Most Memorable Conferences in My Life (up to 2021)
My favourite list based on impact, momentum and emotional depth
In 2021, I have contributed in more than 1,000++ events/sessions throughout my education, volunteering and career journey. The events can be keynote speech, conference, seminar, panel discussion, public lecture, webinar, mentorship, workshop, tutorial, discussion group. At this moment, I try to step back, reflect and select some of the most memorable events in my life.
(1) Singapore Senior Management Program
https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Mission/Manila/Mission-Updates/2004/04/press_200604
After staying in Singapore for 10++ years, I am really happy to share my experience and smart city future plan to Senior/Director level of Singapore government professionals.
(2) Gov Insider AI x Gov (Asia)
https://www.aixgov.com/speakers
A wonderful panel discussion session! I love the discussion topic (concrete AI implementation in public sector) and the background/experience of other panelists (Singapore Smart Nation Director, Google Cloud AI Public Policy Lead, Malaysia Director of Policy and Planning).
(3) US-ASCN (Washington D.C., US and Bangkok, Thailand)
https://www.usascp.org/home-page
A really nice collaboration between United States & ASEAN about the development of smart city initiatives! I really cherish my trip to Washington D.C. and Bangkok. It is a wonderful moment to present to ministers and government leaders in several conferences, panel discussions and brainstorming sessions.
(4) Open Data Science Conference (Asia Pacific)
https://odsc.com/apac/speakers
One of the best global & regional data science conferences. It is my great pleasure to deliver keynote speeches about: (i) building and enabling advanced data science capability (ii) deploying executable data model for COVID-19 vaccination in Indonesia.
(5) GSMA MWC (Shanghai)
https://www.mwcshanghai.com/about
My first step in delivering speech/presentation in China region. This event has significantly enriched my perspective and understanding, especially about business, technology, social and policy landscape in China.
(6) World Cloud Conference (Saudi, Egypt & Middle East)
https://saudi.worldcloudshow.com/speakers
https://tresconglobal.com/conferences/cloud/egypt/speakers
My first step in delivering speech/presentation to Middle-East leaders. From this event, I have started nice friendship and collaboration with few technology & government leaders in Middle-East region.
(7) TechInAsia (Indonesia)
https://pdc.techinasia.com/on-demand/speakers-pdc/juan-intan-kanggrawan
One of the most vibrant tech events in Asia. It is a nice event where I can meet many familiar friends from technology and government sector.
(8) Wantiknas (National Technology Council) & Digital Taxonomy
https://www.wantiknas.go.id/id/profil/tugas-dan-fungsi
My first encounter/collaboration with Dr. Yudhistira Nugraha, a brilliant academic professional and visionary Director of Jakarta Smart City. Through National Technology Council, I have wonderful exposure to balance national technology development from various domains (e.g. technology, policy, economics, social, physical infrastructure).
(9) 9th Annual City Development Conference
http://citydevelopment-lse.marcusevans.com/eventdetails.asp?EventID=25342&PageID=195
My first step in delivering keynote speech to global leaders in city/urban planning. My presentation is far from perfect, but I have learned a lot from this event. =)
From here, I have established long-lasting collaborations with several global leaders and experts in city/urban planning.
(10) Indonesian Society at National University of Singapore (PINUS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDjVW7IiIgQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdbt_wtRuKI&t=367s
All credits go to Steven Salomo, PINUS president at that moment. I really cherish his dedication and support for this event! Most importantly, it is my great pleasure to moderate (all) of my friends (speakers in this event) during Q&A session.
(11) Hackathon Merdeka (Code4Nation)
http://hackathonmerdeka.id
https://www.beritajakarta.id/potret/album/2051/basuki-minta-code4nation-kembangkan-aplikasi-layanan-masyarakat
My first encounter with one of Code4Nation founders, mas Ainun Najib, one of the most influential persons in my life. He has literally shaped my career, community involvement and nation building trajectory. Through Code4Nation and Hackathon Merdeka, I have obtained precious perspective and unique opportunities to give concrete contribution in technology ecosystem and public sector domain.
(12) Organic Small Group (OSG) by Lukas
https://www.rec-singapore.org/persekutuan-kelas/pertemuan-osg
The most influential moment/group during my first year in university (Bachelor degree). In this small group session, we can discuss and ponder wide range of topics from philosophy, history, theology, religion, paintings, technology, literature, economics and education.
Honorable Mention
Future City (European Union, Berlin, Jakarta)
https://futurecity.jakarta.go.id
Smart Change Urban Data (European Union, Berlin, Jakarta)
World Infrastructure Congress (India)
AI, Analytics and e-commerce (Asia Pacific)
World Big Data and Analytics
Tableau Conference & User Group (Asia Pacific)
Traveloka Talk
Content Creator (selected example: Karier.mu / Sekolah.mu)
Intro to Data Analytics (selected video, in Bahasa Indonesia)
Kelas.Work (Product Development and Management)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YwoieZoDxY8b-YFHL-sFEJYWiy9QXjAM/view?usp=sharing
I am always open for discussion and highly reachable via:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-kanggrawan-78ab755a
Email: juan.tan.kang@gmail.com
Interests (expanded from Medium profile):
Analytics, Data Science, Innovation, Technology Blueprint, Team Building, Strategy, Business Growth, Strategic Partnership, Organisational Design, Smart Cities, Urban Science, Complex Science, Public Policy, Nation Building, Social Impact, Ideology, Philosophy, Reformed Theology, Arts (Paintings)
