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EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

ConnectGov Leader Summit is a distinctive platform where thought leaders, government CIOs and corporate tech experts gather to exchange ideas, share perspectives and cogent insights. With a programme planned around highly-interactive sessions, candid discussions and intensive networking among select peers, attendees can expect valuable interactions that will spur new thinking and action on strategies and initiatives.

The Summit’s key purpose is to promote engagement and collaboration among stakeholders with a view to influence and catalyse wider transformation. Through incisive conversations on key issues and shared concerns, the Summit aims to impart delegates with greater clarity and actionable paths to navigate uncertainties in these evolving times.

The inaugural 2016 ConnectGov Leader Summit in Bhutan was a tremendous success, with participation from over 100 senior business and tech leaders from 15 countries (See Annex I). This year, delegates will be transported to Mongolia – “the land of blue sky“ where they can look forward to not only refreshing and energising their thinking in a singular setting, but also establishing meaningful new connections.

The ConnectGov Leader Summit 2017 is organised with the auspices of our esteemed host, the Cabinet Secretariat of Government of Mongolia. The theme for the 2017 Summit concerns dimensions that are crucial for digital transformation, namely: partnership mechanisms and models, key foundations for collaboration, ongoing security concerns, the demonstration of value outcomes and organisational responses to the current operating environment. Accordingly, the 2017 programme will encompass the following topics:

Partnership foundations – new models built on trust and developing the right ecosystem frameworks
Digital economy – the wider downstream effects and benefits of digital transformation done right
Readiness for innovation – how organisations can better respond to a rapidly changing landscape
Smart city perspectives – highlighting different perspectives on and approaches to initiatives
Combating cybersecurity threats – how partnerships and collaborations are essential

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WHO WILL BE THERE

Key decision-makers in Asia-Pacific:

CIOs, CISOs & CXOs from the public & private sectors
Related eGov public agency & embassy representatives
Local/Global ICT industry players & Government CIOs

MONGOLIA

Mongolia is truly one of the world’s last undiscovered destinations & one of the safest countries to visit. It is a land where you can experience wide-open spaces, cobalt blue skies, pristine forests, majestic deserts, crystal clear rivers & lakes, & the traditional hospitality of nomads. Permanent dwellings are few & far between with even fewer fences, & the land is owned by the people, like one large National Park. A tremendous destination for experiencing the outdoors, Mongolia also boasts a unique history dating back to the Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan.

Ulaanbaatar, the capital, is the hub for trips to destinations within Mongolia. The city hosts the country’s only international airport while the single international rail line, the Trans- Siberian railway traverses the city from North to South. The main population centre where 1 million of Mongolia’s 2.8 million population lives, Ulaanbaatar is the country’s economic, cultural & political heart that also hosts a number of tourist attractions with varied types of entertainment.

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Featured Speakers, Panellists & Special Guests

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19164″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Shirin Hamid
Principal Director (CIO), Asian Development Bank (ADB)[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Shirin Hamid
Principal Director (CIO)
Office of Information Systems and Technology
Asian Development Bank

Shirin Hamid is the Principal Director (Chief Information Officer) of the Office of Information Systems and Technology of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) since 2016. Ms. Hamid is responsible for the organization’s IT digital transformation, operations and resources.

Ms. Hamid, a Singapore national, has more than 20 years of working experience in the IT industry. She was most recently the Chief Technology Officer and Director of the Office of Information Systems and Technology in the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), a post she assumed in 2005, providing strategic direction and innovative stewardship in the use of information management and technology, and served as a principal advisor to senior management in areas of ICT strategies, governance, and global operations.

Prior to that she was General Manager of IS/IT in Singapore-based Keppel Offshore and Marine and concurrently of its parent company, Keppel Corporation. She also served as the Chief Technology Officer of TradeoneAsia where she formulated the company’s IT strategy, built its technology team and IT services including its core procurement and reverse auction strategic platform. She provided her expertise at Deloitte Consulting in Boston and Singapore and at Andersen Consulting/Accenture.

