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Kadra Saeed
Director, Digital for Development Operations
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
With a career spanning international development, technology, consulting, and financial services, Kadra is Director of IT Digital for Development Operations at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). She provides strategic leadership for ADB’s AI and big data, geospatial, and digital operations capabilities, advancing the use of digital technologies to strengthen development outcomes and drive innovation.
Kadra has been instrumental in shaping ADB’s approach to responsible AI by establishing the enterprise foundations that enable the trusted and scalable adoption of AI and other emerging technologies in support of sustainable and inclusive development across Asia and the Pacific.
Speaking at SFF 2026
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12:45–12:55pmFri 20 NovCatalyst StageHall 3, Singapore EXPOOpen
Others
MOU Signings: Forging Partnerships to Accelerate Sustainability Across Asia
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Allen ShaoSenior Specialist Digital for Development OperationsADB
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Christine EngstromDirector GeneralAsian Development Bank
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Atty. Rogelio V. QuevedoCommissionerSecurities and Exchange Commission (Philippines)
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Rachel Esther Gumtang-RemalanteDirectorSecurities and Exchange Commission (Philippines)
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Ketan GaikwadManaging Director & Chief Executive OfficerReceivables Exchange Of India Limited
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Lionel WongChief Executive OfficerGprnt
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Kadra SaeedDirector, Digital for Development OperationsAsian Development Bank (ADB)
About this session
As businesses across Asia navigate the transition towards a more sustainable economy, greater collaboration is needed to turn sustainability ambitions into practical action and tangible business opportunities. Join us at the Catalyst Stage to witness the launch of a series of strategic partnerships that bring together public and private sector stakeholders leveraging digital innovation to address shared challenges across supply chain decarbonisation, sustainable finance and trusted climate data.
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