15-17 October 2025
Singapore EXPO
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Day | Session Title | Focus Area | Mapped Forum Theme | Key Topics & Cross-Cutting Issues |
Day 1 | Smart Leadership: The Future of Mnanufacturing | Visionary leadership enables digital transformation through intelligent automation and AI-driven decision-making. | Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Innovation Ecosystem |
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Innovation: Digitalise, Optimise, Thrive | Harnessing emerging tech (AI, Quantum, Robotics) to optimise productivity, enable real-time intelligence, and accelerate innovation. | Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
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Day 2 | Evolution: Building Resilient Systems | Strategies for sustainability, cybersecurity, and operational resilience in an increasingly volatile industrial environment | Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Supply Chain Resilience |
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Collaboration: Driving Inclusive Growth | Fostering inclusive ecosystems through tech integration (5G, IT/OT, blockchain), workforce equity, and transparent value chains. | Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
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The programme is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.
SMART LEADERSHIP: THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING | ||
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11:00am - 11:05am | Welcome Remark by Conference Chairperson Stephanie Liew, Chief Information Security Officer, British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad | |
11:00am - 11:45am | G2G Discussion:
Panelists: - Senior Representative, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore - Lukas Savickas, Minister of Economy and Innovation, Lithuania Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Innovation Ecosystem | |
11:45am – 12:15pm | Opening Keynote Address by Koen De Backer, Corporate Vice President Smart Manufacturing & Artificial intelligence, Micron Technology
Themes: Industrial AI, Digital Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem | |
12:15pm – 12:35pm | Visionary Keynote by Senior Representative, Microsoft Asia
Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Innovation Ecosystem | |
12:35pm – 1:45pm |
Hosted Networking Lunch
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INNOVATION: REDEFINING WHAT’S POSSIBLE | ||
2:00pm – 2:20pm | Inspirational Keynote:
From Space to the Shop Floor: How Failure Fuels Innovation and Building Resilience
In an era defined by precision, automation, and digital transformation, we often strive for perfection — yet it is failure that teaches us how to build better, smarter, and more resilient systems. From the high-stakes world of spacecraft materials and mission-critical systems to the controlled complexity of modern manufacturing, this session explores how embracing failure with a learning mindset can unlock progress. Stories and lessons from aerospace engineering that resonate with today's factory floors — highlighting the power of experimentation, analysis, and systems thinking in driving forward-thinking industrial innovation. This talk challenges manufacturers and engineers to rethink failure not as a flaw, but as a foundation for transformation — and to build cultures where curiousity, resilience, and continuous improvement thrive. Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Innovation Ecoystem | |
2:20pm – 2:40pm | Session 1 by Senior Management Representative, Microsoft
Transforming Manufacturing for an Efficient, Intelligent Tomorrow
Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem | |
2:40pm – 3:00pm | Session 2 by Senior Management Representative, SAP AI x Sustainability: SAP's VIsion for the Future-Ready Supply Chain As industries accelerate toward digital transformation and carbon neutrality, the convergence of artificial intelligence and sustianbility has become mission critical. In this visionary keynote, a senior SAP leader will unveil how AI is driving a new era of intelligent, sustainable supply chains — empowering businesses to make real-time, data-driven decisions that optimise resources, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience. Learn how SAP's cutting-edge solutions are helping global manufacturers turn sustainability into a competitive advantage while future-proofing operations for a dynamic world. Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem | |
3:00pm – 3:40pm | Panel Discussion:
The future of manufacturing is being shaped by a powerful wave of next-generation technologies. From AI-driven automation and predictive analytics to the potential of quantum computing, from agile, customized production via 3D printing to immersive design and training through mixed reality—these innovations are no longer theoretical. They're transforming how factories operate, how products are developed, and how value is created. This dynamic panel brings together industry leaders, technology innovators, and forward-thinking manufacturers to explore how these technologies are converging on the show floor. Panelists will share real-world examples, discuss strategic implementation approaches, and debate the readiness of the sector to embrace this transformation. Join us for an in-depth conversation on what’s real, what’s next, and what it takes to stay ahead. Panelists: - Gaharwar Milind, Principle AI Scientist at Mercedes-Benz AG - Senior Representative, Microsoft Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem | |
3:40pm – 4:00pm | Session 3:
Themes: Digital Transformation, Industiral AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem | |
4:00pm – 4:20pm | Session 4 – Fireside Chat:
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4:20pm – 5:00pm | Panel Discussion:
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5:10pm – 5:15pm |
Conference Day 1 Wrap-up and Networking Drinks
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The programme is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.
