEIBS Tezign AI and Business Innovation Initiative, China
Dragana Beara
APAC Head, Google Workspace at Google Cloud | AI, GenAI, Productivity & Innovation Leader | Advocate for Inclusive Innovation
Calvin Lui
Group Managing Director of IT Consultancy at McMillan Woods Global; Founding Advisor, Pintar Investments; Executive Training Consultant, LedgerBrains AI Consortium
Clement Arul
Conference Moderator; Adjunct Associate Professor, Asia School of Business