15-17 October 2025
Singapore EXPO
Themes at ITAP 2025:
| Session Title | Focus Area | |
| Day 1 |
Smart Leadership: The Future of Manufacturing | Visionary leadership enables digital transformation through intelligent automation and AI-driven decision-making. |
Innovation: Digitalise, Optimise, Thrive | Harnessing emerging tech (AI, Quantum, Robotics) to optimise productivity, enable real-time intelligence, and accelerate innovation. | |
| Day 2 |
Evolution: Building Resilient Systems | Strategies for sustainability, cybersecurity, and operational resilience in an increasingly volatile industrial environment |
Collaboration: Driving Inclusive Growth | Fostering inclusive ecosystems through tech integration (5G, IT/OT, blockchain), workforce equity, and transparent value chains. |
- Day 1: 15 October
- Day 2: 16 October
The programme is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.
| OPENING CEREMONY | |
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| 9:30am - 10:00am | ITAP Opening Ceremony by Mr Jeffrey Siow, Acting Transport Minister and Senior Minister of State for Finance; Chair of Committee on Global Competitiveness, ESR (By Invite & ITF Delegates) |
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Networking Coffee Break at Delegate Lounge |
| INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION FORUM | |
| SMART LEADERSHIP: THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING | |
| 11:00am - 11:05am | Welcome Remark by Conference Chairperson Stephanie Liew, Chief Information Security Officer (APMEA), British American Tobacco |
| 11:05am - 11:45am | G2G Discussion: Global Manufacturing & Investment: Strengthening Industrial Hubs Amid Shifting Geopolitics As global supply chains evolve and geopolitical shifts redefine trade and investment landscapes, nations around the world are competing to strengthen their roles in the next era of industrial transformation. In this high-level G2G panel, senior government and agency leaders will share insights into national strategies for driving advanced manufacturing growth, enhancing global competitiveness, and attracting sustainable, long-term investment. The discussion will also explore the critical role of international collaboration, investment facilitation, and forward-looking industrial policies in addressing emerging challenges and unlocking new opportunities across regions. Moderator: Raimund Klein, Founder, Chief Operation Officer and Head of The Board of Directors, INCIT Panelists:
Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Innovation Ecosystem |
| 11:45am – 12:15pm | Opening Keynote Address: Industrial AI in Action: Building Agile, Intelligent and Connected Manufacturing Systems Drawing from Microns' global smart manufacturing journey, this session will explore how AI is being applied to drive efficiency, agility, and resilience on the factory floor. It will offer delegates a practical look at the role of AI in enabling real-time insights, predictive operations, and interconnected systems across global production networks. Speaker: 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: The New Industrial Frontier Industrial companies across every sector have an opportunity to reimagine their operations, blending human expertise with AI capabilities. In this new frontier, Industrial AI collaboration and orchestration amplify worker productivity, product quality, and facility adaptability. This shift allows every organization to address immediate challenges while bending the curve on innovation. Speaker: Ulrich (Uli) Homann, Corporate VP & Architect, Cloud + AI business, Microsoft Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Innovation Ecosystem |
| 12:35pm - 12:55pm | Session 1: 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 sustainability 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. Speaker: Abhishek Sahay, Chief Revenue Officer for Supply Chain Management (SCM), SAP APAC THEMES: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
| 12:55pm - 1:55pm | Networking Lunch at Delegate Lounge |
| INNOVATION: DIGITALISE, OPTIMISE, THRIVE | |
| 2:00pm – 2:20pm | Keynote: The Software-Defined Factory: Shaping the Future of Smart Manufacturing In an era where agility, resilience, and sustainability are critical to competitiveness, the software-defined factory is emerging as a game-changer for the global manufacturing ecosystem. Unlike traditional factories, where operations are rigidly tied to physical assets and hardware configurations, software-defined factories leverage cloud platforms, digital twins, AI, and connected systems to orchestrate production with unprecedented flexibility. In this keynote, Min Ling C. will share how Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is pioneering this transformation - from reconfigurable production lines and predictive maintenance powered by AI, to integrating robotics, 5G connectivity, and real-time data for decision-making. She will also discuss how software-driven approaches are enabling faster customisation, reducing downtime, and creating more sustainable, human-centric manufacturing environments. Speaker: Chan Min Ling, Vice President and Head of the Technology Innovation Group, HMGICS Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Innovation Ecoystem |
| 2:20pm – 2:40pm | Session 2: The Future of Global Manufacturing with Scalable AI Solutions Global manufacturers are under pressure to innovate faster, operate smarter, and stay resilient. In this session, discover how scalable AI and adaptive cloud approach are helping industry leaders transform operations, improve efficiency, and future-proof their businesses. We’ll explore key trends, share a real-world customer story, and highlight actionable insights for driving digital transformation at scale. Speaker: Mike MacKenzie, VP, PM of Digital Operations, Microsoft Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
