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Opening Remarks

Professor Ir Denny Ng Kok Sum, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University

Keynote (Academic): 

Professor Gavin Shaddick, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Cardiff University

Keynote (Industry): 

Tuan Shamsul Izhan bin Abdul Majid, Head of National AI Office (NAIO) 

Welcoming Remarks 

Professor Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Sunway University

• AI and Sustainability at Sunway University
• Introduction to the new Department of Data Science and AI

Officiating Ceremony

YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital

• Special address: Empowering a Digital Nation through Sustainable AI
• Official Launch
  •    AI for Sustainability Forum 2025 
  •    School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Sunway University 

Panel Discussion

Innovation Meets Reality – AI for Sustainable Solutions

Focus: Real-world case studies and research-industry collaborations on AI for infrastructure, energy and environment.

Panellists: 

• Dr Nazri Bajuri, Co-Founder & CTO, CitySage
• Naguib Mohd Nor, CEO at AMRACE and STRAND Adjunct Professor at Universiti Malaya
• Associate Professor Ts. Dr Aznul Qalid Bin Md Sabri, Department of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Malaya

Moderator:
Associate Professor Dr Anwar Majeed, Head - Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Sunway University 

Keynote (Policy)

Tuan Abdullah Zawawi bin Mohamed, Vice President, Head of Robotics and Product Development, SD Guthrie Berhad 

• National AI for Sustainability Strategy
• Focus: Malaysia's roadmap for ethical, inclusive and sustainable AI adoption across sectors.

Panel Discussion

Building AI Talent & Ecosystems for Societal Good

Focus: Talent development, data governance, AI inclusivity, AI literacy and equitable technology access

Panellists:

• Professor Ts. Dr Nurfadhlina Mohd Sharef, Chief Digital Officer, Universiti Putra Malaysia  
• Noelle Tan, Manager (AI/ML), Digital Technology Solution, Sunway Group
• Davis Chai, Solution Architect Manager AWS Malaysia

Moderator: 
Professor Chua Hui Na, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University 

Lunch Break & Networking Lounge

• Poster display or demo booths by student researchers
• Casual discussion over lunch for future collaborations

Sustainability Track

• Theme: AI for Clean Energy, Climate Prediction, Circular Economy
• Facilitator: Associate Professor Dr Azam Che Idris
• AI Committee: Dr Faris Syahmi Samidi, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University

Nerdy AI Track

• Theme: Deep learning, data fusion, LLMs, and frontier AI innovations
• Facilitator: Associate Professor Dr Saad, Head, School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence and Head - Department of Smart Computing and Cyber Resilience, Sunway University
• AI Committee: Dr Claymond Lim Wei Xiang, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University

Social & Policy Track 

• Theme: AI Ethics, Regulation, Governance, Community Empowerment
• Facilitator: Associate Professor Ts. Dr Lee Yun Li
• AI Committee: Dr Hadyan Hafizh, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University

Panel Discussion

What’s Next for AI and Sustainability in Malaysia?

Reflections from breakout sessions – Each breakout facilitator presents 5-minute summary and action plan

Moderator: 
Professor Ir Rosdiadee Nordin, Deputy Dean (Internationalisation), Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Co-Director, Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI), ºÚÁÏÉç 

Closing Remarks

Forging AI-Driven Sustainable Futures

• Summary and key takeaways by Professor Gavin, Cardiff University
• Invitation for continued collaboration