| Time | Day 1 // Singapore Regional Business Forum |
|---|---|
| 0800 | Registration |
| 0900 | Welcome Address Mr Lim Ming Yan Chairman Singapore Business Federation |
| 0910 | Official Launch and Opening Ceremony of SABS |
| 0915 | Opening Speech by Guest-of-Honour Mr Heng Swee Keat Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Republic of Singapore |
| 0935 | Keynote Speech: Re-imagining Sustainability in Business Mr Chun Li Chief Executive Officer Lazada Group |
| 1000 | Launching Ceremony |
| 1010 | Tea break and Intermission |
| 1045 | Plenary 1 – Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Globally, corporates, organisations and governments are increasingly including social, environmental, and economic criteria into their supply chain management. In ASEAN, the Accelerate Sustainable Procurement in the ASEAN Pledge (ASAP) has been initiated to promote sustainable procurement practices among Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven organisations to diversify their supply chain and seek alternative sources for critical inputs, which could represent significant opportunities for the business communities in Singapore and the region in the creation of alternative sources. This panel brings together international supply chain leaders and input suppliers to discuss how regional collaboration can be further strengthened in such a global shift. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1130 | Plenary 2 – Sustainable Infrastructure throughout the Value Chain Infrastructure plays a major role throughout the global value chains, and the use of sustainable infrastructure has become an essential part of sustainable evolvement around the world. In ASEAN, energy and waste are two closely related areas in which sustainable infrastructure development is underway. Under the second phase of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2021-2025, ASEAN governments have agreed to set a target of 23% share of renewable energy in total primary energy supply in the region and 35% in ASEAN installed power capacity by 2025. Waste management as well as its transboundary movement is another key issue in the region’s agenda, as improper management of waste may lead to adverse impacts to environment and human health. Converting waste to energy, a new Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) in Singapore will be the world’s largest energy recovery facility when completed in 2024. This panel brings together renewable energy and waste industry experts to discuss how their industry is evolving and how their evolvements can shape and drive global sustainability. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1215 | Luncheon Plenary and In Conversation with Minister Special Guest Speaker: Mr Lawrence Wong Minister for Finance Republic of Singapore Moderated by: |
| 1300 | Lunch and Intermission |
| 1400 | Plenary 3 – Green Financing and the Roles of Financial Institutions To drive the region’s sustainable growth, an estimated US$3 trillion of additional green investment is required in ASEAN from 2016 to 2030. This translates into US$1.8 billion of green finance opportunities in the regional infrastructure sector during the same period. As the regional financial hub, Singapore is positioning itself as the Green Finance Hub for Asia with government initiatives such as the Green and Sustainability-Linked Loan Grant Scheme. Financial institutions are expected to play a vital role in the growth of green financing across the region. This panel will discuss the latest opportunities and challenges in green finance and the role of financial institutions in the global and regional transitions towards green economies. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1445 | Plenary 4 – Incorporation of Environmental, Social and Governance Considerations into Business Operations Investor demands and regulatory developments have driven businesses to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) consideration into their daily operations. Adoption of ESG principles has created real shareholder value and has proven to be necessary for the long-term growth of businesses. In Singapore, since SGX introduced sustainability reporting in 2016, there has been continued progress in this area, though more can be done – SGX announced that it will spend S$20 million on a multi-year plan to enhance its ESG capabilities and initiatives. This panel will discuss how they incorporate ESG considerations into their daily operations and how the eco-system can be strengthened to support such a trend. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1530 | Plenary 5 – Technology Adoption across the Regional and Global Economies to Drive Sustainability In Southeast Asia, the digital economy is forecasted to hit USD 300 billion by 2025. In order to support such rapid growth, development agencies have set up dedicated programmes and initiatives, such as the Digital Development Partnership (DDP) established by World Bank and Asian Development Bank Venture to help developing countries leverage on digital innovations to solve their most pressing challenges. Digitalisation has been a key enabler for sustainability, where it provides data and capabilities for companies, organisations and governments to achieve its sustainable goals. There is huge potential in which technologies, such as mobile connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT), can help produce tangible sustainability benefits. This panel is expected to discuss how to foster technologies to create strategic advantages for businesses while delivering sustainable impact to the society. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1615 | Business Matching and Networking (Online) |
| 1800 | SBF 20th Anniversary Event (By Invitation Only) |
| 2100 | End of Day 1 Programme |
*The programme may be subject to change without prior notice
| Time | Day 2 // ASEAN Conference |
|---|---|
