Conference Agenda – TECLA

DIGITAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE CONNECTED WORLD

Pre-conference 12th August 2024

1pm to 5pm Technical workshop

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Time	Event
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM	Registration & Networking (Hand-on Demo & Practice Fiber Splicing & Testing with VSFF Connectors)
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM	Session (#1) Introduction to the workshop, objectives, and the importance of connectivity in the modern technological landscape by Ritter Hui, Senko Advanced Components.
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM	Session (#2) Overview of industry standards in connectivity, addressing the evolving technology landscape's demand for precise, reliable connectivity, and exploring methods to ensure high performance and reliability through case studies and real-world applications by Dr Bernard Lee, Sanko Advanced Components.
02:45 PM - 03:15 PM	Session (#3) Introduction to the SN Series connectors showcasing their space-saving and efficiency benefits, along with demonstrations of their applications, installations, and use with a tester using SN test cords by Mary Elizabeth Cheng, RCDD, RTPM, CT.
03:15 PM - 03:30 PM	Coffee Break & Showcase of Tester with SN & CS Test Cords.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM	Session (#4) Commitment to sustainability and carbon emission reduction, sustainable practices in manufacturing and product development, collaboration with liquid cooling brands to enhance sustainability, and future initiatives and goals for a greener industry by Takeshi Kasai, Senko Advanced Advanced Components.
04:00 PM - 04:45 PM	Session (#5) Liquid Cooling Technology for Data Centers by Garies Chong, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM, OSP, DCP, DCS, CT.
04:45 PM - 04:55 PM	Session (#6) Panellists: Experts from SENKO, industry analyst, and representatives from Liquid Cooling brands.
04:55 PM - 05:00 PM	Closing for the Technical Sessions by Dr Bernard Lee

Day 1 Conference - 13 August 2024

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Time	Event
08:00 AM – 08:45 AM	Registration & Networking Breakfast
08:45 AM – 08:50 AM	Opening Ceremony & Welcome by Garies Chong, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, DCP,DCS, CT, BICSI Southeast Asia District Chair, CEO of EMS Wiring Systems Pte Ltd.
08:50 AM – 09:05 AM	Special Announcement by John H. Daniels, CNM, FACHE, FHIMSS, CEO, BICSI
09:05 AM – 09:45 AM	Presentation (#1) Importance of "Data Center & Clouds Services"for Southeast Asia by George Choo, MBA, President of ATiS (Association of Telecommunications & Technology Industry in Singapore), CEO of AbtecSEA.
09:45 AM – 10:25 AM	Presentation (#2) Data Center Efficiency: Balancing Performance and Environmental Impact by Ir. Dr. Bernard HL Lee PhD, RCDD, CEng Regional Technology Director, Senko Advanced Components
10:25 AM – 10:40 AM	Break & Exhibits
10:40 AM – 11:20 AM	Presentation (#3) Are You Seeking A Textbook On Data Centers and How To Learn About Them? by Rui Takei, RCDD, DCDC, BICSI Japan.
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM	Presentation (#4) Fiber Trends_New Fiber Connector Types_how to test by Roger Koo, M.Bus(IT), BSc (Mgmt), PMP, Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd.
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM	Networking Lunch
01:30 AM – 2:10 PM	Presentation (#5) Optimizing For A Sustainable Future - Data Center, IT and Network Management by Choo YJ, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Datwyler IT Infra Pte Ltd.
02:10 PM – 02 :50 PM	Presentation (#6) The Generative AI Revolution is here. Are you ready? We are by Jeffrey Chong, RCDD, CDCS, MBA, SDVoE Design Partners, The Siemon Company.
02:50 PM – 03:30 PM	Presentation (#7) AI Infusion: The Next Wave of Data Center Networking by Shady Youssef, Managing Director, Leviton Middle East, Africa & APAC
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM	Break & Exhibits
04:00 PM – 04:40 PM	Presentation (#8) Zero Waste Economy for Zero CARBON Nation by Prof. Dr. Mohamed G. Kafafy, President, Global University of Science & Technology (GUST), HR Mangement Institute (HRMI) & World Green Economy Council-United Nations.
04:40 PM – 05:30 PM	Presentation (#9) Digital Sustainability for the ICT World (Panel Discussion).
05:30 PM – 05:30 PM	Day 1 Closing.

Day 2 Conference - 14 August 2024

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Time	Event
08:00 AM – 08:45 AM	Registration & Exhibits
08:45 AM – 08:50 AM	Welcome Address by BICSI Southeast Asia District Vice-Chair, Tony I. Madrono, RCDD, DCDC, CDCP, REE MBA., CEO of ISI, Philippines.
08:50 AM – 09:30 AM	Presentation (#10) BICSI Overview by Mary Elizabeth Cheng, RCDD, RTPM, CT, BICSI Southeast Asia Country Chair for Malaysia, Founder/Principal of Tecnoviq Learning Academy Sdn. Bhd.
09:30 AM – 10:10 AM	Presentation (#11) Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Evolution by Professor Huang GB, PhD., Founder of Mind PointEye, Listed as TOP 2 of “TOP 10 AI” by Google Scholar in 2017, most influential scientific mind, highly cited researcher consecutively for 8 years since 2014, #1 of Top 2% world class scientists of NTU Singapore
10:10 AM – 10:25 AM	Break & Exhibits
10:25 AM – 11:05 AM	Presentation (#12) Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Data Centers through Liquid Cooling Solutions by Garies Chong, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, DCP, DCS, CT.
11:05 AM – 11:45 AM	Presentation (#13) Next Generation Threat: AI & Security. How has GenAI evolved. Is it a bane or boom? by Allen Lee, CISSP, CISA, BCCE, Managing Director, Genesis Networks Pte Ltd.
11:45 AM – 01:15 PM	Networking Lunch
01:15 PM – 01:55 PM	Presentation (#14) Reducing Energy Consumption in Data Transmission Networks by Dr Oh Ser Wah, Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from NTU and is the top Nanyang MBA Graduate 2009/2010
01:55 PM – 02:35 PM	Presentation (#15) Power-Over-Internet (PoE) and Testing by Andrew He, Softing Singapore Pte Ltd.
02:35 PM – 03:05 PM	Presentation (#16) Towards Net-Zero Data Centers: Implementing Sustainable Energy Solutions by Senthil Karuppiah, MBA & Engineering, Founder & CEO of Energi Tranz Pte Ltd.
03:05 PM – 03:35 PM	Break & Exhibits
03:35 PM – 04:15PM	Presentation (#17) Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies in ICT: From Design to Deployment by Takeshi Kasai, Senko Advanced Components.
04:15PM – 05:05 PM	Presentation (#18) Digital Sustainability for the Data Center World (Panel Discussion).
05:05PM – 05:30PM	Lucky Draws & Final Day Closing. Group Photograph Taking Sessions.

Remarks: The agenda & topics are subjected to change without further notice