Our Speakers

Mr. Pang Sern Yong
Founder of ChatGPT Malaysia Community
Special Talks: Unlocking Potential AI Integration:  Revolutionizing Learning Experiences
Date: 27 Nov 2024 (11:10AM - 12:10PM)
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Pang Sern Yong, an HRD Certified Trainer with a degree in Communication Studies, and additional certifications from the government-led Al Untuk Rakyat programme, is a renowned speaker and thought leader in applying Al tools, particularly ChatGPT, in business and communication contexts. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Pang is notable for founding the ChatGPT Malaysia Community, which boasts over 17,000 members, and authoring "ChatGPT - A Guide for Introverts", a pioneering guidebook in Malaysia. With a background in running a video marketing agency in Singapore, Pang has worked with high-profile clients such as Changi Airport Group, HSBC, and Unilever. His insights have garnered substantial online impact, achieving over 60,000 Linkedin impressions in just three months, and he's a regular speaker on platforms like BFM 89.9 and The Star. Pang excels as a trainer, leading webinars and training sessions on integrating Al tools into professional workflows. He has trained over 4,000 professionals from various industries, including ACCA, German Malaysian Institute, Lion Property Group, QR Retail Automation, and Media Prima Bhd. His trainings are acclaimed for their clarity and effectiveness, underlining his commitment to empowering others with Al technology.
Prof. Ts. Dr. Rusli Abdullah
Senator member of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Special Talks: Unlocking Potential AI Integration:  Revolutionizing Learning Experiences
Date: 27 Nov 2024 (11:10AM - 12:10PM)
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Professor Ts Dr Ruslibin Haji Abdullah a Senator member of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) rightnow. He is attached at Software Engineering and Information System Departmentcurrently, as well as the former Dean of Faculty of Computer Science and InformationTechnology (CSIT), UPM. Specialized in Software Engineering and KnowledgeManagement that he has completed his PhD in Computer Science at UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor, Malaysia in 2006. Starting his career as alecturer since 1996, after served as System Analyst for 8 years at UPM. He haspublished over 14 books and more than over 160 journal papers, conferencepublications and other academic research publications especially in Scopus withh-index is 18 currently. Furthermore, he has also been published the articlesin Malaysian newspapers such as Berita Harian and Harian Metro with regards toEmerging Technologies and Its application like Smart Agriculture, MySejahteraApplication, ChatGPT System application, and Youth Digital Hub. He has alsoreceived numerous awards and recognitions throughout his career that includesSilver Medal for University Research Invention in 2008 and 2009, Gold Medal forUniversity Research Invention 2005, Silver Medal for Invention of Technologyand Exposition I-TEX (2009), Silver Medal for Malaysian Research Invention andExposition – MTE (2010, 2012 & 2014) as well as Certification of UniversityExcellent Services based on Lecturer Services for many years since 1999 up tonow. In the context of administrative environment, he has been appointed asHead of Lab for Institute of Software Development, UPM in 2007, Deputy of ChiefInformation Officer for IDeC, UPM in an early of 2008, and Head of InformationSystem Department of Computer Science and Information Technology Faculty(FKSTM), at the end of year 2008. He was become a Deputy Dean of KSKTM, UPMfrom 2009 to 2014. In the years of 2018 to 2019, he was appointed as DeputyDean of School of Graduate Studies (SGS) UPM. And then, the most recent, he wasappointed as the Dean of FSKTM, UPM since 2019 until 2021. His experience inthe field has made him to be selected as a keynote speaker for severalconferences includes International Putra InnoCreative in Teaching andLearning(i-PicTL 2021) International Symposium of Environmental andOccupational Health (ISEOH2020), International Webinar on Digital SeminarSeries#3(2020), The First International Conference on Computer Science and ItsApplication in Agriculture (ICOSICA 2020), Knowledge Management International Conference2018 (KMICE2018), International Conference on Artificial Intelligence andEvolutionary Algorithms in Engineering Systems (ICAEES-2014), Noorul IslamUniversity, India in 2014, 12th WSEAS International Conference on SoftwareEngineering, Parallel and Distributed System (SEPAD’13), University ofCambridge, United Kingdom in 2013 and Malaysia Software Engineering Conference(Mysec2013). He is part of the Technical Advisory Group of UPM StudentInformation System from 2009 to 2012 and currently as a committee member ofMalaysia Software Engineering Interest Group (MySiG) that he has been appointedsince 2007. Along of his service, he has been received more than over 12research and collaboration grants as principal investigator (PI) at Nationallevel such as from MOHE, MOSTI and MDeC as well as at the International Levelsuch from Japan University. On top of that, he had also gotten some tasks ofconsultation from international universities and local industries in helpingthem such as Saudi Arabia universities to evaluate their staff for promotion,and Malaysian IT Development Council (MDeC) respectively. Besides that, he hasserved as journal editor board as well as journal reviewer at national leveland international level respectively. Furthermore, he also been involved as achairman as well as a committee member for many conferences at national andinternational levels.