Ms. Hamid has a Master’s degree in Business Systems Analysis and Design from City University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Coventry University both based in the United Kingdom.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”18731″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Sonia Wedrychowicz
Managing Director, Head of Consumer Banking Technology Singapore Group Technology & Operations, DBS Bank[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Sonia Wedrychowicz
Managing Director
Head of Consumer Banking Technology Singapore Group Technology & Operations
DBS Bank

Sonia Wedrychowicz-Horbatowska joined DBS Bank in February 2015 as Managing Director of the Digital Bank division. She brings over 20 years consumer and commercial banking experience. In September 2016, she was promoted to Singapore CBG Technology Head, responsible for Consumer Bank Singapore Technology delivery and API Strategy.

Wedrychowicz is the former Country Head of Consumer Bank at Standard Chartered in Malaysia. Prior to that, she spent 18 years in Citibank in various roles across Consumer bank & GTS. In the last 6 years, she was Deputy CEO of Citibank in Poland.

[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19253″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Davaajamts Choindon
CIO, Cabinet Secretariat of Government of Mongolia[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Davaajamts Choindon (Davaa)
CIO
IT Department, Cabinet Secretariat of Government of Mongolia.

Davaa is the head of IT department, Cabinet Secretariat of Government of Mongolia and the leader of the Smart Government Project aims to enhance civic engagement, improve the overall framework for e-services delivery and develop a vibrant open data ecosystem in Mongolia.

Apart from the e-government initiatives dial with, he is acting member at the Communication Regulation Commission of Mongolia, where most of the contemporary regulatory policies are being implemented including mobile, fixed, Internet, content regulations.

Prior to joining the public service, Davaa has worked in telecom sector accruing the extensive list of experience in the leading large-scale telecom/ICT projects, such as SKYMEDIA, ITS, ITPark, WorldCall 002, SmartCard etc.

He has graduated South Federal University in Russia and Chester University in the United Kingdom with the distinction award.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”22877″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Datuk Dr Mazlan Yusoff
Director General
Malaysian Administrative Modernisation And Management Planning Unit (MAMPU)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19256″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Rick Pusag
CIO, Security Bank Corporation, Philippines[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19255″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Chai Chin Loon
Senior Director, Cyber Security Group Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19258″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Eugene Yeo
CIO, MyRepublic Group[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]

[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19254″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Eduard Fabian
Managing Director, Head Group Technology, Wholesale and Retail Bank, United Overseas Bank Limited[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Eduard Fabian
Managing Director, Head Group Technology, Wholesale and Retail Bank
United Overseas Bank Limited

Eduard is Managing Director, Head Group Technology of UOB and is responsible for driving the formulation and implementation of the overall technology strategy and IT architecture design for the UOB Wholesale and Retail Banking businesses. Eduard also directs the day-to-day operations of the UOB Group Technology organisation across 4 subsidiaries (i.e., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and China) and 15 global branches. Having joined UOB from Citi, Eduard has had extensive experience in managing bank technology teams which are distributed across the US, Europe and Asia and leading these teams into winning several prestigious industry awards such as the Asian Banker Technology Innovation Award for Mobile Banking in 2016; the Global Finance Best Bank for Liquidity Management in 2015; the Mobile World Congress’s Best Mobile App for Enterprise in 2015.

Prior to joining the financial services industry, Eduard has served in several leadership positions in technology and software development, including helming Oracle’s newly established Cloud Services Engineering team in Oracle’s European Software Development Centre in Romania. Eduard holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19262″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Ramesh Munamarty
Group CIO, International SOS[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19261″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Lim Shih Hsien
Head, Information Security Hong Kong Jockey Club[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Lim Shih Hsien
Head of Information Security
The Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is one of the oldest institutions in Hong Kong and one of the world’s largest charity donors. Shih Hsien is responsible for the development of its information security (IS) strategies and governance. This covers policy framework development, enterprise technical architecture planning and solutioning, and business engagement and awareness. His team is also responsible for performing all project IS / data privacy risk assessments and mission-critical IS operations.

Shih Hsien started his professional career in the Singapore public sector in the 1990’s and has taken on key roles with the Infocomm Development Authority and Singapore Airlines. Prior to joining the HKJC, Shih Hsien was the Director of Identity & Security Services of MOH Holdings P/L, and was responsible for developing the security technical architecture, policies and operations frameworks for Singapore’s National Electronic Health Record (NEHR).[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19260″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Michael Leung
Chief Information and Operations Officer China CITIC Bank International[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Mr. Michael Leung, MH
Chief Information & Operations Officer
China CITIC Bank International Limited

Michael Leung was appointed Chief Information & Operations Officer of China CITIC Bank International in December 2013. In this capacity, he manages the Bank’s information technology and banking operations, and at the same time serves as a key member of the Bank’s management team.

