Topic: As Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) becomes a foundational pattern in enterprise AI, building secure and maintainable RAG pipelines is critical. This session introduces “RAG Ops,” a set of operational best practices for streamlining architecture, improving observability, maintaining data freshness, and embedding security from the ground up. Attendees will learn how to create robust, scalable RAG pipelines that can handle real-world enterprise demands without sacrificing flexibility or performance.
Speaker: Vadim Pustovoi is a Solution Architect at PopcornAI, where he leads the design of AI-first applications and enterprise-grade solutions. With extensive experience in IT consulting, software architecture, and secure systems design, Vadim specializes in embedding security into every stage of the development lifecycle. His expertise spans DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, and automation frameworks, helping organizations build resilient applications capable of withstanding evolving cyber threats. Vadim’s work bridges technical innovation and practical risk management, enabling companies to scale their digital initiatives securely and efficiently in today’s fast-changing technology landscape.
Topic: Healthcare is one of the world’s most heavily regulated industries, and Japan sits at the forefront of medical innovation. Government involvement has elevated standards but also created significant barriers for innovators. An even greater challenge arises when the government moves from regulator to direct competitor. How can startups and established players survive when competing against an entity with virtually unlimited resources, no profit pressure, and the power to rewrite the rules? This session explores strategies for navigating regulated industries where the government itself may be your strongest rival while maintaining security and compliance under intense regulatory pressure.
Speaker: Victor Parlindungan is the CEO of Kamily, a company developing secure, shareable Personal Health Records. With a background as an Engineering Manager in Investment Banking Trading Technology and experience in consulting, Victor brings expertise in corporate automation, AI implementation, and high-stakes data management. At Kamily, he applies proven financial sector data practices to healthcare, building portable health information systems that meet complex regulatory requirements. His career navigating corporate technology environments and healthcare regulations gives him a unique perspective on competing with government entities in highly regulated markets.
Topic: Southeast Asia’s rapid digitalization offers Japanese companies opportunities in manufacturing, supply chains, and services, but it also broadens their cyber-attack surface. The region’s diverse political and economic landscape, from Singapore to Myanmar, adds further complexity.In this live hybrid discussion, Bangkok-based Alex Raso (Raso Cyber) and Tokyo-based Thomas Glucksmann (Anzenix) will examine the key cyber risks facing Japanese firms in Southeast Asia. They will share practical, security-focused strategies drawn from global frameworks and local regulatory realities to help companies manage threats, ensure compliance, and protect operations in one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions.
Alex Raso: Alex Raso leads Raso Cyber, a cybersecurity consulting and managed services provider based in Bangkok. The company delivers specialized solutions including cloud security, DMARC compliance, penetration testing, and governance-aligned cybersecurity assessments. Before founding Raso Cyber, Alex held senior technical and sales engineering roles at major cybersecurity firms in Australia, building nearly a decade of experience in IT operations, cybersecurity strategy, and cloud infrastructure security. A Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), he actively contributes to the cybersecurity community across Southeast Asia, regularly presenting practical insights to help businesses strengthen their defenses amid a complex and evolving threat landscape.
Thomas Glucksmann: Thomas Glucksmann is the founder of Anzenix, a cybersecurity and strategic intelligence advisory firm focused on helping enterprises and investors improve governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Anzenix delivers tailored security solutions and intelligence to support operational resilience, data security, and growth-oriented decision-making across the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, Thomas held senior roles at leading cybersecurity and fintech companies across Japan, Southeast Asia, and Greater China. A recognized expert in financial cybercrime and cyber geopolitics, he is frequently featured at conferences and in media. He holds a BA from the University of Hong Kong and an MA from Tel Aviv University.