Workshops &
Breakout Sessions
Workshops & Breakouts
Day 01
22 May 2026, Friday
- 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
AWS Technical Workshop – AI-Driven Development with Kiro – Build Faster, Ship Smarter
Join us for a hands-on workshop on AI-Driven Development Life Cycle (AIDLC) using Kiro, AWS’s revolutionary agentic IDE. Learn how to transform your development workflow from AI-assisted to truly AI-driven, enabling rapid prototyping and production-ready code delivery. Experience Kiro’s spec-driven approach and discover how AI agents can supercharge productivity while eliminating context-switching. Please bring your laptops for interactive exercises.
Vincent Oh – Principal Solutions Architect, Data & AI, Public Sector, Amazon Web Services
- 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM
AI-Driven Discovery: Real-World Scientific Applications (Led by A*STAR)
(Moderator) Dr. Gowtham Subramanian – Senior Scientist, A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*STAR SRL)
Dr. Dong Xuecheng – Principal Scientist, A*STAR Institute of Materials Research, and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Dr. Tharindu Miyanawala – Scientist, Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS)
- 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
AI in Defence: Strengthening National Resilience Through Intelligent Technologies
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly supporting defence organisations in areas such as data analysis, situational awareness, and operational efficiency. This panel discussion will explore how AI technologies can enhance decision support, improve monitoring capabilities, and strengthen national resilience. The conversation will also delve into the strategic considerations involved in balancing technological innovation with the need to safeguard systems against emerging risks.
(Moderator) April Chin – Co-CEO, Resaro
Aaron Ang – Co-Founder, Hesed & Emet Advisory & Vice-President, Digital Defence Alliance Singapore
Sreekanth Shankar – Senior Director, Govt+ Industry Lead, NCS Group
Day 02
23 May 2026, Saturday
- 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM
AVPN Workshop: AI for Essential Digital Skills
AI for Essential Digital Skills is a practical, industry-focused curriculum designed to equip workers and vocational students with high-value AI competencies for the digital workforce. Based on the Google AI Essentials framework, this course empowers participants to harness generative AI tools for real-world applications – including web development, e-commerce, social media marketing, SEO optimization, workflow automation, and content creation. Through hands-on examples/exercises and scenario-based learning, learners will develop actionable skills to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency in their careers. The programme targets professionals looking to upskill or students preparing for the workforce, this program ensures participants can immediately apply AI solutions to solve workplace challenges and stay competitive in an evolving digital landscape.
Will Tan – Master Trainer, AI Singapore
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Microsoft Workshop – AI at Your Fingertips: Developing Speech-Enabled Apps with GitHub Copilot
Curious how to turn your ideas into real AI apps—fast?
In this hands-on session, discover how GitHub Copilot helps you build an end-to-end speech-enabled application, from concept to working prototype. You’ll see how to use AI to accelerate coding, integrate voice capabilities, and deploy a functional app—all with minimal setup.
By the end, you’ll understand how to go from idea → code → working voice app, and how Copilot can become your everyday development partner.
Vincent Kok – Technical Trainer, Microsoft
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
From Build to Impact: Women Shaping the End-to-End AI Journey
Artificial Intelligence is more than just algorithms — it is a full journey from problem framing and data creation, to model development, deployment, and real-world adoption. Yet, conversations around AI often focus narrowly on technical execution, overlooking the diverse roles, perspectives, and guidance needed to bring meaningful solutions to life.
This session explores the end-to-end AI value chain, from “manufacturing” (data, models, engineering), to “vendor” (platforms, integration, solutions), to “market” (productisation, adoption, and user impact). Through this lens, we spotlight how women are contributing across every stage of the AI ecosystem — not only as technologists, but also as product thinkers, designers, strategists, mentors, and leaders.
Central to this journey is the role of mentorship and community in shaping confidence, opening doors, and accelerating growth. The session will highlight how guidance from mentors and support from peers can help individuals navigate pathways into AI, build resilience, and unlock opportunities across the ecosystem.
By bringing together voices from diverse industries, the session will demonstrate how diverse perspectives and intentional mentorship lead to better AI outcomes — solutions that are more inclusive, human-centred, and impactful.”
(Moderator) Chan Ai Ling – Executive Committee Member, SCS WIT Chapter
Trudy Sih – Account Manager, Google Cloud
Ang Ai Kiar – Senior Data Scientist, IBM
Ng Pei Fern – Senior Manager, Silicon Design Engineering, AMD
Kanchana Gupta – Founder, vLookUp.ai
- 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
(Closed Door Event) AI Ready ASEAN National Policy Convening
- 01:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Google Technical Workshop – From Ideation to Innovation with Gemini
Have a brilliant idea but aren’t sure how to build it? In this interactive session, we will demystify the journey from a spark of inspiration to a deployable, real-world application using the power of Google’s AI ecosystem.
We will start in Gemini, leveraging its split-screen workspace to map out concepts, brainstorm features, and architect solutions in real time. Moving past simple text prompts, you will discover how to co-create with AI to rapidly build Proofs of Concept (POCs) and functional prototypes right inside the workspace.
Finally, we’ll explore the road to deployment. You will learn how to seamlessly transition your AI-generated prototypes out of the sandbox and prepare them for production using Google’s developer-friendly ecosystems—translating your raw imagination into scalable, deployable tech solutions.
Felix Goh – Gemini Adoption Lead, Higher Education, Southeast Asia & Greater China
Lighting talks
Day 01
22 May 2026, Friday
- 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
Design·AI: AI as Partner, Not Tool & Student Project Showcases
A student-led talk introducing SUTD’s Design·AI philosophy: how we treat AI as a collaborator in the design process, not just a tool. SUTD student teams demo their projects, each highlighting how they worked with AI as a partner throughout their design and development process, followed by audience Q&A.
By: SUTD AI Interest Group
- 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Zero to App: An Introduction to Vibe Coding
Always wanted to build an app but felt held back by a lack of coding experience? Welcome to the era of “vibe coding.” In this hands-on workshop designed specifically for non-technical students, you will learn how to build and deploy functional applications using only natural language and AI tools. We will demystify the software development process, teaching you how to act as a creative director rather than a typist. By the end of the session, you will go from a blank screen to a live, deployed app, no prior programming knowledge required. Step into the future of accessible development.
By: SMU Ellipsis
Day 02
23 May 2026, Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
From Classroom to Code: Journeying in AI times
What does it really take to grow and have a job as a developer in the AI world? This session brings together university students from different institutions to share their journeys navigating the fast moving landscape. From bridging the gap between academic learning and real world building to managing workload, side projects and internships, this conversation explores the realities behind a developer today.
By: Singapore Youth AI
- 12:45 PM – 01:30 PM
From Models to Momentum
Vishal Singhvi – Global Head, GenAI Lab & Agentic Innovation, The HEINEKEN Company
- 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Build Your Own Study & Project AI Assistants with Ryzen AI
See OpenClaw in action on Microsoft Windows, running locally on the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in the new ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition. This session walks through agentic workflows powered by local models, including a Telegram study buddy, an agentic coding helper, and a group project coordinator, while unpacking why local AI models matter for student life: private by default, works offline, no per-token costs, and a setup that’s replicable for assignments, side projects, and everyday life
By: AMD