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Mr. Leo Leow<\/h3>\n

Country Director,
Turner & Townsend<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. Leo Leow, Country Director of Turner & Townsend Malaysia, leads business operations and has established the firm as a leading project management and cost consultancy. With extensive experience across high-tech, industrial, automotive, and corporate projects, he is skilled in driving fast-track schedules, building strong teams, and aligning senior stakeholders. His focus on strategic planning, efficient delivery, and inclusive leadership fosters collaboration and respect across diverse teams.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. U-Kidd Chong<\/h3>\n

Director, Cities & Places Asia
Turner & Townsend<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. U-Kidd Chong is a construction professional with 20+ years\u2019 experience in the full property development lifecycle, from land acquisition and design to construction completion. He leads Turner & Townsend\u2019s Cities & Places sector across Asia, covering masterplans, mixed-use projects, commercial, residential, education, healthcare, leisure, stadiums, and a strong focus on hospitality from urban hotels to luxury resorts.With deep expertise in major commission set-up, he excels at leading large multi-disciplinary teams and applying robust systems and processes to ensure successful project delivery.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. Carlos Garcia Rodriguez<\/h3>\n

Data Centre Portfolio Lead Asia,
Turner & Townsend<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. Carlos Garcia Rodriguez leads Turner & Townsend\u2019s Data Centre Portfolio in Asia, having delivered over 250MW of capacity worldwide. An IT Engineer from Spain, he began his career in data centre design before moving to Southeast Asia. Over the years, he has managed diverse projects globally\u2014from colocation and research facilities to hyperscale data centres\u2014covering design, project management, controls, and regional leadership. Specialising in mission-critical infrastructure, Carlos combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership trusted by clients.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Prof. Ir. Resdiansyah, ST., MT., Ph.D., IPM<\/h3>\n

Senior Advisor of Infrastructure and Regional Development,
\nExecutive Office of the President,
\nRepublic of Indonesia<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nProf. Ir. Resdiansyah is a civil engineer with over 30 years of experience in transportation and smart infrastructure. He is a Senior Advisor to the President\u2019s Office and VP of Intelligent Transportation System Indonesia. From 2022\u20132024, he led transportation division for the Nusantara Capital Authority. He was also an advisor to Ministry of Transportation and Jakarta\u2019s transport agencies, having completed over 50 projects across Asia and Europe and numerous publications on intelligent transport and infrastructure.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. Zhu Zhengwei (Tony Zhu)<\/h3>\n

\nSenior Engineer | Infrastructure Engineering Expert | Adjunct Faculty Mentor
\nMalaysia East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Project - Chief Engineer\n<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. Tony Zhu is a seasoned civil engineer with over 18 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure construction, currently serving as Chief Engineer on the Malaysia East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. He holds a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Shenyang Jianzhu University and is a certified Senior Engineer and Project Manager in China.\nHis expertise spans tunnel construction, large-span bridges, deep-water foundations, precast and cast-in-situ structures, and advanced formwork systems. Tony has published over 10 technical papers in leading Chinese engineering journals and holds 3 invention patents and 9 utility model patents. His research contributions have earned multiple national awards, including honors from the China Construction Enterprise Association and China Communications Construction.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. Arthur Mun Siew Meng<\/h3>\n

Group Digital Engineering Manager,
Gamuda Engineering Sdn. Bhd.<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. Arthur Mun leads digital delivery initiatives across the Gamuda Group's projects in Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Australia. He addresses and resolves technical challenges, mitigates risks, and makes strategic decisions on technology adoption. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, Arthur fosters a collaborative culture within the Group. He is proficient in Python programming, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Business Intelligence tools, ETL pipeline development, construction management software, and design authoring software.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ar. Saifuddin Ahmad<\/h3>\n

President,
ARCASIA<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nAr. Saifuddin Ahmad, Principal of Saifuddin Architect and Managing Director of SNO Architects, is President of ARCASIA (2024\u20132025) and a Past President of PAM. An award-winning architect behind Malaysia\u2019s pioneering Low Energy Office (LEO) Building, he has been honored with the ASEAN Energy Award, MCIEA Best Major Building Project Award, and international fellowships from AIA, AIAU, and ASA. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and advancing architecture across Malaysia and ASEAN.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. John Hardy<\/h3>\n

Founder,
Green School Bali<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. John Hardy is the founder of Green School Bali. His work exemplifies how education and architecture can drive ecological mindfulness. By empowering students and communities to embrace sustainability, he has cemented a legacy as a visionary in the global green movement, proving that innovative, nature-integrated solutions can shape a more sustainable future.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Prof. Neil Thomas MBE<\/h3>\n

Founder,
Atelier One<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nProf. Neil Thomas is the Director and Founder of Atelier One, one of the UK\u2019s most innovative engineering firms. The practice undertakes large-scale material research and implementation, often advising major consultancies. Fascinated by bamboo, he helped design the Arc Building and is often known as the world\u2019s most intriguing engineer.\n \nHis global contributions on sustainable design have earned him numerous accolades including the Royal Designer for Industry and Honorary RIBA Fellow (2014), Fellowship of the Institution of Structural Engineers (2015), an MBE (2016), the IABSE Milne Medal (2019), and the SEWC Ronald Sharpe Medal (2025).\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. Steven Velegrinis<\/h3>\n

LEED ND AP, AILA, PIA,
Design Director,
\nRegional Lead Cities & Urban Design,
\nGensler
\nAbu Dhabi | Dubai | Riyadh\n<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. Steven Velegrinis is Design Director and Regional Lead for Cities & Urban Design at Gensler Middle East, where he founded the regional master planning and landscape architecture practice. With over 15 years of design leadership in the UAE and prior experience in Singapore and Australia, his portfolio spans NEOM, Dubai Expo 2020, Dubai Design District, and Qatar Science & Technology Park. Steven is also active in academia, collaborating with institutions including Harvard GSD and UCL Bartlett.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. Russell Smith<\/h3>\n

President, CEO and Co-founder,
\nRizome\n<\/h5>\n<\/span>\n
\nMr. Russell Smith is President, CEO and Co-founder of Rizome. Rizome is bringing the regenerative wonders of engineered bamboo to the construction industry. As a construction material, engineered bamboo provides high performance products that reduce the carbon footprint of new construction. Rizome cultivates giant bamboo species to help reforest denuded lands and provide livelihood to the communities who supply bamboo into Rizome\u2019s value chain. Naturally beautiful and strong, engineered bamboo provides the world with regenerative sources of sustainable construction materials. Rizome is helping restore the world\u2019s forests and improve the balance of nature through carbon removal and sequestration.\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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