Ms. Ella Serry is the International Engagement Manager at the eSafety Commissioner, Australia's online safety regulator.

Ella is passionate about the power of education to make a difference, gender equality, human rights, and social justice. In her current role, she leads a team focused on advancing eSafety's international strategic priorities with other regulators, governments, multilateral organisations, international NGOs, academics, and capacity-building projects on online safety in the Indo-Pacific region.

Ella holds a Master of Social Science - Policy (RMIT) and a Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne). She joined eSafety in early 2019 as a Senior Education Advisor. Prior to joining eSafety, Ella developed and implemented a range of child safety and student wellbeing initiatives in the government and non-government sectors.

With over 30 years of experience as a legal practitioner, he is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya and the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia. Mr. Derek John Fernandez was a member of the MBPJ Council for 13 years and is currently a member of the MBPJ Finance Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Malaysian Nature Society, a Director and member of the Audit Committee of CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) and a member of the National Water Services Commission (SPAN). He is also the Chairman of the Joint Action Committee for Bukit Gasing (JACBG).

Derek has received various awards for his direct involvement in the formulation of the Selangor State Planning Policy 2, the Petaling District Structure Planning Policy and the Petaling Jaya Local Planning Policy. His expertise is recognised in the areas of civil law, local government law, land law and planning and development law for government officials, professional bodies, residents and the public. He has been appointed as Chairman of MCMC Online Harms & Information Security, Chairman of MCMC Legislation Committee, recognised expert on cybersecurity in media and multimedia law and is the author of publications such as "Cybersecurity: The Need for a Change in Approach" and "Legal Framework & Powers of MCMC under Existing Laws to implement cybersecurity to tackle online harms"

Commissioner Police Dato' Mohd Shuhaily Bin Mohd Zain is an esteemed law enforcement leader with a rich and diverse career spanning over two decades. He is currently the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department and holds the prestigious post of Commissioner of Police. In recent years, he has been the Commissioner of Police of Kuala Lumpur (2023) and Penang (2021-2023), among others, demonstrating his skill in leading law enforcement operations in major urban centres. From 2020 to 2021, he served as Deputy Director E1 of the Special Branch in Bukit Aman, where he demonstrated his expertise in intelligence and counter-terrorism operations.

Ms. Sodany Tan, who is currently the Director of ICT Policy at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia, is known for her focus on digital inclusion, online safety and digital literacy. Sodany played a key role in establishing the Capacity Building Research and Development (CBRD) Fund for the MPTC. She has initiated a number of programmes, including the Cambodian Women In-Tech Awards, the Digital Literacy Framework and the Child Online Protection Programme.

Ms. Saskia Blume has been the Head of UNICEF Malaysia's Chief of Child Protection since June 2022. She leads UNICEF's child protection programmes that focus on ending violence against children for all children in Malaysia, regardless of their status or background. Prior to moving to Malaysia, she was based at UNICEF Headquarters in New York and led UNICEF's global programming for migrant and displaced children in the 190 countries and territories where UNICEF operates.

Prior to that, Saskia spent six years in Southeast Asia working with UNICEF in Myanmar and with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam on child protection. She has also worked for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in the areas of human trafficking, forced labour and child labour, as well as for Oxford Lawyers without Borders and the Oxford Monitor of Forced Migration. Originally from Germany, she holds a BA degree from Sciences Po Paris, France, and an MA degree from Oxford University, UK.

Datuk Idham Nawawi was previously the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of Celcom with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and IT industry. Prior to joining Celcom, he was Group Chief Corporate Officer of Axiata and held various senior management positions in companies such as Maxis and Packet One Networks in Malaysia and PT Natrindo Telepon Seluler (AXIS) in Indonesia.

Datuk Idham holds a Master of Communications Management from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland and is a Chevening Scholar. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester, New York, USA.

Mr. Hafizin Che Mohamed Tajudin specialises in public policy advocacy, strategic communications and the regulation of digital services. He is currently Chief Strategic Policy Officer at MCMC.

Previously, Hafizin was Director of Public Affairs and Expressway Business at Touch 'n Go Group and Head of Public Policy at Bytedance (TikTok) in Malaysia. Prior to joining Bytedance, Hafizin worked as a Senior Consultant at Asia Group Advisors (AGA), a strategy consulting and public affairs firm operating across Southeast Asia.

His professional experience also includes roles at the Securities Commission Malaysia and as an advisor to a Minister of Finance. Mr Hafizin holds an LLB degree from the University of Birmingham.

