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## About the Event

​The Generative Beings and Open Source Singapore are cohosting this evening to discuss the potential for open-source AI and the innovation that it brings across the region and entire globe.

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## ​Agenda:

• ​6:00 PM: Registration + Networking
• ​6:30 PM: Welcome and opening remarks
• ​6:40 PM: Keynote 1
• ​7:00 PM: Keynote 2
• ​7:20 PM: Keynote 3
• ​7:40 PM: Panel discussion
• ​8:30 PM: Networking
• ​9:00 PM: End of event

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## ​Keynote #1:

​Speaker: Dr. James Ong, Founder and Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)


​Dr. James Ong has 4 decades of industry, venture and academic experience. He founded Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), a think tank advocating Sustainable AI for Humanity and is co-author of “AI for Humanity”. He is an Adjunct Professor at SUTD, the International Advisor at renowned World AI Conference (WAIC) to advocate AI for Good and for All and co-founded AICON 2025, World’s #1 Consumer Show to advocate AI literacy.

## ​Keynote #2:

​Speaker: Yuuki Bui, Product Engineer, Menlo Research
​Yuuki Bui is a Member of the Technical Staff at Menlo, working as a Product Engineer to help the team plan and deliver a better Jan experience. Jan is our step towards Open Superintelligence that runs locally on $1000 laptop. It packages the best of open-source AI into an easy-to-use product that even grandmas could use, with over 4 million downloads to date.

## ​Keynote #3:

​Speaker: Harish Pillay, GenAI Advisor, Straits Interactive


​Harish Pillay is a veteran technologist, open-source advocate, and adviser on GenAI and AI governance, currently associated with Straits Interactive and several tech organizations. He co-founded the Singapore Linux Users’ Group, helped establish Red Hat in Singapore, and is recognized for championing open-source solutions and digital inclusivity across Asia.

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## ​Panel Discussion: Is Opensource AI the answer to safer and better future?

​Panelists:

• ​Dr. James Ong (Artificial Intelligence International Institute)
• ​Yuuki Bui (Menlo Research)
• ​Harish Pillay (Straits Interactive)
• ​***[Moderator]*** Shivang (CEO, TGB)

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## ​Open Source Singapore:

​Open Source Singapore (formerly the Free and Open Source Meetup) is a community dedicated to promoting awareness, knowledge-sharing, and adoption of open source technologies. We bring together developers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, collaborate, and champion the values of openness, transparency, and innovation in Singapore’s tech ecosystem.

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## ​TGB GenAI Lab | TGB x SQ Collective:

​​​Singapore's physical GenAI community hub where founders and builders connect to accelerate Generative AI breakthroughs — powered by The Generative Beings and SQ Collective.
​​​**The Generative Beings:** Asia’s premier GenAI network of 10000+ Generative AI founders, builders, and experts.
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​​​**SQ Collective:** A community-first premium co-working space in the heart of Robertson Quay. TGB members get special coworking perks discount.

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​The deAI Summit at TOKEN2049 Singapore is where AI and Web3 meet in real time. This year’s edition is designed to highlight breakthrough ideas, spark collaboration, and drive forward the conversation on how AI is reshaping decentralized finance, data ownership, and digital economies.
​We’re bringing together founders, builders, investors, and media under one roof to explore the technologies that will define the next cycle. Expect insightful keynotes, pressing debates, and genuine networking with the people shaping the future of AI x Web3.

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​Event Highlights
​Keynotes Game changing AI projects sharing their vision and innovations.
​Panel Discussions Industry builders and founders tackling the most urgent questions in AI and Web3, from data ownership and privacy to finance, payments, and the creator economy.
​Networking A dedicated happy hour designed for meaningful connections with founders, media, and strategic partners.
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​Why Attend This isn’t another generic panel day. It’s a chance to see where AI x Web3 is heading and to be part of the conversation. Whether you’re looking for the next breakout project, aiming to collaborate, or covering the space as media, deAI Summit gives you direct access.

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​Join us at deAI Summit 2025 and become a part of the conversation that is set to shape the future of decentralized AI and blockchain technology.
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## ​About Pundi AI

​Pundi AI, developed by Singapore-based Pundi X (founded in 2017), builds on a proven track record of blockchain innovation that includes the world’s first blockchain point-of-sale platform, XPOS. Recognized by KPMG, Gartner, and the Singapore Fintech Association as a top fintech innovator, Pundi X is now extending its expertise into AI. As a member of NVIDIA Inception, Pundi AI offers a decentralised suite of tools including the Pundi AI Data platform, Pundi AIFX OmniLayer, PURSE+ plugin, Data Market, Data Pump, and MM Agent to open AI data and development to everyone.
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## ​About ​The Generative Beings (TGB)

​​​Asia’s premier GenAI network of 9000+ Generative AI founders, builders, and experts. Showcase your AI product & skills to entire community.
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