Prior to his current position, Mr Leung had worked for over 30 years in leading international vendors, consulting firms and banks.

Apart from being the President of HK Computer Society, Michael is also a Fellow of the HK Institute of Directors, an Exco Member of the HK Institute of Bankers, Chair of the IS Departmental Advisory Committee and an Adjunct Professor of City University, Chairman of the HK Down Syndrome Association, amongst others.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19257″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Dr. Robert Yap
Executive Chairman, YCH Group[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Dr. Robert Yap
Executive Chairman
YCH Group

Robert Yap is the Executive Chairman of YCH Group, Singapore’s leading end-to-end supply chain management company with operations spanning across Asia Pacific.

Over the last four decades, Robert has played a pivotal role in the logistics and supply chain management field, elevating Singapore’s hub competitiveness by incorporating ground-breaking technologiesintodeliveringnewandinnovationsupplychainsolutions. Hisvisiontranscendsthelinear concept of a chain to that of a supply chain ecosystem where one could Work, Learn and LiveTM. It is with this vision that he founded Singapore’s “mini Silicon Valley” – Supply Chain City®, Asia’s premier supply chain nerve centre which leverages the latest innovations to inspire and define new standards for supply chain excellence. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Y3 Technologies®, a leading information technology and supply chain solutions company, and the Founder and Chairman of Supply Chain Angels®, a fund dedicated to invest in supply chain related start-ups.

Robert founded the Supply Chain and Logistics Academy (SCALA®) to support the development of logistics and supply chain talent needs in the industry. He is also the Founding Chairman of Supply Chain Asia®, a community of more than 45,000 supply chain professionals in the region.

In 2016, Robert was named ‘Businessman of the Year’ at the prestigious Singapore Business Awards. He was conferred the NUS Business School Eminent Business (Senior) Alumni Award in 2014 and the Lifetime Achievement Award (Logistics) by the World Chinese Economic Forum in 2013.

Recognised for his visionary leadership, Robert contributes as an advisor on numerous local and international platforms. Robert is President of the Singapore National Employers Federation, Deputy Chairman of IE Singapore, and the Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Singapore. He contributes to the Joint Implementation Committee overseeing the Government-to-Government project in Chongqing, the Council for Skills, Innovation and Productivity, and the Committee on the Future Economy.

Robert has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D), honoris causa, in Business Administration from the Wisconsin International University. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Owner President Management (OPM 21) program. From 2009 to 2012, he was also appointed as Honorary Adjunct Professor by the College of Business, City University of Hong Kong.

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Senior Vice President, Technology, SATS[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]

Pauline Tan
Senior Vice President, Technology
SATS LtdPauline is the Senior Vice President, Technology of SATS Ltd. She is responsible for creating solutions to realise the Group’s strategy through the delivery of the technology roadmap for SATS which includes information technology, operations technology, process and product innovation.

Prior to this, Pauline was the Senior Vice President, Group Information Technology of Neptune Orient Lines Limited and Senior Director, Government Chief Information Office at the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore.

She studied at the National University of Singapore and the Ross School of Business.

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Global CIO, Commercial Excellence, GE Healthcare[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]John Lee
Global CIO for Commercial
GE Healthcare

John Lee is currently serving as Global CIO for Commercial at GE Healthcare, where he is responsible for driving digital transformation across their commercial business functions & online digital customer experience. He has 30 years of experience in Information Technology & Digital Transformation, with more than 20 years based overseas in Europe & Asia.

Previously, John has served as the CIO, Asia-Pacific at GE Healthcare, responsible for defining & executing systems strategy to support business operations & growth across the region. Concurrently, he also served as the GE Growth CIO for ASEAN, supporting growth initiatives across the broader GE industrial business base.

John has also worked in number of other technology leadership roles at GE — earlier, as part of GE Healthcare’s Technology Services group, he was Chief Enterprise Architect based in the US, where he owned formulating & driving global technology strategy. And earlier, at GE’s Corporate Information Group, where he was responsible for driving key security and telecommunications programs for GE across the globe. Notably, in this capacity, John had a pioneering role in the development of infrastructure that currently supports GE’s massive off shore presence India today.