| 0800 | Registration |
| 0900 | Welcome Address Mr Lim Ming Yan Chairman Singapore Business Federation |
| 0905 | Opening Remarks Mr Wee Ee Cheong Deputy Chairman & CEO UOB |
| 0915 | In Conversation with Guest-of-Honour
Mr Gan Kim Yong Moderated by: |
| 0945 | GlobalConnect@SBF Showcase |
| 1000 | Tea Break and Intermission |
| 1030 | Panel 1 – The ASEAN Opportunity: How ASEAN Cities and Industries Will Look Like in 2030 The ASEAN cities and industries of 2030 will be very different from today. The changes in urban landscape, fueled by technological advances and innovation will drive economic growth and new opportunities. New industries will emerge, integrating “smart” solutions and data into infrastructure and services – all focused on solving problems of yesterday so that the environment is more sustainable, efficient and livable for tomorrow. Such examples are a common sight in areas of smart mobility (autonomous driving), clean energy (energy efficiency) and circularity (plastics, food waste).How do you capture and leverage on this new ASEAN opportunity as cities and industries of tomorrow will become distinctly different from yesterday?The panel will discuss:
Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1115 | Panel 2 – ASEAN Consumers: Do you understand them? Meet your future ASEAN consumers. They are likely to belong to at least 4 distinct generations – baby boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z, with growing spending power driven by ASEAN middle class boom. The boundaries of premium and value shopping will blur. Consumers would increasingly perform digital purchases and use technology to access services such as tele-medicine, edu-tech and e-commerce. The future ASEAN Consumers are also more environmentally-conscious with sustainability buying habits becoming more prevalent.Do you understand what ASEAN Consumers want? And what they want today is different from consumers of the past. This transition creates new opportunities which are worth billions of dollars. More importantly, is your business primed to engage today’s ASEAN Consumers? The panel will discuss:
Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1200 | Panel 3 – A Look into the Future of Jobs and Skills in ASEAN to Capture Business Opportunities Global black swan events like COVID-19 and industry transformation (Industry 4.0) have changed the way international businesses operate. Within ASEAN, we have witnessed trends such as the emergence of more green cities deploying sustainable technologies, and changes in consumer habits.As we prepare for the endemic phase, businesses will need to think about capturing new opportunities in emerging areas and what new jobs and skills are needed to support the growth.This panel discussion will bring together Ambassadors from key ASEAN countries to share emerging business opportunities, and the new jobs and skill-sets which need to be developed to support business growth in the new normal economy. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1245 | Lunch |
| 1400 | End of Day 2 Programme |
*The programme may be subject to change without prior notice
| Time | Day 3 // Future Economy Conference and Exhibition |
|---|---|
| 0800 | Registration |
| 0900 | Welcome Address Mr Lam Yi Young Chief Executive Officer Singapore Business Federation |
| 0905 | Opening Keynote by Guest-of-Honour Mrs Josephine Teo Minister for Communications and Information Republic of Singapore |
| 0920 | Conversation with Business Leaders As the economy emerges from the impact of the pandemic, businesses will shift gears towards digitalisation and innovation to drive higher value and growth. Business leaders must steer their companies towards the right course by investing in capacity building for their workforce and empowering them with the right digital tools, while exploring new digital businesses and opportunities. This session will feature business leaders who have weathered this pandemic and led their companies to emerge stronger through innovation and capitalising on the rapid digitalisation of businesses. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 0950 | Building a Data-Driven and Cyber-Resilient Business Hub The accelerated pace of digitalisation has brought about greater risks and threats from malicious cyber-attacks. The crippling effects of many recent high-profile attacks have caused businesses to suffer financial losses, disruptions to services and reputational damage. The stakes for protecting digital assets and critical infrastructure are getting higher, yet it is increasingly difficult to achieve given the growing complexity in the environment and the increased sophistication of such cyber-attacks. This panel of experts will expound on how the ecosystem must work together to strengthen our cyber-resilience and discuss emerging cybersecurity trends that enterprises should pay serious attention to. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1020 | Tea Break and Intermission |
| 1050 | Business Transformation in an Era of Industry 4.0 Manufacturing businesses, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises accept that they can no longer ignore digitalisation and Industry 4.0 but need to master these capabilities to stay competitive. This has been emphasised unequivocally in the Government’s three-pronged strategy in its Manufacturing 2030 vision to grow the GDP share contributed by the Manufacturing sector by an additional 50% by 2030.Hear from some of these companies how they have navigated their journey by taking a holistic approach to transformation, looking at not only the technology adoption, but also the organisational and human capital dimension and how job roles can be redesigned for the company to succeed. