The ISC2 Singapore Chapter is proud to support Cloud Security Alliance, Singapore Chapter and would like to invite our members to an event titled "Guiding organizations from rapid AI adoption to structured governance with ISO 42001 — enabling innovation with confidence.
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Synopsis:
AI adoption in enterprises is accelerating, and deploying models like DeepSeek requires a well-structured approach to maximize effectiveness while managing risks. This session explores the end-to-end AI lifecycle, offering practical insights into deploying DeepSeek successfully in an enterprise environment.
Key points:
As Artificial Intelligence rapidly enters organizations, governance often lags behind adoption. ISO/IEC 42001 offers a clear, structured framework to help leaders move from uncertainty to confidence in managing AI responsibly.
This session will explore how ISO 42001 empowers organizations to:
Rather than focusing on technical implementation, the sharing session emphasizes leadership, governance structures, and strategic alignment. Participants will leave with practical insights into how ISO 42001 serves not just as a compliance standard, but as a strategic enabler of safe, scalable, and innovative AI adoption.
Key Takeaway: ISO 42001 helps organizations bridge the gap between rapid AI adoption and effective governance — enabling innovation with confidence.
Agenda:
6:30 PM – 7.00 PM – Registration, dinner and networking 7.00 PM - 7.15 PM – Welcome Address by Professor Alex Siow (President, Cloud Security Alliance Singapore Chapter) 7.15 PM – 8.00 PM – Presentation by William Ho 8.00 PM- 9.00 PM – Panel Discussion with Jim Lim, William Ho and, Festus Thomas. Moderated by Jon Lau 9.00 PM – 9.15 PM - Q&A & Wrap-Up
About the speakers:
Prof Alex Siow, President, Cloud Security Alliance Singapore Chapter
Prof Alex is a consultant and advisor to many companies in many countries in the areas of digital transformation, governance, analytics, risk management and cybersecurity. He is a Senior Advisor to the National Supercomputing Centre.
He was the President of the Singapore Computer Society between 1997 and 2001. Also, the President of IT Management Association from 1995 to 1999. As the first President of the Project Management Institute’s Singapore Chapter, he served between 2001 and 2012. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Cloud Security Alliance’s Singapore Chapter since 2019.
Last year, he was conferred the Skills future Fellowship by SSG and was also named as the Cybersecurity Hall of Fame by AiSP/CSA.
Prof Alex published his book “Leading with IT: Lessons from Singapore’s first CIO” in Feb 2021.
Jim Lim, Vice President, Cloud Security Alliance Singapore Chapter
Jim is the Head Health Ecosystem with Zühlke Asia, poised to lead the organisation’s regional efforts to serve the healthcare industry and continue to expand Zühlke’s healthcare expertise and offerings to the ecosystems of public health, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and medtech companies in Asia.
With over 24 years of information and communication technologies industry experience, Jim brings his wealth of experience providing strategic, business and technological advice to global clients. Having held various senior leadership positions across MNCs such as NCS, Huawei, Amdocs, Tech Mahindra and Accenture, Jim has served clients across multiple industry verticals such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, medtech, telecommunications, financial services, education and manufacturing. Jim was also the founding CEO of Good Doctor Technology, a joint venture between Ping An Good Doctor, Grab and Softbank. Prior to that, Jim was Regional CTO for Digital Transformation with Huawei Technologies
Outside his corporate career, Jim is appointed Senior Fellow by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Executive Education Fellow by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Jim lectures for NUS, SUSS and FinTech Academy on Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Application of 5G across industries, IoT, Health informatics, AI and Robotics.
Jon Lau, Director, Cloud Security Alliance Singapore Chapter
Jon started his career focusing on Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence at the applied R&D arm of the National Computer Board. He then went on to help spearhead Grid Computing in Singapore from 2003 to 2007. In 2008, Jon moved from A*STAR to IDA (now known as IMDA) where he worked with the industry to leverage on grid services. He then helped strategize and establish the first Government Cloud (G-Cloud) in the region in 2012. In 2015, he joined the National Supercomputing Centre and took on both the Business Development and Strategic Planning and Policy roles and currently Director in A*STAR. Jon obtained his Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) and Master of Technology (Knowledge Engineering) from the National University of Singapore.
William Ho, Co-Chair of the Cloud Security Alliance ICS Working Group
William Ho is a cybersecurity leader and consultant with extensive experience in IT governance, risk management, and cloud security. He is the Head of Security & Principal Consultant at 59stVentures and serves as Co-Chair of the Cloud Security Alliance ICS Working Group, driving global initiatives in AI and cloud governance.
A Fellow of the Singapore Computer Society, William has held senior roles at various multi-national organizations covering Global projects and consultation. He holds multiple top industry certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSK, CITPM and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
Known for his ability to translate complex standards into practical strategies, William helps organizations adopt AI with confidence. In this session, he will share how ISO/IEC 42001 enables safe, structured, and innovative AI adoption.
Festus Thomas, Founder of Planettel
Festus Thomas is a Singapore-based technopreneur and founder of Planettel, with extensive experience in designing, building, deploying, and operating AI-driven systems and solutions. In recent years, he has focused on Video Analytics, Large Language Models (LLM), Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions, including AI-powered private knowledge bases, intelligent automation, and secure AI integrations for enterprise environments.
Through his work on SMART City Video Analytics projects and enterprise AI initiatives, Festus brings practical insights into the real-world challenges of implementing AI systems securely, effectively, and responsibly while balancing innovation, governance, privacy, and operational control.
The ISC2 Singapore Chapter is proud to support GTACS 2026: From Cyber Risk to Enterprise Resilience – Building Confidence in a Digital World, the flagship conference of the ISACA Singapore Chapter.
We warmly invite our members to be part of this premier event, a reflection of our shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity excellence and strengthening digital resilience across Singapore and the region.
Cyber Secure Singapore 2026
ISC2 Singapore Chapter is proud to once again present its flagship annual conference, Cyber Secure Singapore 2026 (CSS2026), to be held in conjunction with GovWare 2026.
With the theme “Digital Trust in an Era of Uncertainty”, this year’s Cyber Secure Singapore will convene industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, technology practitioners, and business decision-makers to explore one of today’s most critical challenges: building and maintaining trust in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the conversations highlighted how rising cyber threats, AI advancements, data privacy concerns, and geopolitical uncertainties are reshaping the way businesses approach security and resilience. Speakers will share valuable insights on strengthening cyber defenses, fostering transparent governance, and creating a culture of trust across digital ecosystems.
This event is open to ISC2 Singapore Chapter members and invited guests only.
Conference Agenda: https://www.isc2chapter.sg/CSS2026
Register your interest before 5th July 2026 and we hope to see you there!
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No Show Policy:
While this conference is complimentary for ISC2 Singapore Chapter Members, a commitment to attend is required. By registering, participants agree that a no-show fee of SGD $100 may be charged to their chapter member profile in the event of non-attendance without a valid reason. This will be donated to a charity of our choice. Non-attendance cases will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure fairness. This policy supports equitable access and encourages responsible participation for all.
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