Freshworks IT Leaders Exclusive Boardroom on "The Future of Work"

Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking

Welcome desk opens for attendee registration
Networking opportunities with industry peers and solution providers
Dedicated photo booth for CIOs and partners to capture memorable moments.

Welcome Keynote Global CIO Forum

Anushree Dixit | Chief Strategy Officer | GEC Media Group

World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech

Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman | Head of IT - Shared Services | PNB Commercial Sdn. Berhad

Panel discussion 1 : The next decade of IT leadership Discussion points:

What will define bold and unstoppable CIOs in the future?
The balance between innovation, risk management, and business outcomes
Moderator:
Dr. Mohamed Ariff Ameedeen | Chief Information Officer | Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
Panelist:
Dzulastra Latib | Head of IT & Infra | P&O Insurance Berhad
Megat Azmir Amir Megat Iberahim | Head of IT | Selangor Dredging Berhad
Zulfika Dahalan | Operating Principal - Technology | Ekuiti Nasional Berhad ( Ekuinas )

Justify and Maximize the Return of Your AI Investment

Dr. Julian Lo | CTO | IGSGlobal Solutions Sdn. Bhd

Coffee Break & Networking

Refreshments and light snacks served
Opportunity to network with fellow CIOs and industry leaders
Sponsor showcase or tech demo (Booth Visit)

Panel Discussion 2: Key technologies driving CIO priorities

Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
Jason Heng | Head of IT | YTL Communications Sdn Bhd
Panelist:
Mohd Hanapi Bisri | Group ICT Head | Petra Energy
Julian Wong | Regional IT Director, Southeast Asia | The Ascott Limited
James Thang | Group Chief Information Officer | HELP Education Group

Vendor Keynote 2

Brian Chang | Solutions Architect & Advisory | Fortinet Malaysia

Panel Discussion 3: The business value of IT – proving impact beyond technology

Discussion points:
8How IT drives measurable business growth
Aligning IT investments with strategic business goals
Moderator:
Zainol Zainuddin | Chief Technology Officer | ipay88
Panelist:
Dr. Ahmad Khalid Khairi | CTIO | Uzma Group
Mohd Rezal Zakaria | Head, IT and Operations | FIS Group
Azizi Rashdi | Head, Group Digital Transformation | Sapura Energy Berhad

Vendor keynote 3

Keith Lee | Cloud Business Director | Sangfor Technologies

CIO 200 Awards

Recognizing and celebrating outstanding CIOs for their contributions to the Organization
Awards presented in 4 categories (Next-Gen | Leader | Master | Legend)
Photo for award winners

Closing By Ambassadors

Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event
James Thang | CIO | Help Education Group

Dinner & Networking

An elegant dinner experience