From 2006 to 2010, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong worked as a reporter at Vietnam Television, where she developed her skills in storytelling and communications. Since 2010, she has been working as an Official at the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information in Vietnam, contributing to the regulation and development of media and electronic communication in the country.

Mr. Muhamad Hanif bin Asa'ari was a lawyer by profession before joining the Malaysia Administrative and Diplomatic Service in 2003. For over 20 years in the civil service, he held various posts in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration Department, and Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Since January 2020, he has been the Director of the Distribute Trade and Service Industry Secretariat at the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living.

Muhamad Hanif holds an LL.B. Hons from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) and an MSc in Migration, Mobility, and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in the UK.

Ms. Stella Jeevamani Navaratnam is the Head of Universal Service Provision Division at MCMC. Her current role is to oversee the planning and allocation of contributions from the Universal Service Provision Fund to underserved areas and underserved groups to optimise the use of the fund to bridge the digital divide in Malaysia. She has been with the Commission for more than 20 years and has worked in various departments, both at operational and policy levels.

Mr. Eric Liew is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in Malaysia's telecommunications landscape. Eric is currently the Head of Regulatory at U Mobile Sdn. Bhd. and has honed his expertise over many years in the industry. In his career, he has held key positions dealing with the intricate regulatory frameworks for telecommunications in Malaysia and ensuring compliance while strategically positioning U Mobile in the evolving market.

With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, Eric has been instrumental in building solid relationships with key stakeholders across the telecommunications spectrum. His deep understanding of the Malaysian telecommunications landscape, coupled with his stakeholder management skills, enables him to effectively represent U Mobile's interests while maintaining regulatory standards.

Mr. Syahrilazli Mahammad is a seasoned corporate leader with over two decades of extensive cross-industry experience in manufacturing, telecommunications, IT, oil and gas, agriculture, government, finance and management consulting. His illustrious career has taken him around the globe. He has worked in numerous countries and has travelled to more than 50 countries to explore growth opportunities.

With an impressive track record of adapting to change and achieving excellence, Syahrilazli has held prominent C-suite roles and served as a non-executive director for various companies worldwide. His primary focus has been on driving business development, particularly in emerging markets, where he has utilised his expertise to unlock growth potential.

As Chief Corporate and International Officer at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Syahrilazli oversees a diverse portfolio for the Commission, which includes international affairs, risk management, communications and industry relations, procurement, and strategic planning. In this multifaceted role, he ensures smooth operations and effective execution in all areas.

Ms. Melissa Tithymirda Nikman graduated from the Universiti of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in 2008 with Bachelor Degree Major in Public Policy and Administration and Minor in Financial Accounting. She started joining the Authority for Info-communications Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) in May 2009 with a managerial post looking after tariff, access and interconnection matters as well as consumer complaints handling.

In December 2020, promoted as the Senior Manager of Market Access and Competition under the umbrella of the Market Regulation Group to look after 3 units mainly Licensing, Price Regulation and Competition; and of which Melissa has led each individual unit in her early years in AITI.

Throughout 14 years of service as the telecommunications regulator in Brunei Darussalam, Melissa has gained vast experiences and knowledge in her involvement of many regulatory projects.

Mr. Ichwan Makmur Nasution is an accomplished professional with a strong background in public policy and international affairs. He holds a Master of Science from Bremen University, Germany, and a Bachelor of Science from Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia.

Currently, Ichwan serves as the Head of the Centre for International Affairs at the Secretariat General of Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Informatics. Throughout his career, Ichwan brings a wealth of experience in policy analysis and electronic procurement system development from his previous roles at Indonesia's National Public Procurement Agency.

Mr. Ariel Gonzales joined the Department of Information and Communications Technology of the Philippines in 2017 after completing his Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines.

Prior to his appointment at the Policy Research and Analysis Division, he served for almost three years at the Legislative Liaison Division where he coordinated the Department's positions on key ICT legislations. Gonzales also holds a Diploma in Public Management from the University of the Philippines' National College of Public Administration and Governance.

Ms. Vanessa Yeo is currently Cluster Director, Strategic Policy and Operations at the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA). She is actively involved in the development and implementation of robust online safety, media and anti-scam policies, helping to safeguard digital spaces and ensure a secure online environment for citizens. Prior to her current role at IMDA, Vanessa worked in various ministries and public sector agencies, including the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Law. She has a wealth of public sector experience spanning more than a decade, working at the intersection of policy, law and technology.

