A PLACE OF INSPIRATION, INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 26-27 January 2016

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For the third year in a row, EmTech Asia has exceeded all expectations. In 2016 610 innovators and technologists from 23 countries came under one roof in Singapore.

Co-organized by MIT Technology Review and Koelnmesse, and Hosted by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), EmTech Asia brought the best and brightest from the tech world to speak about the emerging technologies that will change our lives.

Taking advantage of this convergence of experts from different fields and backgrounds, MIT Technology Review also hosted a pre-event SOLVE-athon, a grand challenge looking at how technology innovation can address the needs of an increasingly older population in Singapore.

Following the SOLVE-athon, 45 speakers took the EmTech stage over two days to explain how advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, bioengineering, cybersecurity, self-driving cars and augmented reality, are changing our economies and societies.

The event also welcomed a stellar line up of Silicon Valley-based investors who joined the stage to highlight the tech trends attracting the interest of leading venture capital firms.

The event didn’t end when the curtains drew on stage, though. It continued the next day with site visits to some of Singapore’s most innovative institutions and research labs, including: Science Centre Singapore, SMART, SUTD and A*STAR’s GIS, IMRE and ARTC.

EmTech Asia also features the regional TR35 Innovators Under 35 Asia competition. Selected by a distinguished panel of judges, 10 young innovators under the age of 35, presented a three-minute elevator pitch on the EmTech stage. Their inventions and research were found to be most groundbreaking and exciting from a regional list of nominations.

EmTech Asia returns to Singapore in January 2017. Visit www.emtechasia.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook @EmTechAsia.

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ASIA’S PREMIER CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES THAT MATTER

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• Hong Kong• India• Indonesia• Japan• Malaysia• Netherlands

• New Zealand• Philippines• Poland• Russia• Singapore• South Korea

• Sri Lanka• Sweden• Thailand• USA• Vietnam

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Speakers45

Innovators Under 3510

Areas of Disruption6

Site Tours6

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TR35 INNOVATORS UNDER 35 ASIA

MIT Technology Review has been recognizing top young innovators under 35 globally since 1999. Today, the TR35 Innovators Under 35 competition runs in 20 different regions, including Asia. The regional Innovators Under 35 competition is open to citizens or residents of Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. Nominations spanned a wide range of fields, including biomedicine, computing, communications, energy, materials, web and transportation. 10 finalists were selected by an esteemed panel of judges and were honoured at EmTech Asia where each delivered a three minutes elevator pitch. They automatically become candidates and potential finalists for the global TR35 list celebrated in the fall of 2016 at the MIT Media Lab, in Boston. MIT Technology Review also showcases these global winners in the September/October issue of the magazine and online at www.technologyreview.com/tr35 . In 2015, two of the regional Asia honourees, Benjamin Tee and Rikky Muller, made it to the global TR35 list.

Recognizing the Next Wave of Young Innovators

Nominations open in April2016. All nominations must be submitted online at http://www.emtech.sg/tr35/nominate/.

Email emtech@koelnmesse.com.sg formore information about thenomination process.

Pulkit JaiswalFounder & CEOSwarmX

Jia Hao CheongScientistInstitute of MicroelectronicsAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Raye Chen-Hua YeowAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringNational University of Singapore (NUS)

Joseph FitzsimonsAssistant Professor, SUTDResearch Assistant ProfessorCentre for Quantum Technologies, NUS

Yue WanGIS FellowGenome Institute of SingaporeAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Grace LesliePostdoctoral FellowSingapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) / MIT Media Lab

Siau Chen ChianAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Civil andEnvironmental EngineeringNational University of Singapore (NUS)

Madhu BhaskaranAssociate Professor andCo-Leader Functional Materials and Microsystems Research GroupRMIT University

Javier Gomez FernandezAssistant ProfessorFounder Academic Member Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Majid Ebrahimi WarkianiLecturer, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringUniversity of New South Wales

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TESTIMONIALS

We asked participants what they thought about EmTech Asia. Here’s what they had to say about the event:

Congratulations to EmTech Asia’s organizers: they brought together world class experts in AI, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles and created an interesting, thought provoking program.”

Jeff Clavier, Managing Partner, SoftTech VC

The diversity of topics is pretty great. There are so many people here; people from government, people from companies, entrepreneurs, scientists like myself. Everybody willing to talk to each other and everybody pretty amazed from what they’ve heard.”