| 2:40pm - 3:20pm | Panel Discussion: Next-Gen Tech in Manufacturing: The Power of AI, Quantum Computing, 3D Printing & Mixed Reality 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. Moderator: Prof. Paulo Bartolo, Director of the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, Nanyang Technological University Professors & President's Chair in Additive Manufacturing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Panelists: - Gaharwar Milind, Principle AI Scientist, Mercedes-Benz AG - Gulshan Kumar, Senior Director, Smart Factory, Samsung Electronics - Saj Kumar, Senior Director - Manufacturing & Mobility, APAC, Microsoft - Mukesh Mishra, Principal Digital Architect, HP Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
| 3:20pm - 3:40pm | Session 3: Designing the Factory of the Future: How Digital Twins Optimise Manufacturing at Scale While many manufacturers are exploring AI on the shopfloor, the next leap forward lies in integrating AI with digital twins to transform operations end-to-end. In this session, Nithin will explore how digital twins enhanced by Generative AI, Agentic AI, and edge computing - create a living model of the factory that continuously learns, adapts, and self-optimises. From simulating production processes and predicting disruptions to enabling sustainable operations and resilient supply chains, digital twins unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation. Nithin will share TCS’s Factory of the Future playbook, showing how global enterprises are leveraging digital twin ecosystems to move from reactive to anticipatory manufacturing. Speaker: Nithin Thomas, Director for Smart Mobility, Tata Consultancy Services Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
| 3:40pm - 4:00pm | Session 4 – Fireside Chat: AI & Automation: Revolutionising Workforce Productivity Focus on how AI-driven automation is augmenting the workforce, empowering employees to focus on high-value tasks, and enhancing overall productivity and safety in manufacturing environments. Moderator: Parag Ladha, Director of Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Microsoft Speakers: - Dr Cho Wook-Dong, Senior Vice President, LS Electric - Jon Sobel, CEO and Co-Founder, Sight Machine Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
| Closing Highlight: AI in Action + High-Tea Networking | |
4:00pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 5:10pm (30 mins of High-Tea Networking) | Learn. Connect. Unwind. A conversation hosted by AIMfg AI in Action: Real-World Successes and Lessons from the Manufacturing Shopfloor Don’t miss the perfect way to wrap up your ITF Day 1 - Join AIMfg and partners for an engaging finale exploring real-world AI success stories on the manufacturing shopfloor. Discover practical lessons, what really works, and how companies are scaling AI for impact. The conversation continues over high tea networking session, giving you a chance to connect directly with industry leaders, innovators, and peers. Moderator: Royston Phoon, Deputy Director (Advanced Manufacturing), SERC, A*STAR; Head (Ecosystem Development), AIMfg Panellists: - Amit Chattopadhyay, Senior Director of Big Data Technology & Industrial IoT, Western Digital - Ching Soon Tee, Associate VP Singapore Instrument Manufacturing, Agilent Technologies - Mirela Juravle, Data and AI Sales Specialist Lead, ASEAN, Amazon Web Services Themes: Digital Transformation, Industrial AI, Workforce Transformation, Innovation Ecosystem |
| 5:00pm | Networking Drinks @ SAP Booth |
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 - 11:20am | Customer Sharing Resilient Supply Chains: Leveraging Technology to Disruptions and Drive Productivity In an increasingly dynamic industrial landscape, manufacturers rely on advanced technologies to construct resilient and agile supply chains that weather disruptions and foster sustained productivity and sustainability. This session features SAP customer advocates who will share how emerging technologies are revolutionizing manufacturing systems. They will highlight how these innovations enhance supply chain flexibility and responsiveness, enabling manufacturers to seamlessly navigate operational and external challenges. Speakers: - Rateesh Trakroo, Head of Supply Chain Management SAP India and Southeast Asia - Sugatur Ramamurthy Venkatesh, Vice President of SCM QA, Tejas Networks Theme: Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Supply Chain Resilience, Industrial AI |
| 11:20am – 11:50am | Keynote: Fixing Tomorrow, Today: AUMOVIO SE's Holistic Approach to Sustainable Innovation for Future Mobility In his keynote, Dr Claudio will explore how AUMOVIO SE integrates sustainability and systems thinking to reimagine future mobility and manufacturing. He is passionate about leveraging modern technology and collective intelligence to meet climate goals and customer expectations – fixing tomorrow, today. Speaker: Dr Claudio Longo, Head of Innovation, AUMOVIO SE Themes: Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Industrial AI |
| 11:50am – 12:20pm | Session 5 - Fireside Chat: AI-Powered Lights-Out Manufacturing: From Intelligent Design to Energy-Efficient, Autonomous Operations As global manufacturers race toward greater competitiveness, the convergence of AI, automation, and sustainability is redefining what’s possible on the factory floor. This session explores how AI is enabling fully autonomous, “lights-out” operations — where machines run with minimal human intervention—while also driving smarter product design, predictive optimisation, and sustainable practices. 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.
