Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI

Singapore, with a population of fewer than 6 million, punches far above its weight as a global digital hub. The city-state, one of the first countries to establish a national AI strategy, has a national chief AI officer and is spending billions to develop its own large language models, attract and train world-class AI experts, and keep pace in the global race to build more data centers. Can a tiny island nation hold its own in the age of big data and AI superpowers? 

Josephine TEO, Minister for Digital Development and Information, Singapore
Moderator: Clay CHANDLER, Executive Editor, Asia, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore

For the past four years, the Global AI Index, compiled by researchers at London-based Tortoise Media, has measured and compared AI development by country across three pillars of analysis: implementation, innovation, and investment. A top expert explains how Tortoise tracks AI capability, which countries lead the ranking and why, and which nations are moving up.

Presenter: Serena CESAREO, Senior Researcher, Tortoise Media

If the US and China are the dominant "superpowers" in the age of AI, what are the implications and strategic options for the rest of the world? Are small and medium-sized economies doomed to become client states of the two AI giants? Will advances in AI polarize the world into Cold War-style "digital power blocs"? Or are there things small and medium-sized economies can do to maximize their digital independence and data sovereignty? Singapore offers one model. But does every nation need an AI strategy? How might such strategies differ? What approaches are other nations or regions adopting?
Serena CESAREO, Senior Researcher, Tortoise Media
Simon CHESTERMAN, Vice Provost, National University of Singapore and Senior Director of AI Governance, AI Singapore
Shameek KUNDU, Member of Singapore Government AI Advisory Council
Andrea PHUA, Senior Director, National AI Group, Director, Digital Economy Office, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Singapore
Moderator: Ellie AUSTIN, Deputy Editorial Director, Most Powerful Women, FORTUNE

Southeast Asia—home to more than a thousand different languages and a riot of distinctive cultures, religions, traditions, and cuisines—is among the world's most complex regions. Diversity of that magnitude poses enormous challenges for even the most sophisticated large language models—especially if those models have been trained on other languages. Can AI bridge linguistic and cultural differences that have divided Southeast Asia for centuries? And if so, what economic opportunities might that unlock?
Kisson LIN, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, Mindverse AI
Sambit SAHU, Senior Vice-President, Silicon Design, Ola Krutrim
Leslie TEO, Senior Director, AI Singapore, Lead, SEA-LION
Caroline YAP, Managing Director - Global AI Business and Applied Engineering, Google Cloud 
Moderator: Matt HEIMER, Executive Editor for Features, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore

Renowned biomedical gerontologist Aubrey de Grey has suggested that the first person to live to be 1,000 years old may already be among us. We explore the groundbreaking intersection of AI and anti-aging science, examining whether advances in these fields could one day halt or even reverse the biological clock. Join us as we delve into the possibilities and implications of AI in health and its potential to impact human longevity.  

Christine Yuan HUANG, Founder and CEO, Quantum Life
Alex ZHAVORONKOV, Founder and CEO, Insilico Medicine
Moderator: Jeremy KAHN, FORTUNE

AI feeds on data. But if that data diet is poor, your AI won’t be healthy either. Robust and reliable data is the key to creating AI that works. But getting good data and managing it effectively isn’t easy. We dig into the critical role of data governance in delivering high-quality, AI-ready data, and how to build a robust data infrastructure–with a focus on the critical issues of quality, security, integration, and scalability that corporations face today. 

Satyen SANGANI, Co-founder and CEO, Alation
Geraldine WONG, Group Chief Data Officer, GXS Bank
Moderator: Nicholas GORDON, Editor, Asia, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore

Witness firsthand as PillBot—a revolutionary ingestible micro-robot—uses its multi-axis pumpjets to motor throughout the human stomach, beaming back real-time data and imagery. In this live demo, Endiatx Co-Founder and CEO Torrey Smith reveals how miniature robots could transform diagnostics, replace more invasive procedures, and potentially be used in other parts of the body, including the heart, liver, and brain.

