The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 – ASEAN and Greater China Edition brought together technology leaders, CIOs, innovators, and industry experts on 7 August 2026 at Wyndham, Singapore, for a day of meaningful conversations around collaboration, knowledge sharing, responsible innovation, and human-centric digital transformation.
The regional edition provided a platform for technology leaders across ASEAN and Greater China to exchange insights, build stronger connections, and explore how technology and collective leadership can shape a more intelligent, connected, and resilient digital future.
The summit opened with a welcome note from GCF Singapore, setting the tone for a day focused on community, collaboration, and shared progress.
The keynote, “The Collaborative CIO – Powering Cross-Industry Tech Alliances,” highlighted the growing importance of collaboration in an interconnected technology landscape. Frankie Shuai, Vice President of Information Security, Bitdeer, explored how collective intelligence and cross-industry alliances can help organisations unlock greater value from technology.
The partner session, “Building trusted tech partnerships in a hyper-connected economy,” was delivered by Rajeev Dutt, Managing Director MEA & APAC, Swiss GRC, highlighting the role of trust, alignment, and strategic partnerships in enabling sustainable digital transformation.
The Power Panel, “From Competition to Co-Creation: Why CIO Communities Win Faster,” examined how CIO communities can accelerate innovation through partnerships, shared innovation initiatives, and stronger vendor alignment.
Moderator:
- Danny Chan | Chief Information Security Officer / Global Security Officer, Asia-Pacific | Mastercard
Panelists:
- Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman | Head of IT – Shared Services | PNB Commercial Sdn Berhad
- Hendy Harianto | Group Chief Information Technology Officer | Meratus Group
- Arlene A. Romasanta | President | Global CIO Forum Philippines
The discussion highlighted how collaboration between technology leaders can create opportunities for shared learning, innovation, and faster problem-solving across industries.
Under the Knowledge pillar, the summit turned its focus to AI, data, responsible intelligence, and the evolving role of technology leadership.
The keynote, “AI, Data Sovereignty & The Next Knowledge Economy,” was delivered by John Ang, Group Chief Technology Officer (GCTO), EtonHouse International Education Group. The session explored enterprise AI, analytics maturity, data sovereignty, and the importance of responsible intelligence as organisations move towards increasingly AI-driven operating models.
The leadership discussion, “The Next-Generation CIO – Bridging Technology, Innovation, and Business Impact,”examined how technology leaders can bridge innovation with measurable business outcomes.
Moderator:
- Vinardo Susanto | Group IT Director | PT. Panarub Industry (ACI Group)
Panelists:
- Natalie Rubnan Que | Senior AI, Data and Digital Expert
- Sudarto Unsurlany | Head of ICT Operations & Digitalization | GCF Indonesia Country Chapter, PT Petrosea Tbk
- Dr. Joseph Victor S. Generato | Director II – Management Information Systems Service Data Privacy Officer | Republic of the Philippines – Department of Transportation Maritime Industry Authority
The conversation explored the evolving CIO mandate, the importance of aligning technology investments with business priorities, and the leadership capabilities required to navigate rapid digital change.
The session “The New CIO Mandate: Leading the Intelligent Enterprise – The Rimini Smart Path”, led by Han Law, Regional CTO, Rimini Street, explored technology-enabled workplace wellness, smart workforce analytics, and secure hybrid work environments.
The Human pillar placed people, leadership, and lasting impact at the centre of the digital transformation conversation.
The panel, “Human-Centric Digital Transformation – Empowering People Through Technology,” explored how organisations can use technology to empower their workforce while creating meaningful and sustainable business impact.
Moderator:
- Mohd Hanapi Bisri | Founding & Board Member | Global CIO Forum Malaysia Chapter
Panelists:
- Terrence Siu | Chief Information Officer, APAC | L’OCCITANE Group
- Anshul Johri | Group CTO | Validus Investment Holdings
- Tiarma Simanungkalit | Chief Information Officer | Agung Sedayu Group
- Vicky Soh | Head of IT Asia MEA | KARL STORZ
The discussion reinforced the importance of designing digital transformation around people, with technology serving as an enabler of better experiences, stronger capabilities, and lasting organisational impact.
The summit concluded with the CIO 200 Recognition and Felicitation Ceremony, honouring leading CIOs and technology executives for their contributions to digital transformation, innovation, and technology leadership.
Leader:
Jackson Ng (Azimut Group)
Master:
Chou Ching Leong (Wearnes Automotive)
Legend:
Natalie Rubnan Que
Kshitij Mulay (Sephora Asia Pte Ltd.)
John Ang (EtonHouse International Education Group)
Juliana Chua (EssilorLuxottica)
Nontouch Srisuksa (Krungsri Consumer)
Ken Soh (BH Global Corporation Ltd)
Danny Chan (Mastercard International Inc.)
Frankie Shuai (Bitdeer)
Casper Wang (Standard Chartered Bank)
Arul Jesu Vivek Chinnappan (J.P. Morgan & Chase)
Regional Champion:
Ivan Sangkereng (Bina Nusantara (BINUS))
Felix Tjhai (Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta)
Vinardo Susanto (PT Panarub Industry)
Yusuf Setiyono (CIO, Sampoerna Schools System)
Ephraim Gunawan (PT HM Sampoerna Tbk)
Hendy Harianto (Meratus Group)
Ichwan Peryana (Pinjam Modal)
Sudarto Unsurlany (PT Petrosea Tbk)
Tiarma Simanungkalit (Agung Sedayu Group)
Lily Wongso (PT Bank Central Asia Tbk)
Joseph Victor Generato (Department of Transportation – Maritime Industry Authority)
Andrei Fereras (PJS LAW)
Christopher Eslava (SYSU International Inc. and McCormick Philippines Inc.)
Arlene Romasanta (Global CIO Forum)
Mark Rivera (Global CIO Forum)
Ryan Jay A. Cabrera (Global CIO Forum)
Terrence Siu (L’OCCITANE Group)
Ts. Hafizzudin Mohd Sabi (KPS Berhad)
Ts. Ahmad Kamal Hasan Basri (Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia)
Dr Mohamed Ariff Ameedeen (Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, UMPSA)
Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar bin Osman (PNB Commercial)
James Thang Joo Ming (HELP Education Group)
Mohd Hanapi Bisri (Dynamic Star)
Zainol Zainuddin (ZZ Tech Consult)
Mohd Rezal Zakaria (FIS Group)
Ts. Megat Azmir Amir Megat Iberahim (Selangor Dredging Berhad)
The recognition ceremony provided a fitting close to a day dedicated to strengthening the regional technology community and celebrating leaders who are helping shape the future of enterprise technology.
The summit concluded with a closing note delivered by the Country Ambassadors of the Global CIO Forum, reflecting on the importance of continued collaboration and stronger CIO communities across the region.
- Hendy Harianto | President | Global CIO Forum Indonesia
- Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman | President | Global CIO Forum Malaysia
- Arlene Romasanta | President | Global CIO Forum Philippines
Together, they reinforced the importance of regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community-led leadership in advancing the digital future of ASEAN and Greater China.
Across its Community, Knowledge, and Human pillars, the World CIO 200 Summit 2026 – ASEAN and Greater China Edition highlighted a clear message: the future of technology leadership is not built in isolation. It is shaped through collaboration, shared knowledge, trusted partnerships, and people-first innovation.
With technology leaders from across the region coming together in Singapore, the summit reinforced the power of a connected CIO community to accelerate transformation and create lasting impact across industries.
