PRESENTATION
AI with Purpose: Building a Trusted and Inclusive Digital Future

by Mei May Soo, Chief AI, Global Solution Specialist, Dell Technologies and award winning AI Leader in Asia Pacific including Top 50 Women Tech Leader in APAC.

Panel Discussion
Striking the Balance: Innovation, Regulation and Building Public Trust

As technology reshapes economies and societies, policy must ensure innovation delivers public value while safeguarding trust.

How do we ensure that regulatory frameworks remain agile enough to respond to fast-evolving technologies like AI and IoT? Can Brunei position itself as a model for digital trust in the region by embedding governance into innovation from the outset?

Featuring a panel of senior public and private sector figures including:

• Dominic Paulger, Deputy Director, Future of Privacy Forum Asia Pacific.
• Maciej Surowiec, Head of ASEAN Government Affairs, Microsoft.
• Mei May Soo, Chief AI, Global Solution Specialist, Dell Technologies.

Moderated by Allen Lai, Managing Director, Confer Sdn Bhd.

PRESENTATION
Likes, Lies and Literacy: How Bruneian Youth are Navigating the Social Media Landscape.

by Dr Siti Mazidah Haji Mohamad, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and Director of the Centre for Advanced Research (CARe), Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

PRESENTATION
Cyber Crime 2025: Combating Cybercrime and Protecting Communities Online.

by Cybercrime Unit, Royal Brunei Police Force.

Panel Discussion
Staying Safe Online: Strengthening Community Guidelines and User Reporting

Social media is central to how young people connect and learn, but it also exposes them to risks.

How can we equip students, families, and communities in Brunei to recognise, report, and respond to cyberbullying? What role do digital platforms and policy frameworks play in fostering safer online environments where respect is the norm?

Scene Setting by Nur Syamimi Binti Suhaimi, Manager, Content Regulation, AITI.

Featuring a panel of senior public and private sector figures including

• Dr Hjh Mawarni Hj Abd Hamid, Head of the Child Development Centre (CDC), Ministry of Health.
• Royal Brunei Police Force.
• Nur Judy Abdullah, Founder and Executive Director, Project Women and Girls Development Enterprise (a.k.a Project Women Brunei).
• Dr Siti Mazidah Haji Mohamad, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and Director of the Centre for Advanced Research (CARe), Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

Moderated by Debbie Too, General Manager, Corporate and GLC Sales, Imagine Sdn Bhd.

Presentation
Navigating the Ethics of AI: Trust, Fairness, and Accountability

by David N. Alfred, Co-Head, Data Protection, Privacy & Security Practice, Drew and Napier.

Presentation
Expanded ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics – Generative AI

by Vikneswaran Kumar, Senior Manager, Development of Data-Driven Technology AI Governance and Safety, IMDA.

Panel Discussion
Trustworthy AI: Embedding Responsibility into the Deployment of Generative AI

As generative AI grows more powerful and accessible, a growing challenge is ensuring its use aligns with ethics, trust, and regulation.

How can organisations in Brunei adopt generative AI while ensuring transparency, accountability, and data protection? What safeguards are needed to prevent misuse and maintain public trust in AI systems used across sectors?

Featuring a panel of senior public and private sector figures including:

• Tiaro Paska Rivo, Project Specialist, ASEAN, ASEAN Foundation.
• Vikneswaran Kumar, Senior Manager, Development of Data-Driven Technology AI Governance and Safety, IMDA.
• Eddy Liew, Chief Technology Officer, IBM Malaysia.

Scene Setter and Moderator: Syafiq Bakar, Strategic Management Unit, Department of Educators Management, Ministry of Education and Member, Working Group on AI Governance and Ethics.

Presentation
A Practitioner’s Perspective on Implementing Data Protection Management Tools

by Christopher Chew, CIPP/A, CIPM, FIP, Technical Leader - Security & Digital Trust, CISCO and IAPP Asia Advisory Board Member.

Presentation
The Personal Data Protection Law is Here, Now What? A Data Protection Officer’s Experience in Singapore

by Eu Gene Tan, CIPM, CIPP/A, President, AsiaDPO and Head of Data Compliance, APAC.

Presentation
Appointment of Data Protection Officers under the Personal Data Protection Order

by Farah Zainal, Data Protection Office, AITI.

Panel Discussion
Beyond Compliance: Building a Data Protection Culture Across the Organisation

Creating a culture of data protection means moving beyond compliance to shared responsibility, where every part of the organisation plays a role in safeguarding personal data.

How can organisations in Brunei turn data protection from a policy into a shared organisational value? What practical strategies can DPOs use to build awareness, influence behaviour, and create accountability at every level?

