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Join us at the NUS-ISS Learning Festival for an enlightening series of talks led by renowned academics and industry experts. Our diverse sessions will cover the spectrum of today's most pivotal tech topics—from Cybersecurity and Software Systems to Digital Products & Platforms, Data Science, and Digital Innovation & Design.

 

Dive into specialised tracks such as "Bridging the Product Chasm with Business," "Developing Generative AI Applications," and "Learning Agility: The Pivotal Factors." Gain invaluable insights into how advanced technologies and intelligent systems are shaping the future of business and industry.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the latest innovations and learn from the leaders driving technological advancement!

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Beyond Machine Learning: Applying Generative AI to Combat Email Scams

10:00am - 11:00am
Speaker: Mr Jeremy Lee, Product Lead, Assurity Trusted Solutions

Curious to know how to integrate digitalisation with sustainable practices and leverage digital technology for impactful business outcomes? Join our industry leaders as they share on exploring and co-creating opportunities in Digital Sustainability in this two-part talk and panel discussion.


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Developing Generative AI Applications

10:00am - 11:00am
Speaker: Mr Lee Chuk Mann, Chief, StackUp Programme, NUS-ISS

Learn how to integrate Generative AI into your applications [e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)] as well as Live Demonstrations to conceptualise what you have learnt to gain valuable insights and advanced knowledge to your skillsets. 


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The Shift to Product Management: A Roadmap to Transformation in the Public Sector

11:00am - 12:00pm
Speaker: Mr Harish Srinivasan, Deputy CIO, Public Service Division

In today’s fast-evolving landscape, the shift from project-based to product-centric management is becoming increasingly vital, especially within the Singapore public sector. This session will deep dive into the pain points faced by the public sector through compelling use cases and experience sharing, strategies implemented to overcome challenges and clear roadmap in product management principles for upskilling teams to adopt.

 

The critical role of organisational change management offering valuable insights into aligning stakeholders and cultivating a culture that champions product-centric practices will also be discussed. By grasping the intricacies of this shift, public sector leaders will be empowered to drive meaningful change and ensure a successful transition to a product-focused approach.



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Learning Agility: The Pivotal Factors

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Speaker: Dr Wendy Tan, Managing Partner, The Flame Centre; Author of 'Learning Agility | Relearn, Reskill, Reinvent'

Disruption is the new normal. Automation and AI are reshaping the workforce, requiring mass redeployment to new roles and ways of working. Employees need to upskill and reskill to stay relevant and contribute in ways machines can't. Careers are also shifting from single-expertise "T" shapes to multi-skilled "M" shapes. Explore how automation and AI are reshaping careers, and discover strategies for skill upgrade, learning agility, and adapting to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving workforce.

 

 

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Bridging the Product Chasm with the Business

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Speaker: Mr Nicholas Khoo, Cluster Director (Social & Family Development Cluster), Ministry of Social & Family Development

There is a critical need for seamless collaboration between product teams and business owners to bridge the "product chasm”. This session will delve into the challenges, strategies, and benefits of fostering effective communication and shared accountability between these two entities.


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Digitally Transforming the International Flower Trade and Providing Smart Farm Management Solutions

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Speaker: Mr Robert Wetzler, Managing Director, Otani Trading

Ever curious how exotic flowers from distant lands end up at your local florist? The international flower trade, mainly composed of small and medium-sized enterprises, offers a unique look into global commerce.

 

Learn how Flower Meister International is revolutionising this industry with a cloud-native platform that connects the entire supply chain, enhances trade collaboration through comprehensive software while transforming flower farms into high-tech operations that optimize yields and maintenance through advanced technology. 


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Beyond the Hype of 'AI Everywhere': A Product Perspective

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Speaker: Mr Scott Si, Senior Lecturer & Consultant, Digital Products & Platforms Practice, NUS-ISS

Companies are all rushing to integrate GenAI into their products. But is 'AI everywhere' really what we need? Explore the overuse of AI in new product features including its benefits and risks involved and deep-dive into its impact on products, platforms, and the evolving role of product management.



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Customer Experience at the Core: Operationlise CX with Data-Driven Insights for Business Growth

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Speaker: Mr Hong Kok Liang, Senior Lecturer & Consultant, Digital Innovation & Design Practice, NUS-ISS

Join us for an insightful session as we explore the cutting-edge frontiers of Customer Journey Mapping. Learn how Customer Journey Maps integrate into an organisation’s customer-centric strategy, from designing exceptional customer experiences to actualising them. Delve into the complexities of CJM implementation, acquire best practices and drive meaningful business outcomes. 

Watch NUS-ISS Learning Festival 2023 highlights here. 
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