28 & 29 MAY 2025 | 9.00am – 5.00pm
EQUARIUS HOTEL SENTOSA
Interactive Workshops
Immerse yourself in practical learning with interactive booths and workshops
Engaging Panel Discussions
Dive deep into the world of AI and its dynamic industry with engaging panel discussions
Vibrant Community
Forge connections with fellow AI enthusiasts, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals
Enhance Career Prospect
Expand your professional horizons by connecting with industry leaders and discovering career prospects
28 & 29 MAY 2025 | 9.00am – 5.00pm
EQUARIUS HOTEL SENTOSA
Interactive Workshops
Immerse yourself in practical learning with interactive booths and workshops
Engaging Panel Discussions
Dive deep into the world of AI and its dynamic industry with engaging panel discussions
Vibrant Community
Forge connections with fellow AI enthusiasts, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals
Enhance Career Prospect
Expand your professional horizons by connecting with industry leaders and discovering career prospects
Enhance your essential skills, stay updated with the latest trends in AI, connect with industry leaders, and unlock exciting career opportunities!
Enhance your essential skills, stay updated with the latest trends in AI, connect with industry leaders, and unlock exciting career opportunities!
Celebrating SG60: Pioneering the Future of Technology
As Singapore celebrates 60 years of remarkable nation-building, we are poised to embark on a bold new era—one driven by the transformative power of technology. At the heart of this vision is the development of a world-class AI ecosystem, essential for propelling innovation, ensuring sustainable growth, and solidifying Singapore’s leadership in the global digital economy.
In 2025, the ATxSummit: AI Student Developer Conference (AISDC) returns to tackle a critical challenge—the accelerating demand for skilled AI practitioners and creators, which outstrips global supply.
AISDC is a premier platform where industry leaders and emerging AI talent unite to drive innovation and shape the future of technology.
• For industries , it offers direct access to top-tier rising AI talent, cutting-edge ideas, and opportunities to solidify thought leadership through meaningful partnerships.
• For students , it’s a launchpad to showcase their skills, gain hands-on experience, and connect with influential industry leaders who can elevate their careers to the next level.
By bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, AISDC ignites a transformative ecosystem that propels Singapore to the forefront of global innovation—driving impactful progress, inspiring future generations, and shaping a world where technology is a force for positive change and the greater good.
VENUE
Equarius Hotel
Level 2
8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
VENUE
Equarius Hotel
Level 2
8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Shuttle bus service is available daily between VivoCity (Lobby G, Level 1) and Equarius Hotel, Sentosa. The service operates from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with departures occurring every 20 minutes.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Shuttle bus service is available daily between VivoCity (Lobby G, Level 1) and Equarius Hotel, Sentosa. The service operates from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with departures occurring every 20 minutes.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
28 May 2025
9.30am
Opening Ceremony
10.00am
AI Talent Recruitment: Strategies, Selection, and Tips for Students
In this session, HR experts explore best practices for recruiting and selecting top AI talent, sharing strategies on how to identify skills that align with industry needs. Learn key insights on building a standout AI portfolio, acing interviews, and positioning yourself as a sought-after candidate in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
Panelists:
– Raunak Bhandari, Regional HR Leader, Google
– Lance Foo, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, NCS Group
– Tidaporn Santimanawong, Vice President, ASEAN Cloud Engineering, Oracle
Moderator:
– Patricia Teo, Executive Director, Head of Technology Search, Kerry Consulting
National AI Student Challenge 2025 Track 5 Grand Final
AI in Smart Cities: Advancing Public Safety and Citizen Engagement
Supported by: Huawei
National AI Student Challenge 2025 Track 4 Grand Final
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
11.30am
AI-Driven Innovations in Finance and Accounting: Trends and Applications
Explore how AI is reshaping finance and accounting with trends like algorithmic trading, fraud detection, and predictive analytics. Learn how AI enhances credit scoring, risk management, and automated auditing, optimizing efficiency and decision-making. This session helps students understand AI’s transformative impact on the financial sector and its future potential.
Panelists:
– Sanjay Uppal, Founder & CEO, FinbotsAI
– Vishal Singhvi, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Generative AI, Microsoft
– Paddy (Padmanabh) Padiyar, Executive Director Transformation, Group Data Office, OCBC
– Daniel Leung, Country Manager, ACCA Singapore
Moderator:
– Victoria Wymark, Director of Digital Transformation, PwC SE Asia Consulting
Alibaba Cloud – AI Learning Journey with Alibaba Cloud (Technical Workshop)
Conducted by: Dr. Ferdin Joe John Joseph, Senior Training Advisor, Alibaba Cloud
1.30pm
Reimagining Creativity: AI in Design and Media
This session brings together experts in AI-driven design and media to showcase how AI is transforming creative processes. Learn about innovative tools and techniques reshaping visual design, content creation, and media production. Ideal for students eager to delve into the intersection of AI and the creative industries.