Ms. Pitchayanuch Chalacheva has been the Director of the Compliance and Monitoring Division, Facilities-Based Business Licensing Bureau at the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) since 2022. Prior to that, she was a senior economic analyst specialising in anti-competition cases and mergers and acquisitions in the telecommunications sector. She holds an MA in Economics from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, and an MSc in Economic of Regulation and Competition, City University of London, UK.

Mr. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid is recognised for his success in digital transformation to drive business growth. He is a leading figure in business tech with extensive international experience in driving innovative growth in various sectors such as transport, logistics, telecommunications, and the public sector.

At MCMC, Shamsul is the Chief Technology and Innovation Office (CTIO) responsible for the Commission's technology and innovation vision and implementation of strategies for cross-industry growth. In Malaysia and Australia, he has founded start-ups, driven innovation in corporate and public sectors, is a regular public speaker and keynote speaker, advisory member in various Innovation Advisory Panels, and has received innovation awards from OpenGov, GovInsider, IDC, APICTA (Malaysia) and Awards (Australia). He holds a Research Masters and Engineering Degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Ms. Vanessa Wilfred leads the development of AI governance policies to build a trusted ecosystem for AI innovation in Singapore, including generative AI. She is responsible for international collaboration on AI, both with bilateral partners such as the US and the EU, and on multilateral platforms such as the OECD and standards development organisations.

Prior to joining IMDA, Vanessa was responsible for digital infrastructure and connectivity policy at the Ministry of Communications and Information and contributed to the development of the national 5G network. She spent a year at Cisco Systems working on regulatory issues and reviewing SaaS data architecture. Vanessa began her career as a diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where she was responsible for South Asia and Southeast Asia and was deployed to Myanmar as First Secretary. She studied political science and economics at Duke University.

Mr. Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at the GSMA, drives collaboration between the mobile industry, policy makers and ecosystems to advance the digital economy. With more than 20 years of global experience in wholesale, business, regulation, policy and digital transformation, he is a pioneer in building digital partnerships and entities. He is passionate about mobile technology as a foundation for inclusive digital innovation that creates economic resilience and sustainable digital nations.

Mr. Jonathan Jackson has over two decades of experience in helping organisations in APAC and EMEA address the ever-evolving cyber threats across multiple sectors - including government, energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, finance and legal. He specialises in cyber security, threat intelligence and digital forensics and has a deep understanding of the Malaysian cyber security landscape, having lived in Kuala Lumpur since mid-2023.

In his role, Jonathan regularly advises boards and executives on managing, predicting and defending against threats to IoT, networks, applications, endpoints and people. He is currently dedicated to supporting Malaysia's cyber resilience and the establishment of BlackBerry's new Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.

Jonathan has been with BlackBerry for over 10 years and was Head of Security Advisory for BlackBerry ANZ before leading a team as Director of Engineering for Asia Pacific and Japan. Prior to that, he worked for Nokia where he held a number of positions focusing on security and digital transformation.

Mr. Mohamed Tajul Mohamed Sultan, a seasoned professional with over 29 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, holds a distinguished MBA in Strategic Management from the International Business School at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His journey began in 1994 at TM's Seberang Perai office, where he embarked on a path characterised by dedication and innovation. Tajul's unwavering commitment and expertise led to his appointment as TM's Chief Network Officer on 1 November 2020. In this key role, he oversees the planning, expansion and operations of the entire network, steering TM towards excellence in connectivity and service delivery.

As CEO of YTL Communications, Mr. Wing K Lee and his team have built Malaysia's largest all-4G and all-IP network. In 2021, they reached another milestone: they were the first to roll out 5G nationwide.

Prior to joining YTL, Wing spent over 17 years in the United States in leadership positions building the first nationwide fibre optic network, the first nationwide wireless data network and the first commercial 4G network. Wing, who was honoured as "Asian American Engineer of the Year" at the US National Engineers Week in 2002, also holds 33 US patents as well as patents from Singapore and Korea.

He attended the University of Texas at Austin and MIT.

Mr. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid is recognised for his success in digital transformation to drive business growth. He is a leading figure in business tech with extensive international experience in driving innovative growth in various sectors such as transport, logistics, telecommunications, and the public sector.

