Post-Conference Focus Day - Gen AI and All The Hype (16th May)

Post-Conference Focus Day - Gen AI and All The Hype (16th May)

10:00 am - 10:35 am Morning Refreshments & Registration

10:35 am - 10:40 am Welcome Address by OPEX Week Asia 2025

10:40 am - 11:20 am Cultivating a Culture of Innovation for Operational Efficiency

Xun Yong - Head of Upstream Operations, Shopee


Ignite innovation in your organization and unlock a world of possibilities. Learn how to foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. 

  • Discover strategies for fostering a culture that encourages creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking 
  • Learn how to empower employees to generate innovative ideas and bring them to life 
  • Explore techniques for measuring and rewarding innovation to drive continuous improvement 

Ganaesh Aku, Director of Transformation Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank 

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Xun Yong

Head of Upstream Operations
Shopee

 We will break into working groups to discuss and deep dive into each topic. There will be 2 rounds, each 30 minutes. 

Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points

11:20 am - 12:20 pm Roundtable A: AI-Powered OPEX Transformation


How can AI revolutionize OPEX by automating tasks, enhancing decision-making, and optimizing processes, while addressing ethical considerations and potential challenges? 

11:20 am - 12:20 pm Roundtable B: Technical Implementation

Roundtable B: Technical Implementation 

Outline strategies for translating strategic goals into practical technical solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency, and addresses common challenges and best practices for successful implementation. 

12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Workshop Leader C’s Closing Remarks

Xun Yong - Head of Upstream Operations, Shopee


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Xun Yong

Head of Upstream Operations
Shopee

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Networking Lunch Break

1:30 pm - 2:10 pm Unleashing the Potential of Gen AI: A New Era for OPEX

Melvin Catu - Chief Technology Officer, SN Aboitiz Power Group


Step into the future of operations with generative AI and transform your business and achieve unprecedented results by navigating the latest advancements and challenges of implementation. 

  • Explore the latest advancements in generative AI and their potential impact on OPEX 
  • Identify emerging trends and opportunities for leveraging Gen AI to drive innovation and efficiency 
  • Discuss the ethical considerations and challenges associated with implementing Gen AI in OPEX 
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Melvin Catu

Chief Technology Officer
SN Aboitiz Power Group

2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Roundtable A: Treading A New Era with AI


What are the limitations of generative AI in OPEX? How can we measure its impact and prepare for future trends? 

2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Roundtable B: Generative AI: Responsible Innovation and Deployment


How can we prevent misuse of generative AI? What factors should be considered when choosing AI tools? How can we encourage innovation and experimentation with AI? 

3:10 pm - 3:20 pm Workshop Leader D’s Closing Remarks

Melvin Catu - Chief Technology Officer, SN Aboitiz Power Group


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Melvin Catu

Chief Technology Officer
SN Aboitiz Power Group

3:10 pm - 3:20 pm End of Focus Day