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The Asia-Pacific Analytics Innovation Conference (APAIC 2025), themed “Driving the Future with Data: AI, Analytics, and Intelligent Systems for Asia-Pacific Development,” was successfully held from April 10–12, 2025. This landmark international event brought together a diverse community of researchers, data scientists, policy advisors, and technologists to deliberate on the transformative role of artificial intelligence, analytics, and smart systems in driving innovation and development across the Asia-Pacific region. Over three days, APAIC 2025 featured high-impact sessions on predictive analytics, healthcare intelligence, urban informatics, and ethical data governance, drawing vibrant participation from both academic and industrial communities.

The conference was spearheaded by Chief Editors Prof. Meera Takahashi and Dr. Rahul Nair, with a strong editorial backbone provided by Senior Editorial Members, including Prof. Jason Li, Dr. Ayesha Farzana, Prof. Gregory Tan (Virtual), and Dr. Tharaka Mendis. Key guidance on industry-academia collaboration was offered by Ms. Emily Zhao (Virtual) and Mr. James Ko, while crucial perspectives on data ethics and policy were shaped by Dr. Nina Yadav and Dr. Edward Mok (Virtual).

Sambasiva Rao Madamanchi played a prominent and multifaceted role at APAIC 2025. As an active member of the Emerging Researchers Panel, he contributed thoughtful insights that stimulated meaningful discussions on the evolving landscape of data-driven technologies. His virtual participation added depth to conversations surrounding innovation, policy, and regional development.

In addition, Sambasiva Rao Madamanchi served on the Emerging Researchers Jury Panel, where his evaluations and recommendations were key in identifying and encouraging promising talent in analytics and artificial intelligence. His support was particularly impactful in spotlighting new voices and nurturing innovation at the grassroots level.

He was also featured among the internationally recognised virtual speakers, delivering a well-received session that addressed the practical integration of AI in smart governance and policy-making. His talk resonated strongly with participants, offering pragmatic approaches and data-informed strategies relevant to the Asia-Pacific context.

The Panel of Judges for APAIC 2025 was a highlight of the event, featuring esteemed Chief Jury Members Dr. Kavita Rao, Prof. Daniel Wong (Virtual), and Dr. Sahana Yeo. The senior judging panel included domain leaders such as Dr. Lin Mei, Prof. Nirmal Prabhu, Ms. Fatima Roshan, Mr. Victor Chiang (Virtual), and Prof. Helena Matsuda. Supporting innovation at the grassroots level, the Emerging Researchers Jury Panel featured Ms. Alisha Karim, Mr. Omar Castillo (Virtual), and Sambasiva Rao Madamanchi (Virtual), whose insights contributed immensely to the recognition of upcoming talent in analytics and AI.

Noteworthy in-person speaker sessions featured respected Indian experts, including Dr. Sunita Mahajan, Dr. Ankit Kumar Singh, Prof. Meenakshi Sharma, Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, and Dr. Priyanka Desai. International voices joined virtually from around the globe, including Sambasiva Rao Madamanchi, Prof. Elena Novak, Dr. Rafael Gutierrez, Prof. Maria J. Lee, and Dr. Ethan W. Brooks. Each session offered forward-looking insights into the role of data science and artificial intelligence in healthcare, logistics, smart governance, and ethical AI systems.

The organisers are pleased to announce that the conference proceedings, complete with an ISBN, will be available for download from the official APAIC 2025 website. This compendium captures the essence of the event’s academic rigour, interdisciplinary dialogue, and innovative research contributions.