Agenda
Agenda
Join us at the Singapore Apex Business Summit 2024, the premier business platform and be part of the conversation.
Future Economy Conference (FEC)
in conjunction with Company of Good Conference (COGC)
Theme: End of Business-As-Usual: Smart Technology and the Future of Work
SABS® Opening will take place on Day 1
Time | Programme | |
0800 | Registration | |
0900 | Welcome Address Mr Lim Ming Yan Chairman Singapore Business Federation | |
0910 | Opening Speech by Guest of Honour Mr Heng Swee Keat Deputy Prime Minister Singapore | |
0930 | Launching Ceremony | |
0935 | Keynote Address Business, Purpose and Technology Shaping the Future Economy | |
0950 | Business Networking and Tea Break | |
1015 | Panel Discussion 1 In a new economic era underpinned by seismic digital shifts, an emerging generation of smart technologies have reshaped traditional work processes. Would businesses be able to react to the ever-changing technology landscape, and what does digital resilience mean in a future-ready economy? How can businesses leverage data to make informed decisions and prioritise investments in emerging technologies, while concurrently managing threats to mitigate potential risks that could derail their digital transformation efforts? Moderator: Panellists: | |
1115 | Panel Discussion 2 Unlocking the Gold in Green Given the rapidly evolving sustainability-related expectations from investors, regulators, and customers, it is pivotal to reposition sustainability as a strategic imperative backed by actionable plans across the enterprise. How can purpose-driven businesses harness technology as a differentiator in value chains, drive a more sustainable future with finite resources, and transit from a compliance-based sustainability agenda to one that explore the untapped opportunities to sustain and advance their growth? Moderator: | |
1215 | Business Networking and Luncheon | |
1330 | Panel Discussion 3 Turning Demographic Constraint to Opportunities As hybrid workplaces become the new business norm, businesses anchored by strong corporate purposes are fostering a novel culture of workplace connectivity to tackle a new set of challenges related to skills development, mental wellness, and multi-generation workplaces. Coupled with the inevitable rise of emerging technologies, how can both businesses navigate and bridge variances to proactively create a desirable environment that caters to the diverse needs and aspirations of all workers? Moderator: Panellist: | |
1430 | Breakout Sessions 1 Track 1: Opportunities and Pitfalls in a 100x World Track 2: Future of Workplaces | Fringe Activity GCNS CEO Roundtable [By Invitation Only] |
1530 | Business Networking and Tea Break | |
1600 | Breakout Sessions 2 Track 1: Sustain to Gain in the Green Normal Track 2: Presentation and Speed-Dating | |
1700 | End of FEC & COGC Programme Networking and Pre-Reception Cocktail |
SABS® Welcome Dinner
Time | Programme |
1800 | Registration |
1900 | Welcome Remarks Mr Lim Ming Yan Chairman Singapore Business Federation |
1910 | Live Performance and Networking Dinner |
1930 | Fireside Chat with Special Guest Speaker Moderator: |
2030 | Live Performance and Networking Dinner |
2100 | End of SABS® Welcome Dinner |
Singapore Regional Business Forum (SRBF®)
Theme: End of Business-As-Usual: Transforming Regional Collaborations towards a Sustainable Future
Time | Programme | |
0800 | Registration | |
0900 | Welcome Address Mr S.S. Teo Chairman Internationalisation Action Committee Singapore Business Federation | |
0910 | Opening Speech by Guest-of-Honour Mr Teo Chee Hean Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Singapore | |
0930 | MOU Signing and Launching Ceremony | |
0940 | Keynote Speech Transforming Regional Collaborations Towards a Sustainable Future Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara Executive Director & CEO Temasek Holdings Moderator: | |
1000 | Panel Discussion 1 The global business landscape has undergone a paradigm transformation in recent years, characterised by the clash between economic titans and the end of globalisation as we know. This panel discussion delves into the intricate complexities of this unprecedented shift, with a proliferation of new ways of doing business and the emergence of a new economic order. Against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties and technological advancements, businesses operating in Singapore and beyond must navigate through a landscape marked by intense competition, trade conflicts, and evolving consumer behaviors. Understanding the drivers, risks, and opportunities inherent in this new era is essential for C-suite executives and business leaders as they chart the course for businesses in an increasingly interconnected and dynamic global marketplace. Moderator: Panellists: | |
1100 | Business Networking and Tea break | |
1130 | Panel Discussion 2 The Asia Pacific region consumes more than 40% of the world’s power and generates more than half of global greenhouse gas emissions. With fossil fuel contributing to 85% of the current energy mix in the region, transitioning to a sustainable energy future will be a key challenge in Asia’s path towards net zero. Across the region, there is a crucial need to close the gap in universal electricity access, energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption, while ensuring that energy is accessible and affordable to support economic development and business growth, as well as to serve marginalised communities. This panel will delve into the multifaceted challenges and promising opportunities for collaboration in realising the region’s Net Zero pathway, focusing on the necessity of blended financing mechanisms, fostering public-private partnerships, and driving innovation to accelerate the transition towards sustainable energy. Moderator: Panellists: | |
1230 | Business Networking and Luncheon | |
