As AI reshapes economies and societies, ASEAN is moving toward a more coordinated approach to governance, safety, and trust. This session brings together digital ministers and industry leaders to explore how countries in the region are translating national strategies into practical frameworks. The discussion will highlight efforts to align cross-border data policies, strengthen AI safety standards, and foster effective public-private collaboration to support a secure and inclusive AI ecosystem.

As AI becomes embedded in everyday operations, organisations across ASEAN are adapting how they work, train, and deliver value. This session highlights practical strategies for integrating AI into business processes, empowering teams, and rethinking productivity. The conversation will explore how companies are building capacity from within to stay competitive in an evolving digital landscape.

Effective AI deployment is not just about technology. It requires trust, alignment, and collaboration across sectors. This session explores how governments, industry leaders, and multilateral partners are working together to build AI ecosystems that reflect local priorities, enable responsible innovation, and deliver real-world impact. Through lessons from regional initiatives, the conversation highlights what makes cross-sector partnerships successful and how trust can be designed into the foundation of AI systems.

This keynote explores the signals shaping the next human-tech epoch, from AI as infrastructure and the rise of cognitive systems to the evolving role of public institutions, governance models, and ethical frameworks. As technology converges with society, this session calls on leaders across ASEAN to prepare not just for scale, but for responsibility, trust, and long-term resilience.

AI is reshaping how startups operate across both emerging and mature markets. This session explores how data-driven innovation is enabling founders to adapt products, scale responsibly and bridge market gaps. From building trustworthy infrastructure to navigating cross-border deployment, the discussion highlights real-world strategies that are driving inclusive growth and sustainable AI adoption in diverse economic landscapes.

Open-source AI is lowering barriers and accelerating innovation for startups across ASEAN. This session highlights practical tools, models and platforms that enable emerging companies to build, test and scale AI solutions without heavy upfront investment. The showcase demonstrates how open ecosystems are driving accessibility, transparency and localised impact in the region’s digital economy.

Agentic AI is redefining how humans and machines interact, collaborate and solve problems. This keynote explores how agent-based systems are being applied across industries in ASEAN to drive efficiency, enhance decision-making and unlock new possibilities. The session highlights practical examples of innovation in motion, grounded in responsible development and regional impact.

As AI becomes deeply embedded in every layer of digital transformation, the systems that support it must evolve. From foundational models to compute strategy, and from secure data architecture to governance, scaling AI responsibly requires more than just powerful algorithms. It requires a reimagined stack.

AI is reshaping healthcare by improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing treatment planning and optimising patient delivery systems. This keynote highlights real-world applications across the healthcare value chain, showcasing how responsible AI adoption is driving better outcomes while navigating the complexities of data governance, privacy and system integration.

AI is unlocking new investment frontiers across Southeast Asia, from early-stage innovation to scalable digital infrastructure. This session examines how investors, development institutions, and government-linked funds are identifying and backing AI-driven ventures across the region. The discussion will spotlight emerging trends, ecosystem gaps, and strategies for mobilising capital to drive inclusive and sustainable growth.

As AI adoption accelerates across Southeast Asia, ASEAN must ensure its unique perspectives and priorities are represented in the global conversation on AI safety. This session explores how the region is addressing responsible AI use through emerging initiatives such as the ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics, the Responsible AI Roadmap, and the proposed AI Safety Network. The discussion will highlight national policy progress, shared risks, and opportunities for ASEAN to shape a secure, inclusive, and context-relevant AI future.

Transforming breakthrough research into real-world solutions requires more than innovation. It calls for collaboration, infrastructure and long-term vision. This session explores how researchers, academic institutions and industry partners across ASEAN are working together to translate AI advancements into scalable technologies that address societal and economic needs. The discussion highlights models for impact-driven research and strategies to bridge the gap between discovery and deployment.

As AI systems grow more powerful and data-driven, strong governance frameworks are essential to ensure transparency, accountability, and public trust. This session explores how organisations and governments across ASEAN are approaching data governance in the context of AI from managing consent and privacy to ensuring regulatory compliance. The discussion will highlight emerging best practices and the importance of regional coordination in building a trusted digital environment.

Explore Malaysia’s unified approach to embracing Artificial Intelligence as a cornerstone of its national development. This session brings together key leaders from the government’s policy, implementation, and ecosystem-building agencies to unveil a seamless vision for Malaysia’s AI future. Discover how a coordinated national agenda is fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and driving impactful AI adoption from strategic foundations to real-world applications across the nation.

Malaysia’s AI ambitions require more than innovation. They demand coordination. This session explores how national agencies are aligning strategies, policies and investments to accelerate responsible AI adoption across sectors. From talent development to digital infrastructure, the conversation highlights how a unified approach can unlock long-term impact, strengthen local ecosystems and position Malaysia as a regional AI leader.

Delve into the critical infrastructure powering ASEAN’s AI ambitions. This session unveils how advanced data centers and integrated AI full-stack capabilities form the essential ‘digital backbone’ that drives AI adoption and innovation across the region. Discover why building this resilient foundation is paramount to creating a truly connected, AI-driven future for all of ASEAN.

Cloud and AI technologies are transforming how ASEAN governments, businesses, and communities operate and grow. In this keynote, Aka Dai, Vice President of Vice President, Huawei Cloud Marketing, will share how the combination of cloud and AI is driving real change—from smarter cities and industries to better public services.The session will highlight practical examples across the region and outline Huawei’s vision for building a more connected, intelligent, and inclusive digital future for ASEAN.

AI is reshaping the way people discover, book and experience travel. This session explores how intelligent systems are being used to personalise recommendations, streamline bookings and enhance user experiences across the entire journey. Through practical examples, the conversation highlights how AI can address real user needs, improve platform efficiency and create more seamless travel experiences. The session will also touch on the role of policy and public-private collaboration in making digital travel more inclusive, accessible and responsive to regional priorities.

From logistics to live experiences, AI is reshaping how we manage dynamic, high-pressure environments. This session explores how intelligent systems are helping organisations adapt in real time, reduce manual workload, predict outcomes, and unlock faster decision-making.

AI is moving from concept to execution, transforming how organisations address complex operational demands. This session explores real-world examples of AI deployment that improve efficiency, optimise decision-making and enhance service delivery. The discussion highlights practical strategies for overcoming implementation challenges and unlocking measurable value across industries.

The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) is committed to supporting ASEAN in its AI journey to realize AI’s potential for socio economic good. Through the inaugural workshop of this series, USABC seeks to delve into ASEAN’s AI safety landscape, bringing in leading experts from the public and private sector to discuss key case studies and tools that can be utilized throughout the region. USABC is also keen to explore utilizing this platform to launch its AI Policy Brief, providing a concise view into the key policy recommendations to address topics related to AI safety and other concerns, while ensuring the public can reap enormous socio-economic benefits of greater AI adoption.

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Drawing from real-world case studies and field experiences, the presentation examines how public sector organisations in Malaysia and neighbouring ASEAN countries are navigating the complex process of AI adoption, from initial assessment through full deployment. This keynote addresses critical considerations for government readiness, including infrastructure requirements, regulatory frameworks, workforce development, and risk management strategies.