Agenda & Events

Grooves Work Technology Summit is a live online event from June 30th - July 2nd, 2020. Due to the ongoing pandemic crisis now the event will be held online for 3 days and instead of a full day we have spread out the events so you can take your break in between and join in whenever you are ready.

We will start everyday from 9AM - 5PM GMT+8 (check your time) with speakers sessions that is usually 40 mins talk + 20 mins Q&A and end the day with virtual networking session from 6PM - 8PM.

Tuesday (GMT+8)

Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
9:30 am
10:00 am
The Great Reset: The Next Evolution of Work
The Great Reset: The Next Evolution of Work by Gary A. Bolles
10:15 am
11:15 am
The Post-Crisis Kickstart
The Post-Crisis Kickstart by Michael McQueen
11:30 am
12:30 pm
Showcasing Microsoft Hololens and It's Application Today
Showcasing Microsoft Hololens and It's Application Today by John Hii & TrifoldX
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Creating a workplace that delivers, grows, and adapts in disruptive times
Creating a workplace that delivers, grows, and adapts in disruptive times by Siobhan McHale
3:15 pm
4:15 pm
How Lazada has helped SMEs throughout this pandemic?
How Lazada has helped SMEs throughout this pandemic? by Shah Suriye Rubhen
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Virtual Networking
Virtual Networking
6:00 pm
8:00 pm

Wednesday (GMT+8)

The Future of Work
The Future of Work by Patty McCord
10:15 am
11:15 am
Navigating in the New "Normal" with Employee Medical Benefits Data
Navigating in the New "Normal" with Employee Medical Benefits Data by Max Thum
11:30 am
12:00 pm
Virtual Networking
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
Utilizing Data and Technology to Empower Data Driven and Digital Workforce by Ir. Dr. Karl Ng
Utilizing Data and Technology to Empower Data Driven and Digital Workforce by Ir. Dr. Karl Ng
3:15 pm
4:15 pm
HR as an accelerator to empowering the digitally connected workforce
HR as an accelerator to empowering the digitally connected workforce by Pallavi Srivastava
4:30 pm
5:30 pm

Thursday (GMT+8)

Defining the Future of Work: Best Practices to Adopt and Pitfalls to Avoid
Defining the Future of Work: Best Practices to Adopt and Pitfalls to Avoid by Charlene Li
10:15 am
11:15 pm
Rethinking talent mobility with a new standard of data by Scott Johnstone
Rethinking talent mobility with a new standard of data by Scott Johnstone
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Navigating the dark side of 'Professional Distancing'
Navigating the dark side of 'Professional Distancing' by Chen Fong Tuan
3:15 pm
4:15 pm
Closing Ceremony
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Drinkentrepreneurs X Grooves Work Technology Summit Virtual Networking After Party
Drinkentrepreneurs Afterparty Virtual Networking Party
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
SPEAKER

Gary A. Bolles

Chair for the Future of Work, Singularity University
MODERATOR

Stephanie Ping

Co-founder and CEO of WORQ
June 30, 2020 10:15 AM

The Great Reset: The Next Evolution of Work

The global pandemic has transformed organizations and industries overnight, and accelerated a huge shift toward a digital work economy.

What could the brave new world of work look like in coming years, and what can we do to prepare for it today?

In this rapid-fire session, Gary A. Bolles, Chair for the Future of Work for the global learning company Singularity University will highlight the global changes and new opportunities in the time of The Great Reset.

SPEAKER

Michael McQueen

Speaker | Author | Futurist
MODERATOR

Nina Sharil Khan

Founder & CEO of PopCon and International Speaker
June 30, 2020 11:30 AM

The Post-Crisis Kickstart

The secret to accelerated growth and sustained momentum

As the world continues to emerge from the COVID crisis, smart businesses and leaders recognise the importance of kickstarting their momentum - and fast.

Having spent over 15 years studying the dynamics of dynamism in organizations, 8-time bestselling author Michael McQueen knows what it takes to create unstoppable momentum in a business or team. 

In this research-rich and fast-faced presentation, Michael explores:

  • The 3 common traps that derail success - and how to avoid them
  • Simple techniques for leveraging time and energy to achieve peak productivity
  • The key momentum mindsets that can supercharge growth and create an unfair advantage over the competition
  • The daily habits that ensure good intentions translate into sustained results

Audiences will leave this virtual presentation armed with a practical action plan for achieving a new level of momentum and maintaining it over the long haul.

June 30, 2020 2:00 PM

Showcasing Microsoft Hololens and It's Application Today

#TrifoldX and I will showcase Mixed Reality solutions using Microsoft Hololens.

June 30, 2020 3:15 PM

Creating a workplace that delivers, grows, and adapts in disruptive times

Is your workplace struggling to deliver on expectations, or failing to reach its full potential or not adapting quickly enough in these times of Disruption?

Have you tried various ways of fixing the problem, but the “noise” still persists?

