Exchange AI transformation strategies with senior technology leaders

AI has rapidly evolved from experimentation to a strategic business priority, yet many organizations continue to face challenges in translating AI investments into measurable business outcomes. 

As CIOs look to scale AI initiatives from pilot to production, questions around infrastructure readiness, data governance, security, workforce transformation, and ROI become increasingly critical. 

This executive lunch roundtable hosted by Tech Mahindra and AMD, brings together senior technology leaders to exchange insights, benchmark approaches, and explore practical strategies for building a secure, scalable, and AI-ready enterprise that delivers tangible business value.

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Important – attendance criteria: This event is specifically designed for senior IT professionals (Head/Director level or above) from enterprise companies based in Singapore, along with senior representatives from our event partners. Professionals who fall outside these criteria — including those from technology vendors, media, marketing, or consulting firms — are not eligible to attend and may have their registrations declined.

Key Topics of Discussion

  • Building the AI-Ready Foundation: How should infrastructure, cloud, and workload strategies evolve to support enterprise-scale AI? Learn how organizations are modernizing technology environments to support growth, agility, and innovation.
  •  Data, Security, Governance, and responsible and ethical AI: How can enterprises unlock the value of AI while ensuring security, compliance, and responsible governance? Discuss approaches that accelerate innovation without increasing risk.
  • Reimagining Digital Workplace – AI at the Edge: Discover how AI-powered technologies are reshaping employee experiences, enhancing productivity, and enabling more intelligent ways of working.
  •  AI Economics and Business Impact: How should leaders measure AI success? Examine best practices for evaluating costs, performance, ROI, token economics, and the broader business outcomes of AI investments.

Why Attend?

  • Gain practical insights into enterprise AI adoption and modernization strategies.
  • Learn how leading organizations are balancing innovation, governance, and operational efficiency.
  • Explore approaches to cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, and cost optimization.
  • Exchange experiences and best practices with fellow CIOs and technology leaders.
  • Understand how to connect AI strategy, infrastructure, data, security, governance, workplace transformation, and economics to deliver measurable business impact.

Hosts and guest contributors:

Sakthivel Ramaiah

Vice-President-Cloud & Infrastructure Services
Tech Mahindra

Venkat S

Head of ASEAN BFSI and senior BFSI leader
Tech Mahindra

Herman Widjaja

Client Partner
Tech Mahindra

Alexey Navolokin

General Manager, AMD Asia Pacific Region
AMD

Ayush .

AI Sales Leader
AMD

Chris Holmes

Editorial Director, Asia
Foundry

Agenda:

Day 1
  • Arrivals and drinks reception
    11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Welcome, Introduction & Photography
    12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
    By Chris Holmes, Editorial Director, Asia, Foundry
  • Keynote Address
    12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
    By Tech Mahindra and AMD
  • CIO Roundtable Discussion over lunch
    12:35 PM - 2:00 PM
    Moderated by Chris Holmes, Editorial Director, Asia, Foundry
  • Closing Remarks
    2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
    By Tech Mahindra and AMD
  • Network & End of event
    2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Event location:

Step into Shangri-La Singapore, where timeless elegance meets exceptional hospitality. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, the hotel’s versatile event spaces provide the perfect setting for your occasion. With thoughtfully designed spaces, refined details, and personalised service, every element comes together to create a memorable experience for you and your guests.

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State Room, Shangri la Singapore

State Room, Shangri la Singapore
22 Orange Grove Road
Singapore, 258350
Singapore