Digital x ADB 2024 This year of Digital x ADB marks the fifth in a series of annual knowledge-sharing events co-organized by the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, and selected Sector Groups. The event is aimed for ADB’s staff members, consultants, contractors, and partners to learn about and take part in efforts to further integrate digital into ADB’s DNA. Digital technologies are today’s most powerful drivers of change. Digital x ADB aims to raise awareness and build broad consensus within ADB to continue focusing on the digital opportunities that lie ahead in a world reshaped by COVID-19. This event is designed to help ADB’s people and partners learn more about the digital technologies that are being brought to the forefront of our operations, our investments, and our work. Program and Learning Materials 24 September 2024 25 September 2024 26 September 2024 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Day 1 [Video] DIGITAL X ADB: PLENARY SESSION Unlocking the Potential of AI for Development 9:30–10:00 OPENING SESSION Bruno Carrasco, Director General, CCSD, ADB Antonio García Zaballos, Director, CCDT, ADB – Why Digital x ADB ByeongJo Kong, Digital Technology Specialist, CCDT, ADB – Program Overview SESSION 1: Keynote Speech 10:00–10:40 Keynote Speech Randima Fernando 10:00–10:40 From Intelligence to Superintelligence: Shaping the Future with AI Javen Qinfeng Shi 10:40–11:00 Coffee/Tea Break 11:00–12:20 SESSION 2: Harnessing AI for Good: Applications of AI for Developmen Moderator: Antonio García Zaballos, Director, CCDT, ADB 11:00–12:20 AI Driven Innovations in Developing Economies Adrienne Heinrich 11:00–12:20 AI: The Race to Rollout Andrew Ure 11:00–12:20 OpenAI Pragya Misra 11:00–12:20 Randima Fernando, Co-founder, Center for Humane Technology 12:20–13:30 Lunch 13:30–14:00 SESSION 3: Fireside Chat – The Smart Wife: Why Siri, Alexa and Other Smart Home Devices Need a Feminist Robot 14:00–15:10 SESSION 4: Empowering AI Infrastructure and Skills Development for the AIpowered Future 14:00–15:10 AI Infrastructure for AI Adoption and Economic Development Vivek Vasistha 14:00–15:10 The AI opportunity A skills and workforce perspective Trisha Suresh 14:00–15:10 Building a Thriving National AI Ecosystem: Insights from Taipei’s Journey Steven Shiau 14:00–15:10 The Responsible Use and Development of AI in Asean Kelly Forbes 15:10–15:40 Coffee/Tea Break 15:45–17:00 SESSION 5: Navigating the Ethical Use and Governance of AI Moderator: ByeongJo Kong, Digital Technology Specialist, ADB 15:40–17:00 Keynote speech: Bruce Gosper, Vice President for Administration and Corporate Management, ADB 15:45–17:00 AI Ethics and Governance in Practice Programme David Leslie 15:45–17:00 Navigating the Ethical Use and Governance of AI Alexandra Belias 15:45–17:00 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI Undral Ganbaatar 15:45–17:00 Navigating the Ethical Use and Governance of AI Building Responsible AI Ecosystems in the Asia Pacific Region Peter Brimble 15:45–17:00 Ozzeir Khan, Director of IT Department, ADB 17:00–17:15 Wrap Up & Closing Remarks Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Day 2 [Video] DIGITAL X ADB: SECTOR-FOCUSED SESSION Empowering Societies through AI 9:30–10:40 SESSION 6: AI in Healthcare: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions 9:30–10:40 Welcome Remarks: Eduardo P. Banzon, Director, HSD, ADB Moderator: Vasoontara Yiengprugsawan, Senior Universal Health Coverage Specialist, ADB 9:30–10:40 AI in Healthcare: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions Akihito Watabe 9:30–10:40 AI Utilization at HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment service) : Experiences and Challenges Heesung Jung 9:30–10:40 AI for Claims Processing Saurav Bhattarai 9:30–10:40 Health System Strengthening Powered by AI Divya Gupta 9:30–10:40 Fujifilm Unveils Global Purpose: "Giving Our World More Smiles" Masaharu Morita 10:40–11:00 Coffee/Tea Break 11:00–12:30 SESSION 7: AI and the Future of Education Moderator: Jian (Jeffrey) Xu, Senior Education Specialist, HSD, ADB 11:00–12:30 AI in Education. Global