On 15 August 2024, the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur played host to the highly anticipated Go Digital Summit: Gemini for Google Cloud Day 2024. Organized by PointStar, a leading name in cloud AI transformation and digital solutions, the event was held at the prestigious Le Meridien Hotel. This year’s summit was dedicated to exploring Gemini, Google’s cutting-edge generative AI multimodal solutions, and its transformative potential across various industries and business functions.
A Comprehensive Exploration of Gemini
The Go Digital Summit 2024 featured a well-rounded program in collaboration with Google Cloud. Attendees were treated to a series of keynotes, breakout sessions, live solution showcases, and invaluable networking opportunities. The event's agenda was meticulously designed to dive deep into how Gemini can revolutionize workflows, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation across business landscapes. From optimizing business processes to enhancing decision-making, the summit showcased how Gemini’s AI capabilities could be the cornerstone of future growth and competitiveness.
Unveiling the DALIA 2.0 Programme
A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the Digital Acceleration for Learning and Industry Adoption (DALIA) 2.0 programme. This initiative is a continuation of the successful DALIA programme, first introduced during Google Cloud Day in 2023. A partnership between PointStar and the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC), a government agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI), DALIA 2.0 aims to build on its predecessor’s achievements.
DALIA’s Success and Future Ambitions
The original DALIA programme, recognized as MPC’s flagship Productivity Step Up Programme, mentored nearly 100 organizations in Malaysia in 2023, helping them embark on their digitalization journeys through Google Cloud’s AppSheet solutions. DALIA 2.0 takes this success further, with the introduction of the AI Transformation Adoption Programme. This new initiative is designed to help participating companies implement AI and cloud solutions, targeting a minimum of RM 1 million in productivity gains over three years.
Empowering Organizations with AI
Justin Lee, Chief Executive Officer of PointStar, expressed his excitement about the event and the continued success of the DALIA programme. “We hope that through today’s event, more organizations are empowered to adopt AI and embark on their own transformative journey, driving exceptional growth and readiness for the future,” he stated. The summit emphasized the potential of AI like Gemini to tackle significant business challenges and drive unprecedented growth.
Industry Leaders Share AI Optimization Strategies
The Go Digital Summit 2024 brought together over three hundred attendees, including industry experts from Logitech, Yubico, Wood Wing, PIKOM, QSR Brands, and others. Keynotes and breakout sessions provided insights into AI optimization strategies, with a particular focus on how generative AI models like Google’s Gemini can enhance productivity and innovation. Attendees also had the opportunity to engage with transformative solution showcases presented by featured vendors, offering a hands-on experience with the latest technological advancements.
Partnerships for a Future-Ready Malaysia
Michael Hoo, Head of Customer Engineering at Google Cloud in Malaysia, highlighted the significance of the summit in showcasing the potential of generative AI. He expressed his satisfaction with the expanded partnership between Google Cloud, PointStar, and MPC, emphasizing their collective goal of equipping Malaysian organizations with advanced AI and cloud technologies. “We are pleased to expand our partnership with PointStar and MPC to empower Malaysian organizations with the expertise they need to thrive in this new AI era,” said Hoo.
MPC’s Vision for Enhanced Productivity
Dr. Mohamad Norjayadi Tamam, Deputy Director General of MPC, shared his optimism for the future of the DALIA programme. He emphasized that DALIA 2.0, enhanced with the latest AI solutions from Google Cloud, is set to drive significant productivity gains for businesses across Malaysia. “Through this programme, we aim to help each company participating in this programme to achieve productivity gains of RM 1 million within 3 years,” said Dr. Norjayadi. He also underlined the importance of fostering a growth mindset and leveraging lean mechanisms to improve productivity, thereby boosting Malaysia’s global competitiveness.
A Commitment to Digital Transformation
The Go Digital Summit 2024 underscored the shared commitment of PointStar and Google Cloud to empowering businesses in Malaysia to thrive in the digital age. By combining their expertise and resources, both entities are poised to continue investing in cutting-edge technologies like AI, creating innovative solutions that drive growth and success. The event served as a powerful platform to shape the future of business and industry in Malaysia, highlighting the transformative impact of AI and cloud technologies.
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