Overview
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Join us for Tech Talk, a part of SGInnovate's Let's Tech It series – an exciting session where innovation meets practical application.
This session will be a focused, executive-level program that shows leaders how to design and implement an effective AI strategy. Participants learn how to identify high-value AI opportunities, assess risks, build responsible governance, and create a clear roadmap for adopting AI across their organisation.
This Tech Talk is organised as part of Singapore AI Research Week 2026.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
This session will feature:
Expert-Led Insights & Strategic Context: Dr. Matilde D'Amelio will share critical insights from her 15+ years of experience advising leading organizations on AI strategy and digital transformation, providing a forward-looking perspective on innovations shaping the future of AI.
Hands-On Group Activity: AI Roadmap Sprint: In this highly focused, interactive workshop, participants will work in small groups to tackle a single, high-priority AI opportunity. Each group will rapidly develop a high-level implementation roadmap, outlining the critical first 90 days of the project, defining key success metrics, and identifying potential roadblocks. This sprint ensures every leader leaves with a tangible, actionable plan they can adapt and use.
Q&A and Wrap-Up: A brief, targeted Q&A session to address the most pressing questions, followed by a summary of key takeaways and next steps.
During the workshop, we will cover these topics:
Identify high-impact AI opportunities aligned with business value and strategy.
Define core AI governance principles for responsible and safe adoption.
Create a high-level AI roadmap with clear next steps for implementation.
Recommended Prerequisites
Target Audience
Senior leaders and transformation owners responsible for strategic decision-making, investment prioritisation and organisational change.
This workshop is designed for leaders who require a clear and practical framework to leverage AI responsibly and effectively, and who need to engage confidently with technical teams by understanding the substance of technical discussions and critically evaluating the recommendations and feedback provided.
Schedule
Date: 23 Jan 2026, Friday
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911
Agenda
| Day/Time | Agenda Activity/Description |
|---|---|
| From 1:30pm | Registration Begins |
| 2:00 - 2:15pm | Opening by SGInnovate |
| 2:15 - 3:00pm | Workshop begins |
| 3:00 - 3:15pm | Break |
| 3:15 - 4:00pm | Workshop resumes |
| 4:00 - 4:30pm | Q&A and networking session |
| 4:30pm | End of Session |
Skills Covered
PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.
- AI Adoption Strategy (Proficiency level: Beginner)
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
Matilde D’Amelio, CEO & Founder, Sophia Training & Consulting
Dr. Matilde D’Amelio is a globally sought-after expert in Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and innovation, with over 15 years of experience advising organizations on digital strategy and executive education. As Founder and CEO of Sophia Training & Consulting, she has a proven track record of delivering bespoke AI and machine-learning solutions for leading multinational corporations and public-sector organizations. Dr. Matilde holds a PhD in International Business and Machine Learning and serves as an Associate Professor in Management and Digital at Buckinghamshire New University. Her work bridges academic rigor and real-world impact, supported by extensive experience designing and delivering executive education programs in partnership with prestigious institutions such as Cambridge and Imperial College London, positioning her as an outstanding Lead Subject Matter Expert.
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