SYNOPSIS

Co-organized with the Singapore Industrial Automation Association (SIAA) and Constellar, the IoT Asia+ conference aims to address today’s problem statements with tomorrow’s business solutions. Specially curated programme to focus on foster learning, case studies sharing and forged collaboration, this conference will focus on the main 4 pillars that consists of Connected Healthcare, Connected Retail, Connected Real Estate and Connected Transport & Logistics. Join us to learn the latest insights on the various targeted industries, including transportation, supply chains, logistics, government, healthcare, and retail.

 

What you can expect:  

  • Smart cities spotlight to showcase the latest developments in Asia
  • Cybersecurity, data privacy, interoperability, cost & monetization of technology in daily businesses
  • IoT Landscape and connectivity to provide an overview on trends, development and regional opportunities
  • Talent & Development and collaboration to promote IoT ecosystem in the region
  • Focused discussions on Connected Healthcare, Retail, Real state and Transport and Logistics for in-depth discussion on technology impact in each sector

IoT Asia+ Conference

Wednesday, 16 Mar 2022

09:00 AM - 17:45 PM GMT +8

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PROGRAMME

Time

Description

09:00 - 09:10

Joint Opening Remarks

Speakers:

09:10 - 09:25

Minister’s Address

Speakers:

09:25 - 09:55

IOT LANDSCAPE

Opening Keynote: IoT Landscape: Finding relevance in today’s world

COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented impact on our society and economy. There are also strong indications that many technologies will see accelerated adoption in the coming years as more people become digitally minded. What is then the latest impact of COVID-19 on the Internet of Things, its technology and its applications? How has the pandemic accelerated the need for IoT solutions across sectors?

Speakers:

09:55 - 10:15

SMART CITIES SPOTLIGHT

Keynote: Malaysia Smart Cities Framework and Development Concept

Hear from the Malaysia Smart Cities Concept which aims to put AI in charge by using sensors and wifi-connected devices to gather all sorts of data, while tapping on technology to allow people to live more comfortably by anticipating their needs.

Speakers:

10:15 - 10:35

SMART CITIES SPOTLIGHT

Keynote: Philippine’s New Clark’s High Tech Green City Project

Hear from New Clark City project how it is planned to be a high-tech green city with autonomous vehicles, drones and robots, making it the first of its kind in the Philippines. Learn about how it would alleviate the congested capital of the country and set a precedent for future smart cities.

Speakers:

10:35 - 10:55

SMART CITIES SPOTLIGHT

Keynote: Smart Tracking in Smart Cities- Trends of Telematics Industry

This session showcases the new solutions of fleet management in coming days, Innovations in Aftermarket Car Telematics Market, Asset Tracking and real use cases by Neoway in the building of smart cities in Vietnam and beyond.

Speakers:

10:55 - 11:35

SMART CITIES SPOTLIGHT

Panel Discussion: Bringing it back together- Smart cities in creating greater value in today’s world

We’ve heard the latest development plans in the spotlighted smart city projects in the region, so what’s the opportunity in place to be uncovered in the region? How has the role of IoT evolved over the years from the conceptualisation of smart cities to its execution? Is the technology serving the true needs of the users, otherwise what needs to be improvised to keep up with the trends? In this discussion, we explore the hard truth behind the blueprints and discover how smart cities can be even more relevant to consumers of today’s world.

  • Ouyang Jian, Vice President and General Manager,  Eurasian Business Department, Neoway

Moderator: Speakers:

11:35 - 11:45

Break Session

11:45 - 12:05

ECOSYSTEM COLLABORATION

Keynote: Enabling an Intelligent, Sustainable Enterprise
Bringing together solutions and technology to drive business process and sustainable outcomes.

  • Intelligent technology driving the foundation of application integration and extension to a robust ecosystem of solutions, data, AI, and IoT.
  • Span the full end-to-end value chain to drive industry-specific business outcomes and run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise.

Speakers:

12:05 - 12:45

ECOSYSTEM COLLABORATION

Panel Discussion: Cultivating Strategic Partnerships in the IoT Ecosystem

As new business models and opportunities are emerging in the IoT space, ecosystem partnerships are becoming a big enabler going forward. The different stakeholders can leverage on strategic partnerships and collaborations to create new offerings and deliver more valuable and scalable services.

In this session, we will discuss:

  • What are the collaboration opportunities in the IoT ecosystem?
  • How are players working together to tackle challenges in the IoT space?
  • Expert insights, solutions, and experience on accelerating innovation in the IoT ecosystem

Moderator: Speakers:

12:45 - 13:05

NEW COST & MONETISATION CONCEPTS

Keynote: Maximising monetisation opportunity with the right licensing and data protection strategy 

Subscription-based services is a popular model in today’s IoT landscape. However monetisation of these programs tends to be tricky due to the licensing and data protection issues. In this session, we explore how companies can better leverage their software businesses to maximise the potential in their journey of IoT and digital transformation. 

Speakers:

13:05 - 14:00

Break Session

14:00 - 14:40

CONNECTED REAL ESTATE

Panel Discussion: Achieving Sustainable & Green Buildings of the Future

With the sustainability agenda at the top of mind, building and facilities managers are under increasing pressure to achieve net zero targets.

