Advisory committee
Ts Dr Chua Wen-Shyan
Head of Malaysian Smart Factory 4.0, Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)
Dr Chua Wen-Shyan is currently the Head of Malaysian Smart Factory 4.0 under the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC). He obtained his PhD in Control Systems Engineering and BEng in Mechatronics Engineering from Monash University Malaysia. His key area of expertise lies mainly in the area of Control and Automation Systems, Fault Detection and Identification (FDI), and Predictive Maintenance Strategies; which are widely used in Industry 4.0 applications. He is also appointed by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) in collaboration with the Machinery and Equipment Productivity Nexus (MEPN) as one of the mentors (advisors) for the PRODUCTIVITY1010 initiative to support the industries in their journey towards digital transformation.
As the Head of Malaysian Smart Factory 4.0, Dr Chua and his team are focused in delivering high impact talent development programs to accelerate the growth of local talents who would be the workforce in supporting the growth of Industry 4.0. The programs developed by his team at the Malaysian Smart Factory 4.0 are also able to support the industries and community towards achieving sustainable digital transformation through high impact talent development strategies.
Advisory committee
Prof Dr David Romero
Scientific Vice-Chairman, World Manufacturing Foundation and Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Prof Dr David Romero is a member of the IFIP Working Group 5.7 on Advances in Production Management Systems, the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, and the IEEE Internet of Things Community. Furthermore, he is an Agenda Contributor at the World Economic Forum Council on “Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains”, and a World Manufacturing Forum Ambassador.
His research interests include Circular Manufacturing, Service Engineering and Product-Service Systems, Cyber-Physical Systems and Human Systems, Advanced Production Management Systems, and Technology and Engineering Management. He has published more than 150 articles. He serves on different editorial and scientific committees and advisory boards in academia, industry, and government related to business and industrial engineering disciplines.
Advisory committee
Dr Ing Dominic Gorecky
Head of Swiss Smart Factory & Swiss Health Tech Center, Partner, Executive Board Member, Switzerland, Innovation Park Biel/Bienne AG
Dr Ing Dominic Gorecky is partner and executive board member at Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne AG. He is also co-founder and head of the Swiss Smart Factory, which became the first and leading test and demonstration platform for Industry 4.0 in Switzerland. Since November 2022, Dominic is also president of the board of directors at the new Swiss national competence center for collaborative robotics S3C.
Before, he was head of research of the Innovative Factory Systems department at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence DFKI in Kaiserslautern, Germany. In this role, he was also the responsible R&D coordinator for the living lab SmartFactoryKL.
He is agenda contributor at the World Economic Forum and is co-founder and advisor for several start-ups in the area of Industry 4.0.
His PhD addressed the usage of semantic technologies in the context of the digital factory.
Speaker
Kelvin Chong
Country Manager, Schaeffler Malaysia
Kelvin is a mechanical engineer by training. He began his professional career with the Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby, in the fields of business development and corporate strategy with the company’s automotive retail and agribusiness divisions. Then, he took on various commercial roles with the Swiss elevator company Schindler, which brought him to Switzerland and the United States over the years.
Returning to his home country of Malaysia, Kelvin took on the position of Country Manager for Schaeffler, a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors.
He is responsible for driving Schaeffler's growth in Malaysia, focusing on both the core engineering products and solutions business, as well as the emerging area of digitalization. His diverse experience across multiple industries and markets equips him with the knowledge and expertise to excel in the current role.
Speaker
Mohamed Taher Mouni
Founder at Beyond 4.0, Founding Expert at Alliance for I4.0 and Smart Manufacturing in Africa (AISMA)
Mohamed Taher Mouni is a Moroccan industrial engineer with expertise as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Over the years, he has held key roles overseeing Performance and Industry 4.0 initiatives across sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, and Pharma. With a decade of experience implementing IIoT for real-time monitoring in diverse industries, he has established himself as a leader in the field.
Additionally, he is a founding expert of the Alliance for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing in Africa (AISMA), an initiative supported by UNIDO.
Speaker
Sakthivel Narayanasamy
Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Computing (M) Sdn Bhd
Mr Sakthivel Narayanasamy is the Founder and Chairman of Quantum Computing Sdn Bhd, an automation solutions firm. He began his entrepreneurial journey with Galactic Advance Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd, a specialist in industrial automation and custom machinery. He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Solar Galactic (M) Sdn Bhd.
With over 30 years of experience leading local and regional projects across diverse industries, Sakthi has developed a strong passion for engineering innovation. His desire to do things differently has been the driving force behind his entrepreneurial pursuits.
As his ventures and experience have expanded over the years, his focus has shifted towards delivering sustainable technology solutions for industrial and residential users. Recognizing the importance of ESG considerations, he continues to advocate for the adoption of more sustainable business practices driven by technology.
Academically, Sakthi holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Management from the University of Sunderland. He has also earned professional certifications in cybersecurity and photovoltaic system design, further enhancing his expertise in the field of automation and sustainable technology.
His entrepreneurial journey and his commitment to innovation have positioned him as a champion of sustainable technology solutions. His leadership and expertise in the field of automation and industrial solutions have helped shape the industry's trajectory towards a more environmentally conscious and technologically advanced future.
Speaker
Ravenna Chen
CEO, Intrinsic EO | Forbes China &36Kr Top 100 | CAST “Haizhi Expert"
Ravenna Chen is the CEO of Intrinsic EO and recognized as one of Forbes China's 100 Most Influential Chinese in 2023. She is an active participant in the Asian venture capital network, Global Outstanding POWER 100, and Dragon 100. She has been elected to speak at numerous United Nations and European Parliament Youth Events. As a Chinese representative at the APEC CEO Summit and an ambassador for Indonesia and Malaysia tourism, her influence extends globally.
Ravenna has co-founded a cross-border payment platform and a social beauty platform. She excels in incubating science and technology projects, cross-border business implementation, and strategic planning.
Speaker
Luca Torelli
EMEA Operations Strategic Transformation Manager, EssilorLuxottica; Member of Young Manufacturing Leader