At MCMC, Shamsul is the Chief Technology and Innovation Office (CTIO) responsible for the Commission's technology and innovation vision and implementation of strategies for cross-industry growth. In Malaysia and Australia, he has founded start-ups, driven innovation in corporate and public sectors, is a regular public speaker and keynote speaker, advisory member in various Innovation Advisory Panels, and has received innovation awards from OpenGov, GovInsider, IDC, APICTA (Malaysia) and Awards (Australia). He holds a Research Masters and Engineering Degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Mr. Hazremi Hamid was a career diplomatic official in Malaysia before taking up his position as Senior Officer for Digital Economy at the ASEAN Secretariat on 1 July 2022. He is a certified PRINCE2®️ Practitioner Project Manager, the industry-leading standard in project management. He is leading the implementation of the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025 at the ASEAN Secretariat to transform ASEAN into a leading digital community and economic bloc driven by secure and transformative digital services, technologies and ecosystem.

He focuses on the development of digital ID, cross-border data flows and data protection, as well as emerging issues such as artificial intelligence (AI) under the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA). Additionally, he also promotes the development of digital public infrastructure and embedding sustainability in digital transformation in ASEAN.

Since 2013, Mr. Jinho Kong has held various positions in the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, progressing from Deputy Director to Senior Deputy Director. In 2019, he took on the key position of Director of the Digital Human Resource Division, followed by his appointment as Director of the ICT Industry Infrastructure Division in 2021. Moving into diplomacy, he assumed the role of First Secretary of the Republic of Korea Mission to ASEAN in 2022 and was appointed Counsellor in 2023, where he worked to strengthen bilateral relations and promote technological cooperation between South Korea and ASEAN member states.

Mr. Cason Neo is currently Chief Applications Solutions Architect at Huawei Cloud APAC, helping enterprises and governments with their cloud and application strategy. Prior to joining Huawei, he led several public sector application development teams at IBM Consulting. He also led and architected Singapore's public sector projects including the nationwide smart water metering programme, Smart Nation Platform and early 5G use case development.

Dr. Jasmine Begum, based in Kuala Lumpur, leads Microsoft's Corporate External and Legal Affairs for the ASEAN region. She and her team provide legal and government affairs support to Microsoft's sales and business operations in- country and the region. She advises governments, customers, partners, the private sector and communities on digital security, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance, and data protection issues.

She established the APAC Leaders Digital Alliance for the public sector in 2021, creating a platform for government agencies, ICT leaders and the industry ecosystem to learn and share best practises in building their national digital transformation agenda.

Dr. Jasmine has nearly 30 years of extensive expertise and experience in legal, policy, regulatory engagement and communications. Prior to joining Microsoft, she held leadership positions at Dell, the UNDP and the United Nations Executive Officer of the Secretary-General in New York.

Mr. Eugene Teh is a senior professional with extensive experience in strategy and business operations.

Eugene is currently SVP Business Development and Growth at Telenor Asia. Prior to that, he was Chief Enterprise Business Officer at Digi Telecommunications, Malaysia. Eugene's journey with Telenor began in 2014 and over the past 10 years, he has held various leadership roles in strategy, corporate affairs, regulatory and stakeholder management and enterprise business (B2B) across Asia. Eugene also has extensive experience in management consulting, having worked at McKinsey and Company and Arthur D. Little for 8 years in Singapore, China, Germany and Malaysia.

Eugene holds an MSc. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California Berkeley, 1998.

Dr. Ahmad Nasruddin 'Atiqullah Fakrullah is currently the Chief Technical and Monitoring Officer at the MCMC, the regulatory authority for the communications and multimedia sector. In his over two decades of service to the MCMC, he has held various positions since 2004, including Chairman of the 5G Testbed Working.

In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Nasruddin was appointed as an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at UTM in 2023. He is actively involved in the academic world as a member of the Industry Advisory Panel for various faculties at prestigious institutions such as UTM, UPM and UKM.

Ms. Phavanhna Douangboupha is currently Deputy Director General at the Office of the Cabinet within the Ministry of Technology and Communications and heads various international cooperation divisions, including Bilaterals, ASEAN, International Organisations and Regional. With an extensive background in telecommunications and digital governance, she has been instrumental in developing and coordinating initiatives across various departments and organisations, including as Deputy Director General in the Department of Planning and Cooperation in the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Lao PDR. Her career in the technology and communications industry ranges from technical roles in the US to strategic leadership positions, demonstrating her commitment to promoting digital connectivity and collaboration at national and international levels.

