In this episode, we sit down with Sir Jojo Gendrano, President and CEO of Kayana Solutions (part of the Philippines’ MVP Group), and Siddharth Deshpande, Director of Industry Solutions, JAPAC at Palo Alto Networks.

The conversation explores the critical path toward AI sovereignty in the Philippines and the essential role of executive sponsorship in driving large-scale digital transformation. They dive into the "Secure AI by Design" framework, discussing how organizations can balance "unhinged" innovation with uncompromising governance to stay ahead of machine-speed threats.

Tune in to learn how Philippine leaders are turning cybersecurity from a defensive necessity into a top-line growth engine for the AI era.

Kayana Solutions is a data-powered digital experience company and a strategic subsidiary of the MVP Group, one of the Philippines' largest and most diversified conglomerates. Backed by the combined infrastructure of PLDT, Meralco, and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Kayana harnesses massive multi-sectoral data assets to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences. By integrating Gen AI, payments, and identity management, the company is spearheading a "digital factory" approach to bridge the digital divide and drive generational progress for millions of Filipinos.

Palo Alto Networks is the world’s leading cybersecurity partner, dedicated to protecting the digital way of life in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Through its "Secure AI by Design" framework, the company provides global enterprises with the visibility and governance necessary to innovate at "machine speed" while remaining resilient against AI-driven attacks. By platformizing security across cloud, network, and operations, Palo Alto Networks enables organizations across ASEAN to navigate the risks of the AI era with home-turf advantage and uncompromising safety standards.

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Jakarta with Lily Wongso, EVP Enterprise IT Architecture, Data Management & Service Quality, Bank Central Asia (BCA); Kurnia Sofia Rosyada, Group Head of Enterprise Data Analytics, Bank Mandiri; Paul Soegianto, Chief of Group Digital Strategy, Astra International; and Sigit Pratopo, Senior Vice President, Integrated Enterprise Data and Command Center, Pertamina. Together, they discuss how Indonesia’s leading enterprises are scaling AI in practical, people-focused ways while managing cost, culture and governance.

BCA talks about building trust in AI through explainable models and real business use cases. Bank Mandiri focuses on impact, using AI to boost revenue, improve productivity, and manage risk. Astra highlights localisation and the need for Indonesia to build its own capabilities rather than depend on global tools. Pertamina shares its “build the plane while flying” approach as it accelerates digital transformation through its Digital Factory.

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, CEO, PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB); Azleena Idris, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & ESG Office, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet); and Joseph Fernandez, Senior Director (Chief of Staff, Sustainability & Strategy), SanDisk. Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia’s enterprises are aligning digital transformation with sustainability objectives.

MIGHT, a public–private partnership focused on Malaysia’s high technology and innovation agenda, underscores the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building a sustainable economy. PETRONAS Digital, the digital and AI arm of PETRONAS, explains how technology is driving efficiency, reducing emissions, and building resilience in the energy sector. PayNet, Malaysia’s national provider of financial market infrastructure, highlights how digital payments and trusted financial systems support inclusive and sustainable economic development. SanDisk, a global leader in data storage solutions, emphasises the critical role of data infrastructure as the foundation for enterprises on their sustainability journey.

The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they balance innovation, resilience, and environmental responsibility while preparing for the next phase of sustainable growth.

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, President & CEO, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB); Dr. Siew Chan Cheong, Chief Strategy Officer, Maybank; Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data and AI Officer, CIMB; and Shamsul Majid, CEO, National AI Office (NAIO). Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia can scale artificial intelligence responsibly while remaining globally competitive.

TNB, Malaysia’s largest electricity utility, has been embedding AI into energy operations to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Maybank, one of ASEAN’s leading financial services groups, highlights how data fundamentals, not just access to technology are the real differentiator, and why AI will become a basic requirement rather than a competitive edge within five years. CIMB, another major regional bank, outlines a progression of AI maturity from productivity tools to copilots, autonomous agents, and eventually AI teams. From the policy side, the National AI Office discusses Malaysia’s framework for responsible AI and the importance of ethics and standards.

The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they prepare for the next S-curve of digital transformation, balancing innovation, compliance, and workforce readiness.

In this episode, we speak with Milan Dhingra, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Teleport, who shares his journey and the organization’s digital-first approach to solving logistics challenges in Southeast Asia. He discusses how a clear focus on practical innovation, an asset-light strategy, and a deep understanding of the fragmented regional market are essential to delivering a "faster, cheaper, and better" service. The conversation also highlights how a technology stack built on orchestration, visibility, and intelligence is key to achieving their ambitious goal of delivering two million parcels a day.

Teleport is the integrated e-commerce logistics arm of Air Asia, founded in 2018. The company leverages the unused belly space on Air Asia and over 50 other partner airlines to provide cross-border delivery solutions. Serving more than 85 cities, Teleport's network is capable of providing next-day delivery to 80% of the population in Southeast Asia.

If you’re interested to connect with Milan or the team, you may reach them at milandhingra@teleport.it

In this episode, we speak with Madam Sim Ko Sin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of ICT, Sarawak Energy, who shares her leadership journey and the organisation’s approach to innovation, transformation, and digital resilience. She discusses how aligning bold ideas to long-term value, empowering internal teams, and managing risk are essential to navigating complexity in today’s energy landscape. The conversation also highlights how data integration and AI adoption are being advanced with a strategic, measured approach.

Sarawak Energy is a vertically integrated utility and Malaysia’s largest renewable energy developer, with over 100 years of operational history. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than 3 million people across Sarawak, while exporting power to neighbouring regions.

In this episode, we are joined by Khun Athikom Kanchanavibhu, Executive Vice President of Digital & Technology Transformation, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Mitr Phol Group, Asia’s largest sugar producer and a leading diversified agribusiness. With a background that bridges consulting, business operations, and IT leadership, Khun Athikom shared how Mitr Phol is executing enterprise-wide digital transformation across its operations. We explored the group’s two-pronged AI strategy—combining low-code, organization-wide adoption with in-house development of vertical AI models for farming and manufacturing. Khun Athikom also discussed how the company embeds AI into sugarcane yield prediction and factory safety systems, leverages risk-based cybersecurity governance, and transforms traditional IT teams into agile innovation hubs. This podcast was recorded live at the AIBP #AskMeAnything session.

Founded in Thailand, Mitr Phol Group spans businesses in sugar, biomass, bioplastics, wood substitutes, logistics, and construction materials. Its transformation journey is rooted in aligning digital tools with measurable business impact, workforce enablement, and long-term competitive advantage in both agriculture and industry.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Supakorn Siddhichai, Senior Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) - Thailand, Emmy Lou V. Delfin, Director IV of the ICT Industry Development Bureau, Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) - Philippines, Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, Director of Ecosystem Development, Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) - Indonesia and Wan Murdani Bin Wan Mohamad, Head / Vice President, Digital Industry Acceleration, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) as they share insights on how Southeast Asian nations, deeply connected with global markets, is turning economic challenges from rising global tensions into opportunities through regional integration, digital innovation, and strengthened local ecosystems.

Tune in to this episode to gain insights on the opportunities in the ASEAN Digital Economy.