In this session, we will discuss:

  • Reducing energy use and working towards net zero targets
  • The need to increase ability to operate under different conditions, planned and unforeseen
  • Applications of smart sensor based technologies to reduce energy consumptions
  • Health and safety, as people begin returning to shared spaces once herd immunity has been reached

Moderator: Speakers:

14:40 - 15:00

CONNECTED REAL ESTATE

Keynote: Driving New Generation Urban Farming with Integrated IoT Platform

With the announcement of Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, companies are innovating to achieve the 30 by 30 food sustainability target in a country where land space is minimal but high rise buildings aplenty.

In this presentation, we will address:

  • The role of an integrated IoT as-a-service platform in providing ease for IoT deployment
  • Using remote management system to make sense of data and achieve maximum efficiency and productivity

Speakers:

15:00 - 15:20

CONNECTED REAL ESTATE

Keynote: Optimizing Buildings using IoT Analytics 

Building analytics provides insightful data that can be used to optimize your facility’s energy performance and remove any inefficiencies. In this session, we will address:

  • The role of IoT analytics in improving operations and lowering energy costs
  • Indirect benefits such as improving the comfort of the tenants and extending life of equipments

Speakers:

15:20 - 15:55

Break Session

15:55 - 16:15

CONNECTED RETAIL

Keynote: The future of retail: reimagine the customer experience with cloud-first technologies

The advent of IoT technology has redefined the retail landscape. Engaging in-store experiences, high levels of automation and customisation appears to be the way forward. In this session, we will discuss:

  • The store of the future - what retail could look like in five years?
  • Full speed omnichannel approach and all-around automation on every retail level including data,   customisation, logistics and inventory

Speakers:

16:15 - 16:35

CONNECTED RETAIL

Keynote: IoT in Retail Landscape

The retail landscape has experienced a seismic shift with the advent of IoT. This presentation will address the promise of smart retail in overcoming challenges such as revenue growth, cost reductions and business process optimizations, to deliver retailers and their customers with unprecedented benefits.

Speakers:

16:35 - 17:15

CONNECTED RETAIL

Panel Discussion: Leveraging IoT to Create an Enhanced In-store Experience

As technology continues to develop, the retail space will prove to be no different in harnessing IoT devices in order to provide a seamless experience in-store. Embracing IoT in-store allows retailers to provide the technology-based experience that customers have become so accustomed to during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as embracing online and hybrid services like buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS). In this session, we will discuss:

  • How can IoT bridge the gap from online to offline?
  • Digitalizing the key phases of customer journey to meet increasingly complex demands and be accessible to your customers 24/7
  • The opportunities for a larger ecosystem from a store network perspective, enabling safer and efficient shops

Moderator: Speakers:

17:15 - 17:35

CONNECTED RETAIL

Keynote: Rethinking Retail with AI-Powered Unmanned Stores

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted mandatory social distancing and contactless purchases in stores. Contactless checkouts became the new-found system to bring an intuitive retail experience to customers, offering convenience and safety. 

In this presentation, we will address:

  • What are the consumer trends driving the growth for checkout-free innovations?
  • The journey towards digital in-store transformation
  • What are the opportunities and challenges of using AI and automation in retail?

Speakers:

17:35 - 17:45

Closing Remarks

17:45 - 17:45

Close of Day 1

Time

Description

09:00 - 09:20

Keynote opening session: Industry 4.0 Transformation – Get Started Now!

From engineering to logistics and manufacturing to maintenance and service, transform your business with ground-breaking innovations.

  • Deliver optimum results by adopting Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, AI/ML and advanced analytics.
  • Move digitalization and Industry 4.0 from factory-focused initiatives to a company-wide, competition-beating business strategy.

Speakers:

09:20 - 10:00

IOT LANDSCAPE

Panel Discussion: Multiplying Innovation with Impact: Corporate-Startup Partnership

In recent times, we have seen a spike in corporates recognizing the potential of startups and paving the way for corporate-startup partnerships in developing successful collaborations. In this session, we will discuss:

  • Defining the scope of the partnership
  • How to enhance corporate-startup partnerships?
  • Benefits and challenges of corporate-startup collaborations
  • The future of corporate-startup collaborations

Moderator: Speakers:

10:00 - 10:40

INTEROPERABILITY

Panel Discussion: Overcoming the Complexity of IoT Interoperability 

IoT ecosystems require interoperability to create seamless programmability of devices or sensors in enabling a world of connected devices. In this session, we will discuss: 

  • IoT interoperability - where it stands and what’s next?
  • Real-life case studies from organisations who have tackled the issue of interoperability demonstrating how they have overcome this challenge
  • What is required and desirable to enable the inter-operation or integration of these related applications or systems?
  • What commercial and technical frameworks need to be in place? What is the impact going to be on the industry and the end-user consumer or enterprise?

