Tech Talks by Thoughtworks

Path to an AI-first organization: The state of play
with May Xu, Regional Head of Technology - APAC, Thoughtworks

Are you struggling to see a measurable impact from AI adoption in your software delivery process? Many organizations get stuck at the "individual productivity" stage, missing the massive value found at the team and enterprise levels.

In this talk, May will explore the strategic evolution from AI-assisted tasks to a truly AI-first team and organisation. This session is designed for tech leaders and practitioners who want to move beyond the hype and build high-functioning, AI-enabled delivery teams.

What you’ll learn:

• Defining the AI-first vision: A clear understanding of what defines an AI-first team and AI-first organization.
• Six key shifts: The changes you need to make to build an AI-first team.
• Six core capabilities: How organizations can bridge the "enterprise scaling chasm" and unlock AI value at scale.

About the speaker
May Xu is the Regional Head of Technology, APAC at Thoughtworks. A leader in applying AI to evolve software delivery, she advises clients on large-scale digital transformations and shapes regional tech strategy. With a focus on AI-first approaches, May partners with client organizations to build scalable digital capabilities by focusing on technology, people and business outcome.

Agenda
6:45 pm Registration and networking
7:00 pm Path to an AI-first organization: The state of play by May Xu
7:45 pm Q&A and networking
8:15 pm Event closes

Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:45 - 8:15pm (Talk starts at 7pm)
📍Venue: Thoughtworks Singapore office, 18 Cross Street, #12-01 18 Cross, Singapore 048423
🍕 Light refreshments and beverages will be provided