AS artificial intelligence rapidly evolves from standalone productivity tools into autonomous systems capable of executing workflows, enterprises are entering a new era of digital transformation – one where AI agents, automation systems and intelligent infrastructure become embedded into daily operations.
To help organisations navigate this shift, The Star will host the Big Tech Masterclass 2026 on 11 June 2026 at Menara Star, Petaling Jaya, featuring leading AI and data science expert Dr Lau Cher Han.
Titled “AI-Native Enterprise Architecture: Agentic Systems & Automation Strategy”, the full-day interactive masterclass is designed for business leaders, management teams, technology professionals and decision-makers seeking to understand how enterprises can move beyond AI experimentation towards scalable operational deployment.
“AI-powered tools can suggest actions; AI-native systems can execute and adapt.
“If organisations want provable ROI from AI, they need to architect for it from the foundation,” Dr Lau said.
Participants will gain practical insights into how AI-native organisations are being designed, where AI agents can analyse enterprise data, trigger actions, coordinate workflows and continuously optimise business operations.
The masterclass will also explore the infrastructure, governance and automation strategies required to support reliable and secure AI-driven execution at scale.
A key highlight of the programme is the hands-on lab session using n8n, where participants will design agentic workflows by connecting AI models, enterprise data sources and automation triggers into operational systems.
According to Dr Lau, one of the biggest misconceptions organisations have about AI adoption is treating it like a conventional IT investment.
“Many companies budget for an AI tool, but what they actually need is organisational redesign,” he explains.
“Technology is only a small part of the transformation – the real challenge is redesigning workflows, decision-making and operations around AI.”
Dr Lau, founder & CEO of LEAD and AI365, is widely recognised for his work in AI engineering, automation and enterprise transformation.
He also founded Corona Tracker, one of the world’s earliest real-time Covid-19 tracking platforms during the global pandemic.
Throughout the day, attendees will explore topics including enterprise AI agent architectures, automation systems, AI-ready data infrastructure, governance frameworks, infrastructure cost strategies and sustainability considerations for AI deployment.
Looking ahead, Dr Lau believes AI agents will fundamentally reshape how organisations operate over the next few years.
“Routine execution will increasingly be handled by AI agents, while humans focus on judgment, creativity and leadership,” he says.
“The winners will be organisations that engineer AI agents as part of their enterprise systems, not just as standalone demos.”
This masterclass is fully HRD Corp-claimable, with early bird registration at RM1,400.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into building AI-native organisations and designing enterprise systems ready for the next wave of automation and intelligent operations.
Visit conference.thestar.com.my/cloudtech/event/masterclass/ to register today.