Moderator: Dr Viveka, Founder-CEO Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 5.0, River Venture Studio Speakers: - Dr Ng Huey Yuen, Coordinating Director, R&D, Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre - Hemanand Moorthy, Fractional Chief Industry 5.0 Officer, River Venture Studio Themes: Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Industrial AI |
| 12:20pm – 1:20pm | Networking Lunch at Delegate Lounge |
| 1:30pm - 2:10pm | Session 6 - Fireside Chat: Cybersecurity as a Business Enabler: Securing Innovation 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:
Moderator: Boonying Srivanasont, Senior Manager, ABeam Consulting Thailand 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 |
| 2:10pm - 2:30pm | Charting the Path to Smart Green Manufacturing Successful factories of the future will be the ones that effectively manage the trilemma of operational resilience, sustainability and cybersecurity in an increasingly volatile industrial landscape. Near-term realities include supply chain swings, energy cost volatility, carbon policy pressure, climate change risks and intensifying IT-OT targeted attacks. There is an increased emphasis and expectation on factories to address these volatilities with an appropriate strategic approach, right digitalization platforms and holistic solutioning. Delta Electronics operationalizes smart green manufacturing in its factories through our ambitious RE100, and net zero commitments - near term and long term, AI-enabled IIOT solutions, robotics, sensing, and energy optimization. We also work with our clients and co-innovate with partners through a solution-based approach, ESG-led consultation and collaborative R&D to develop and implement smart energy strategies and digitally managed plants. The future industrial environment will require AI‑native factories, impose stricter carbon and cyber standards, and forge greater ecosystem collaboration. Speaker: Karthik Arunachalam, Principal ESG Consultant, Delta Electronics |
| COLLABORATION: DRIVING INCLUSIVE GROWTH | |
| 2:30pm – 3:20pm | Panel Discussion: Building the Right Ecosystem: How to Evaluate and Partner with Vendors for Smart Manufacturing Transformation Smart manufacturing success relies on cultivating the right ecosystem of technology providers, system integrators, standards bodies, and industry associations. This panel convenes leaders from Microsoft, OPC Foundation, VDMA, Academia, and Manufacturing to share how organisations can evaluate and partner with vendors for long-term transformation. Discussions will cover key criteria such as scalability, interoperability, and alignment with global standards, while highlighting partnership models that move beyond transactional deals. Panellists will also examine vendor diversity, risk management, and the role of public-private collaboration in shaping resilient, future-ready ecosystems in Asia-Pacific and globally. Moderator: Dan Lachica, President Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc Speakers: - Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Director, Factory of the Future and Digital Innovation Lab, Swinburne Research - Han Myo Thaw, General Manager, Cragar Industries - Adam Bogobowicz, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Microsoft - Alexander Allmendinger, Administrative Director and Secretary, OPC Foundation - Christopher Liehr, Editor of OPC UA Companion Specifications, VDMA 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 In this hands-on innovation Design Sprint, participants will collaborate in sector-specific groups — Electrical & Electronics, Semiconductor, Automotive, and Logistics & Supply Chains 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 industry experts. Each group will be presented with a challenge scenario grounded in real manufacturing issues — from chip fabrication to warehouse automation to perishable goods traceability. Participants will co-create a conceptual smart manufacturing ecosystem with sector specific pain points and transformation goals. Objectives:
Moderator & Session Host: Prem Prakash, Director, Factory of the Future and Digital Innovation Lab, Swinburne Research Table 1: Semiconductor Facilitator: Vijindra Pandhari, Global Leader in Strategic Innovation and Smart Manufacturing. Track record as Senior Leader, Innovation, GlobalFoundries Table 2: Electrical & Electronics Facilitator: Gulshan Kumar Senior Director, Smart Factory, Samsung Electronics Tohru Sasaki, Manager, ABEAM Consulting Table 3: Automotive Facilitator: Madhuri Mahadeshwar, Head – Business Growth & Strategy, Manufacturing Europe-APAC-MEA-ANZ, Tata Consultancy Services Table 4: Logistics & Supply Chain Facilitator: Debasis Saha, Manufacturing Business Head - TCS Asia Pacific, Tata Consultancy Services |
| 5:00pm | Networking Drinks @ Microsoft Booth |