AI Leapfrog: Build an AI-first Tech Ecosystem for a Global Competitive Advantage
At Echelon Philippines 2024, a panel discussion titled ‘AI Leapfrog: Build an AI-first Tech Ecosystem for a Global Competitive Advantage’ brought together experts from various industries to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.
Moderated by Bianca Cruz, Co-Founder of 10xme Academy and Co-Lead of Web3 Metaversity at YGG Pilipinas, the session featured insights from Francis Adrian Viernes, Assistant Vice President-Chief Data Scientist Head of Data Analytics/Data Science at Megaworld Corporation; Henry Isaac, APJ Lead, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships at DataStax; Kevin Quah, CEO and Co-Founder of Tictag; and Charles Rim, General and Founding Partner at Access Ventures LLC.
The panel emphasised the need for a collaborative AI ecosystem involving startups, established tech companies, academia, and government entities. Cruz highlighted her work in up-skilling individuals for AI-related roles through 10x Me Academy. Rim discussed AI’s role in improving startup efficiency and redefining team structures.
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Isaac underscored the transition from AI experimentation to full-scale production, while Quah shared how Tictag’s mobile-first platform democratises data collection for organisations of all sizes. Viernes elaborated on Megaworld’s use of AI in innovative applications such as accident detection and efficient township management.
The speakers agreed on the importance of fostering public-private partnerships, creating innovation hubs, and forming AI consortiums to accelerate AI adoption. They also stressed continuous education and collaborative efforts to ensure that AI drives global competitiveness while benefiting society broadly, addressing potential concerns such as job displacement.
This discussion showcased how building an AI-first ecosystem can position the Philippines as a global leader in technological innovation.
Watch the session video above to learn more about these insights and the strategies shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
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