Mr. Nathan Paul has more than 35 years of experience in technology, mobile communications and IT in the US, Europe and Asia. He has a diverse technology background as a radio planning engineer, telecommunications, BSS/OSS, product and system development in service management and operations. He has held senior management positions at Altel, Maxis, NTT Docomo Pacific, Digi and Telenor as well as Nokia Indonesia

Mr. Jean-Jacques Sahel joined Google in November 2019, and is responsible for Google's information and content policy, including misinformation for the Asia-Pacific region and global telecommunications policy.

He has worked in international government and regulatory affairs for over 20 years in both the private and government sectors and has held positions at ICANN, Microsoft and Skype.

He began his career in the City of London before spending several years in the UK government, where he was particularly responsible for international telecommunications policy.

From 2009 to 2019, Sahel was ex-officio Chairman of the UK Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) and continues to serve on the Board of the IIC as Chairman of the Strategy Committee.

Mr. Ganendra Selvaraj is the Chief Commercial Officer of MEASAT and leads all commercial projects of the company, including the innovative CONNECTme service. Ganendra holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas and has nearly 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry in a variety of technical and commercial roles.

Ms. Mary Lim is Director of Regulatory and Market Access, Asia Pacific lead at Inmarsat. She is responsible for managing regulatory activities across the Asia Pacific region for satellite services. She has more than 20 years of experience in mobile networks, radio planning, strategy for satellite and IoT technologies, spectrum planning and policy making for vary radio communications.

Ir. Azizi A Hadi started his duties as Chief Development Officer at MCMC on 1 November 2023. His main responsibilities include the development of digital infrastructure, the provision of universal service and postal and courier services.

He started his career with the Royal Malaysian Army as an Engineering Officer in the Royal Signals Regiment from 1987 to 1996 and after completing his service, he continued his career with Maxis Berhad for 10 years in various areas of technology, operations, product management and broadband business management. He joined Telekom Malaysia in 2006 as General Manager of Technology and Innovation, heading several divisions including Fixed and Mobile technology, Retail and Corporate/government. Among others, he was Vice President for Retail Products, Executive Vice President for SME, Executive Vice President for TM One, Managing Director and CEO of Webe Digital.

He is also active in the education sector and was an industry consultant for 4 years and an Adjunct Professor of the Faculty of Engineering at Tun Hussein Onn University for another 4 years. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Multimedia Malaysia.

Ms. Sulyna Abdullah is the Chief of Strategic Planning and Membership, and Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). She is also the Executive Director of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. Her portfolio includes strategic planning, UN affairs, membership relations, gender and emerging technologies including AI, space, cybersecurity, internet governance, connectivity and digital transformation.

Prior to ITU, she spent two decades at the MCMC. She was MCMC's Chief Officer for the portfolio of Corporate Strategy and Transformation respectively.

After MCMC, Sulyna took up a position in Netflix as Director of Public Policy for Southeast Asia. She has extensive experience in international public policy affairs and held numerous positions regionally and multilaterally representing Malaysia. She is a lawyer by training and is Advocate and Solicitor of the Malaysian Bar.

Mr. Ronald Tan is currently an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of City-Link Express with almost two decades of experience in the logistics industry. He is a graduate from Michigan State University with a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management. He has been actively involved in the Association of Malaysian Express Carriers (AMEC) and is currently its President since January 2024.

As the Chief Innovation Officer, Mr. Kugan Thirunavakarasu leads CelcomDigi's Innovation Centre, established to develop partner, and commercialise next-generation digital solutions for Malaysian consumers and businesses.

Kugan was previously the Chief Emerging Business Officer of Celcom, with 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. Prior to Celcom, he was the Chief Marketing Officer at Smartfren Indonesia and a Board member of Sinarmas Digital Ventures responsible for the overall commercial business. Kugan started his career with Ericsson Sweden and has worked in various international markets covering Europe and North Africa during his tenure with Ericsson Sweden, before joining Digi and Maxis in various leadership positions.

Mr. Charles Brewer serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Pos Malaysia Berhad since 1 August 2021. With extensive experience in the supply chain industry, particularly in e-commerce logistics, cross-border fulfilment, first and last mile delivery, logistics and supply chain management, as well as business and digital transformation, Charles brings a wealth of expertise to his role.

Prior to joining Pos Malaysia, Charles held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Canada Postand enjoyed a distinguished 34-year career with DHL Express, assuming various roles in Malaysia, the Philippines, South Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and America. Throughout his professional beyond his professional endeavours, Charles is passionate about food and is an avid football fan.

