Mr. Laurence LIEW - Panelist
Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore
Laurence Liew is a distinguished AI innovator and thought leader who has played a pivotal role in shaping Singapore's AI landscape. As the Director of AI Innovation at AI Singapore, he spearheads groundbreaking initiatives that are transforming Singapore into a leading AI-First nation.
With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Laurence is the architect of several nationally significant programs, including:
- The 100 Experiments (100E) programme, which bridges the gap between academic AI research and industry implementation
- The award-winning AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP), which has become Singapore's premier AI talent development initiative
- LearnAI, a comprehensive national initiative that has exposed over 200,000 Singaporeans to AI through various programmes
On the international stage, Laurence co-chairs the Global Partnership on AI's (GPAI) Innovation and Commercialisation Working Group, focusing on the broad adoption of AI by SMEs worldwide.
Laurence is the author of "AI-First Nation: A Blueprint for Policy Makers and Organisation Leaders," which provides practical insights for organizations and nations embarking on their AI journey.