This Programme represents the most up-to-date schedule for Convergence 007 | Singapore.
The Pavilion, Far East Square 28 China Street, Far East Square, #01-01, Singapore 049570
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10 November
Business Summit: 12:30pm - 7:30pm (registration starts 12pm)
VIP Networking: 7:30pm - 10pm
Our additional VIP evening programme that includes:
Format: Complimentary canapés and drinks
11 November
Expo Trade Show: 12:30pm - 7pm (registration starts 12pm)
Invest in Tech: 7pm - 10pm
Our additional VIP evening programme that includes:Format: Complimentary light dinner and drinks, presentations, pitches, networking
Who will you meet: Investors and Founders of Emerging Technology Companies
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Time | Main Speakers | Topic | Round Tables |
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10 November |
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12 - 12:30pm | Registration | ||
12:30pm | Convergence Conference start, opening address | Welcome by MC Matt Coleman |
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12:35-12:55pm | Lawrence Chong, Co-founder & CEO, Consulus |
"Convergence of Minds to Shape a Shared Future" | |
1:00-1:20pm | Dr Jeff Evenson, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Corning (New York, USA) | "Smart Glass, Driving a Smart Future" | Digital Transformation: TBA |
1:20-1:35pm | Dr Jeffrey Koh, Director Strategic Ventures, Chemistry. UX, Design, Robotics, IoT, Tansmedia, Education | "The Revolution will be an API" | Virtual Reality: TBA |
1:40-2:00pm | Panel Discussion: "Media Innovation & Transformation, Advertising, Broadcast, Design, Film & Games Design" |
Moderator: Dave Lim Panelists: Jay Shah, Founder & CEO, OpenDNA Tom Simpson, General Manager, AdColony TBA TBA |
Digital Transformation: Lawrence Chong, Co-founder & CEO, Consulus Robotics: TBA |
2:05-2:20pm | Unmish Parthasarathi, Co-Founder & Digital Consiglieri, Picture Board |
"Future of Broadcast Content: Emerging Technology & Digital Transformation" | Artifical Inteligence: Dr. Maren Schweizer, CEO, Schweizer World (Germany) |
2:20-2:40pm | Panel Discussion: "The Impacts on Retail, Consumers and FMCG" |
Moderator: Penny Wong |
Robotics: Prof. Shuzhi Sam Ge, Director, Social Robotics Lab, NUS |
2:45-3:00pm | Scott Jones, Partner, SingularityNET. Managing Director, Six Kin Development (USA) | "Moving from Centralised to Decentralised AI - How Enterprises Can Benefit from the Convergence of Blockchain and AI" |
Augmented Reality: Matt Coleman, Director Innovation, Magnify World |
3:00-3:15pm | Prof. Shuzhi Sam Ge, Director, Social Robotics Lab, NUS | "Robots for Work, Life and Success" | Artifical Inteligence: Peter Lindberg, Director, Reaktor and Codemate (Finland) |
3:15-3:35pm | Peter Lindberg, Director, Reaktor and Codemate (Finland) | “Coding For AI and Machine Learning Demystified” |
Virtual Reality: TBA |
3:40-3:55pm | Dickson Tang, Future of Work Speaker & Author | "The future of work, build career edge over robots with human creativity" | Creating Great AR, VR, MR & Gamification: TBA |
3:55-4:05pm | Dr Pauline Tay, Deputy Director, National Research Foundation |
"Singapore Technology Innovation; SWITCH, Deep Tech and Beyond" | The Glass Age: Dr Jeff Evenson, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Corning (New York, USA) |
4:05-4:25pm | Panel Discussion: "2019: The Next Stage of Emerging Technology - What To Expect" |
Moderator: Penny Wong Panelists: Puneet Sinha TBA TBA |
Robotics: TBA |
4:30-4:50pm | Lin Kayser, CEO, Hyperganic (Germany). Leader in 3D Printing, AI, Robotics, Manufacturing |
"Digital Fabrication is Transforming how we Think About Making" |
Blockchain & AI: Scott Jones, Partner, SingularityNET. Managing Director, Six Kin Development (USA) |
4:50-5:15pm | Francis Goh, CEO & Founder, Hehsed |
"Innovative Customer Experience in the Digital era" | Virtual Reality: TBA |
5:15-5:35pm | Sowmya Iyer, CEO & Founder, DViO Digital (India) | “Emerging Technology 2019: Beyond the Hype” |
Round Table Host: Chris Bobotis, Director ImmersiveAdobe (Canada). Learn about Adobe's new VR / 360 tools from the master. |
5:40-5:55pm | Anthony Bargar, exUS Dept. Defense Cyber Security (USA) | “The enemy among us: How to spot insider threats using cyber AI driven counter intelligence tools & techniques” | Internet of Things: TBA |
5:55-6:05pm | Dr. Maren Schweizer, CEO, Schweizer World (Germany) | “Topic AI, IoT (TBA)” |
Round Table Host: Ron Vining |
6:10-6:25pm | A*STAR, TBA |
"Topic TBA" | Hyper Personalisation, Behavioural Marketing: TBA |
6:25-6:40pm | Keynote Speaker, TBA |
"Topic TBA" | |
6:45-7:05pm | Chris Bobotis, Director ImmersiveAdobe (Canada) | "Topic TBA" | |
7:10-7:30pm | Samantha Payne, Co-founder and COO, Open Bionics (UK) |
"Technology Innovations To Further Humanity" |
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8:00-10:00pm | VIP Networking |
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Convergence Expo Trade Show
The trade show offers a rare chance to see the biggest technologies leading the 4th Industrial Revolution first-hand, under the one roof, from some of SE Asia’s top producers and global brands.
The networking also boasts a fantastic opportunity to make genuine business connections in a relaxed environment. Complimentary canapés and drinks will be served as you hear about the latest trends across different industries.
Convergence is equal parts conference, networking event and trade show on emerging technology and innovation.
Convergence combines conference learning on a broad selection of emerging technology, such as Augmented and Mixed Reality, Wearable Technology, the Internet of Things, Robotics, Machine Learning and 3D Printing.
With a Trade Show offers a very rare chance try out some these new technologies from Exhibitors at some of SE Asia's top producers as well as global brands.