Sir David Lane, Chief Scientist, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

EmTech Asia was one of the best multidisciplinary conferences that I have attended in my life. I learn heaps of new things and met many people who are doing great stuff. I believe continuation of this conference will be a great success for Singapore and Asia-Pacific, and young people like me will have the chance to broaden their network in a short period of time.”

Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, Laboratory of Microfluidics & Biomedical Microdevices, University of New South Wales

Exciting, intriguing, great quality of speaker AND participants. Emtech Asia fulfilled the expectations I had, and much, much more.”

Sander Arts, Vice President, Marketing, Atmel

This is a mind-expanding conference and the connections I made were certainly better than the year before, which tells me the quality of the audience is getting higher as well. Already looking forward to 2017!”

Karamjit Singh, Founder and CEO, Digital News Asia

It is great to be with so many others with the innovation bug!”

Stephen Turner, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Pacific Biosciences

This is an excellent platform to not only learn about a wide variety of Technological Innovations, but also on the practical use cases bringing them to our day to day life.”

Saikata Das, Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy, Tata Communications Limited

It has been an enriching tech conference. As always I have seen and heard new emerging technologies that are really exciting and possibly change the way we live in the future.”

Robin Chua, Assistant Principal Engineer, ST Aerospace Engines Pte Ltd

EmTech Asia 2016 was very well organised and provided an excellent opportunity to network with fellow VCs and technologies companies. It was exciting to hear about the emerging technologies and how their applications would benefit everyone’s lives.”

Ong Tze Hao, Investment Manager, Cap Vista Pte Ltd

Diversity is the mother of great ideas. Love the exciting, diverse makeup of program and audience.”

Sabastian Tan, Business Manager, Digital Financial Services, Silverlake Axis Ltd

Inspiring technology event with global participation.”

Kam Poh Yuen, AVP Group Technology, Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) International

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PRESS COVERAGE

59 media outlets attended EmTech Asia including BBC News, Bloomberg, Channel News Asia, CNBC Asia, Lianhe Zaobao, New York Times, Press Trust of India, Tech in Asia, Thomson Reuters and The Edge Singapore. CNBC Asia was the Offi cial Broadcast Partner. EmTech Asia received excellent media coverage from leading local and international media outlets. Some of the features and articles include:

Offi cial Broadcast Partner

TS: You mean like the Hollywood movie Mission Impossible or should we say Mission Possible?

JK: I don’t think it is impossible. I mean if you look at what people have already created, there are already robotics that you can control with your mind. Like amputees have robotics that canbe controlled with their mind. There are already mental interfaces, just that It is just not very easy to use or very accurate, right? But hopefully within 10 to 15 years, we would have made someadvancements towards that.

Justin Kan, Partner of Y Combinator

TS: What is the one thing you would say to our fans out there who are dreaming to be the trailblazing entrepreneur?

JK: The hardest part is just to get started, you know you got to take the rst step to be successful with your own company. You know, what you should do. Most people are scared to quit theirjob and get started, but you should start building stuff. Even if it is in the context of your current job, even if you are still at school – that’s what I did. I started working on my rst start-upwhen I was still an undergrad and so it was just a natural transition to be working on it full time.

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Of AI and the human touch: EmTech Asia Day OneBy Benjamin Cher | Jan 27, 2016

It is not man vs. machine but man + machineDeep learning and AI need help comprehending humans

WHAT do deep learning, robotics and the classroom have in common? All of them require the human touch to ensure successful operation andexecution, according to experts at the EmTech Asia 2016 conference. The first day of the ongoing conference saw experts speaking on topics ranging from deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI), to bionics andpersonalised, targeted healthcare. Key concepts revolved around the need for humans in the equation, and how technology is ultimately going to augment, not replace, humanity. EmTech is the series of annual global emerging technologies conferences hosted by MIT Technology Review. Digital News Asia (DNA) is an officialmedia partner of EmTech Asia in Singapore. We’re safe … for now Deep learning is a concept that has been around since the dawn of computing, according to Quoc Le, research scientist with the Google Brainproject. “We built a platform called tensorflow and over time it took off and was used extensively at Google,” he said. “We want to empower not only users inside Google but people outside as well, and we believe that machine learning will play an important role inmaking decisions,” he added. Tensorflow is already being used and is helping machines cut down on error rates, according to Le, who added that machines can now recognise 95out of 100 images. “This technology is being used in Google photos, and it can search for different pictures and so on,” he said. “We also use it for voice recognition … since 2012, we have been able to cut the error rate down from 28% to 8%,” he added. Technologies like this are still a far cry from actual AI, argued Le, although he said he believes that deep learning is a part towards achieving such anentity. “I genuinely think that deep learning will be a very important component that will lead to AI,” he said. But we puny humans will still be around for the immediate future. Deep learning still requires a human to teach the machine, and a robot still requires

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speakers, an exhibition and networking opportunities and is a

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Deep Learning within Google's Brain

Research into the science of artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since the 1960s, but itfirst captured the attention of the public in 1996 when IBM’s supercomputer Deep Blueoutfoxed over the former Russian world champion Garry Kasparov in a chess match. 