Charles graduated from University of Reading, United Kingdom. He also holds an Advanced Logistics diploma from Cranfield University School of Management and completed the Advanced Senior Executive Management Programme at Henley Business School in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Chip Strange is the Chief Strategy Officer at Ookla®, a global leader in connectivity intelligence that provides consumers, businesses, and other organisations with data-driven insights to improve networks and connected experiences. As the CSO, Chip leads global corporate development, strategic partnerships, government and industry affairs, and the Ookla for Good program.

Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman Sultan Suhaibuddeen, currently serves as the Chief Network Security Officer at the MCMC, brings extensive experience from senior roles in both the Malaysian government and private sector, both domestically and internationally. Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman holds a PhD in Cybersecurity and various professional certifications, his expertise and leadership are instrumental in safeguarding Malaysia's communication and multimedia landscape.

Dr. Megat Zuhairy bin Megat Tajuddin has been serving the Government of Malaysia since 1997 and has vast experiences as an engineer in ICT and Telecommunication fields. Besides holding the position as Chief Executive of NACSA, he is also the Registrar in Board of Engineers Malaysia, an ASEAN Certified Professional Engineer, a Certified Knowledge Manager at KM Institute USA and an Adjunct Professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA.

Previously he was an Expert of Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance at United Nations University, Portugal before he became the Director of Engineering (ICT) in Competency, Innovation and Performance Division at Public Works Department.

For the past 26 years, Dr. Megat has been actively developing and implementing policy and strategic plans for Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) agenda as well as building human capital capacity in innovation and knowledge management. Dr. Megat has a Doctor of Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Master of Science in Communications Technology from Ulm University, Germany and Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Minor in Economics) from Johns Hopkins University, USA.

Dr. Dzaharudin bin Mansor received an Honors Degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Monash University, Australia in 1985, and concluded his PhD in Computer Science in 1988. He has professional certifications in Cyber Security, AI, Big Data, Data Science, Cloud and Computer Architecture.

He joined AWS as Country Head of Security Assurance in 2022, and has prior to that, was the National Technology Officer at Microsoft for nearly 17 years. He has over 37 years of professional experience in technology in various roles in Malaysia, Australia, Singapore and ASEAN region.

He has been a key contributor to various other national technology roadmaps, standards, and frameworks in the areas of Cyber Security, Economic Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, Green Technology, Technology Foresight, Interoperability, Education and others. He is an Adjunct Professor at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and an Advisor to PIKOM. Dr. Dzaharudin aspires to contribute towards the nation's Digital Transformation aspirations.

Mr. Alex Ooi has more than 20 years of ICT experience, bringing with him a wealth of on-the-ground and practical experience in both cyber security and IT network infrastructure space for enterprises and public sector in both service provider and end user role.

His cyber experience encompasses board and senior level engagements, development and implementation of cyber security programs, cyber security governance and compliance, enterprise level cyber security architecture design, solution delivery, building and managing cyber security operation centres to name a few.

His most recent role was as Business Information Security Officer at Singtel Group Networks where he was accountable for the cyber security posture of Singtel and Optus Networks from a cyber governance, assurance and compliance perspective including regulatory compliance.

As Head of Security, Ms. Connie McIntosh is responsible for Security across Cyber, Information, Product and Operational Security Domains. Her experience spans both the public, private and academia sectors, including working with Australian Government's Computer Emergency Response team, Australian Government's Secure Classified Networks and University of the Sunshine Coat.

Connie was named top 100 women in Cybersecurity by US Cyber Defense Magazine. She is an International speaker, presenter, CTF judge and mentor in cybersecurity. She has been featured in numerous publications and books. Connie is a champion for women in cybersecurity and advocates for more women in the profession, establishing scholarships, and mentoring aspiring professionals to pursue cybersecurity as a rewarding career option.

Mr. Mathew Driver is currently executive vice president and head of services for Mastercard in Asia Pacific responsible for the development and management of Mastercard's services portfolio including Mastercard Advisors Consulting, Data & Analytics, Test & Learn, Loyalty, Managed Services, Innovation Management, as well as Cyber and Intelligence, Fraud & Risk Solutions. Mathew joined Mastercard in 2002 as he graduated from Columbia and London Business Schools. He has held roles of increasing seniority in London, New York and Singapore.

Dato' Mohd Ali Hanafiah bin Mohd Yunus has been in the industry since 35 years ago beginning his career as a Research Fellow in the fields of Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave. He then joined one of the service providers involved in the mobile and fixed network development and operations. He joined MCMC in May 2000 and started with Standards Development. From there onwards, he has been involved in broadband initiatives such as the HSBB and JENDELA, the national broadband blueprint.