
Erik Cambria
Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Nanyang Technological University

Erik Cambria is the Founder of SenticNet, a Singapore-based company offering B2B sentiment analysis services, and a Professor at Nanyang Technological University, where he also holds the appointment of Provost Chair in Computer Science and Engineering. Prior to joining NTU, he worked at Microsoft Research Asia (Beijing) and HP Labs India (Bangalore) and earned his PhD through a joint programme between the University of Stirling and MIT Media Lab. His research focuses on neurosymbolic AI for explainable natural language processing in domains like sentiment analysis, dialogue systems, and financial forecasting. He is recipient of several awards, e.g., IEEE Outstanding Career Award, was listed among the AI's 10 to Watch, and was featured in Forbes as one of the 5 People Building Our AI Future. He is an IEEE Fellow, Associate Editor of many top-tier AI journals, e.g., Information Fusion and IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, and is involved in various international conferences as keynote speaker, program chair and senior program committee member. One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | Session
Tuesday 07th October
The Future of Work: Leadership, Workforce, and Organizational Change
The workplace is evolving rapidly with AI, remote work, and shifting employee expectations. This session explores how leaders can adapt, engage the workforce, and drive organizational change to stay competitive in the future of work.
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Panel Discussion
Monday 06th October
The Role of AI in Business Strategy
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the business landscape, reshaping decision-making, and redefining leadership approaches. This panel discussion will bring together industry leaders, AI experts, and business strategists to explore the impact of AI on corporate strategies. Key discussion points include:
- How AI is influencing business decision-making and competitive advantage
- The role of AI in optimizing business operations and driving efficiency
- AI-driven leadership: Opportunities and challenges for executives
- Real-world case studies of AI integration in business strategy
- Ethical considerations and responsible AI implementation