Registration & Strategic Networking

National Athem

Opening Remarks

Venkatesh Mahadevan, Global Board Member, Global CIO Forum

Welcome Note – Country Vice President | Global CIO Forum

James Thang, Vice President, Global CIO Forum Malaysia & CIO at HELP University

Keynote: The Collaborative CIO – Powering Cross-Industry Tech Alliances

Ts. Izzat Aziz, Chief Information & Digital Officer, JLG Investment Holdings

Context over Code: Governing the AI Agent Revolution

In a world where AI can generate code in seconds, the true differentiator is no longer syntax - it’s context. This session tackles the "AI Agent Revolution" head-on, focusing on how organizations can leverage OutSystems to orchestrate intelligent agents. Learn how to shift your focus from managing code to governing intent, ensuring your AI strategy is built on a foundation of visibility and governance.

Alloy Chua, Senior Solution Architect, OutSystems

Vendor Keynote 2

Rajeev Dutt, Managing Director MEA & APAC, Swiss GRC

Power Panel: From Competition to Co-Creation: Why CIO Communities Win Faster

Moderator
Ts. Ahmad Kamal Hasan Basri, Director of IT, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
Panelists
Dzulastra Latib, Head of IT & Infrastructure, P&O Insurance Co Bhd
Jason Heng, Head of IT, YTL Communications
Alex Tan, Group CIO, Yinson

Coffee Break

Keynote: AI, Data Sovereignty & The Next Knowledge Economy

Chua Yong Howe, Chief Digital Officer, UEM Edgenta

Case Study Spotlight | CIO shares real transformation journey (measurable ROI story).

Sazul Samsuri, CTO, KAF Digital Bank

Keynote: Human-Centric Digital Transformation | Ethical AI, talent transformation, diversity in tech leadership.

Stephanie Liew, Vice President, Women-in-Tech Wisdom Council, ASEAN CXO Association

"Fireside Chat: Sustainable Leadership in a 24/7 Digital World Discussion around balance, board pressure, cyber crisis management."

Moderator
Ts. Ahmad Kamal Hasan Basri, Director of IT, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
Panelists
Akmal Nizam Abdul Halim, Director of IT, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT)
Ts. Maz Mirza,, Chief Digital Officer, KWAP Malaysia
Afhzal Abdul Rahman , Chief Digital Technology Officer, Employees Provident Fund (EPF)

Break / Maghrib Prayers

Guest of Honor Introduction by Emcee

Datuk Ts. Fadzli Abdul Wahit, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

CIO 200 Recognition & Felicitation Ceremony

Honoring Top CIOs of the Country.

Group Photograph & Media Bytes

High-Value Networking Lounge