Since then, scientists have been trying to push the frontiers of AI but often with limitedsuccess, said Mr Quoc Le, a research scientist at Google Brain — and one of the EmTech 35Innovators under 35 in 2014.

Google Brain is well known as the project group that undertakes research in Deep Learning.

Speaking to delegates at the recent EmTech Asia conference in Singapore, he said one ofthe difficulties of AI was developing an often complex array of features and classifiers whichwould allow computers to recognise common inanimate objects like a cup. 

The problem becomes even more profound in identifying living beings, be it a dog, a cat orpeople, because the volume of identifying features needed by computers would increasedramatically.

“My colleagues spent years trying to invent such features. I began to think that maybe it’sbetter to train a computer end to end to invent these features for itself and that was how I

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NEWS: EmTech Asia Opens, Talks Innovation & EmergingTechnologyFeaturing 50 speakers on emerging technologies in the region, the conference opened in Singapore today.

The conference features local and international speakers, an exhibition and networking opportunitiesand is a hallmark of the region’s innovative spirit and exemplary research and development. In 2016, EmTech Asia examines advancements in the fields of transportation, artificial intelligence, robotics,wearables, augmented knowledge, bioengineering, fintech, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies focusedon providing clean energy, food and water for a future global population of 9 billion. This year, an outstandingpanel with representatives from Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, Shasta Ventures and SoftTech VC willcomment on how and where their investments support innovation. Notably, that the conference is held in Singapore is a matter of national relevance. “Industry trends and emerging technologies such as Robotics, Internet of Things, Intelligent Logistics andAutonomous Vehicles have the potential to transform Singapore’s manufacturing industry. It is important toequip our workforce with relevant skills in these areas. EmTech Asia 2016 allows Singapore's manufacturingworkforce to continually stay updated with the latest developments in emerging technologies. This is importantfor them to remain future-ready, in line with the spirit of the national SkillsFuture movement,” comments AngChai Soon, Director, Manufacturing Division of the Singapore Workforce Development Agency. In the words of Jason Pontin, Editor in Chief and Publisher, MIT Technology Review (right), which owns theEmTech series of events, “EmTech Asia has a very high quality of speakers; it is reflective of what I see isSingapore - an innovative and entrepreneurial culture that is a leading light for what a smarter city, and what asmarter nation, might be like.” Over 500 delegates are attending the conference. The delegates represent 20 countries, some of whom haveflown from the UK and the USA to attend. From Asia, delegates have attended from China, South Korea, Indiaand Sri Lanka among other countries. www.emtechasia.com

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RJ MICAL MANAGER GAMES GOOGLE

When will we see intelligent machines among us?

By Pedro Moneo | 02/10/2016

When I was 14 Robert J Michal managed to build a video game made with relays,flashlight bulbs and batteries. It was his first foray into a world that fascinated him andwould become since then not only in his profession but also in their way of life. Andalthough his imaginative capacity has since been amply demonstrated with its manycontributions in the field of video games, it is likely not then imagined that his namewould, fifty years later, mentioned every time a story of the personalities is drawn keyindustry.

Michal played an essential role in the eighties in creating the Amiga computer andvideo game Atari Lynx, two contributions without which it is impossible to understandthe leap that video games would for decades. Currently, after having left their mark ongiants like Sony, RJ Mical Director of Games at Google and more ambitious challengeis to connect a bulb in a hotplate for playing tic tac toe: he wants to help ensure thatthe machines have consciousness. And you want it now "is so important to me thatcan not wait for it to happen."