Prior to this, John held a number of consulting positions at various multinational organizations including ICL (Hong Kong), Citibank (UK) and Ontario Hydro (Canada).[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”18717″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Dr. Sak Segkhoonthod
President and CEO, Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) (DGA)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19259″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Sazali Bin Sukardi
Vice President, Strategic Research Division, CyberSecurity Malaysia[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19268″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Dato Rais
Deputy Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (DCTIO) & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Telekom Malaysia Berhad[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Dato Mohd Rais Zahar
Deputy Chief Technology & Innovation Officer / Chief Information Security Officer
Telekom Malaysia Berhad

Dato Rais aged 52, has extensive exposure over 29 years in Telecommunication Industry and he is currently the Deputy Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (DCTIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), of Telekom Malaysia Berhad. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Degree from Indiana State University, USA.

In addition to his position, he is responsible to strategize, formulate, direct and lead the implementation and operations of Information Security organization covering the Information Security Strategy, Architecture, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Development, Threat Intelligent and Operations in order to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information assets protection for TM Group.

Dato Rais is also the Chairman of TM Technical Security Council and a board member of TM R&D as well as Malaysian Technical Standard Forum Berhad (MTSFB).

Prior to his current position, he was appointed Vice President of Network Architecture and Technology, IT&NT in 2010 where he was responsible for formulating TM’s network architecture and strategic master plan in accordance with the guidelines and technology enhancement to support current and future customer’s requirement.

Dato Rais was instrumental in various transformation projects in TM including the national High Speed Broadband project launched in March 2010, offering the 1^st nationwide triple-play services.

He was also one of the pioneer in establishing Corporate Information Superhighway (COINS) team, providing the first TM’s Frame Relay service in 1997. In the same year, he was awarded TM’s Best Manager of the Year.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”22875″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Rick Harshman
Managing Director of Asia Pacific & Japan, Google Cloud[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19264″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Abid Butt
CIO, Arab Open University, Kuwait[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19263″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Eric Sim
CIO, KPJ Healthcare Berhad[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]

Eric Sim
Chief Information Office
KPJ Healthcare Berhad

Eric Sim aged 48 years old as Chief Information Officer in KPJ Healthcare Berhad since 01 January 2016. He previously was the Head of Software Development for the Healthcare and Clinical Information System since 2008. KPJ Healthcare Berhad is one of the leading hospital-networked with over 30 hospitals in domestic and international. As the new CIO, he is responsible for strategic planning, managing and governing the Corporate Information Technology at the group level that consist of 6 corporate divisions that lead the IT Services and its activities for all the KPJ hospitals and its subsidiaries.

Eric Sim was instrumental in KPJ’s ongoing digital transformation, including consolidation and integration between Hospital Information System (KCIS and HITS) and shifting KPJ’s entire network onto cloud. KCIS and HITS re-development for the last 3 years and finally, deploying its 2nd generation product (KCIS2 and HITS2) to migrate onto cloud computing as a platform to improve integration between hospitals. Hence, greater opportunity to initiate the delivery of data warehousing and analytics for better decision and create business value. Moving forward for the next 10 years with a blueprint to emphasize on Shared Services model by optimizing service delivery for the entire group.

He holds a Master in Business Management, major in Project Management from Asia e-University, Malaysia. He also holds several other qualifications, including Business Management from University Bolton, UK, Computer Science from NCC UK and University Portsmouth, UK, Financial Management from Institute Financial Accountants, UK and Electrical Engineering from City & Guilds, UK. Other professional qualifications include Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL & ITSM), Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA), ISO 9002 and Six Sigma.

[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19238″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Gregory Sim
Executive Director, Group Information Security, Standard Chartered Bank[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Gregory Sim
Executive Director, Group Information Security
Standard Chartered Bank

Gregory Sim is Executive Director, Group Information Security, for Standard Chartered Bank covering ASEAN and South Asia region. He is responsible for driving strategic risk mitigation programme and regulatory engagement initiatives, whilst providing security guidance and advisory to regional management team. Prior to that, he spent 20 years of his career in financial services sector specializing in information and cyber security over the last 14 years. He was most recently the Head of Information Security for Singapore Exchange (SGX), whilst his former employers include Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and CLSA.

