Following two days of immersive discussions, enlightening presentations, and engaging interactions, the EmTech Conference 2023 concluded with resounding success recently. Organized by SLASSCOM, the conference epitomized its theme, “Driving Innovation and Sustainable Growth,” reaffirming its commitment to spotlight emerging technologies that catalyze business innovation and foster sustainable societal progress.
The event was attended by over 320 participants, a diverse mix of industry professionals and students interested in the tech world. This blend of experienced minds and enthusiastic learners fostered an invigorating atmosphere of exploration and growth, reflecting the conference’s commitment to bridging the gap between industry and future talent.
The first day saw four thought leaders share their insights on a variety of topics. Peter Ward, Managing Director of Dijital Team, shed light on the untapped potential of data through prompt engineering. Neranjan Dissanayake, CTO at Just in Time Technologies Pvt Ltd, provided a deep-dive into the transformative power of Web 3.0. Peter Ahnert, Data and AI practice lead for Europe at Nagarro, captivated attendees with his session on the transformative powers of large language models. Finally, Dr. Franz Geog Fuchs, a Senior Researcher at SINTEF, separated hype from realistic expectations in quantum computing.
Day two continued to fascinate participants with equally engaging presentations. Dr. Gerard Fernando, Chief Scientific Officer at Zone24X7, discussed the crucial role of governance and regulation in AI. Dr. Norilmi Amilia Ismail, Founder & CEO SpaceIn Sdn Bhd and Senior Lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), intrigued the audience with the potential of PocketQube satellites for IoT connectivity. Isuru Fernando, the NZ Digital Innovation Lead for Azure at Microsoft New Zealand, offered a humanistic and ethical view on AI design. Rounding off the conference, Kay Vasey, the Founder & Chief Connecting Officer at MeshMinds & The MeshMinds Foundation, unlocked the metaverse, discussing pioneering opportunities for the Asia-Pacific region.
A notable highlight was the lively engagement during the quiz sessions conducted each day by the conference’s training partner, Trainocate. These interactions amplified the conference’s energetic vibe, and the top 10 winners on each day were rewarded with free AI-based training vouchers worth around USD 100, further solidifying the conference’s commitment to promoting tech-based learning.
SLASSCOM successfully executed EmTech Conference 2023 with the invaluable support of their Knowledge Partners – Dijital Team and Zone24x7, and Training Partner – Trainocate. Their collective expertise enriched the shared knowledge and added great depth and breadth to the conference.
Reflecting on the success of EmTech Conference 2023, it’s clear that the event lived up to its mission to serve as a guiding light for participants, illuminating the intricate maze of emerging technologies, and demonstrating their potential to fuel innovation and foster sustainable growth. By providing a platform for industry leaders to share their insights, SLASSCOM has positioned the EmTech Conference as a unique opportunity for technology enthusiasts and industry professionals to stay abreast of the technologies shaping the future of our industries and our world.
