Adapt or go obsolete: Learn to embrace AI & cybersecurity for your biz at this KL summit

[This is a sponsored article with Internet Alliance Malaysia.]

Digitalisation has evolved in recent years, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Before this, many businesses doubted the benefits of cloud tech and subscription models or felt sustainability wasn’t crucial for resilience. As companies adapted, many were unprepared for the cybersecurity risks that came with new tech norms. 

That’s according to Lance Cheang, Vice President of Internet Alliance Malaysia (Internet Alliance), who noticed this shift first-hand. 

Briefly, Internet Alliance is a non-profit association set up in 2010 to represent Malaysia’s major pool of internet services and cloud infrastructure providers. 

To give SME owners and company leaders insights into how they too can leverage rapidly evolving technologies in their businesses, Internet Alliance is hosting its annual Internet Alliance Business Summit and Tech Industry Award 2024. 

Sign-ups are now open, and the summit will be held on October 9, 2024, at Connexion @ The Vertical, Bangsar South, KL.

Learn how to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies

With AI advancing at breakneck speed, traditional businesses face the threat of becoming obsolete, noted Lance.

“Sustainability is not just about saving the environment. It’s about leaving the enduring legacy which one’s business is built around the community,” he said. 

That’s exactly what the Internet Alliance Business Summit intends to expand on, so you can get inspired and gain practical insights to adopt AI and cybersecurity for your business.

You’ll get to hear about real-life case studies of how other Malaysian business leaders from various industries have made these technologies work for their companies.

For instance, Carol Fong, Head of Sales at Hubspot will share her methods on how businesses can leverage AI to manage customers, without sacrificing your company’s cybersecurity.

Meanwhile, Richard Ker will showcase his expertise in using storytelling to build a brand for business sustainability and resilience.

The Internet Alliance team also teased that there will be special keynotes from global speakers at the conference, but are keeping their names under wraps for now.

Lance highlighted that these international speakers will offer global and regional insights, helping local businesses gain fresh perspectives in expanding beyond Malaysia.

Recognising and awarding adaptable businesses

Beyond the day’s talks, make sure to join the lunch and dinner breaks for prime networking opportunities. 

With 500 participants expected, it’s your chance to connect with fellow leaders, potential investors, and government officials. 

The day will conclude with an awards ceremony honouring top companies in categories such as Data Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure, and Digital Services.

Ultimately, for any business big or small, evaluating your specific needs and goals is crucial to pinpoint where AI can make the most difference.

Though integrating AI and cybersecurity might involve some upfront costs and experimentation, the benefits in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage can be significant.

If you’re looking to gain insights on how you can strategically leverage cutting-edge tech for your company’s growth, you can purchase your tickets to the Internet Alliance Business Summit and Tech Industry Award 2024 starting from RM199 here.

Featured Image Credit: Richard Ker at the Internet Alliance Monthly Learning Session