Overview
In celebration of the France-Singapore Year of Innovation, a signature Singapore Session conference will be held in conjunction with VivaTech in Paris, to shareSingapore's innovation story as an AI and deep techhub in Asia, and to deepen collaboration and foster partnerships with entrepreneurs, researchers and academics, investors, corporates and governments between French and Singapore innovation ecosystems.
Date: 24 May 2018
Time: 2:00pm 6:30pm
Venue: VivaTech (Workshop Room), Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Programme:
2:00pm 2:30pm: Registration and Networking
2:30pm 2:35pm: Opening Remarks
- Speaker: Png Cheong Boon, Chief Executive, Enterprise Singapore
2:35pm 2:50pm: Keynote Speech - Collaboration for Innovation
- Speaker: S Iswaran, Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge ofTrade Relations,Singapore
2:50pm 3:00pm: Launch of Hello Tomorrow Singapore
Building deep tech connections and collaborations between France and Singapore
- Arnaud de la Tour, Co-Founder & Co-Managing Director, Hello Tomorrow
- Ernest Xue, Head, Hello Tomorrow Singapore
3:00pm 3:05pm: LIVE WITH AI 2018 Report Announcement
A first bridge on AI between France and Singapore
- Pierre Robinet, Vice President, OglivyRED ASIA and Founder, Live With AI
- Kevyn Yong, Dean, ESSEC Asia Pacific
3:05pm 3:55pm: Panel Discussion Our Future AI Economy
Technology is building a world that will look very different from the one we know today. At the heart of it, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bringing profound changes in business strategies and human skills that are required for success in the years to come. Our panellists will discuss how AI is transforming our economic future, and what it means for industries and talent.
- Moderated by: Steve Leonard, Founding CEO, SGInnovate
- Speakers:
- Ayesha Khanna, CEO, ADDO AI
- Marko Erman, Chief Technology Officer, Thales Group
- Pascal Lecuyot, Chief Technology Officer, Navya
- Pierre Robinet, Vice President, OglivyRED ASIA and Founder, Live With AI
- Simon Robert, Head of Large Cap Innovation Advisory, Bpifrance
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3:55pm 4:50pm: |
Panel Discussion - Spotlighton Going Global Through Cross Border Innovations and Building Connected Ecosystems in Asia |
As we progress towards a world without borders, collaborating with a cross-border neighbour can be a stepping stone to a wider global reach. This session will discuss practical insights on enabling your startup to go international, driving cross border innovations and developing a connected ecosystem.
- Moderator: Edmas Neo, Executive Director, ACE
- Speakers:
- Taras Wankewycz, Group Founder & CEO, H3 Dynamics
- James Tan, Deputy Chairman, ACE
- Jean Michel Serre, Director, Orange Open Innovation Asia and CEO, Orange Japan
- Fabien Cabirol, R&I Asia Business Development Director, L'Oreal
- Harris Chan, Chief Digital Officer & Deputy Chief Technology Officer, ST Engineering
4:50pm 5:00pm: Closing Remarks
- Prof Lam Khin Yong, Vice President of Research, Nanyang Technological University and Awardee of the Legion of Honour
5:00pm 6:30pm: Networking Session
- Note: Cocktails and Canapés
