AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth

In this episode,  Pak Victor Lesmana, CEO BukaFinancial and commerce, Bukalapak, discusses the winning project from the AIBP Tech for ESG Awards. Bukalapak's winning project showcased their focus on “Empowering MSMEs with Inclusive Financial Infrastructure” through initiatives like Mitra Bukalapak and Kirim Uang. 

Pak  Victor also shares Bukalapak's journey from its early days to becoming a unicorn, highlighting key milestones and expansion into new business areas. 

Bukalapak is often credited as the country's first listed technology unicorn and its IPO in August 2021 is still Indonesia's largest, raising some USD 1.5 billion at a valuation of USD 7.5 billion. 

In this episode, Pak Agi Agung Galuh Purwa, Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department for the West Java Provincial Government in Indonesia, discusses the winning project from the AIBP Tech for ESG Awards. The project, led by Jabar Digital Services under the initiative of the West Java Communications and Informatics Agency, is part of the Desa Digital program, which aims to transform villages into 'Champion Villages' through digital innovation. This initiative is specifically designed to bridge the digital divide across the West Java Province

West Java is one of the largest provinces in Indonesia. With an area of 35 thousand square kilometers, there are 5,312 villages in West Java Province. 

In this episode, Datin Ts. Habsah Nordin, Chief Data Officer of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), discusses how the company has leveraged data to transform and grow its business in the last half-century. She provides an overview of how their data transformation started, and their continued investments in various projects, including Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) and Data+. Datin Habsah also shares about PETRONAS' preparations for upcoming technologies like AI, exemplified by the introduction of J.AI.

PETRONAS, Malaysia's integrated multinational petroleum corporation, has a presence in over 100 countries globally and this year marks the celebration of their 50-year legacy in the oil and gas industry.

 In this episode, Francis Adrian Viernes, CFA, MSF, CCREP, PMDSA, Chief Data Scientist and Head of Data Analytics at Megaworld Corporation, discusses how they are making waves with its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create safe and secure townships. Francis delves into Megaworld's plans for expanding AI applications beyond accident detection, such as weather forecasting, crowd monitoring, people counting, and air quality monitoring. He also shares his perspective on how Megaworld's digital transformation initiatives will shape the future of urban living in the Philippines.

Megaworld Corporation is a subsidiary of Alliance Global Group, Inc., one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. Megaworld is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, with a market capitalisation of USD 1.06B (₱59.56B).

In this episode, Mr. Kong Kian Beng, CFO of IOI Corporation Berhad, discusses how the company has leveraged technology and innovation over the past few decades to transform and grow its palm oil business. He provides an overview of IOI's history, its move into palm oil in the 1980s when many saw it as a sunset industry, and its investments in downstream capabilities like oleochemicals and specialty fats. Mr. Kong also shares IOI's digital transformation journey and how they are getting ready for future technologies like AI,  highlights how traditional industries can embrace innovation and technology to drive growth.

In this episode, we will hear from Andrian Purnama, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Indonesia and subsequently with Roy Kosasih, the President Director of IBM Indonesia. These conversations will illuminate the diverse applications and perspectives on Generative AI in Indonesia and how it will play a crucial role in IBM's plans for Indonesia.

In this episode, we'll first hear from Abraham Thomas, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting, ASEAN who will be sharing insights on the implementation and impact of Generative AI across ASEAN. Following that, we'll connect with Deep Bhau, Managing Partner Indonesia & Ventures, who will dive deeper into the specific applications and challenges of this technology in the Indonesian context.

In this episode, Pak Anthony Amni, Country Manager, AWS Indonesia, discusses the evolving landscape of Generative AI in the Indonesian market. Pak Anthony delves into AWS's role in driving digital transformation across diverse industries, from large enterprises to dynamic startups and how they are laying the foundations for AI and Gen AI adoption, enabling businesses to unlock new use cases and drive value.

In this discussion, we're joined by Pak Ridwan Tahir, Head of Strategic Business Unit ICT, Mining Industry Indonesia  (MIND ID) who will be sharing how advanced AI technologies can be integrated into the operations of one of Indonesia's key state-owned enterprises. Learn how MIND ID, with its diverse subsidiaries including ANTAM, Bukit ASAM, and Freeport, is centralizing its IT operations to drive efficiency and innovation across the board.

In this episode, Pak Imron Gazali, COO, Medco Power shares their journey towards operational excellence through AI utilisation. Learn about the steps that Medco Power is taking towards ensuring safety, enhancing reliability, and optimizing costs in their power plants across Indonesia.