The Singapore MICE Forum (SMF), the choice thought leadership event for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, made a much-anticipated return on 27-28 July 2023 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
The three-day event brought together over 400 industry players from Singapore, the region and key global markets.
Themed The Great Reset, the SMF reflects the industry’s robust growth as major international business events continue to be hosted in Singapore.
To capture growth opportunities, the SMF serves as a timely and critical platform for the industry to forge new perspectives and collaboration in key areas such as Sustainability, Talent, Innovation and New Business Models
OUR SPEAKERS
Ministry of Trade and Industry &
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Human Resources, APAC
RX Global (Reed Exhibitions)
Head Economics, Data and Analytics,
KPMG Singapore
Chairman, Constellar
ACI HR Solutions
Ernst & Young Solutions LLP
NTUC LearningHub
The Art Assembly
Jublia
Realm Events Pte Ltd
Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Singapore
Singapore MICE Forum
Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel
Singapore Tourism Board
Comexposium
Greenview
SAP Asia
Group CCO
HUONE Singapore
Branded
Ya Kun International
Koelnmesse
Razer Inc
SHE BRILLIANCE PTE LTD
AI Singapore
IEEE Asia-Pacific Ltd
AMPED Association Management &
Chair-Elect of ASAE
Informa Markets
International Conference Services (ICS)
The O4 Company
Constellar Group
Informa Markets
Singapore Esports Association
Marina Bay Sands
Elevandi Limited
Marina Bay Sands
Hustle and Bustle
Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS)
Serningapore Intational Water Week
Skin Inc Supplement Bar
Global Sources
Asia Pacific, International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)
- Day 0 | 26 July 2023
- Day 1 | 27 July 2023
- Day 2 | 28 July 2023
6.00pm | Registration
6.00pm to 8.00pm | Singapore MICE Forum Chill Out @ Simply Jazz by Tin Box at CHIJMES
- Event: Singapore MICE Forum Chill Out
- Date: 26 July 2023
- Venue: Simply Jazz by Tin Box
- Dress Code: Casual
The Singapore MICE Forum Chill Out that will be held on 26 July 2023 from 6pm to 8pm at Simply Jazz by Tin Box, 30 Victoria Street, #B1-03/04, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996. To RSVP, please email [email protected] (This chill out session is limited to the registered Singapore MICE Forum delegates only)
- Event: Singapore MICE Forum
- Date: 27 July 2023 to 28 July 2023
- Venue: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Roselle Simpor Ballroom
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
8.30am to 9.30am | Registration & Coffee @ MICE Sustainability Innovation Marketplace
Explore various solutions to improve the sustainability performance of organizations, as well as innovative ways to host sustainable events. Learn more about leveraging data and analytics, robotics, energy optimization, sustainable materials and food & beverage from the Marketplace!
9.30am to 9.35am | Welcome address
- By Richard Ireland, President, Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS)
9.35am to 9.50am | Opening address
- By Alvin Tan, Minister of State Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
9.50am to 10.50am | Panel – The Game Changers of the Future
- New business eco-systems
- Innovation and adaptability to new rules of engagement
- New event experiences
Panelists:
- Lynda Bouchard Patterson, President and CEO, AMPED Association Management
& Chair-Elect of ASAE - Pat Patel, Executive Director, Elevandi Limited
- Paul Town, Chief Operating Officer, Marina Bay Sands
- Edward Koh, Executive Director, Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel, Singapore Tourism Board
Moderator
- Dylan Sharma, Chair, Singapore MICE Forum 2023
10.50am to 11.15am | Networking Break @ MICE Sustainability Innovation Marketplace
Explore various solutions to improve the sustainability performance of organizations, as well as innovative ways to host sustainable events. Learn more about leveraging data and analytics, robotics, energy optimization, sustainable materials and food & beverage from the Marketplace!
11.15am to 12.00pm | Panel – The Rising Importance of Community Building to Remain Relevant and Keeping Audience Engaged
- Communities and micro tribes – do these really drive physical attendance and therefore revenue?
- Drive ROI for the larger ecosystem of suppliers, sponsors, and exhibitors
Panelists:
- Kim Underhill, CEO/Founder, SHE BRILLIANCE
- Ng Chong Geng, President, Singapore Esports Association
- Charles Ross, Managing Director, The Art Assembly
- Michele Lee, Managing Director, O4X, The O4 Company
Moderator:
- Ian Wu, Co-Owner and Group CCO, HUONE Singapore Pte Ltd
12.00pm to 12.45pm | 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:
- Brenda Quek, Asia-Pacific Travel, Meetings and Events Program and Engagement Leader, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP
- Leo Hwa Chiang, Director, Singapore Operations, IEEE Asia-Pacific
- Ginny Lee, Head of APJ Regional Events, SAP Asia
- Sabrina Tan, Founder & CEO, Skin Inc Supplement Bar
Moderator:
- Ong Wee Min, Vice President of Conventions & Exhibitions, Marina Bay Sands
12.45pm to 2.15pm | Lunch @ MICE Sustainability Innovation Marketplace
Explore various solutions to improve the sustainability performance of organizations, as well as innovative ways to host sustainable events. Learn more about leveraging data and analytics, robotics, energy optimization, sustainable materials and food & beverage from the Marketplace!
