Head of Research & Development (AI & Quantum Security) · Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) · Malaysia
The growing role of intelligent AI agents in identity verification, fraud detection, trust frameworks and securing the future of digital transactions across ASEAN.
Dr. Waqas Khalid is the Head of Research & Development (AI & Quantum Security) at PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia), where he leads initiatives focused on AI innovation, digital trust, cybersecurity, and the future resilience of national payment infrastructures. Holding a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, he brings extensive expertise at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, digital identity, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
With over a decade of experience spanning research, innovation leadership, and technology strategy, Dr. Khalid has advised organisations and government stakeholders on responsible AI adoption, data privacy, and next-generation security frameworks. His work focuses on how advanced AI systems can be leveraged to strengthen trust, mitigate evolving cyber threats, and prepare institutions for increasingly sophisticated fraud and identity risks in the digital economy.
As a panelist, Dr. Khalid will share his perspectives on the growing role of intelligent AI agents in identity verification, fraud detection, trust frameworks, and securing the future of digital transactions across ASEAN’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem.
8–9 December 2026, Hilton Hotel, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia