IDG Technology Symposium & Awards

Trailblazers of Tomorrow

Given Generative AI’s rise, future-forward organizations are establishing innovative business models to sustain a viable digital business in 2024 and beyond. IDG's Tech Symposium & Awards gathers Asia/Pacific technology innovation leaders to celebrate those setting the gold standard in a digital-first world.

Come and hear from our industry experts and past winners as they share what their best practices have been when dealing with the new tech developments that have impacted their organization’s growth and reach within the region.

Given Singapore's position as a leading digital hub in 2025 and its mandate for digital transformation across the region, it is the perfect location to honor our regional trailblazers.

Partnered with CIO and CSO, this event brings together award-winning CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, and top-tier digital executives to showcase excellence and success in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, under the Future Enterprise Awards, CIO100 and CSO30 Awards.

Overview

Beyond celebrating the winners of the Future Enterprise, CIO & CSO Awards, come hear from our visionary leaders on how they’ve been adapting new technologies and digital transformation amidst the rise of Generative AI, the ever-changing economic and geopolitical situations and the need to be prepared to mitigate internal and external risks as they service the growth and development of their organizations and their clients.

Get inspired by our thought leaders as they unpack:

1. Digital Resiliency & Trust

2. Sustainable IT

3. The Future of IT Operations & Infrastructure

4. Customer-centricity in a Hyper-Personalised World

Why Attend?

Exclusive Insights: Gain unparalleled access to the strategies and success stories of the leaders who are redefining what's possible.

Elite Networking: Rub shoulders with the best of the best—CIOs, CSOs, and visionary leaders from across the APAC region. These are the connections that could shape your future.

Award-Winning Excellence: Witness the celebration of IDC's Future Enterprise Awards winners and Foundry's CIO100 and CSO30 honorees. These are the individuals and teams who are not just talking about the future—they're creating it.

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Tuesday November 19, 2024

8:30	Registration & Breakfast
9:20	Welcome Address (Early Bird Raffle Prize)
9:30	IDC Keynote
	Sandra Ng Group Vice President & General Manager, IDC Asia/Pacific (including Japan)
9:50	The Cloud and Beyond: Evolving Infrastructure for the Digital Age
	The migration to the cloud has transformed how businesses operate, but what comes next? This panel will explore the future of cloud computing, including hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, edge computing, and how these evolving technologies will shape the digital infrastructure landscape
10:10	Personalization in a Digital Age
	In an era where customer expectations are constantly evolving, businesses must stay ahead by delivering personalized and seamless experiences. This session will explore the role of digital technologies, data analytics, and AI in transforming customer experience, from omnichannel engagement to hyper-personalized interactions that drive loyalty and satisfaction. Tejaswini Tilak Vice President, Marketing, APAC, Digital Realty
10:30	Future-Proofing Digital Infrastructure: Strategies for Scalability and Resilience
	This panel will explore the strategies and best practices for building digital infrastructure that can scale with business growth and adapt to evolving technological demands. Experts will discuss the importance of cloud computing, data centers, and robust network architecture in ensuring continuity and resilience in the face of disruption.
10:50	AI Partner Session
11:10	Data Management Partner Session
11:30	Future Enterprise Awards - Singapore
11:40	Coffee & Networking Break
12:10	Vendor Selection and Management: Best Practices and What to Look Out For
	For the IT sourcing and procurement professional, demanding workloads and deadlines leave little time for an in-depth review of technology markets and vendors, sourcing best practices, and specific IT investment opportunities and partnerships. This session addresses key sourcing challenges related to digital transformation and the evolving role of vendor management within the enterprise, combined with actionable intelligence on best practice for driving better deals and reducing costs without risking vendor relationships.
12:40	Future Enterprise Awards - Regional
13:00	Session by Blue Prism
13:10	Session by AMD
13:20	Building the Foundation for Tomorrow's Business
13:30	Digital Resiliency: Ensuring Business Continuity in an Uncertain World
13:50	CSO30: Individual Awards
	Xiou Ann Lim Editorial Director, Foundry (ASEAN)
14:00	CSO30: Category Awards
	Xiou Ann Lim Editorial Director, Foundry (ASEAN)
14:10	CIO100: Individual Awards
14:20	CIO100: Team Awards
	Team of the Year – Sustainability: This award recognises technology teams delivering sustainability benefits to the organisation via initiatives and innovation that aim to reduce the environmental impact of the ecosystem and organisation’s business operations. Team of the Year – Culture: This award recognises technology teams creating an internal culture that inspires individual growth and allows teams to achieve personal and professional goals. Culture can include increasing cultural diversity, celebrating team wins, and/or mentoring staff, among others. Team of the Year – Customer Value: This award recognises technology teams delivering increased levels of customer experience and value through a refreshed approach to user engagement. Customer Value can span new projects, solutions, and initiatives, in addition to processes, business models, and operations.
14:30	CIO100: Individual Awards
14:40	CIO100: Team Awards
	Team of the Year – Talent: This award recognises technology teams creating an enhanced environment for talent development and growth, allowing skilled individuals to flourish and upskilling to thrive. Talent can include new capabilities and competencies, or employee talent programs and market initiatives. Team of the Year – Innovation (Presented by TeamViewer) This award recognises technology teams introducing innovative new solutions to enhance business value and meet strategic objectives. Innovation can be internal and help change the way an organisation operates or external and focused on meeting market growth aspirations. It can also include new digital products and services.
14:50	CIO100: Next CIO Award
14:55	CIO100: Individual Awards (Top 10)
15:05	Closing Remarks

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Sandra Ng

Group Vice President & General Manager, IDC Asia/Pacific (including Japan)

Tejaswini Tilak

Vice President, Marketing, APAC, Digital Realty

Xiou Ann Lim

Editorial Director, Foundry (ASEAN)

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Agenda

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Registration & Breakfast

Welcome Address (Early Bird Raffle Prize)

IDC Keynote

The Cloud and Beyond: Evolving Infrastructure for the Digital Age

Personalization in a Digital Age

Future-Proofing Digital Infrastructure: Strategies for Scalability and Resilience

AI Partner Session

Data Management Partner Session

Future Enterprise Awards - Singapore

Coffee & Networking Break

Vendor Selection and Management: Best Practices and What to Look Out For

Future Enterprise Awards - Regional

Session by Blue Prism

Session by AMD

Building the Foundation for Tomorrow's Business

Digital Resiliency: Ensuring Business Continuity in an Uncertain World

CSO30: Individual Awards

CSO30: Category Awards

CIO100: Individual Awards

CIO100: Team Awards

CIO100: Individual Awards

CIO100: Team Awards

CIO100: Next CIO Award

CIO100: Individual Awards (Top 10)

Closing Remarks

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