Veemal Gungadin serves as CEO at GlobalSign.in, where he drives the company’s strategy, sales and product development.

He founded GlobalSign.in (GSI) in 2006, and the company achieved early success by managing client’s digital projects. Today GSI employs over 35 staff and serves clients ranging from SMEs to public-listed MNCs (eg, SingTel, Citibank, Sony, NEC,...) and Government (Prime Minister’s Office, President’s Office, Parliament, MND, MOE, MAS, ...) Coming from a technical background, Veemal still leads the product development and technical team at GSI. Having more than 10 years experience dealing with customers, Veemal consistently value-adds to projects in ensuring the right technology and processes are employed to ensure a smooth and successful project delivery.

Prior to founding GSI, Veemal started off his career as a Software Engineer in a local company, StudioTech. He architected and implemented cutting-edge software systems, which are still being used by major clients today. These systems helped the company clinch deals with major brands in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Veemal was soon promoted to Senior Software Engineer after a year plus at the company, where he was then architecting complex systems and leading the technical team at the company.

He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2003 with a Bachelor of Computer Science (with merit).

Andy loves diving into new technology and finding an impact in everyday life, and that’s why he spent years in StarHub tinkering with new products and services such as NFC payments, OTT video services, and big data analytics. He has recently started managing a regional channel sales team with Whispir, a Conversation Platform that aims to simplify and automate business processes and customer engagements through multi-channel communications.

Following thirteen years in the technology industry with stalwarts such as Google, Sid joined WWF's Earth Hour in 2009 becoming an integral part of its growth and evolution, first as Chief Information Officer (CIO) leading digital innovation and partnerships and currently as its Executive Director (ED). As its chief executive, Sid leads Earth Hour’s strategy as the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment focused on inspiring climate awareness and action in 172 countries and territories.

Ken Hickson is a leading sustainability consultant, lecturer in international communications/public affairs and author of six books. His latest work is a biography, entitled “Mr SIA: Fly Past” on the founding CEO of Singapore Airlines, Lim Chin Beng.

His two 2013 books were “Race for Sustainability” – the first book on sustainability issues and opportunities in Asia - and “Forty: Building a Future in Singapore”, for the international property and construction company Lend Lease.  

A former journalist from New Zealand, where he worked in newspapers, radio, television and magazines, he also wrote the highly-regarded 2009 climate change reference work, “The ABC of Carbon”. In early 2008, he launched the e-newsletter abc carbon express that has now achieved its 212th issue (September2015). 

He first came to Singapore in 1983 as a consultant to Singapore Airlines and remained here for 17 years. He spent ten years in Australia (end 2000-2010), lecturing in communication studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where he was Associate Professor adjunct. 

He launched the world’s first 100 Global Sustain Ability Leaders list in 2011. He is Chairman and CEO of the Singapore-based consultancy Sustain Ability Showcase Asia (SASA) which he set up in 2010. He carries out assignments for public sector and private sector clients and actively promotes renewable energy investment, energy efficiency, waste management, green buildings and sustainable events in Singapore and the region.

Over the years he has been engaged by numerous Singapore Government agencies, most recently the National Environment Agency (NEA) to promote energy efficiency and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) as sustainability consultancy for the i Light Marina Bay event and associated energy saving campaign in 2012 and 2014.

He is also Chairman, Singapore for the International Green Purchasing Network (IGPN) and Director of many organisations, including Blue Asia Group. He is called on to speak and moderate at many conferences and workshops in Asia, including three for the Asian Productivity Council (APO) in Taipei, Taiwan in 2014.

Veemal Gungadin serves as CEO at GlobalSign.in, where he drives the company’s strategy, sales and product development.

He founded GlobalSign.in (GSI) in 2006, and the company achieved early success by managing client’s digital projects. Today GSI employs over 35 staff and serves clients ranging from SMEs to public-listed MNCs (eg, SingTel, Citibank, Sony, NEC,...) and Government (Prime Minister’s Office, President’s Office, Parliament, MND, MOE, MAS, ...) Coming from a technical background, Veemal still leads the product development and technical team at GSI. Having more than 10 years experience dealing with customers, Veemal consistently value-adds to projects in ensuring the right technology and processes are employed to ensure a smooth and successful project delivery.

Prior to founding GSI, Veemal started off his career as a Software Engineer in a local company, StudioTech. He architected and implemented cutting-edge software systems, which are still being used by major clients today. These systems helped the company clinch deals with major brands in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Veemal was soon promoted to Senior Software Engineer after a year plus at the company, where he was then architecting complex systems and leading the technical team at the company.

He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2003 with a Bachelor of Computer Science (with merit).

A strong advocate in the field of B2C marketing automation, personalization and retargeting. Ben has 10 years’ experience working for various organizations, developing solutions across categories from Mobile Payments to Marketing Automation.  He is now responsible for overseeing the growth of Emarsys throughout SEA as well as the daily operations of the business in Singapore.

