EVENT INFORMATION
Are you ready for The Great Reset? The Singapore MICE Forum is happening on 26-28 July 2023 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre!
Taking place in Singapore, the industry’s premier thought-leadership event will connect global and regional industry players, promote learning and uncover emerging and evolving trends. The SMF could not return at a more opportune time when the MICE industry is experiencing a resounding recovery amidst strong demand for business events since Singapore’s reopening.
Themed The Great Reset, the industry will gather for 3 days of thought-leadership, networking and knowledge sharing on 4 key topics of Sustainability, Technology, Innovation, New Business Models and Talent. Reserve your seat at the SMF now!
Download SMF Brochure here.
REGISTRATION
Members:
- Early Bird Price: SGD899
- Standard Price: SGD1,099
Non-Members:
- Early Bird Price: SGD1,299
- Standard Price: SGD1,499
*Price reflected in SGD – 8% GST applies
- Registration is now open and Early Bird price is available till 31st May 2023. Reserve your seat at the SMF 2023 now!
- For group of 5 and above, please write to us at [email protected]
Looking for grant support?
- Click here to find out more about the Training Industry Professionals In Tourism (TIP-IT).
- Interested parties are to register through the attached form and email: [email protected].
- Registration is available till 16 June 2023.
PROGRAMME
- Day 0 | 26 July 2023
- Day 1 | 27 July 2023
- Day 2 | 28 July 2023
5.30pm to 6.00pm | Registration for Cocktail Reception
6.00pm to 8.00pm | Welcome Cocktail Reception
8.30am to 9.00am | Registration & Coffee
9.00am to 9.05am | Welcome address
- By Richard Ireland, President, SACEOS
9.05am to 9.30am | Fireside Chat
9:30am to 10:15am | Panel – The Game Changers of the Future
- New business eco-systems
- Innovation and adaptability to new rules of engagement
- New event experiences
10.00am to 10.45am | Networking Break
10.45am to 11.30am | Panel – The Rising Importance of Community Building to Remain Relevant and Keeping Audience Engaged
Panelists:
- Michele Lee, Managing Director, O4X, The O4 Company
- Kim Underhill, Co-Founder, SheBrilliance
11.30am to 12.15pm | Panel – Engagement from Lens of Customers
- Applying the new dynamics into marketing and events
- Understanding and adapting to customers’ new and evolving needs
- Engaging the client with technology
Panelists:
- Sabrina Tan, Founder & CEO, Skin Inc Global
- Leo Hwa Chiang, Director, Singapore Operations, IEEE
12.15pm to 2.00pm | Lunch
2.00pm to 2.15pm | The Future of Event Professionals – Attracting and Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market
- Fleur Kearns, Vice President, Human Resources, APAC, RX Global
2.15pm to 3.00pm | Panel – Resetting the Talent Pool and Collaborating across Boundaries for Synergy (including DEI)
Panelists:
- Fleur Kearns, Vice President, Human Resources, APAC, RX Global
- Jesher Loi, Branding and Market Development, Ya Kun International Pte Ltd
Moderator:
- Wong Waikin, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, ICCA
3.00pm to 3.30pm | Networking break
3.30pm to 4.00pm | Wellness activity
4.00pm to 4.45pm | Next Gen / Emerging Talent Perspective: Making the MICE Industry Relevant and Keeping up the Momentum (A Panel of Early Career from Organisers)
Singapore MICE Awards and Gala Dinner
6.30pm to 7.30pm | Registration for Singapore MICE Awards
7.30pm to 10.30pm | Singapore MICE Awards and Gala Dinner
8.30am to 9.00am | Registration & Coffee
9.00am to 9.05am | Opening and Recap
- Dylan Sharma, Chair, SMF 2023
9.05am to 9.35am | Fireside Chat: The Larger World and the Impact
- Building the bridges with various Asian nations and understanding their interactions with the bigger boys
- China and role of ASEAN
- Singapore’s role
Panelist:
- Robin Hu, Vice Chairman Asia, Temasek
Moderator:
- Dylan Sharma, Chair, SMF 2023
9.35am to 9.50am | Keynote Address – What’s with the Economy? Making Sense of it all
- Paul Kent, Partner, KPMG
9.50am to 10.35am | Panel – Partnerships and Collaborations
- State of the industry
- Will these recent trends sustain and do they reset our industry?
- Learning experiences that bring about greater impact.
Panelists:
- Elaine Chia, CEO, Comexposium
- Jasper Donat, Co-Founder and CEO, Branded
10.35am to 11.10am | Networking Break
11.00am to 11.45am | Panel – Making Business Sense of AI, Data, New Value Creation
Panelists:
- Nina Xiao, VP, Product Management, Informa Markets
- Nedved Yang, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Constellar
- Wendy Lai, Vice President, Global Sources Exhibitions
- Laurence Liew, Director AI Innovation, AI Singapore
Moderator:
- Chinab Chugh, CTO and Co-founder, Jublia
11.45am to 12.30pm | The Future of Sustainability – Understanding the Corporates and how MICE can Play a Role
- The importance of ESG and what strategies have companies put in place to be accountable to the company, the stakeholders and the environment
- How can MICE stakeholder support and collaborate with their clients
Panelists:
- Kenneth Ng, Global Sustainability Lead, Razer
- Tan Szue Hann, Head of Sustainability and Deputy GM of Sustainable Urban Renewal, Keppel Land
12.30pm to 12.45pm | Grand Summary
Dylan Sharma, Chair, SMF 2023
1.00pm to 2.30pm | Lunch
Singapore MICE Challenge
1.00pm to 2.00pm | Registration for Singapore MICE Challenge
2.00pm to 5.00pm | Singapore MICE Challenge – Finals
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