BUILDING RESILIENT SYSTEMS — EVOLUTION AND SUSTAINABILITY | |
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11.00am - 11.40am | Panel Discussion:
This panel will explore how emerging technologies — specifically AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Edge Computing — are transforming manufacturing systems, enhancing the flexibility and responsiveness of supply chains, and enabling manufacturers to navigate both operational and external challenges with greater ease. Hosted by SAP & Partners Theme: Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Supply Chain Resilience, Industrial AI |
11.40am – 12.10pm | Keynote: Next-Gen Power Semiconductors: Driving Decarbonisation & Resilience from the Heart of Asia The shift to wide-bandgap semiconductors such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) represents a major technological leap forward — enabling more efficient power conversion in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, AI data centers, and industrial applications.
This keynote offers a real-world csae study of how advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and regional competitiveness converge — with Asia at the helm of next-gen Semiconductor innovation. Themes: Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Industrial AI |
12.10pm – 12.40pm | Session 5 - Fireside Chat:
Learn how leading manufacturers are integrating AI across the value chain to reduce time-to-market, optimise energy usage, and cut carbon emissions, transforming traditional factories into intelligent, agile, and eco-efficient production ecosystems.
Speaker - Dr Ng Huey Yuen, Coordinating Director, R&D, Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre Themes: Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Industrial AI |
12.40pm – 1.30pm |
Hosted Networking Lunch
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1.45pm - 2.15pm | Session 6 - Fireside Chat: Cybersecurity as a Business Enabler: Securing Innvoation FMCG As digital transformation becomes core to FMCG operations — from supply chains to consumer engagement — cybersecurity is now a strategic imperative. In this candid conservation, senior leaders from the industry explore how they are embedding security into business operations, managing evolving risks, and enabling innovation without compromising trust. Gain Insights on:
Speakers: - Stephanie Liew, Chief Information Security officer, British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad - Athikom Kanchanavibhu, Executive VP - Digital & Technology Transformation, CISO, DPO Mitr Phol Group Themes: Digital Transformation, Sustainabiltiy, Supply Chain Resilience, Workforce Transformation |
COLLABORATION: DRIVING INCLUSIVE GROWTH | |
2.15pm – 3.00pm | Panel Discussion:
Smart manufacturing success hinges on building the right ecosystem of vendors and partners. This session explores how to evaluate technology providers, sstem integrators, and innovators for long-term transformation. Panelists will discuss key criteria such as scalability, interoperability, and alignment with global standards, as well as partnership models beyond transactional deals. The session also addresses risk management, vendor diversity, and the role of public-private collaboration in fostering resilient, future-ready ecosystems. Speakers: - Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Director, Factory of the Future and Digital Innovation Lab, Swinburne Research - Ham Myo Tha, General manager, Cragar Industries |
3.00pm - 3.20pm | Session 7:
Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
From Concept to Reality: Closing the Loop on Smart Manufacturing | |
3.30pm - 5.00pm | Innovation Design Sprint: Crafting Smart Manufacturing Solutions with AI, Robotics, and Digital Twins Description: In this hands-on innovation Design Sprint, participants will collaborate in sector-specific groups — Electrical & Electronics, Semiconductor, Automotive, Logistics & Supply Chains, and Food & Beverage Manufacturing to develop sutting-edge manufacturing solutions using AI, robotics, and digital twin technologies. Each group will tackle real-world industry challenges relevant to their sector, exploring how these technologies can be integrated to improve production workflows, strengthen supply chain responsiveness, ensure quality, and drive sustainable growth. By the end of the session, teams will present actionable strategies and conceptual solutions tailored to their respective industries. Discussion Overview: Participants will work in sector-based breakout teams, guided by facilitators and indsutry experts. Each group will be presented with a challenge scenario grounded in real manufacturing issues — from chip fabrication to warehouse automation to paerishable goods traceability. Participants will co-create a conceptual smart manufacturing ecosystem using AI, robotics, and digital twins, aligns with sector specific pain points and transformation goals. Objectives:
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5.00pm |
Conference Wrap-up and Networking Drinks
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