THE 7TH ANNUAL DATA SCIENCE SHOW

MALAYSIA AI ADOPTION BLUEPRINT

And no, it’s not all machine learning and modelling. For the first time in all of BIGIT’s conferences, we will present the Malaysia AI Adoption Blueprint 2019 – an evaluation of the current AI maturity in Malaysia across key industries. Be the first to listen in on the latest AI adoption maturity across key verticals in Malaysia. Discover the major hurdles in AI adoption and key recommendations to conquer them. And, of course, don’t miss out on the truth about data science professionals and what they really do!

PETER KUA
Data Science Evangelist & Founder of AsianDataScience.com | Head of Data Science, Media Prima Digital

FULL STEAM AHEAD

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) will change how we live and work.  Automation and AI are expected to make many jobs redundant. The World Economic Forum estimated 65% of children in primary schools today will end up working in jobs that haven’t been created yet. So how do we prepare today’s generation for tomorrow?

In SilTerra, one of Malaysia’s most advanced factories, IR4.0 capabilities have been installed from the day it opened in 2001. Even though each of their multi-million dollar tool and equipment is automated, networked and interconnected to report every detail of their operations to an in-house CIM system, the human side of running such a state-of-the-art factory is still much needed to remain competitive.

Teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) capabilities alone is not enough in the age of automation and AI. Humanistic and Liberal Arts capabilities are critical – language skills, communication and negotiation, philosophy and an inquiring mindset among others – to address new challenges that arise when digital and automated systems are put in place.  This session will discuss why STEM is not enough in preparing our children today. We need to add the Arts to make STEAM. 

TAN ENG TONG
Vice President, SilTerra Malaysia

Flying Robots

Drones, once deployed for military purposes, are now being used in the private sector. They are inexpensive and have the potential to boost productivity – a $100 billion market opportunity – in many areas within multiple industries. Listen to this expert presentation on how drones and AI are combined in actual use cases to perform labour-intensive, and sometimes hazardous missions, such as surveillance, precision agriculture, livestock management and mapping. They are truly a cheap eye in the sky.

SA’AADAT LONE
Mechatronics Engineer, Vortex Edge

Data Monetization

The million-dollar data question on everyone’s mind: How do you make LOTS OF MONEY from the data you have? Do you sell raw data? Do you sell processed data, or even insights? How do you value your data and create a monetization strategy? Listen to this expert presentation on how REA Asia and iProperty.com.my successfully created revenue opportunities from their property-related data – from transacting data to selling intelligence on regional property performance and market trends.

PREMENDRAN PATHMANATHAN (PREM)
General Manager Customer Data Solutions, REA Asia Group

Data Monetization

Leaders often delay making decisions due to uncertain circumstances. They wait until the time is right to make that big move. Today, big data technology allows them to have access to a vast wealth of information at real-time. But does this mean they know how to use it? On the contrary, having access to real-time data can lead to ineffective decision-making, doing more harm than good in certain organizations. Listen to this expert presentation as he shares his top 5 learnings in utilizing and monetizing data at Resorts World Genting. Hear how he and his team cut through the data noise to create new value by predicting what customers want at scale. Answering the old Malaysian adage “See How Lorr?”, this session is custom-made for business leaders struggling to use and make the most of their data.

DR. NICCO TAN
Vice President, Resorts World Genting
Technology Adoption and Monetization Maven

TO BE CONFIRMED

Extreme Data Economy

Telcos have been operating since the 2G era and it was only recently they were able deepen their understanding of their business and customers. How? Well, it’s via this new medium called Data. Being in a competitive market with one another, telcos that are able to capitalize their data will move quicker, have a very fluid process of capturing higher cognitive insights of the customer, and provide superior products and solutions to the market. Listen to this expert presentation on how Maxis tracks the digital touchpoints and interactions of every user, and how this massive amount of data is analysed and transformed into real-time customer insights, recommendations and personalization that bring the organization a step closer to the holy grail of maximizing their customer lifetime value.

ASHLEY FERNANDEZ
Head of Data Science and Engineering, Maxis

AI and the “Me” Culture

The me, me, me entitlement is epidemic. Today’s media consumers are the center of their own egosystem. Listen to this expert presentation on how the Star Media Group created a data-driven culture of people, processes and technology to understand what drives audience to their digital property. And how advanced analytics and AI are used to segment audience, personalize content and drive user engagement and loyalty.