Panelists:
– Tim Xu, Lead AI Products & Solutions, Mediacorp
– Jayce Tham, Chief Businesswoman, Dear.AI, CreativesAtWork
– Mushi Luke, Chief Intelligence Officer, HEPMIL Media Group
– Eugene Chin, Director, Partners, DesignSingapore Council
Moderator:
– Liang Lit How, Deputy Director (Objects, Place & Experience Making and Lifelong Learning), School of Design and Media, Nanyang Polytechnic
National AI Student Challenge 2025 Track 3 Grand Final AI in Manufacturing: Leveraging Predictive and Generative AI for Business Transformation
Supported by: DataRobot
AWS – Computer vision with AWS Rekognition (Technical Workshop)
Conducted by: Vincent Oh, Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services
3.00pm
Pushing the Boundaries of AI Research: Breakthroughs and Innovations
This track highlights the latest technical advancements in AI research, covering topics like neural architecture optimization, reinforcement learning, generative adversarial networks, and explainable AI. Designed for students with a strong technical foundation, it explores cutting-edge methodologies and applications shaping the future of AI across diverse fields.
Panelists:
– Dr. Sunil Sivadas. Director. NEXT Gen Tech, NCS Group
– Michal Polanowski , Head of Generative AI, Group Technology Office, ST Engineering
– Roy Ka-Wei Lee, Assistant Professor, Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar (ISTD), SUTD
Moderator:
– Chee Wei Tan, Associate Professor, College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS), NTU
4.00pm
Industry Insights – AI in Manufacturing
Led by: Datarobot
29 May 2025
9.30am
AI Ethics and Governance: Shaping the Future of Responsible AI
This conference track explores the critical issues surrounding AI ethics and governance, tailored for students. Delve into the ethical challenges of AI, including bias, fairness, privacy, and transparency. Learn about frameworks and policies for responsible AI development and deployment. Through case studies and discussions, gain insights into how emerging AI technologies can be governed ethically, ensuring they benefit society while minimizing risks.
Panelists:
– Gerry Chng, Partner, Head of Cyber, KPMG Singapore
– Cheryl Tan, Deputy Director, AI Masterplanning Governance & Collaboration, HTX
– Anup Kumar, Distinguished Engineer and Head of Client Engineering for Asia Pacific, IBM
Moderator:
– Dirk Hartung, Assistant Professor of Law (ABD), Yong Pung How School of Law, SMU
National AI Student Challenge 2025 Track 6 Grand Final
The Next Frontier: Building Multimodal LLMs and Agents
Supported by: TikTok
National AI Student Challenge 2025 Track 2 Grand Final
AI Meets Design: Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
Supported by: Science Centre Singapore
National AI Student Challenge 2025 Track 4 Grand Final
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
11.00am
AI for Good: Accelerating the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Discover how AI is catalysing change towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in this powerful student-focused session. Learn how AI is tackling critical issues like climate action, education, and health, driving innovation and positive global impact. Explore real-world examples of AI solutions that are shaping a sustainable, equitable future for all.
Panelists:
– Young Park, Director, Special Projects, AVPN
– Joe Hooper, Director, UNDP Global Center for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development, UNDP
– Sutowo, Director, Health Analytics Division, Ministry of Health (Singapore)
– Daniel Lim, Head of Public Policy, Meta
Moderator:
– Chandra Gunawan, Head of Programmes, LearnAI, AI Singapore
1.00pm
Charting the Future: AI Trends and Disruptions for 2025 and Beyond
This conference track dives into the cutting-edge AI trends shaping 2025. Explore the rise of AI agents, from autonomous assistants to intelligent decision-makers, revolutionizing industries. Learn about advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI. Gain insights into future AI applications and what students need to know to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.
