1000 – 1010

Welcome Remarks

Ms Jasmin Lau
Minister of State for Digital Development and Information
Republic of Singapore

ROBOTICS & EMBODIED AI TRACK

Breaking down the barriers between the virtual and physical, thought leadership sessions will showcase the latest and proven integration of AI technologies with hardware, enhancing the effectiveness of human action across industries and real-world use cases.

1010 – 1020

Opening Keynote

1020 – 1100

ASEAN’s Embodied AI Opportunity — Compete, Collaborate or Import?

Can ASEAN develop its own Embodied AI ecosystem, or will the region remain dependent on imported solutions? This panel discusses talent development, funding, government incentives, and cross-border collaboration for a sustainable Embodied AI industry.

Johnson Poh
Assistant Chief Executive
Infocomm Media Development Authority
Alvin How
Chief Technology Officer
IPI Singapore

1100 – 1120

Embodied Intelligence: Bridging AI and Physical Action

AI is no longer confined to simulations or software. This session explores how embodied AI integrates perception, decision-making, and actuation to create autonomous systems capable of interacting safely and effectively in dynamic environments. Use cases span industrial automation, robotics-assisted healthcare, and smart infrastructure.

Speakers
Associate Professor Edward Tay
Director
School of Computing Furnace
Adjunct Associate Professor
NUS School of Computing, National University of Singapore
Associate Professor Harold Soh
Associate Professor
National University of Singapore

1120 – 1200

From Pilot to Production — Why Robotics Projects Fail and How to Scale Successfully

Many robotics and AI projects fail to scale. This panel explores integration challenges, workforce adoption, ROI measurement, and best practices for deploying robotics across warehouses, hospitals, factories and workplaces.

Dr Zhang Jingbing
Senior R&D Director
Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC), A*STAR
Varun Thamba
Global VP & Head of AI GTM
SAP SE

1200 – 1220

Human–Robot Collaboration: Cobots and the Augmented Workforce

Robots and AI-enabled tools are augmenting, not replacing, human capabilities. This session examines collaborative robotics (cobots), AI-driven assistance, and intelligent decision-support systems across manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, showcasing how AI enhances safety, efficiency, and productivity.

1220 – 1300

Who’s Ready for Physical AI: Infrastructure, Regulation & Risk

As embodied AI enters shared human environments, regulatory frameworks, safety protocols, and liability models are crucial. This panel discusses governance, cybersecurity, and public trust in AI-enabled hardware across industries.

Panellists
Dr Lim Woo Lip
Chief Technology Officer, Cyber
ST Engineering
Michael Goh
Chief Executive Officer
IPI Singapore
Moderator
Rajesh Savio
AI Transformation Leader
PwC Singapore