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1120 | Unlocking Value for the Trade Ecosystem Digitalisation is changing not only the way how goods are traded, but also the scale, scope and pace of trade. Trade ecosystems and e-market places had enabled enterprises, large and small, to connect to and sell to an international customer base without a need for a physical presence. This segment discusses how businesses can leverage on e-platforms while also plugging themselves into secured data infrastructure to tap and harness the power of data to optimise and grow their business. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1150 | Upskilling Workforce while Transforming Business Digitally The pandemic has profoundly shaped the way businesses work. The future of employee experience is not limited to where work gets done, but how it gets done through iterating, innovating and collaborating. To build a better long-term future for the global workforce, business leaders need to drive skills development at scale. This panel will delve into businesses’ role in upskilling employees to meet the demands of a transforming workforce. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1220 | End of Future Economy Conference and Exhibition Programme |
| Time | Day 3 // TAC Symposium |
|---|---|
| 1400 | Welcome Address
Mr Lam Yi Young |
| 1410 | Fireside Chat with Guest-of-Honour Ms Low Yen Ling Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Culture, Community and Youth Republic of Singapore Moderated by: |
| 1510 | Presentation 1 – The Business Implications of the ESG Revolution Businesses are often accused of being responsible for creating or exacerbating many of the world’s challenges, from climate change, to human rights abuses to gender and income inequality. But businesses can also be a powerful force for good, and increasingly society expects and demands that businesses play that role. Richard will share his views on the evolving global discussion on the role of businesses in society, and his hope and belief that it can take us to a world where everyone, everywhere enjoys a truly sustainable quality of life. Presented by: |
| 1530 | Tea Break |
| 1600 | Presentation 2 – TACs as Enablers for Digital Transformation Digitisation, Digitalisation and Digital Transformation. What do these mean in the context of enterprises in Singapore who are part of the TAC landscape in Singapore? What can TACs do to support the growth of its members in the digital economy and what can they do themselves as organisations, to ensure they remain relevant in this space where change is constant. Yean will share the association’s view as well as share about the areas SGTech prioritised, key strategic thrusts of their own transformation journey, empowering themselves and enabling their members to be digital-ready, to meet and lead changes in the new normal economy. Presented by: |
| 1620 | Presentation 3 – Cultivating Human Capital for TAC 4.0 Business and HR leaders all over the world face one common challenge – the global talent crunch. Whether you are a multinational company, small medium enterprise, government agency or non-profit organisation, you will face an increasing struggle to attract and retain your workforce, as Singapore’s war for talent intensifies. The talent imperative will require the organisation to reinforce its employer brand as a talent magnet and talent builder. Prospective candidates and current workforce are increasingly looking to be a part of an organisation who can provide them with purposeful and meaningful work, as well as partner them to nurture their growth and potential. Karina will share the resources, tools and best practices that TACs can use to attract and retain talent in the TAC sector. By equipping themselves with the right tools, TACs can assess and enhance their Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for greater success. Presented by: |
| 1640 | Panel Discussion – Team Up to Drive Industry Growth and Transformation COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to the global business landscape and businesses have had to reconfigure their business models and renew their internal capabilities to grow, transform and scale. As effective aggregators and multipliers in Singapore’s business eco-system, TACs have a key role to play in helping Singapore businesses strengthen their competitive edge as we move into a Covid-endemic world. This panel will discuss how TACs can collectively build and develop a stronger TAC ecosystem to better advocate for and support the businesses they represent, and be effective multipliers for business success, industry growth and industry transformation. Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1800 | End of Day 3 Programme |
*The programme may be subject to change without prior notice
| Time | Day 4 // Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Day |
|---|---|
| 0830 | Registration |
| 0930 | Welcome Address Mr Gan Seow Kee Vice Chairman/Honorary Treasurer Singapore Business Federation |
| 0940 | Keynote Address and In Conversation with Guest-of-Honour What are the Government’s initiatives to help businesses continue to stay relevant, connected and survive in the current world of uncertainty? Guest-of-Honour Moderated by: |
| 1030 | Tea break |
| 1100 | Plenary 1 – Regional Trade Agreements and the Future of Trade: Trend of Mega-Regional FTAs Developments such as digitalisation and supply chain resilience, coupled with the rising importance of environmental sustainability and combating the global Covid-19 pandemic have had a substantial impact on the evolution of the global economy.
Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1230 | Luncheon |
| 1330 | Sharing by Guest Speaker Mr Kelvin Chng Co-Founder Trusty Cars Pte Ltd (Carro) |
| 1400 | Plenary 2 – Harnessing Opportunities in the Digital Economy
Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1515 | Plenary 3 – Business, Trade and Sustainability
Moderated by: Panellists: |
| 1630 | Tea break |
| 1700 | End of Day 4 Programme |
*The programme may be subject to change without prior notice