Panelists:
– Albert Yip, Head of Technical Success APAC, OpenAI
– Zhihao (Z) Lin, Director, Artificial Intelligence, Temasek International
– Richard Goh, Head of Singapore Public Sector Business Development and Cloud, Amazon Web Services
– Ivan Tan, Head of Data & AI, Tech in Asia
Moderator:
– Nur Syahidah Sahrom, Director, Digital Economy Office (Ecosystem Development) and National AI Group (Policy & Strategy), MDDI
Conference Track for Youth by Youth
Supported by: Singapore Youth AI
1.30pm
Google – Using Gemini 2.0 to develop an AI agent (Technical Workshop)
Conducted by: Felix Goh, Strategic Lead – Singapore | Education, EdTech & Research, Google Cloud
2.30pm
National AI Student Challenge Regional 2025 Track Grand Final The AI Innovation Showdown: Regional LLM League Grand Final
Join us for the exhilarating Grand Final of the Regional LLM League, a standout track within the National AI Student Challenge 2025. Watch top student performers from across ASEAN demonstrate their Gen-AI expertise by fine-tuning LLMs with Amazon SageMaker Jumpstart and showcasing their prompt engineering skills. Be there to judge and celebrate the next generation of AI innovators shaping the future!
Supported by: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
3.40pm
Closing Ceremony & Prize Award Presentation for National AI Student Challenge 2025
AI PLAYGROUND
28 & 29 May 2025
10:00am – 5.00pm
Welcome to our dynamic networking hub connecting companies and students.
Explore:
1. Project Showcase Booths: Witness students unveiling innovative solutions, securing recognition and professional identity for potential employers.
2. Exhibitor Booths for Industry Partners: Companies showcase not only internships and career opportunities but also highlight their latest product offerings. A space where talent meets opportunity and innovation.
You may view our full list of exhibitors under the AI Playground tab!
Programme
Please kindly find the attached PDF version for a full overview of the programme.
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 1
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 1
Track 1 : AI Talent Recruitment: Strategies, Selection, and Tips for Students
28 May 2025, 10.00am
Raunak Bhandari
Regional HR Leader
Google
Lance Foo
Senior Director
Talent Acquisition
NCS Group
Tidaporn Santimanawong
Vice President
ASEAN Cloud Engineering
Oracle
Moderator:
Patricia Teo
Executive Director
Head of Technology Search
Kerry Consulting
Track 2 : AI-Driven Innovations in Finance and Accounting: Trends and Applications
28 May 2025, 11.30am
Sanjay Uppal
Founder & CEO
FinbotsAI
Vishal Singhvi
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Generative AI
Microsoft
Paddy (Padmanabh) Padiyar
Executive Director Transformation, Group Data Office
OCBC
Daniel leung
Country Manager
ACCA Singapore
Moderator:
Victoria Wymark
Director of Digital Transformation
PwC
South East Asia Consulting
Track 3 : Reimagining Creativity: AI in Design and Media
28 May 2025, 1.30pm
Tim Xu
Lead AI Products & Solutions
Mediacorp
Jayce Tham
Chief Businesswoman
Dear.AI
CreativesAtWork
Mushi Luke
Chief Intelligence Officer
HEPMIL Media Group
Eugene Chin
Director
Partners
DesignSingapore
Council
Moderator:
Liang Lit How
Deputy Director (Objects, Place & Experience Making and Lifelong Learning)
School of Design and Media
Nanyang Polytechnic
Track 4 : Pushing the Boundaries of AI Research: Breakthroughs and Innovations
28 May 2025, 3.00pm
Dr. Sunil Sivadas
Director
NEXT Gen Tech
NCS Group
Michal Polanowski
Head of Generative AI
ST Engineering’s Group Technology Office
ST Engineering
Roy Ka-Wei Lee
Assistant Professor
Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar (ISTD)
SUTD
Moderator:
Chee Wei Tan
Associate Professor
College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS)
NTU
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 2
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 2
Track 5 : AI Ethics and Governance: Shaping the Future of Responsible AI
29 May 2025, 9.30am
Gerry Chng
Partner
Head of Cyber
KPMG Singapore
Cheryl Tan
Deputy Director
AI Masterplanning Governance & Collaboration
HTX
Anup Kumar
Distinguished Engineer and Head of Client Engineering for Asia Pacific
IBM
Moderator:
Dirk Hartung
Assistant Professor of Law (ABD)
Yong Pung How School of Law
SMU
Track 6 : AI for Good: Accelerating the UN Sustainable Development Goals
29 May 2025, 11.00am
Young Park
Director
Special Projects
AVPN
Joe Hooper
Director
UNDP Global Center for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development
UNDP
Sutowo
Director
Health Analytics Division
Ministry of Health (Singapore)
Daniel Lim
Head of Public Policy
Meta
Moderator:
Chandra Gunawan
Head of Programmes
LearnAI
AI Singapore
Track 7 : Charting the Future: AI Trends and Disruptions for 2025 and Beyond
29 May 2025, 1.00pm
Albert Yip
Head of Technical Success APAC
OpenAI
Zhihao (Z) Lin
