Scott Amyx, an expert in emerging technologies and author of “Strive: How Doing the Things Most Uncomfortable Leads to Success,” recently gave a powerful keynote and workshop to a major multinational company on the topic of generative AI. During the presentation, he discussed the latest developments in this cutting-edge technology and how it has the […]
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Asia, China, Events, Insights, Speakers
Michele Wucker Keynoted in China at Investor Summit, on Wrangling Global Financial Fragility Gray Rhinos Post-Covid
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May
May
Michele Wucker, the author of “The Gray Rhino,” recently keynoted at an investor summit in Beijing, China, where she shared her insights on risk management and how to deal with “gray rhino” events that can have a significant impact on businesses and economies. For those who are unfamiliar, a “gray rhino” is a metaphor for […]
Asia, Events, Insights, Speakers
Simone Heng Spoke on Human Connection at Annual Corporate Conference in Singapore
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May
May
Simone Heng recently delivered a speech on human connection at a corporate conference in Singapore, that helped the attendees feeling inspired and motivated to connect with others on a deeper level. Simone, a former international broadcaster and radio personality, is now an expert on the subject of human connection and the author of best-seller, Secret Pandemic: The […]
Asia, Insights, Speakers
Jeremy Schwartz, Former CEO of The Body Shop and Pandora, Available to Speak in Asia
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Apr
Apr
We at Speakers Connect are excited to share that Jeremy Schwartz, former CEO of The Body Shop and Pandora, is now available to speak in Asia Jeremy Schwartz is an inspiring speaker and ‘superstar’ storyteller who shares his CEO & MD expertise from the world class consumer and retail companies – L’Oréal, The Body Shop, Coca-Cola and […]
Asia, China, Insights, Media, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie shared in latest SCMP article: Fallout of US-China chip war could be global overcapacity across industries
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Apr
Apr
Dr Andy Xie, in his latest SCMP article, warns that the ongoing chip war between the US and China could have a global fallout, resulting in overcapacity and price wars across industries. China’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency could lead to an oversupply of chips and lower prices. He further suggests that if China faces obstacles […]
Asia, Insights, Media, Speakers
Fermin Diez: ChatGPT should be a complement and not a replacement for HR
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Apr
Apr
Dr Fermin Diez shared that ChatGPT should be a complement and not a replacement for HR, in a recent interview. He thinks that ChatGPT is an AI tool that can be used to tackle operational and time-consuming tasks more easily than people. For example, one of its potential uses is to analyze resumes and job […]
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Apr
Apr
We are most delighted that Chinese edition of Prof Parag Khanna‘s new book MOVE has just been released, and is available for purchase at JD.com. Dr Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm. Parag’s newest book is MOVE: […]
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Apr
Apr
Dana Leong, Grammy Award winning musician, has recently returned to Asia, and performed at a private event in Singapore during his visit. Dana looks forward to returning to Asia more frequently now that the world is opening up and for sharing his music and inspiration with the audience. Dana Leong is a two-time Grammy award-winning musician, […]
Asia, Events, Insights, Speakers
Diana David Recently Keynoted on Future Proofing the Organization in Singapore
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Apr
Apr
Diana David , Future of work strategist and speaker, has recently been invited to keynote on the topic, “Future Proofing the Organization: Strategies for Building Resilience in Tough Times”, in a technology client conference in Singapore. In her keynote, Diana shared the 5 big macro drivers that would fundamentally shift our society and therefore our customers, […]
Asia, Insights, Speakers
John Wood, founded U-Go to support young women in low-income countries to pursue tertiary education
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Mar
Mar
John Wood, Founder of Room to Read, founded U-Go in 2022 to support young women in low-income countries to pursue university and higher education. John launched U-Go after meeting many Room to Read Girl Scholars whose parents were grateful that their daughters would finish secondary school, but frustrated that they would not be able to […]
Asia, China, Events, Insights, Speakers
Winston Ma Speaking at MWC Barcelona 2023, on Building The Cryptocurrency, Privacy, And Security Foundations Of The Metaverse
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Mar
Mar
Winston Ma was invited to speak at the MWC Barcelona 2023, on Building The Cryptocurrency, Privacy, And Security Foundations Of The Metaverse. At the fireside chat session, Winston discussed with the panel the past, present, and future of blockchain and the role it will play on the internet and metaverse. Winston Ma CFA & Esq., […]
Asia, Events, Insights, News, Speakers
Su-Yen Wong and Fermin Diez Named Top HR Influencers by ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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Mar
Mar
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia has revealed its list of top HR Influencers for 2023. 21 trendsetters from across the region are included in the list, and Su-Yen Wong, Chairperson, Singapore Institute of Directors, and Fermin Diez, Deputy CEO & Group Director, Sector Capability are amongst them. Learn more about it here Su-Yen Wong is a professional […]
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Mar
Mar
Leading futurist Mike Walsh answers an important question— What is the future of cities? What is the future of cities? Daring architecture, delivery drones, self-driving cars, vertical farms, city brains controlling traffic or renewable energy and smart grids? It is likely that the cities of tomorrow will be built not only with bricks and mortar, […]
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Mar
Mar
Winston Ma shared his insights on what challenges we have to look out for now the ‘era of connected things’ has quietly arrived, in his article published by the World Economic Forum. Key insights: In China, the internet of things (IoT) has proliferated to the degree that there are now more connected things than connected […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Ashley Dudarenok Releases 2023 Mega China Report (650+ pages) Covering Digital China
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Mar
Mar
Ashley Dudarenok Releases 2023 Mega China Report (650+ pages) Covering Digital China, which covers topics including: • Economic overview and lockdown impacts on China • Important regulations of 2022 • Top 5 consumer behaviour trends • China’s Metawave • Consumers insights from 15 most prominent consumer groups • 20 key consumption economies from 2022 • […]
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Jan
Jan
We at Speakers Connect are delighted to share that Winston Ma has recently been named Vice Chair and Chief Investment Office of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA). International Data Center Authority (IDCA) today announced that Winston Ma will lead a new sustainable digital infrastructure project development financing unit aimed at enhancing the digital economies […]