In the coming years, according to Michal, we talk with whatever we have at ourdisposal, since our portfolio in the refrigerator or car navigation system. They furthertalks that will enrich us, because the artificial intelligence of machines will be trained togrow organically with us. We will get to know each other, as in any human relationship,and making "friends". These "entities" as called Michal will be everywhere and videogames are of fundamental importance for their development because they serve as atesting ground before making the leap to everyday life. Get this recurring image inscience fiction become reality in the next decade is almost an obsession for Mical, andmost likely get it because he can not think of anything not to do it. The secret to thisunbridled passion for innovation is simple; he revealed on his personal website: "I neverget bored. I have not bored in my life. "

Text: JL Alvarez Cedena

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SPEAKERS

In carefully curated sessions, the experts at the heart of the technology revolution provided insights into the next wave of innovation that is connecting our world in surprising and inspiring new ways.

EmTech is not another lecture…It’s an invitation to join the conversation

EMCEE, MODERATORS AND OPENING ADDRESSJason PontinEditor in Chief and PublisherMIT Technology Review

Kathleen KennedyPresidentMIT Technology Review

Daniel HastingsCEOSingapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART)

Akiko FujitaCorrespondentCNBC

Steve LeonardExecutive Deputy ChairmanInfocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)

ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEHomayoon KazerooniFounder and CEOSuitX

Jun-Ho OhDirector, Humanoid Robot Research Center (Hubo Lab)Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Quoc LeResearch ScientistGoogle Brain

CONNECTED HEALTHJens EcksteinPresidentSR-One

Joanna BatstoneVP and Lab DirectorIBM Research - AustraliaChief Technology OfficerIBM Australia and New Zealand

Mark PhongDirector of Advanced Research SingaporeL’Oréal Research and Innovation

GENOMICS AND BIOENGINEERINGDavid LaneChief ScientistAgency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Stephen TurnerFounder and CTOPacific Biosciences

Antony EvansFounder and CEOGlowing Plant / TAXA

INNOVATIONS IN DIGITAL, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPSander ArtsVice President, MarketingAtmel

Terence LyonsCEOThe Stakeholder Company

Cyndi ChanAssociate Director - Administration, Finance and Planning, MIT Sloan School of Management

Mattias BoströmDirector Product ManagementSensavis

Saman AmarasingheProfessor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceMIT

FINTECH AND CYBERSECURITYNoboru NakataniExecutive DirectorINTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI)

Sopnendu MohantyChief Fintech OfficerMonetary Authority of Singapore

Tony ChewGlobal Head of Cyber Security Regulatory StrategyCitibank

Justin NewtonFounder and CEONetki

TECH ATTRACTING SMART MONEYJeff ClavierFounder and Managing PartnerSoftTech VC

Rob ConeybeerManaging DirectorShasta Ventures

Justin KanPartnerY Combinator

Yinglan TanVenture PartnerSequoia Capital

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATIONLiam PedersenPrincipal Researcher and Manager - Autonomous VehiclesNissan Research Center - Silicon Valley

Peter PhlepsFuturist, Institute for Mobility Research (ifmo) - A research facility of the BMW Group

Doug ParkerCOOnuTonomy

Kam Poh YuenAVP, Group TechnologyPSA International

AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITIESRJ MicalDirector of GamesGoogle

Erin ReynoldsChief Mollusk (Founder, Creative Director)Flying Mollusk

THE 9 BILLION POPULATION CHALLENGEMark PostChair of Physiology and Team Lead, Cultured BeefMaastricht University

Theresa DankovichFounderpAge Drinking Paper

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GET IN TOUCH

The excitement of discovering innovation continues at EmTech Asia 2017. The EmTech Asia steering committee is already working on the key themes that will be featured at the event next year so stay tuned as we uncover the list of technologies with the greatest impact to change our lives. For more information about the key themes or to suggest a speaker for inclusion in the 2017 conference programme, please contact emtech@koenlmesse.com.sg. See you in January 2017!

See You in January 2017

Sponsoring an event like EmTech makes a strong statement about your brand’s commitment to thought leadership and ground-breaking innovation. Join us in leading the conversation with the businesses and people working on the emerging technologies that will change our lives. Contact us at emtech@koelnmesse.com.sg to find out more.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The nominations for the TR35 Innovators Under 35 Asia class of 2017 open in April 2016. All nominations must be submitted online at http://www.emtech.sg/tr35/nominate/. For more information on the TR35 nomination process, please contact emtech@koenlmesse.com.sg.

TR35 Innovators Under 35

Launching on 7-8 June 2016, EmTech Hong Kong will be the highlight of a week-long series of events that mark the launch of the MIT Innovation Node in Hong Kong. Visit www.emtechhk.com or contact emtechhk@koelnmesse.com.sg for speaking opportunities, sponsorship and registration.

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