Dr. Alfred Gerstl

Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab

Dr. Le Hong Hiep

Mr. Hazremi Hamid

Ms. Marlies Eder

Southeast Asia as the new Digital Chessboard in the Age of AI

Vienna Institute for Global Studies

Vienna Institute for Global Studies invites you to a timely panel discussion on Southeast Asia's evolving strategic role in the age of AI.

weXelerate

Southeast Asia is undergoing profound geopolitical, economic, and technological transformations. Southeast Asia sits at the crossroads of major power shifts, particularly with China’s expanding regional influence, placing ASEAN countries in a position where they must navigate increasingly complex strategic choices. As U.S.–China rivalry intensifies, the region is compelled to balance national autonomy with regional cohesion amid competing external pressures. At the same time, the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shifting the theatre of competition from traditional maritime domains to new digital arenas, including data governance, cybersecurity, information flows, and technological infrastructure. <h3>Key Topics</h3><ul><li>Southeast Asia between U.S.–China strategic rivalry</li><li>The SEA Nations shift from maritime security to digital competition</li><li>AI governance and digital sovereignty in ASEAN</li><li>Cybersecurity, disinformation, and technological infrastructure</li><li>Long-term limitations and opportunities for the region</li></ul> <h3>Why Attend</h3><ul><li>Gain strategic insight into Southeast Asia’s evolving geopolitical role</li><li>Understand how AI is reshaping regional competition and security in the region</li><li>Explore ASEAN’s role in shaping responsible AI governance</li><li>Engage with regional experts on the future of power, technology, and regional stability</li></ul> <h3>Panelists</h3><ul><li>Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab (Malaysia) – Executive Board of Directors POLCYB and Vice President / Development – Global POLCYB</li><li>Mr. Hazremi Hamid (Malaysia) – Senior Officer, Digital Economy at ASEAN Secretariat</li><li>Dr. Alfred Gerstl (Austria) – President of the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS)</li><li>Dr. Le Hong Hiep (Vietnam) – Senior Fellow and Coordinator of Vietnam Studies Programme at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore</li></ul> <h3>Moderator</h3><ul><li>Ms. Marlies Eder (Austria) – Editor at Die Presse</li></ul> <h3>Event Details</h3>📍 Venue: WeXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna 🕓 Date &amp; Time: Thursday, 12 February, 2025 | 17:00 – 20:00 Agenda: 16:30 – 17:00 – Arrival &amp; Registration 17:00 – 19:00 – Keynotes, Panel Discussion &amp; Q&amp;A 19:00 – 20:00 – Networking Reception <h3>About the Organizer</h3>The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) is a cutting-edge research center at Modul University Vienna, founded by Professor Dr. Zoltán Ács. Inspired by institutions such as the Santa Fe Institute and the RAND Corporation, VIGS combines economic and complexity science approaches to understand and address the world’s most pressing global challenges. 🔗 Registration is free, but spots are limited.

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