KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huawei Cloud AI Ecosystem Summit APAC 2025 showcased how cutting-edge cloud and AI solutions will unlock economic growth potential for Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region while delivering transformative impact across key sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing.
The event was graced by Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, who in his keynote address stressed the importance of ethics and sustainability in Malaysia's AI journey, noting that the country's efforts are not just for national progress but are also critical to the broader ASEAN region.
"Our National AI Office (NAIO) has been speeding up the completion of the AI Technology Action Plan 2026–2030 and relevant regulatory frameworks to ensure the adoption of AI technology in key sectors in the country are ethical, sustainable and of high value," he said in his closing keynote.
"Central to this ambition is Malaysia's Digital Economy Blueprint, powered by initiatives like Malaysia Digital (MD). These efforts are amplified through strategic collaborations with technology leaders like Huawei. Every step we take is action-driven, grounded in strong public-private collaborations, to shape Malaysia's digital economy," he added.
In his closing speech, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) Simon Sun, underscored the importance of the Huawei Malaysia AI Talent Programme in strengthening the AI talent pipeline.
"We have set the goal of nurturing 30,000 Malaysian AI talents, comprising students, Government officials, industry leaders, think tanks, associations and others, under this initiative in the coming three years."
"We also plan to nurture 200 local AI partners through engagements, knowledge transfers as well as Cloud and AI solution collaborations with top AI companies. Huawei Cloud will also be the bridge to encourage AI investments in Malaysia, spurring homegrown AI innovation and solutions via tie ups with local players as well as through the inception of new Malaysian AI entities," he added.
These efforts form part of the broader Huawei Cloud APAC AI Ecosystem Initiative, which aims to build a strong and inclusive AI ecosystem by empowering people and supporting local players.
The marquee announcements of the Huawei Cloud APAC AI Ecosystem Initiative were made by Sun in the presence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on the opening day of the ASEAN AI Summit 2025. The Prime Minister's presence underscored the Government's strong commitment to accelerating AI development in Malaysia and across the ASEAN region through strategic public-private partnerships and capacity-building initiatives.
Vice President of Huawei Cloud Marketing, Aka Dai, emphasised that intelligence is now a definitive trend, with cloud and AI as the core engines driving innovation and growth. He noted that ASEAN is seizing this strategic opportunity by building an "AI region".
"Huawei has invested in ASEAN for 26 years, and Huawei Cloud has served the region for seven years. We will ramp up local investments as well as provide diverse, agile, and inclusive cloud and AI technologies to help boost regional economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and improve social well-being," said Dai in his keynote session titled "Accelerate Intelligence, Ignite Smart ASEAN" on the first day of the ASEAN AI Summit.
Huawei Cloud empowers enterprises to fully harness AI through three core capabilities. First, Huawei Cloud's global footprint spans 34 Regions and 101 availability zones (AZs), providing customers with ultra-low latency. In ASEAN, Huawei Cloud has built 5 Regions and 17AZs. Second, the AI Cloud Service with its open model ecosystem supports over 160 mainstream open-source models. Third, its industry-leading Pangu Models—a suite of multimodal models—underpin the "AI for Industries" strategy, helping businesses to rapidly develop dedicated models tailored to their needs.
The Huawei Cloud AI Ecosystem Summit APAC 2025, held on Day 2 of the ASEAN AI Summit, brought together approximately 300 industry delegates and featured the Chief Technology Officer of Huawei Cloud Enterprise Intelligence Ms Li Yin as a key speaker. Her session titled "Leap to Cloud, Heading to AI" highlighted Huawei Cloud's deep collaboration with customers and partners that has led to AI applications across more than 30 industries and over 500 scenarios globally.
Through the Huawei Cloud Pangu foundational large model and ModelArts AI toolchain and proven engineering methodologies, Huawei Cloud enables enterprises to use their own data assets to rapidly develop customised AI models for high-quality incremental training, fine-tuning, and reinforcement learning.
She outlined three focus areas for Huawei Cloud's continued investment: strengthening a secure and trustworthy AI computing foundation; applying ModelArts and the Pangu Large Model to power industry-to-business solutions such as enterprise AI assistants and AI video applications to transform sectors like smart cities, mining, railways, healthcare and manufacturing; and lastly fostering ecosystem growth by working with partners.
The rest of the speaker lineup at the Huawei Cloud AI Ecosystem Summit APAC 2025 included Head of the National AI Office (NAIO) Malaysia Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid; Vice President of iFLYTEK Open Platform William Zhou; Co-Founder of Zetrix Dato Fadzli Shah; Managing Director of TrustDecision Malaysia, Henry Li Nan; and Multimedia University Malaysia's Professor Ts. Dr. Ting Choo Yee.
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As AI adoption accelerates and technology change cycles continue to compress, many CIOs are finding that traditional leadership models can no longer keep pace with the demands of a technology-first enterprise. While organisations invest heavily in new tools and platforms, leadership capability has emerged as a critical constraint on execution, decision-making, and team performance. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.
SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced that Adaptive IT Leadership will be a core focus at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane. Returning to Brisbane for its second consecutive year, the APAC edition of Info-Tech LIVE brings together CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology leaders for a hands-on, research-driven conference designed to help leaders translate strategy into execution.
The Adaptive IT Leadership track addresses the growing reality that leadership itself must evolve at the same speed as technology. With AI reshaping how work gets done and expectations of IT continuing to rise, CIOs are increasingly expected to lead organisational change, develop talent continuously, and make high-impact decisions in real time. These sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane focus on building leadership capabilities that extend beyond traditional people management to include financial command, workforce adaptability, and the orchestration of human and machine capability.