1400 | Panel Discussion 3 In an increasingly borderless, interconnected and fast-evolving business landscape that is continually redefined by shifts in geopolitics, demographics, climate change and emerging technology, businesses need to build resilience by fostering innovation, driving enterprise transformation, and developing talent capabilities. This panel will discuss how emerging technology can accelerate innovation and value creation, unlock human potential and strengthen business resilience. How can businesses embed agility and embrace transformational change in the enterprise and workforce to ride the waves of disruption, and enhance the odds of transformation success? | Future-Ready Businesses (FRB) Spotlights |
1515 | Panel Discussion 4 Philanthropy in Asia: Randomised Acts to Impactful Change | |
1630 | Business Networking and end of SRBF® Programme |
Future of Trade Forum (FOTF)
Theme: End of Business-As-Usual: Global Trade in Transition
Time | Programme | |
0900 | Welcome Address Mr Gan Seow Kee Vice Chairman Singapore Business Federation | |
0910 | Opening Speech by Guest of Honour Mr Gan Kim Yong Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Trade and Industry Singapore | |
0925 | Keynote Address Mr John Denton Secretary General International Chamber of Commerce | |
0940 | Business Networking and Tea Break | |
1000 | Panel Discussion 1 Global trade increasingly is at the vortex of a convergence between foreign, defense, and macroeconomic policies, much of these at odds with one another amid intensifying geopolitical competition between the world’s largest economies. Businesses today are having to recalibrate difficult supply chain decisions that must thread the needle among converging and often competing interests over foreign direct investment, technology and innovation, and supply security in critical minerals and other key resources. These are decisions they have to make ahead of a blaze of consequential elections around the globe this year. How do businesses see supply chains changing in their region and across the world? How are they hedging in an era when geopolitical alignment has become a key corporate consideration? How are they factoring in setbacks to multilateral cooperation, the rise of ‘minilateralism’, and as major free trade agreements such as the CPTPP, RCEP, and IPEF remain in fledgling state? Moderator: Panellists: | |
1110 | Panel Discussion 2 Defining the ‘Extra’ In Extraterritoriality: Riding the New Wave of Visibility Regulations in Global TradeAround the world, a cascade of new regulatory demands on corporate visibility into the provenance of supply chains is increasingly part of the sustainability agenda. Driven by consumer preferences and policy demand, corporates are finding new ways to work ever greater levels of visibility into their supply chains to keep in line with global trade trends from carbon border adjustments to forced-labor mandates. These goals drive impact investment, transition finance, and technological advancement. As global climate goals come under rising pressure from economic headwinds, geopolitical anxieties, and market dominance issues, what challenges must businesses grapple with to comply with disparate governance models and standards mandating extraterritorial visibility in global trade? How can policymakers help in crafting public-private partnerships, green economy collaboration, and clean energy solutions? Moderator: Panellists: | |
1220 | Lunch Impact of Trade Conflicts on the Future of Trade – Cross Border Data Flows, Technological Export Controls and Critical Resource Competition. This lunch panel examines the critical areas of intense global economic competition and their implications on trade and businesses. With major global players viewing data as a critical resource or the “new oil” and a major security enabler-cum-threat, global businesses that rely on IoT, big data, and AI may face barriers in the form of data localisation and barriers to the export or use of data. Governments are also increasingly exerting control over critical and cutting edge technology as well as heeding calls for the exclusion of businesses in the tech sector on national grounds, potentially leading to technological bifurcation and difficult choices for businesses caught in the middle. Underscoring the intense economic and technological competition is access to critical minerals that will see the use of traditional trade tools to control the supply of these resources through import and export controls, potentially leading to supply chain disruptions. Panellists will provide their insights on geopolitical drivers for these trends, strategic implications, and the resulting regulatory complexities that businesses can expect. Speaker: | |
1430 | Breakout Session 1 Digitalising trade processes and documents can enable businesses to improve cost, manpower, and operational efficiencies while improving sustainability. The adoption of digital solutions using interoperable standards and secure technologies allows businesses to automate and streamline workflows, improve transparency and traceability of documentation, and reduce the cost of manual processing. Industry experts for this breakout session will guide participants through how to start the process of incorporating paperless trade into existing processes and systems, drawing insights from real-world examples and best practices in digital trade implementation across industries and regions. Speaker: Breakout Session 2 In today’s interconnected world, unforeseen events like natural disasters, pandemics, and regulatory barriers can disrupt supply chains, impacting businesses worldwide. Our expert panel will delve into strategies for measuring and enhancing supply chain resilience to ensure business continuity, protect customer relationships, and sustain financial performance during crises. Additionally, we’ll explore the complexities of export control regulations as businesses expand globally, discussing key compliance measures, internal frameworks, and the role of technology in navigating these regulatory landscapes. This breakout session will allow attendees to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies from industry leaders to safeguard your business operations and stay competitive in the global marketplace. | Future-Ready Businesses (FRB) Spotlights |
1600 | Business Networking and end of FOTF Programme |
*Programme is subjected to change.
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