Featuring a panel of senior public and private sector figures including:

• Christopher Chew, CIPP/A, CIPM, FIP, Technical Leader - Security & Digital Trust, CISCO and IAPP Asia Advisory Board Member.
• Eu Gene Tan, CIPM, CIPP/A, President, AsiaDPO.
• David N. Alfred, Co-Head, Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, Drew and Napier. 
• Nadherah Amir, Cyber Security Compliance & Risk Engineer, UNN Sdn Bhd.

Moderated by Farah Zainal, Data Protection Office, AITI.

PRESENTATION
Securing Data in the Cloud

by Kou Fuh Tey, Regional Director, Cloud Technology, Oracle.

PRESENTATION
Agile and Scalable Services through the Cloud

by Andy Boon Ho Lai, Vice President of Digital and Innovation, Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd (DST).

Panel Discussion
Cloud Foundations: Building the Infrastructure for a Digital Future

How can cloud infrastructure be optimised to meet the demands of evolving digital services and citizen expectations? How can organisations ensure resilience, governance, and cost-efficiency when building secure, interoperable cloud infrastructure for long-term growth?

Featuring a panel of senior public and private sector figures including:

• Christopher Chew, CIPP/A, CIPM, FIP, Technical Leader - Security & Digital Trust, CISCO and IAPP Asia Advisory Board Member.
• Andy Boon Ho Lai, Vice President of Digital and Innovation, Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd (DST).
• Kou Fuh Tey, Regional Director, Cloud Technology, Oracle.
• Radi Fassed, Vice President, ULAP.

Moderated by Aimi Ramlee, Co-Founder and Director of Digital Innovation and Growth, Tyne Solutions.

PRESENTATION
Work Reimagined: Harnessing AI Assistants to Empower People, Not Replace Them

by Akfash Latibu, Country Manager Brunei, Microsoft.

PRESENTATION
The Role of AI in BruHealth 5.0: From Appointment Bookings to Predictive Healthcare

by Cai Kangning, Head of Product, Medical and Data Science, EVYD Technologies.

PRESENTATION
AI Trends and Use Cases that Powers Transformative Journey

by Eddy Liew, Chief Technology Officer, IBM Malaysia.

Panel Discussion
From Complex Data to Clear Decisions: Leveraging AI for Predictive Insight

AI makes it possible to turn complex data into clear, forward-looking insights that drive faster, smarter decisions.

How can AI help organisations shift from reactive to predictive decision-making? What’s needed to embed AI-driven insights effectively across teams and sectors?

Presentation by Pg Khairi Metussin, Co-founder, NexusAI - PT Aegislabs and Mindtrex.

Featuring a panel of experts including:

• Cai Kangning, Head of Product, Medical and Data Science, EVYD Technologies.
• Eddy Liew, Chief Technology Officer, IBM Malaysia. 
• Pg Khairi Metussin, Co-founder, NexusAI - PT Aegislabs and Mindtrex.

Moderated by Adi Iskandar bin Haji Basri, Chief Commercial and Innovation Officer, Progresif.

Presentation
Transforming Nations: Unlocking the Potential of IoT for Smart Cities

by Andrew Williamson, Vice-President and Economic Adviser of the Government Affairs team at Huawei Technologies.

Presentation
Securing the Unseen: Cybersecurity Challenges and Strategies for the IoT Era

by Albert Pichlmaier, Senior Cybersecurity and Privacy Engineer, Drew and Napier.

Presentation
Unlocking Value Through Smart Infrastructure and AI: A Strategy for Digital Transformation

by Raja IRG, CEO, Ixiono Pte Ltd / Ixicities Pte Ltd

Panel Discussion
Innovating with IoT: Strategies for Business Growth and Value Creation

The Internet of Things is no longer just about connectivity—it’s about turning data into insight, automation into efficiency, and infrastructure into value.

How can organisations scale IoT solutions while ensuring sustainability, integration, and return on investment? What are the challenges of implementation, and how can they be overcome?

Scene setting by Mohd Tashin Wong Abdullah, Founder and CEO, Poni Group / Astari. 

Featuring a panel of senior public and private sector figures including:

• Andrew Williamson, Vice-President and Economic Adviser of the Government Affairs team at Huawei Technologies.
• Raja IRG, CEO, Ixiono Pte Ltd / Ixicities Pte Ltd
• Mohd Tashin Wong Abdullah, Founder and CEO,  Poni Group / Astari.

Moderated by Reuben Chin, Acting Head of Programme Management, Brunei Economic Development Board.

DFCE 2025 Summary Closing

A brief overview of the discussions over the two days of the Digital Future Conference 2025.