2.15pm to 2.30pm | The Future of Event Professionals – Attracting and Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market
COVID fundamentally changed the way the world does business but for our industry, it was the Great Reset that we needed. If we hope to tackle the New Business Model, Sustainability, Innovation & Technology challenges we’re hearing about, we need super-charged talent to deliver those. Hear what we should be doing and how to up your game to attract, develop and retain talent in a competitive market.
- Fleur Kearns, Vice President, Human Resources, APAC, RX Global (Reed Exhibitions)
2.30pm to 3.15pm | Panel – Resetting the Talent Pool and Collaborating across Boundaries for Synergy (including DEI)
Panelists:
- Andrew Chan, Founder & CEO, ACI HR Solutions
- Fleur Kearns, Vice President, Human Resources, APAC, RX Global (Reed Exhibitions)
- Jesher Loi, Branding and Market Development, Ya Kun International
Moderator:
- Wong Waikin, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)
3.15pm to 3.45pm | Networking break @ MICE Sustainability Innovation Marketplace
Explore various solutions to improve the sustainability performance of organizations, as well as innovative ways to host sustainable events. Learn more about leveraging data and analytics, robotics, energy optimization, sustainable materials and food & beverage from the Marketplace!
3.45pm to 4.30pm | Next Gen / Emerging Talent Perspective: Making the MICE Industry Relevant and Keeping up the Momentum (A Panel of Early Career from Organisers)
Panelists:
- Philip Pang, Assistant Business Development Director, Hustle and Bustle
- Jarah Lachica, Project and Partnerships Management, Koelnmesse
- Denise Fong, Event Manager, Realm Events Pte Ltd
Moderator:
- Cara Puah, Deputy Director, Tourism, NTUC LearningHub
Singapore MICE Awards and Gala Dinner
6.30pm to 7.30pm | Registration for Singapore MICE Awards
7.30pm to 10.00pm | Singapore MICE Awards and Gala Dinner
8.30am to 9.00am | Registration & Coffee @ MICE Sustainability Innovation Marketplace
Explore various solutions to improve the sustainability performance of organizations, as well as innovative ways to host sustainable events. Learn more about leveraging data and analytics, robotics, energy optimization, sustainable materials and food & beverage from the Marketplace!
9.00am to 9.05am | Opening and Recap
- Dylan Sharma, Chair, Singapore MICE Forum 2023
9.05am to 9.45am | Fireside Chat: The Larger World and the Impact on ASEAN
- 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 and Chairman, Constellar
Moderator:
- Dylan Sharma, Chair, Singapore MICE Forum 2023
9.45am to 10.00am | Keynote Address – What’s with the Economy? Making Sense of it all
- Paul Kent, Partner, Head Economics, Data and Analytics, KPMG Singapore
10.00am to 10.45am | 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:
- Jasper Donat, Co-Founder and CEO, Branded
- Elaine Chia, APAC CEO, Comexposium
- Ryan Yuen, Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd
Moderator:
- Richard Ireland, Chief Executive Officer, Asia, Clarion Events
10.45am to 11.15am | Networking Break @ MICE Sustainability Innovation Marketplace
Explore various solutions to improve the sustainability performance of organizations, as well as innovative ways to host sustainable events. Learn more about leveraging data and analytics, robotics, energy optimization, sustainable materials and food & beverage from the Marketplace!
11.15am to 12.00pm | Panel – Making Business Sense of AI, Data, New Value Creation
- Data adoption in the events industry and the challenges faced in implementing data-driven approaches.
- Incorporating data insights to identify business opportunities, develop innovative models, and enhance event experiences.
- Embracing an AI-powered future while prioritizing data privacy and security.
Panelists:
- Laurence Liew, Director AI Innovation, AI Singapore
- Nedved Yang, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Constellar Group
- Wendy Lai, Vice President, Global Sources Exhibitions, Global Sources
- Nina Xiao, Vice President, Product Management, Informa Markets
Moderator:
- Chinab Chugh, CTO and Co-founder, Jublia
12.00pm to 12.45pm | 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:
- Dr Zhou Wenwen, General Manager of Energy Cloud, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group
- Mathias Posch, Chairman and President, International Conference Services
- Kenneth Ng, Global Sustainability Lead, Razer Inc
Moderator:
- Eric Ricaurte, Founder & CEO, Greenview Hospitality
12.45pm to 12.50pm | Grand Summary
Dylan Sharma, Chair, Singapore MICE Forum 2023
12.50pm to 2.00pm | Lunch @ MICE Sustainability Innovation Marketplace
Explore various solutions to improve the sustainability performance of organizations, as well as innovative ways to host sustainable events. Learn more about leveraging data and analytics, robotics, energy optimization, sustainable materials and food & beverage from the Marketplace!
Singapore MICE Challenge
1.00pm to 2.00pm | Registration for Singapore MICE Challenge
2.00pm to 5.00pm | Singapore MICE Challenge – Finals
Keynote
Fleur Kearns
Guest of Honour
Brenda Quek