Chances are that you are facing an underlying culture problem that can’t be fixed with new processes, systems or re-structures.

Discover the key ways to create a workplace culture that can deliver, grow and adapt. Unlock the power of reframing roles to empower and engage your employees.

Utilize proven methods and tools to break through deeply embedded patterns and change the assumptions that are holding your company back in a rebounding business environment.


SPEAKER

Shah Suriye Rubhen

Chief Operating Officer, Lazada Malaysia
MODERATOR

Yvonne Lee

Country Head, Malaysia at Common Ground
June 30, 2020 4:30 PM

How Lazada has helped SMEs throughout this pandemic?

1) How is covid 19 impacting the e-commerce market?
2) E-commerce trends – overview of Malaysia’s online shoppers, sales growth, mobile   shopping
3) The future of Ecommerce after COVID-19 – is it a short-term boost to ecommerce or one that’s here to stay, even after COVID-19?
4) Tips for entrepreneurs - eCommerce trends to cater to their consumers’ needs.
5) How Lazada plays its part in helping the industry?

SPEAKER

Patty McCord

Former Chief Talent Officer for Netflix, culture and leadership consultant, and workplace innovator
MODERATOR

Matt Van Leeuwen

Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and Director of Sunway iLabs
July 1, 2020 10:15 AM

The Future of Work

As our world becomes increasingly dynamic and connected, the classically standard ways in which we work have simply become irrelevant in today’s workforce. Many companies are struggling not only to understand and accept this certainty, but more importantly to identify the key catalysts behind this transformation.

Patty McCord explores how demographics, technology and consumer transparency have already changed the way we work, explains why the idea of a “permanent employee” is no longer a realistic prospect, and encourages audiences to look to the future. In this innovative, informative and forward-thinking presentation, McCord emboldens audiences to embrace change and provides critical insight for companies that want to be ahead of the game as the future of work continues to advance.


July 1, 2020 11:30 AM

Navigating in the New "Normal" with Employee Medical Benefits Data

Internal processes holds a large amount of hidden or untapped data. Especially in these times, untapped data like employee medical benefits are able to guide your organisation to targeted disease prevention measures.

July 1, 2020 3:15 PM

Utilizing Data and Technology to Empower Data Driven and Digital Workforce by Ir. Dr. Karl Ng

July 1, 2020 4:30 PM

HR as an accelerator to empowering the digitally connected workforce

The current crisis of Covid-19 has forced the world to acknowledge  the power and need for digital technologies much faster than many countries and organizations were prepared for. From an initial focus of navigating remote work, it has also fuelled the need for traditional business and operating models to get reimagined and redesigned to manage such disruptions better in the future as well. As government, corporates and educational institutions ready themselves to not just survive this disruptive change but also thrive in it, the role of HR function has become extremely vital. HR necessarily has to take a lead in this transformation.

The session will provide a glimpse of some practical applications of digital technology in HR to manage Talent, highlight the critical success factors for digital evolution of an organization and offer insights on how HR can enable its organization’s leaders to succeed in the current environment.

SPEAKER

Charlene Li

Author, Speaker, Advisor, and Board Member
MODERATOR

Stephanie Ping

Co-founder and CEO of WORQ
July 2, 2020 10:15 AM

Defining the Future of Work: Best Practices to Adopt and Pitfalls to Avoid

The pandemic pushed us into the future of work before most of us were ready and everything has changed. To thrive in this new reality, you can't wait on the sidelines for things to settle down. The rules of our normal will be written by the people who will live in it — and that means you. We'll discuss how to intentionally and strategically define what "work" means for your organization and how to ensure that you thrive in this new world.

SPEAKER

Scott Johnstone

Regional Sales Leader - APAC at Pymetrics
MODERATOR

Ronaldo F. Turla, CHRP

Professional HR Speaker, Human Resource Consultant, and Filipino Author
July 2, 2020 2:00 PM

Rethinking talent mobility with a new standard of data by Scott Johnstone

SPEAKER

Chen Fong Tuan

HR & General Affairs Director at Samsung Electronics
MODERATOR

Ganesh Mahendranathan

Country General Manager of Found8
July 2, 2020 3:15 PM

Navigating the dark side of 'Professional Distancing'

To many Remote Working is the ultimate expression of flexibility and trust. It is believed to drive productivity and enhance worklife integration. But there is always a flipside that we need to be wary about. Professional distancing like social distancing will bring about challenges in replicating silos, building a coherent culture, creating engaged teamship. 'You cannot build a family and have children just by interacting via Zoom can you?'

July 2, 2020 5:00 PM

Drinkentrepreneurs X Grooves Work Technology Summit Virtual Networking After Party

Grooves Work Technology Summit is partnering with Drinkentrepreneurs to bring you a special networking party. This will be like meeting friends for a drink: no badges, no speeches, no ceremony. Grab a seat at a table and simply join the discussion! If you’re shy, make an effort and simply say “Hi! It's my first time.”