Outside his formal appointment, Gregory is active in numerous industry-level steering committees and he has also served as advisor under various tech companies’ Customer Advisory Board. He is one of the co-founders of World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) Global Exchange (GLEX) consortium which was commissioned in New York in 2014 to combat systemic cyber abuse in financial exchanges globally. Over the last 5 years, Gregory has spoken in numerous roundtable forums and panel discussions in Singapore, Thailand, US and Hong Kong that analyze and explore trends of cyber threats confronting financial industry. As a key member of Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) Standing Committee on Cyber Security, he plays an instrumental role in providing thought leadership in fostering collaboration and partnerships, whilst strengthening cyber resiliency across financial services sector in Singapore.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”18935″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Dr. Sami Ben Jamaa
Senior Executive Office and CIO of Coca Cola East Japan Bottler[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Dr. Sami Ben Jamaa
Senior Executive Office and CIO
Coca Cola East Japan Bottler

Dr. Sami has more than 20 years of experience in business operation, academia, consultancy and executive management, bringing in deep change and innovation in all aspects of executive IT: from Governance, Security and data platforms to cloud, Digitalization and AI.

Dr. Sami has been engaged as well in major M&A and transformation programs spearheaded by technology and innovation.
He came from Tunisia to Japan in 1994 and have living there since.
Dr. Sami has been listed in 100 top CIO for 2017 as run by Computerworld.com.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”18736″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Prof Annie Koh
VP, Office of Business Development, Singapore Management University and Board Member, Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech)[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Annie Koh
Vice President for Office of Business Development
Singapore Management University

Annie Koh is Vice President for Office of Business Development, Singapore Management University (SMU). A Practice Professor of Finance, Annie also holds the position of Academic Director for two university level institutes – the Business Families Institute (BFI) and International Trading Institute (ITI). Her previous portfolio includes positions as Associate Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Business and Dean, Office of Executive & Professional Education.

A notable conference speaker, panel moderator and commentator, Annie serves on a number of councils, advisory boards and steering committees of regional and local corporate, government and academic institutions. She is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Future Council on Regional Governance and is a board member of Family Firm Institute, Inc. Prof. Koh chairs the finance and investment committee on the board of GovTech Singapore, and serves on Singapore’s Central Provident Fund Board. She is also an independent director of k1 Ventures Ltd, and lead ID of Health Management International Ltd (HMI). Her appointment as a member of SkillsFuture HR Sectoral Tripartite Committee, HR Certification Taskforce, MOE-SSG Skills Development Council and Asian Bond Fund 2 Supervisory Committee of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is testament to her strong linkages to businesses, governments and society.

A Fulbright scholar, Annie earned her PhD in International Finance from Stern School of Business, New York University in 1988. Her research interests are in Family Office and Family Business, Investor Behaviour, Alternate Investments and Enterprise Risk Management. She co-authored Financial Management: Theory and Practice, An Asia Edition (2014), and Financing Internationalisation – Growth Strategies for Successful Companies (2004). She is also author of a number of Asian family business cases and survey reports.

Annie is a recipient of the prestigious Singapore Public Administration Medal, Bronze and Silver in 2010 and 2016 respectively for her contribution to education and public sector.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19267″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Kenneth Tan
Chief Executive Officer, SISTIC.com Pte Ltd[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]

Kenneth Tan
Chief Executive Officer
SISTIC.com Pte Ltd

Kenneth Tan is the Chief Executive Officer of SISTIC.com, providing strategic vision, planning and operational leadership for the company. With an extensive background in IT, he was instrumental in the development and licensing of SISTIC’s proprietary ticketing system. Under his leadership, the company has become the leading ticketing system provider in the region. Kenneth holds a Computer Science Degree from the National University of Singapore and is a member of several ticketing associations.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19273″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Brendan O’Neill
Director of IT Services, Seaco Global[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Brendan O’Neill
Director of IT Service
Seaco Global

Brendan O’Neill is the Director of IT Services at Seaco Global where he is responsible for the design and operation of their IT infrastructure and supporting services. This includes the development and execution of Seacos’ strategy for Cloud Computing, Global Network and Telecommunications. Over his career, he has held various positions in IT Management, Service Delivery, and Support. Currently studying for an MSc in Information System Management, Brendan is also an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and a PRINCE2 practitioner.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19271″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Charles Foo
Vice President, IT, Resorts World Sentosa[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19270″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Tan Kah Chai
Group Chief Information Officer, Sime Darby Berhad[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19269″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Nick Savvides
Chief Technology Officer, Pacific, Symantec[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]

Nick Savvides
Chief Technology Officer, Pacific
Symantec

Nick Savvides is responsible for Symantec’s Cyber Security Strategy across Asia Pacific and Japan. In this role, Savvides’ charter is to provide local market insights that influence global strategic planning and product development. Savvides works also with organisations and governments to develop their cyber security strategies and solve complex business problems. He has worked on some of the largest business information security projects in Australia, affecting the way many Australian’s interact with their employers, banks and governments.

