15-17 October 2025
Singapore EXPO
Join us as we explore:
INNOVATION: REDEFINING WHAT'S POSSIBLE
Discover how visionary leadership is reshaping manufacturing through digital transformation. Learn how AI, automation, and digital factories are enabling operational excellence, smarter decision-making, and innovation-driven growth in an increasingly competitive, tech-driven industrial landscape.
SMART LEADERSHIP: NAVIGATING DIGITAL MANUFACTURING FOR SUCCESS
Uncover how emerging technologies like generative AI, quantum computing, and robotics are revolutionizing design, optimization, and operations. See how innovation empowers manufacturers to boost productivity, solve complex challenges, and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
EVOLUTION: BUILDING RESILIENT SYSTEMS
Gain insights into building resilience and sustainability in APAC manufacturing. The session covers risk management, energy-efficient processes, and cybersecurity—equipping businesses to navigate disruption and secure long-term success in a rapidly evolving industrial environment.
COLLABORATION: DRIVING INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Examine the role of collaborative technologies and inclusive strategies in future-ready ecosystems. Topics include blockchain for transparency, diversity for workforce equity, and edge computing with IT/OT integration to support seamless connectivity and smart manufacturing transformation.
- Day 1: 15 October
- Day 2: 16 October
The programme is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.
| SMART LEADERSHIP: NAVIGATING DIGITAL MANUFACTURING FOR SUCCESS | ||
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| 11:00am - 11:40am | G2G Discussion:
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| 11:40am – 12:10pm | Opening Keynote Address:
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| 12:10pm – 12:30pm | Visionary Keynote:
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| 12:30pm – 1:45pm |
Hosted Networking Lunch
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| INNOVATION: REDEFINING WHAT’S POSSIBLE | ||
| 2:00pm – 2:20pm | Keynote:
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| 2:20pm – 2:40pm | Session 1:
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| 2:40pm – 3:00pm | Session 2:
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| 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.
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| 3:40pm – 4:00pm | Session 3:
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| 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. |
| 11.40am – 12.10pm | Session 5:
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| 12.10pm – 12.40pm | Session 6 - 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. |
| 12.40pm – 1.30pm |
Hosted Networking Lunch
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| 1.45pm - 2.15pm | Session 7 - Fireside Chat: Building the Right Ecosystem: How to evaluate and Partner with Vendors for Smart Manufacturing Transformation 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. |
| 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. |
| 3.00pm - 3.20pm | Session 8:
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| 3.20pm – 3.50pm | Panel Discussion:
As Asia-Pacific's manufacturing leaders race to modernise, achieving seamless data flow across diverse equipment, software platforms, and borders is critical. In this session, we'll explore:
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| From Concept to Reality: Closing the Loop on Smart Manufacturing | |
| 4.00pm - 5.15pm | Innovation Design Sprint: Crafting Smart Manufacturing Solutions with AI, Robotics, and Digital Twins In this hands-on innovation Design Sprint, participants will collaborate to craft cutting-edge manufacturing colutions that leverage the transformative power of AI, robotics and digital twin technologies. Teams will tackle real-world challenges, exploring how these technologies can integrate seamlessly to optimise production processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. By the end of the session, participants will have developed actionable solutions and strategies that can be applied directly to their organisations' manufacturing ecosystems. Topics include:
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Conference Wrap-up and Networking Drinks
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