"Technology is advancing faster than leadership practices are evolving, and that gap is becoming a serious risk for organisations," says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. "Adaptive IT Leadership is about equipping CIOs to lead at the pace of change by developing their teams faster, making decisions with confidence, and operating as true organisational leaders in an AI-shaped world."
Featured Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
The Adaptive IT Leadership sessions translate strategic research into applied leadership practices, giving CIOs and senior IT leaders concrete models, frameworks, and approaches they can apply in their organisations. Sessions are designed to address leadership execution across talent development, decision-making, financial discipline, and workforce adaptability. These featured sessions include:
- The Race to Develop Talent: The Hidden Speed Limit on IT's Ambition
This session introduces the AI-Human Flywheel, a practical model for scaling capability across automation, augmentation, agent integration, and human adaptability. The session reframes the talent challenge as a race to develop skills continuously across both people and machines. - Adaptive IT Leadership in Action: Redefine Leadership Strategies for Rapid Change
Focusing on the limitations of traditional leadership models, this session explores the leadership shifts required to navigate complexity, advise the organisation effectively, and lead through constant technological evolution. - Run IT by the Numbers: How to Inject Real Meaning Into the Decisions You Make
Emphasising financial and data discipline, this session highlights the role of IT financial management in strengthening the credibility of decisions and organisational trust. - IT Learning and Development: Build an Adaptive Training Plan for Your Team
Centred on targeted upskilling and continuous learning, this session explores how organisations can strengthen functional capability and sustain workforce adaptability over time.
Designed for CIOs and senior IT executives, Info-Tech LIVE events emphasise applied learning through research-backed frameworks, peer discussion, and direct engagement with Info-Tech analysts. The 2026 Brisbane event delivers a region-specific experience for APAC leaders while drawing on global research and best practices.
Additional agenda tracks, sessions, and speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about the event, please visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane page.
Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders and analysts for their audiences.
Media professionals can apply for complimentary in-person passes by contacting pr@infotech.com.
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading and fastest-growing research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing professionals around the globe. As a trusted product and service leader, the company delivers unbiased, highly relevant research and industry-leading advisory support to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to expert guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organisations.
To learn more about Info-Tech's HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm's SoftwareReviews platform.
Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.
For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.
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As AI adoption accelerates and technology change cycles continue to compress, many CIOs are finding that traditional leadership models can no longer keep pace with the demands of a technology-first enterprise. While organisations invest heavily in new tools and platforms, leadership capability has emerged as a critical constraint on execution, decision-making, and team performance. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.
SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced that Adaptive IT Leadership will be a core focus at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane. Returning to Brisbane for its second consecutive year, the APAC edition of Info-Tech LIVE brings together CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology leaders for a hands-on, research-driven conference designed to help leaders translate strategy into execution.
The Adaptive IT Leadership track addresses the growing reality that leadership itself must evolve at the same speed as technology. With AI reshaping how work gets done and expectations of IT continuing to rise, CIOs are increasingly expected to lead organisational change, develop talent continuously, and make high-impact decisions in real time. These sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane focus on building leadership capabilities that extend beyond traditional people management to include financial command, workforce adaptability, and the orchestration of human and machine capability.
"Technology is advancing faster than leadership practices are evolving, and that gap is becoming a serious risk for organisations," says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. "Adaptive IT Leadership is about equipping CIOs to lead at the pace of change by developing their teams faster, making decisions with confidence, and operating as true organisational leaders in an AI-shaped world."
Featured Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
The Adaptive IT Leadership sessions translate strategic research into applied leadership practices, giving CIOs and senior IT leaders concrete models, frameworks, and approaches they can apply in their organisations. Sessions are designed to address leadership execution across talent development, decision-making, financial discipline, and workforce adaptability. These featured sessions include:
- The Race to Develop Talent: The Hidden Speed Limit on IT's Ambition
This session introduces the AI-Human Flywheel, a practical model for scaling capability across automation, augmentation, agent integration, and human adaptability. The session reframes the talent challenge as a race to develop skills continuously across both people and machines. - Adaptive IT Leadership in Action: Redefine Leadership Strategies for Rapid Change
Focusing on the limitations of traditional leadership models, this session explores the leadership shifts required to navigate complexity, advise the organisation effectively, and lead through constant technological evolution. - Run IT by the Numbers: How to Inject Real Meaning Into the Decisions You Make
Emphasising financial and data discipline, this session highlights the role of IT financial management in strengthening the credibility of decisions and organisational trust. - IT Learning and Development: Build an Adaptive Training Plan for Your Team
Centred on targeted upskilling and continuous learning, this session explores how organisations can strengthen functional capability and sustain workforce adaptability over time.
Designed for CIOs and senior IT executives, Info-Tech LIVE events emphasise applied learning through research-backed frameworks, peer discussion, and direct engagement with Info-Tech analysts. The 2026 Brisbane event delivers a region-specific experience for APAC leaders while drawing on global research and best practices.
Additional agenda tracks, sessions, and speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about the event, please visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane page.
Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders and analysts for their audiences.
Media professionals can apply for complimentary in-person passes by contacting pr@infotech.com.
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading and fastest-growing research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing professionals around the globe. As a trusted product and service leader, the company delivers unbiased, highly relevant research and industry-leading advisory support to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to expert guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organisations.
To learn more about Info-Tech's HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm's SoftwareReviews platform.
Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.
For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.
Media Contact: Sufyan Al-Hassan, PR Director, Info-Tech Research Group, salhassan@infotech.com, +1 (888) 670-8889 x2418
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CIOs Face an Accelerating Gap as Adaptive IT Leadership in the Spotlight at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