An information security expert, with more than 20 years’ experience, Savvides has spent the last 11 years at Symantec in various product and sales engineering roles. He has presented at more than 60 conferences, contributed to many high profile panel discussions and regularly appears in the media on cyber security related topics.

Prior to joining Symantec, Savvides worked for The University of Melbourne in various IT related roles. Most notably, Savvides managed the computing technologies at the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computing and was responsible for developing nuclear microprobe analysis and diagnostic tools.

Savvides is an active member of the IT Security community and a member of a number of industry bodies. He is a Science graduate of The University of Melbourne majoring in Physics and Computer Science.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19274″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen
Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Red Hat[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19249″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]William Liu
Chairman & Managing Partner, Stream Global[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]Mr William Liu
Chairman and Managing Partner
Stream Global Pte Ltd

Mr William Liu or Bill as he is known, currently serves as the Chairman and Managing Partner of Stream Global Pte Ltd, a venture catalyst in the ICT and IDM space. From 2001 to 2006 he was President of Green Dot Capital Pte Ltd, a Temasek owned company, which invested in start-up and early stage companies, globally. It was also the holding company of Singapore Computer Systems Ltd and SNP Corporation Ltd, both were listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

Prior to joining Green Dot Capital, Mr Liu was from 1993 to 2001, the President & CEO of ABACUS International, Asia’s premier Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and Computer Reservations Systems (CRS) company and a joint venture company with Sabre, Inc of USA. Bill was responsible for its operations and profitable growth that spanned 20 countries in the Asia Pacific.

Prior to joining ABACUS, Mr Liu was International Computers Ltd’s (ICL) Vice President for Asia and concurrently the non-executive Chairman of the Singapore operations. He also served as General Manager of ICL Taiwan for a year in 1992[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”18934″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Bernard Leong
Head of Post Office Network and Digital Services, Singapore Post[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”19272″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Vincent Goh
Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific & Japan, CyberArk[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”BIO” modal_on=”text” read_text=”Click for bio” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ txt_color=”#222222″]

Vincent Goh
Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific & Japan
CyberArk

Vincent Goh is Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific & Japan at CyberArk. Goh leads the sales and channels teams, and is responsible for driving CyberArk’s growing customer base and channels across the region.

Prior to joining CyberArk, Goh was Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan for RSA, The Security Division of EMC for more than five years. In addition to accelerating growth for the various business portfolios within RSA, he chartered the transformation of RSA from an authentication-focused business to an intelligence-driven-security provider in Asia Pacific & Japan.

Goh has more than 20 years of IT industry and sales experience helping grow companies including EMC, AST, Dell and Iomega.

Goh was also a member of the Republic of Singapore Airforce. He holds a bachelor of science degree in Information Technology from the National University of Ireland, Dublin and an executive certificate in Management and Leadership from the M.I.T. Sloan School of Management.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

PROGRAMME

Wednesday, 5 July

Arrive in Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar
Transfer from Airport to Shangri-La Hotel
Free & Easy

Thursday, 6 July

Day I Summit at ASEM Village
Sight-seeing – Genghis Khan Statue Complex
Dinner Reception, Digital Nomad Exhibition, Cultural Show

Friday, 7 July

Day II Summit at Shangri-La Hotel
Sight-seeing – Sukhbaatar Square (if time permits)
Transfer from Shangri-La Hotel to Airport for departure

8 July onwards

Extended Tour
(Extended stay and programme will be managed by guests)

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ACCOMMODATION & VENUE

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Recognised as the only leading 5 star Hotel and located at the heart of the city centre, Shangri-La Hotel Ulaanbaatar is a dynamic hotel with extensive facilities.

The hotel is an integrated part of the Shangri-La Centre which also the location of the Shangri-La Mall, a prime location for a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment. The mall offers a variety of fine dining establishments as well as a food-court with international cuisines.

ASEM Village – a unique conference experience in an authentic Mongolian Ger!

