SID Directors Conference

Digital Zone

13:00     

Shaping the Digital Agenda             

13:15

Digital Quotient of Boards and Directors – Are We There Yet?

As the digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the role of corporate boards and directors in navigating this transformation has never been more critical. This discussion explores the state of digital proficiency and preparedness among board members, and the necessary steps to ensure that boards are equipped to lead in a digitally-driven world.

Mr Kok Ping Soon, MSID
Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Business Federation

Mr Seah Chin Siong
President & Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Institute of Management

Ms Tan Yen Yen, FSID
Board Director

Prof Annie Koh, MSID, SID-SRAD
Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice), Singapore Management University

14:30 

Cyber Security Resilience – What Questions are Board Directors NOT Asking?

In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, the role of board directors in ensuring cyber security resilience has become paramount. This session will delve into the critical, yet often overlooked, questions that board members should be asking to safeguard their organisations against cyber risks.

Dr Chong Yoke Sin, MSID, SID-SRAD
Board Member

Mr Chua Kuan Seah
Deputy Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

Mr Wahab Yusoff
Board Director

Mr Foo Siang-tse
Senior Partner, Cyber, NCS

15:45

Gen AI and the Board – Potential, Peril, Promise?

As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) rapidly advances, it presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for corporate boards. This discussion is aimed at providing board directors with an understanding of Gen AI's potential, the associated risks, and the ethical considerations that must be addressed, empowering directors to lead their organisations confidently in the AI-driven future.

Mr Henry Chang
Deputy Chief Executive, Government Digital Transformation, Government Technology Agency of Singapore

Mr Eugene Huang
Group Chief Information Officer, DBS Bank

Mr Chris Lewis
Executive Director, AI & Data Leader, Deloitte Asia Pacific

Dr Geraldine Wong
Group Chief Data Officer, GXS Bank

Mr Glen Francis
Head of Strategic Advisors, Asia Pacific, Google Cloud