NextBigTech Asia: Exploring the Future of AI and Big Data
Running annually since 2017, NextBigTech Asia is the premier conference dedicated to the transformative power of artificial intelligence and big data. AI is not just a new set of tools—it is reshaping the world around us, from automation to augmentation and beyond. This event provides a unique platform to explore the implications of the AI revolution and how its potential can be harnessed to create a better future for all.
NextBigTech Asia brings together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and decision-makers to discuss cutting-edge technologies, regulatory frameworks, and strategic applications of AI and big data. Join us to engage with thought leaders and discover how AI is driving innovation, shaping policy, and building a smarter, more structured future.
NextBigTech Asia 2026
YB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong
Deputy Minister of Digital, Malaysia
Anuar Fariz Fadzil
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Sam Majid
Chief Executive Officer, National AI Office (NAIO)
Ellina Roslan
Senior Director, MyDIGITAL Corporation
Kasama Kongsmak
Acting Senior Executive, Vice President, Chief Operation Officer, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Thailand
Shri Inder Pal Singh Sethi
Former Director General, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India New Delhi, India
Ashran Dato' Ghazi
Chief Executive Officer, MRANTI Corporation
Dr. Vivek Jason Jayaraj
Deputy Director, (Public Health Physician), Ministry of Health Malaysia
Hasnul Nadzrin Shah
Director of Government Affairs, American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce
G Saravanan
Chief Information Officer, National Cancer Society, Chief Transformation Officer ASEAN, Informed Solutions, United Kingdom
Dr. Noor Hasliza Mohd Hassan
Senior Principal, Assistant Director, National Digital Department
Fazlan Abdullah
Head of Division, Pre-Emptive Technology & Services, Cybersecurity Malaysia
Muhammad Hafiz Laili
Head of Quantum Intelligence Centre, MIMOS
Tanvinder Singh
Director - Cyber Security and Privacy, PwC South East Asia Consulting
Ts. Dr. Prasad Jayabalan
Industry Advisory, Board Member, HELP University and Head of Cybersecurity Strategy and Architecture, Axiata Group
Sarbnedhan Singh Sandhu
General Manager, Technology Supervision Securities, Commission Malaysia
Raymond Siva
Advisor, Digital Strategy and Future Tech Investment
Past Speakers
YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo
Minister of Digital, Malaysia
Chong Theng Hui
Chief Technology Officer, Hiredly, Malaysia
Kabilan Elangovan
AI Scientist, SingHealth, Singapore
YBhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar
Chief Secretary, Ministry of Digital, Malaysia
Siva Kumeren A. Narayanan
Group Chief Operating Officer, TalentCorp Group of Companies, Malaysia
Sarbnedhan Singh Sandhu
General Manager, Technology Supervision Department, Securities Commission Malaysia, Malaysia
Sandeep Malhotra
Executive Vice President, Products & Innovation, Asia Pacific, Mastercard, Singapore
Wan Roshaimi Wan Abdullah
Chief Technology Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia
Dr. Avik Sarkar
Visiting Faculty, Indian School of Business, Expert Member, United Nations Committee on Big Data and Data Science, United Nations, India
Professor Simon See
Professor & Fellow, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Singapore
Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Malaysia
Ts. Mohd Zabri Adil bin Talib
Head of Division Responsive Technology and Services, CyberSecurity Malaysia
Ts. Tengku Azrul Tengku Azhar
Director, Digital Regulatory & Sustainability at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia
Professor Dr. Jesni Bin Shamsul Shaari
Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Jirawat Tangpanitanon
Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Technology Foundation, Thailand
Dr. Kev Lim
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Qmed Asia, Malaysia
Biswanath Banik
Chief Data Officer, Tonik Digital Bank, Singapore
Bobby Varanasi
Chief Executive Officer, Regenerative Futures, Malaysia
G. Saravanan
Group Chief Information Officer, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara, Malaysia
Nagaraj Nagabushanam
Vice President, Data and Analytics, The Hindu, India
Aireen Omar
President (Investment & Ventures), Capital A, Malaysia
Jay Te
Director of Business Development, Webby Group, Malaysia
Nizam Mohd Reza
Chief Operating Officer, VentureTECH, Malaysia
Dr. Hairi Zamzuri
Chief Executive Officer, eMooVit Technology, Malaysia
Chiang Ching Wan
Vice President Digital Delivery - Castrol, Aviation and CRM, BP, Malaysia
Ganesh Mahendranathan
Head of Innovation, Gentari, Malaysia
Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul
Senior Expert in Smart City Promotion, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Thailand
Ts. James Lai
Chairman, Malaysia IoT Association (MyIoTA), Malaysia