Landscape & Examples Maria Spies 11:00–12:30 AI in Education Rose Sagun 11:00–12:30 Opportunities for Adoption and Developing the AI Competencies at A Younger Age Leila Areola 11:00–12:30 AI-Powered Innovation in Viet Nam's Educational Landscape Bui Thanh Hang 11:00–12:30 Javen Qinfeng Shi, Professor & Director, University of Adelaide & Australian Institute for Machine Learning 12:30–14:00 Lunch 14:00–15:20 SESSION 8: AI for Social Protection and Elder Care 14:00–15:20 Welcome Remarks: Sofia Shakil, Director, HSD, ADB 14:00–15:20 Moderator: Anand Ramesh Kumar, Social Development Specialist, HSD, ADB 14:00–15:20 Janice Chia, Founder & Managing Director, Ageing Asia (Virtual) 14:00–15:20 AI-Powered Safety Nets: Telecommunication Solutions for Social Protection 14:00–15:20 Transforming Healthcare Delivery: AI Innovations in Remote & In-Home Care Li Lian Ng 14:00–15:20 Optimizing Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing the Grievance Redress of the Philippine Conditional Cash Transfer Augustus Lito Narag 14:00–15:20 Hyun Joo Youn, Senior Social Development Specialist, HSD, ADB (Virtual) 15:20-15:40 Coffee/Tea Break 15:40-16:20 SESSION 9: Driving Innovation through Private Sector Collaboration 15:40-16:20 Welcome Remarks & Moderator: Tahani Iqbal, Digital Development Specialist, CCDT, ADB 15:40-16:20 Pragya Misra, Lead, Public Policy and Partnerships, OpenAI 15:40-16:20 Adilah Junid, Director of Legal and Government Affairs, Microsoft 15:40-16:20 Dennis Magsajo, Head of Solutions Architecture, Amazon Web Services 16:20-17:30 Special Event: Launch of the ADB-Netflix Report: “Digital Creative Industries in Asia: A Review” Ludovica De Santis 16:20-17:30 Moderator: Yoonee Jeong, Senior Digital Technology Specialist, ADB 16:20-17:30 Shangari Kiruppalini, Manager, Public Policy - Southeast Asia, Netflix 16:20-17:30 Basil Andres, Program Manager for Research Planning and Policy, Department of Trade and Industry, Philppines 16:20-17:30 Cipto Adiguno, President, Asosiasi Game Indonesia Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Day 3 [Video] DIGITAL X ADB: THEME-FOCUSED SESSION Harnessing AI for Sustainable, Equitable Development and Institutional Innovation 9:30–10:40 SESSION 10: Transforming ADB's Future of Work with AI-Driven Innovations 9:30–10:40 Welcome Remarks: Stephanie KC Hung, Director General, IT Department, ADB 9:30–10:40 Moderator: Susann Roth, Advisor, Department of Communication and Knowledge, ADB 9:30–10:40 Transforming ADB's Future of Work with AI-Driven Innovations 9:30–10:40 Patrick Vermeij, Senior IT Specialist (Program Management), ADB 9:30–10:40 Maribeth Cesicar-Sanvictores, Knowledge Management Officer, ADB 9:30–10:40 Matt Farley, Director, Infrastructure and Technology Division, ADB 9:30–10:40 Kadra Saeed, Principal IT Specialist (Digital Products Lead), ITD, ADB 9:30–10:40 Agnes Molnar, Founder and Managing Consultant, Search Explained 10:40–11:00 Coffee/Tea Break 11:00–12:20 SESSION 11: Leveraging AI to Combat Climate Change 11:00–12:20 Moderator: Marc Lepage, Principal IT Specialist, IT Department, ADB 11:00–12:20 AI for Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Management Paolo Manunta 11:00–12:20 Yong-Sang Choi, Professor and CEO, RainbirdGEO (Virtual) 11:00–12:20 Belinda Hewitt, Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, CCRE, ADB 11:00–12:20 AI and Climate Change Yves Gonzalez 12:20–14:00 Lunch 14:00–15:20 SESSION 12: Advancing Gender Equality with AI 14:00–15:20 Leveraging AI for Gender Equality 14:00–15:20 Welcome Remarks & Moderator: Samantha Hung, Director, CCGE, ADB 14:00–15:20 Angela Kim, Chief / Head of Insights & AI, Women in AI APAC 14:00–15:20 Jenny Kennedy, Co-Author, The Smart Wif 14:00–15:20 Jin Ha Kim, Gender Specialist, CCGE, ADB 14:00–15:20 Kavindya Thennakoon, Co-Founder and Head of Product, TILLI 14:00–15:20 Kris Villanueva-Libunao, Advisor and Professor, University of the Philippines 15:20–15:40 CLOSING SESSION Stephanie KC Hung, Director General, IT Department, AD Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. 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