Director
Artificial Intelligence
Temasek International
Richard Goh
Head of Singapore Public Sector Business Development and Cloud
Amazon Web Services
Ivan Tan
Head of Data & AI
Tech in Asia
Moderator:
Nur Syahidah Sahrom
Director
Digital Economy Office (Ecosystem Development) and National AI Group (Policy & Strategy)
MDDI
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 1
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 1
Alibaba Cloud – AI Learning Journey with Alibaba Cloud
28 May 2025, 11.30am
Dr. Ferdin Joe John Joseph
Senior Training Advisor
Alibaba Cloud
AWS – Computer vision with AWS Rekognition
28 May 2025, 1.30pm
Vincent Oh
Senior Specialist Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 2
AI Student Developer Conference 2025: Day 2
Google – Into the World of Generative AI with Google Cloud
29 May 2025, 1.30pm
Felix Goh
Strategic Lead – Singapore | Education, EdTech & Research
Google Cloud
NATIONAL AI STUDENT CHALLENGE 2025 GRAND FINALS DAY 1
1
10:00am
AI in Smart Cities: Advancing Public Safety and Citizen Engagement
Supported by: Huawei
2
10:00am
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
3
1:30pm
AI in Manufacturing: Leveraging Predictive and Generative AI for Business Transformation
Supported by: DataRobot
NATIONAL AI STUDENT CHALLENGE 2025 GRAND FINALS DAY 2
4
9:30am
The Next Frontier: Building Multimodal LLMs and Agents
Supported by: TikTok
5
9:30am
AI Meets Design: Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
Supported by: Science Centre Singapore
6
9:30am
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
7
2:30pm
The AI Innovation Showdown: Regional LLM League Grand Final
Supported by: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
28 May 2025
1.
10:00am
AI in Smart Cities: Advancing Public Safety and Citizen Engagement
Supported by: Huawei
2.
10:00am
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
3.
1:30pm
AI in Manufacturing: Leveraging Predictive and Generative AI for Business Transformation
Supported by: DataRobot
NATIONAL AI STUDENT CHALLENGE 2025 GRAND FINALS DAY 2
29 May 2025
4.
9:30am
The Next Frontier: Building Multimodal LLMs and Agents
Supported by: TikTok
5.
9:30am
AI Meets Design: Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
Supported by: Science Centre Singapore
6.
9:30am
AI Meets Design: Empowering the Next Generation of CreatoUnleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Actiors
Supported by: Temus
7.
2:30pm
The AI Innovation Showdown: Regional LLM League Grand Final
Supported by: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
28 May 2025
1.
10:00am
AI in Smart Cities: Advancing Public Safety and Citizen Engagement
Supported by: Huawei
2.
10:00am
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
3.
1:30pm
AI in Manufacturing: Leveraging Predictive and Generative AI for Business Transformation
Supported by: DataRobot
NATIONAL AI STUDENT CHALLENGE 2025 GRAND FINALS DAY 2
29 May 2025
4.
9:30am
The Next Frontier: Building Multimodal LLMs and Agents
Supported by: TikTok
5.
9:30am
AI Meets Design: Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
Supported by: Science Centre Singapore
6.
9:30am
AI Meets Design: Empowering the Next Generation of CreatoUnleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Actiors
Supported by: Temus
7.
3:00pm
The AI Innovation Showdown: Regional LLM League Grand Final
Supported by: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
NATIONAL AI STUDENT CHALLENGE 2025 GRAND FINALS DAY 1
28 May 2025
1
10:00am
AI in Smart Cities: Advancing Public Safety and Citizen Engagement
Supported by: Huawei
2
10:00am
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
3
1.30pm
AI in Manufacturing: Leveraging Predictive and Generative AI for Business Transformation
Supported by: DataRobot
NATIONAL AI STUDENT CHALLENGE 2025 GRAND FINALS DAY 2
29 May 2025
4
9:30am
The Next Frontier: Building Multimodal LLMs and Agents
Supported by: TikTok
5
9:30am
AI Meets Design: Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
Supported by: Science Centre Singapore
6
9:30am
Unleashing Creativity: Gen-AI Avatars in Action
Supported by: Temus
7
3.00pm
The AI Innovation Showdown: Regional LLM League Grand Final
Supported by: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AI PLAYGROUND
A dynamic exhibition space where students present innovative solutions and gain recognition, while companies showcase internships, career opportunities, and groundbreaking products, with lightning talks amplifying valuable connections between talent, technology, and opportunity.
AI PLAYGROUND
A dynamic exhibition space where students present innovative solutions and gain recognition, while companies showcase internships, career opportunities, and groundbreaking products, with lightning talks amplifying valuable connections between talent, technology, and opportunity.
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