With both a passion for technology and data driven marketing, Ben has successfully assisted many blue chip organizations in implementing successful customer engagement strategies, receiving global acclaim for solutions that he has designed.

Rachel is the Co-founder of BRCKTS, a digital storytelling collective based in Singapore. As the catalyst at BRCKTS, she seeks to help brands create real value in a digitally connected age and make brands the stories worth telling. With a constant thirst for learning, Rachel keeps her toes in the ever-evolving digital landscape. One who is not afraid to embrace change and dance with ambiguity, she is passionate in working with brands of tomorrow to harness the shifts that surround them. 

A digital native through and through, Rachel's mantra is to make “Play” a priority and results a given. Her dedication in doing great work has earned her accolades in EFFIES, APPIES and MARKIES for the DBS Marina Regatta, Team Singapore, Walt Disney Studios and Singapore Polytechnic campaigns. 

A lifelong student, Rachel is currently pursuing her Masters in Digital Media Management at Hyper Island.

Eugene Yang got his Diploma in Information Communications Technology from Singapore Polytechnic in 2003, and eventually obtained his Graduate Diploma in Business Computing from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. 

Having been in the digital technology industry for the past 10 years, Eugene has enabled organisations, corporations, non-profits and businesses with creative strategies and latest digital technologies. On top of consulting, he has helped to built partner relations and managed local and offshore digital teams. Thought leader, Speaker and Creative Technologist, he has directed over $5m worth of digital projects, specialising in digital strategies and solution architectures. Clients worked with include Monetary Authority of Singapore, Cerebos, IE Singapore, IDA, Far East Hospitality, StarHub, CitiBank and SingTel.

He currently spearheads GEVME’s push in the public sector for GlobalSign.In. Paving the way for an event management SaaS product to be used widely within the public sector.

His latest venture, Actigage, is to develop a new Software as a Service (SaaS) product in the events industry to promote the use of technology to bring interactivity between people at events be it through the use of mobile devices and in the not so distant future making use of The Internet of Things (IoT) to increase engagement levels for the event’s audiences. 

Raven Chai is the founding principal at UX Consulting, has over 15 years experience as a technologist, experience designer and usability practitioner. He has been involved in implementing UX practices in more than 160 projects across various industries and of different products – eServices, bank applications, large corporate websites, eCommerce, lifestyle, B2B portals, TV and mobile apps. He has been providing advisory to various government statutory boards like SPRING Singapore, EDB and IDA in the areas of User Experience practices.

Together with a group of passionate professional designers and student volunteers, he founded a local UX Community, UXSG as a platform for UX professionals, designers, developers and business owners to share knowledge and connect people within the industry. They have since organised two annual user experience conferences in Singapore since 2013.

Raven currently sits in the User Experience Professional Association International as the Regional Director for Asia region, to promote professional learning and collaboration among design and research practitioners. Raven holds a bachelor degree in Computer Science, major in Human-Computer Interaction and Visualisation from University of Queensland. He is a lifelong fan of Liverpool Football Club and Roger Federer.

Daniel Tjan has been involved with the business of technology for close to twelve years. Over the course of his work, he has consulted, trained and interacted with both senior management and end-users from different backgrounds and learning styles. From the use of software applications and hardware to effectively identifying and resolving problems by using technology and relating it to existing business processes. 

At GlobalSign.In, he works closely with Singapore’s leading Government Agencies such as President’s Office, Prime Minister's Office, Parliament House, PUB, Energy Market Authority, and corporate clientele like Starbucks Coffee, MasterCard, SingTel, Symantec Asia Pacific, HP and more, on various technology and always value-adds to his clients by providing consultancy in the best practices and know-how.

Jeremy is one of the Founders of GroupMap which was a State and National Finalists in Australia. He was recognised as Sessional Teacher of the Year by Curtin University centred around student engaged learning and was previously Young Professional of the Year (AIMWA).  He loves travel, coffee and trying to learn something new everyday.

Veemal Gungadin serves as CEO at GlobalSign.in, where he drives the company’s strategy, sales and product development.

He founded GlobalSign.in (GSI) in 2006, and the company achieved early success by managing client’s digital projects. Today GSI employs over 35 staff and serves clients ranging from SMEs to public-listed MNCs (eg, SingTel, Citibank, Sony, NEC,...) and Government (Prime Minister’s Office, President’s Office, Parliament, MND, MOE, MAS, ...) Coming from a technical background, Veemal still leads the product development and technical team at GSI. Having more than 10 years experience dealing with customers, Veemal consistently value-adds to projects in ensuring the right technology and processes are employed to ensure a smooth and successful project delivery.

Prior to founding GSI, Veemal started off his career as a Software Engineer in a local company, StudioTech. He architected and implemented cutting-edge software systems, which are still being used by major clients today. These systems helped the company clinch deals with major brands in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Veemal was soon promoted to Senior Software Engineer after a year plus at the company, where he was then architecting complex systems and leading the technical team at the company.

He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2003 with a Bachelor of Computer Science (with merit).