Prof. Ts. Dr. Aida Mustapha
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Fireside Chat: Ethics of AI in Assessment
Date: 28 Nov 2024 (9:00AM - 10:00AM)
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Aida Mustapha received her B.Sc. degree in Computer Science from Michigan Technological University, Masters of Computer Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Universiti Putra Malaysia. At present, she is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research &Innovation) at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). She isalso the lead trainer for Akademi Intelek dan Data Analitik (AI.DA),responsible for Microsoft professional certification programs for both students, academics, and industry partners. She has published more than 400 refereed publications in the area of Soft Computing, Data Mining, Computational Linguistics and Software Agents. Her main passion is pursuing the area of natural language studies and application of natural language processing to holytexts, in particular the Quran. She is also the Chief Editor for Journal of Quranic Sciences and Research, Member of ISO/TC 204 Intelligent Transport Systems, Member of Malaysia Board of Technologist, and Member of International Association of Counselors and Therapists.
Prof. (Rtd) Dr. Rose Alinda
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Fireside Chat: Ethics of AI in Assessment
Date: 28 Nov 2024 (9:00AM - 10:00AM)
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Dr Rose Alinda Alias is currently the Secretary-General of Akademi Profesor Malaysia (APM). She retired from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Sept 2022 after 35 years in public service, including 17 years as a full tenured Professor. She was also the Founding President of the Persatuan Sistem Maklumat Malaysia (MyAIS), which is Malaysia’s Chapter of the Association for Information Systems (AIS). Her final leadership post before she retired was UTM DVCAI Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic & International (2012-2016), where she was elected as the Chairperson for JKTNCRA (National Council for Malaysia Public University Deputy VC/Rector for Academic & International) (2014-2016). She was also the Dean of UTM Graduate School (2007-2011), where she chaired the Malaysia Graduate School Deans Council (MyDEGS). She has also chaired numerous committees and teams at the national levels.   Her field of expertise is in Informations Systems, Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence, and Strategic Technologies. The National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap and Higher Educational Institutions' Readiness for 4th Industrial Revolution were two national level consultancy research projects she recently led and delivered.
Dr. Emily Rush
Interim Co-Chair of the AI and Education Special Interest Group affiliated with the POD Network
Forum: Futuristic Visions: Shaping Tomorrow's World with Human-AI Integration
Date: 28 Nov 2024 (10:10AM - 11:10AM)
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Emily Rush Emily Rush, PhD, is an experienced university-level educator and instructional designer, leveraging over ten years of expertise in higher education to deliver dynamic learning experiences. Passionate about the intersection of technology and education, particularly the potential of generative AI to transform teaching and learning, Emily is the team lead for AI development at Rush University. At Rush, Emily shapes AI policies, empowers faculty through training, and contributes to AI research in teaching and learning. As the university's representative on the Committee for Responsible Use of AI, she bridges academic perspectives with diverse stakeholders across the hospital system. Emily's leadership extends beyond her institution; she founded the ID and AI in Higher Education community and serves as interim Co-Chair of the AI and Education Special Interest Group affiliated with the POD Network. Through these roles, she actively contributes to the discourse on AI's transformative potential in higher education, working to shape the future of teaching and learning in the digital age.
Dr S. Sukunesan
Expert in innovation, technology, and systems thinking
Forum: Futuristic Visions: Shaping Tomorrow's World with Human-AI Integration
Date: 28 Nov 2024 (10:10AM - 11:10AM)
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Dr. Sukunesan possesses extensive expertise in innovation, technology, and systems thinking, backed by over 20 years of experience in leadership roles in both academic and corporate settings. His practical knowledge spans a wide range, including involvement in significant government projects, collaboration with SMEs, and engagement with Southeast Asian governments. This hands-on experience equips him with valuable insights into the challenges of managing multi-stakeholder projects, shaping policies, and understanding their real-world implications.   Academically, Suku has made notable contributions with over 60 international publications and an H-index of 23. He has also demonstrated his innovative side by holding two patents and securing grants for his work. His involvement in the startup sphere, as both a founder and an active participant in startup ecosystem, university and national initiatives.
Yara Hazouri
Access Dunia
Topic: Enhancing Medical Education with "Teaching Cases" & Flipped Classroom Methods
Date: 27 Nov 2024 (12:15PM - 12:35PM)
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Yara joined McGraw Hill's Customer Success team in 2021. Prior to this role, she had experience as Information System Analyst, Clinical Educator, and Registered Nurse at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.Currently based in Dubai, Yara focuses on supporting International Customers' Medical Digital Products, bringing her knowledge and experience to assist customers around the world.
Tuan Haji Mohamed Isahan (A.N.S)
Chief Executive Officer, Electric Library
Topic: Managing Digital Information: A hybrid Approach by Integrating AI, Human Insight, Immersion, and Innovation
Date: 27 Nov 2024 (12:40PM –1:10PM)
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