Torrey SMITH, Co-founder and CEO, Endiatx
Moderator: Ellie AUSTIN, FORTUNE

As the breakneck pace of AI innovation accelerates, government and business leaders worldwide are scrambling to balance technological progress and ethical governance. AI governance models vary globally. The U.S. has prioritized market-driven innovation with minimal regulation. Europe has adopted a "human-centric" approach that emphasizes regulation to protect privacy and intellectual property rights. China's leaders have chosen a government-led approach, with strict and detailed regulations to ensure AI innovation promotes social stability and national security. Southeast Asia must forge its own path. Will the region's AI governance framework favor firms and markets, or state control? And, crucially, to what extent can Southeast Asia's diverse economies work together in governing AI? Can regional leaders identify common social and ethical values to guide AI regulation? Will Southeast Asia emulate the European Union in embracing a joint governance framework? Or will each nation go its own way, eschewing cooperation in pursuit of AI and data sovereignty?
Gullnaz BAIG, Executive Director, Angsana Council
Evi FUELLE, Director, Global Policy, Credo AI
Zee Kin YEONG, CEO, Singapore Academy of Law
Moderator: Clay CHANDLER,  FORTUNE

FORTUNE’s AI Editor Jeremy Kahn talks about AI’s impact on writing, thinking, work, companies, and industries.  
Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor, FORTUNE
Moderator: Maiwen ZHANG, Executive Director, Executive Editor, FORTUNE China, Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore

An e-commerce visionary reveals how cutting-edge AI technologies are improving customer experience, transforming the shopping journey, and driving unprecedented growth in the sector. Discover the latest innovations, strategies for leveraging AI, and the future trends that will define the next era of online retail.

Ewa SZYMANSKA, Global Head, Rakuten Institute of Technology (RIT); Executive Officer, Rakuten Group
Moderator: Clay CHANDLER, FORTUNE

Vitamin or painkiller? Recent AI project failures and mounting costs have businesses questioning their investments. In this session we explore smarter, more efficient ways to use AI and maximize returns in a range of industry sectors, including finance and technology. Learn from real-world success stories how to supercharge productivity and unlock new revenue streams through strategically deployed AI.
Vivek LUTHRA, Senior Managing Director, Growth Markets and ANZ Data and AI Lead, Accenture 
Debanjan SAHA, CEO, DataRobot
Moderator: Ellie AUSTIN, FORTUNE

Cities across Asia are leveraging AI to improve urban living, from intelligent mobility to using AI to make more data-centric decisions. We explore the strategies pioneering companies are adopting to integrate AI effectively and ethically. How can city authorities and their private sector partners balance innovation and privacy? What measures must be in place to safely harness AI’s potential for improving cities’ efficiency and sustainability?
Cha-Ly KOH, Founder and CEO, Urbanmetry
Shaun KOO, CEO and Co-founder, H3 Zoom.AI
Joe XIA, CEO, Jidu
Moderator: Nicholas GORDON, Editor, Asia, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore

The stakes for scaling AI are high. According to a report by Accenture, 75% of C-level executives say failing to effectively scale AI could render their businesses obsolete. What are the key conditions for success? How do regional strengths, such as advanced digital infrastructure and governmental support, play a role? How do issues like data privacy, security, diverse languages, cultural nuances, and varying levels of tech readiness across different markets impact adoption? 
Arvind JAIN, Co-founder and CEO, Glean
Ahmed MAZHARI, President, Microsoft Asia
Suthen Thomas PARADATHETH, CTO, Grab 
Stephanie SY, Founder and CEO, Thinking Machines
Moderator: Ayesha KHANNA, Co-Founder and CEO, Addo AI, Co-chair, Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore

Clay CHANDLER, FORTUNE

Venue: 2/F Garden Pavilion

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Singapore's culinary and musical delights. From street food favorites to gourmet specialities, there’ll be something for every palate, along with performances showcasing Singapore’s vibrant music scene.