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

SUMMIT DAY 1 : FOCUS ON PARTNERSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL AGE

8.00am   Transfer to Conference Venue at ASEM Village
09.00am   Welcome Address by CIO Academy Asia
09.15am   Hada Ceremony & Opening Address
09.30am   Keynote 1 : Innovation paving the way for international collaboration
10.00am   Panel 1 : Re-defining Partnership Models in a Disruptive Age
11.00am   Tea Break
11.20am   Panel 2 : Innovate to Survive
12.40pm Lunch
01.50pm   Panel 3 – Crucial Lessons from High Stake Alliances and Collaborations
02.50pm Panel 4 : Digital Economy Ecosystems at Work
03.30pm   Tea Break
04.00pm   Depart for Sight-Seeing Tour – Genghis Khan Complex
07.30pm   Welcome Dinner @ Featuring Digital Nomad Exhibition by the Mongolian IT industry
10.00pm   Return to Hotel

SUMMIT DAY 2 : FOCUS ON SMART CITIES

08.30am   Opening Keynote : Innovating for Your Customers – The Design Thinking Approach
08.50am   Keynote 3 : A Practioner’s Perspective – Customer-centric Innovation
09.10am Panel 5 : Getting Your Innovation Posture Right
10.10am   Break
10.30am   Keynote 4 : Navigating the Dark Clouds of Cybersecurity
10.50am   Panel 6 : Responding to the Ever-Shifting Cybersecurity Landscape
11.50am Roundtable – Facilitated Reflections & Peer Exchanges
12.30pm   Panel 7 : Mongolian ICT Industry Perspectives
01.00pm   Closing
01.15pm   Lunch
02.00pm End of Programme (short visit to Grand Chinggis Khaan Square if time permits)
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PLACES OF INTEREST

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_single_image image=”18905″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”7/12″][vc_column_text]The ASEM Village is located in the most tranquil and the least polluted area of Ulaanbaatar, Khurkhreen Am. The entire complex consist of villas, outdoor sports courts as well as Mt. Bogd Golf and Country Club. Within the vicinity, is the magnificent Mongolian Great Ger which last year hosted leaders from 53 countries for the 11th ASEM SUMMIT. The ASEM Ger, which can accommodate up to 350 people, is the perfect venue for our ConnectGov Leader Summit, providing delegates with a unique conference experience like no other.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_single_image image=”18904″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”7/12″][vc_column_text]Mongolia’s annual Naadam Festival is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to the era of the great Khans and their dynasties. Wrestling, archery and horse racing—the three skills that Chingis Khan considered essential for any Mongol warrior—are showcased at the country’s largest celebration of the “three manly sports”. Even though the Summit delegates will not be able to experience the full Naadam festival (unless those who opt for an extended stay), specially organised Mini Naadam will be featured as part of the overall programme.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_single_image image=”18906″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”7/12″][vc_column_text]The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, part of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex is a 40-metre (131 ft 3 in) tall statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, where according to legend, he found a golden whip. Visitors walk to the head of the horse through its chest & neck, where they can have a panoramic view. The attached museum has exhibitions relating to the Bronze Age & Xiongnu archaeological cultures in Mongolia. Next to the museum is a tourist & recreation centre which covers 212 hectares (520 acres).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_single_image image=”18907″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”7/12″][vc_column_text]Grand Chinggis Khaan Square (previously known as Sükhbaatar Square) is the central square of Ulaanbaatar. A large colonnade monument to Genghis Khan, as well as to Ögedei Khan & Kublai Khan dominates the square’s north side directly in front of the Saaral Ordon (Government Palace). The centre of the square features an equestrian statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar, one of the leaders of Mongolia’s 1921 revolution. Today, the square is still the scene of major state ceremonies, cultural events & exhibitions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

*ASEM VILLAGE image source : http://www.skyresort.mn/pages/их-гэр

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PARTNERS

DIAMOND PARTNERS

PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

ACADEMIC PARTNER

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For delegate registration enquiries and to request for full programme brochure, please contact Tissie Adhistia, Director of Operations, ConnectGov@cioacademyasia.org

For sponsorship enquries, please contact David Chin, Head of Relations, david@cioacademyasia.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

ASIA 200 DIGITAL LEADER AWARDS PRESENTATION DINNER (SINGAPORE)

ConnectGov 2017