Moderator: Speakers:

10:40 - 11:00

Break Session

11:20 - 11:40

CONNECTIVITY

Keynote: Smart Metering Communication Solutions

What is the main communication technology of smart metering, and how does Smart Grids help to improve connectivity? Join this session to hear some use cases of smart metering and how it helps to improve on overall efficiency. 

Speakers:

11:40 - 12:20

CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY

Panel Discussion: Building Security, Privacy & Trust in Data Security 

Proposed scope:

  • Is IoT a threat to personal data protection? Do IoT devices expose more vulnerable entry points in organisations to hackers? 
  • How can organisations make use of IoT in a secure manner?
  • Singapore Technical Reference 64:2018 - Guidelines for IoT security for smart nation
  • IMDA IoT Cyber Security Guide 2020

In 2020, more 50,000 digital cameras were hacked, with a significant portion from Singapore-based cameras, and the stolen video footages were sold online. How can consumers prevent this from happening to them?

  • How can CSA CLS (Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme) help customers make informed decisions.
  • Do consumers really care about secure IoT products, i.e. willingness to pay more for more secure products?
  • Simple self-help tips - change default passwords, enable HTTPS, update camera firmware, block or restrict access from the Internet.

Moderator: Speakers:

12:20 - 12:35

Break Session

12:35 - 12:55

CONNECTED TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Panel Discussion: Achieving Decarbonization & Net Zero Pledges with IoT

The collective carbon footprint of transportation and logistics is massive and rising continuously. Hence, transport and logistics operators are under immense pressure from investors, regulators and customers to demonstrate strong ESG performance. In this session, we will discuss:

  • Hear from leaders in the ecosystem as they discuss the challenges and actions on the industry’s path to net zero
  • The role of IoT and emerging technologies in achieving decarbonization and net zero pledges by 2030
  • The power of better data insights to empower organisations to develop robust ESG strategies

Moderator: Speakers:

12:55 - 13:35

CONNECTED TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC

Panel Discussion: Building Supply Chain Resilience in an Uncertain World

Recent events have highlighted both the critical importance and the frailties of the logistics supply chains and have prompted organisations to rethink their supply chain strategies. 

In this session, we will discuss:

  • Measures that can be taken to manage supply chain risks and disruptions, and to build future fit supply chains
  • Examples of how IoT devices and automation solutions  can provide improved supply chain visibility, traceability and real-time insights

Moderator: Speakers:

13:35 - 13:55

CONNECTED TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Keynote: Transforming today’s automotive industry to thrive in tomorrow’s connected mobility
This session will showcases the agility required for the automotive companies to survive and thrive during the current industry transformation. The session will also include and demonstrate how microservices-based software, cloud and serverless technologies can help in building connected car solutions, MaaS and value added mobility services.

Speakers:

13:55 - 14:15

CONNECTED TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Keynote: Using Transport & Logistic Data Analytics for City Management

  • Using predictive analytics for better demand and supply forecast, detecting anomalies and predictive maintenance
  • Improving productivity and efficiency through route optimization

Speakers:

14:15 - 14:30

Break Session

14:30 - 15:10

CONNECTED HEALTHCARE

Panel Discussion: Advancing Primary Care with Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring

The majority of the healthcare providers are running on full capacity during this unprecedented time. Healthcare providers need to ensure that they deliver the best care while dealing with the sheer volume of patients. How can remote patient monitoring reduce strain on services, lower costs and support early recognition of patient deterioration?

Moderator: Speakers:

15:10 - 15:30

CONNECTED HEALTHCARE

Keynote: Patient Twinning - Using AI, Smart & Remote Diagnostics to Improve Healthcare Outcome and Access of Care

With the rising challenge of healthcare professionals and rising cost of healthcare, this session will address how AI creates patients twinning, for predictive, preventive precision medicine,  by integrating genome, in-vitro and imaging diagnostic can improve manpower productivity & efficiency, operational and clinical excellence. Using IoT, blockchain to integrate the continuum of care along the patient journey, we can improve the clinical outcome, quality and access of care for patients, striving for a paradigm shift from healthcare to “wellcare”. 

Speakers:

15:30 - 15:50

CONNECTED HEALTHCARE

Keynote: Acceleration of Telehealth and Remote Capabilities during a Global Pandemic

The emergence of a Global Pandemic made adaptation and evolution of processes mandatory and in a very short time window. Icon Group needed to respond across multiple countries in order to keep team members and patients safe. This presentation will focus on the approaches to continuing to deliver care, the innovations required to do so and the lessons learned.

Speakers:

15:50 - 16:30

CONNECTED HEALTHCARE

Panel Discussion: Connected Healthcare of the Future: What to Expect

With the support from the government, players from within the ecosystem are expected to collaborate and together to build the future of smart healthcare.

  • How has the pandemic changed the healthcare landscape? 
  • With Covid-19 accelerating behaviours towards self-diagnosis and an increasingly demanding patients’ needs, how have healthcare providers moved closer to adopting  Healthcare 4.0 to meet these demands?
  • What can we expect the healthcare ecosystem to resemble in the near future?

Moderator: Speakers:

16:30 - 16:40

Closing Remarks

16:40 - 16:40

Close of IoT Asia+ Conference