FREDDY LOO
Head, Group Analytics, Star Media Group Berhad

AI & IOT INTERSECTION

Over 55,000 lives were lost globally in the last 15 years due to landslides. And Malaysia has one of the highest frequency of landslides in the world. Current slope monitoring practices lack real-time monitoring. By the time movements are detected, it is usually too late. Listen to this expert presentation on how a combination of IoT and AI is used to develop a remote and instantaneous landslide sensing system. It is able to detect microscopic slope movements, analyse these data and predict potential landslides, transforming landslide monitoring from a conventionally reactive exercise to a proactive early-warning approach that prevents landslides from occurring.

JOE FOONG WONG
CEO & Founder, Pembinaan TMC Sistem

TO BE CONFIRMED

Society 5.0

Discussions around digital transformation in nations often center around the Whats and Hows of technologies, and not the Whys of businesses, societies and governments. Developing an intelligent nation means balancing economic prosperity with resolving social issues assisted by science and technology. Listen to this expert presentation on the strategies adopted by countries on their way to becoming an intelligent nation and their implementation through use cases propelled by IoT, robotics, AI and big data.

DANIEL NG
Advisor- Digital Economy, OpenGov Asia

AI the Double-Edge Sword

The explosion of big data and the availability of a myriad of analytics tools have enabled the integration of descriptive and predictive analytics into many business processes. The benefits are immense but it also exposes institutions to risks, losses and other pitfalls. AI algorithms unable to adapt to new situations? Discrimination in mortgage lending? Unintended disclosure of user data? Poor AI decisions can result in severe consequences. Listen to this expert presentation on how the stakes in managing AI risks are at an all-time high, and regardless of the technologies adopted, there is no replacement for a sound governance framework. Best practices in model risk management and governance will be shared.

ZIHAN ISMAIL
Head, Group Model Validation, Maybank

AI AND JOB DISPLACEMENT

AI cannot feel what the other person is feeling. Nor can it think critically or creatively. These are the things humans are good at. Listen to this expert presentation on how AI performs horribly at jobs requiring imagination, social skills and wisdom. The hype around robots completely replacing us is, well, just a hype.

HORACE TEE
CIO, Malayan Flour Mills Berhad

To Be Confirmed

To be Confirmed

GENOMICS AND AI

Do you think it’s possible to predict your future health with information from your DNA? Why do some people suffer from certain diseases while others don’t? Listen to this expert presentation on how unlocking and diving into your DNA can offer ways to personalise your lifestyle for better health. We are entering a new era of precision healthcare. The intersection of genomics and AI has allowed unprecedented genomic insights that are applied for appropriate health interventions, to better understand the risks associated with genes and to drive lifestyle changes targeted at your DNA!

YEN PING CHEW
Co-Founder & Product/Tech Lead, Advanx Health

Radical Personalization

Airasia – as a tech company – exploits data for better decisions and leverages the best of human and artificial intelligence for better, faster, more sustainable data-driven decisions. Listen to this expert presentation on how the organization builds its team of data science professionals, connect the dots among business units, and integrates its data processes to focus on consumer insights. Hear how they use big data and AI to anticipate travel patterns of individual passengers and offer them end-to-end personalization like preferred destination offers, bookings, hotels, dining and tours.

THOMAS COURONNÉ
Head of Data Science, AirAsia

DATA-DRIVEN ENTERTAINMENT

iflix believes that everyone deserves to be entertained and this principle is what drives the company to provide – and produce – entertainment for emerging markets. A data-driven culture in iflix plays a fundamental role in enabling them to fine-tune their strategy for iflix Originals or acquire new content. Listen to this expert presentation on how advanced analytics comes into play in iflix’s multi-country strategy – knowing what users in different countries like to consume, what original content to create and what to license. And how different teams collaborate to exploit the data collected to track content and audience performance, monitor subscriptions and engagement, and manage the success of iflix’s partners around the globe.

BRUNO GAGLIARDO
Global Director of Data Analytics, iflix

To Be Confirmed

PANEL DISCUSSION

Since this topic is very generic in nature, i was thinking we could tighten it and come in from a data-driven angle. also from a AI vs human push-pull factor where on one side, people are talking about progress made by AI and automation and job displacement. and on the other side, people are talking about the rise of smarter humans to counter AI. but in fact, progression of a digital economy needs both to work together – tech and humanism