25 JULY 2025
SANDS EXPO & CONVENTION CENTRE, SINGAPORE

ABOUT SINGAPORE MICE CHALLENGE

The Singapore MICE Challenge (SMC) 2025 is about shaping the future of the MICE industry by showcasing the next generation of talent and providing a platform for students from Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to present bold and transformative ideas.

SMC 2025 gives students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in conceptualising, testing, and organising events. It challenges participants to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting, develop creativity, and push the boundaries of innovation in MICE.

Themed What’s Next?, the challenge is a call to action—urging students to break boundaries and redefine the future of events. In an era of disruption, it’s about going beyond tradition to create fresh, impactful experiences that will drive the next evolution of MICE.

SMC WINNERS

Champion: Team Shakka (ITE College Central)

1st Runner Up: Team Havva (ITE College Central)

2nd Runner Up: Team Beyond (Republic Polytechnic)

MEET THE MENTORS & TEAMS

1) Pitlane Planners

Singapore Polytechnic
Mentor: Jessie Lim

2) Team Shakka

ITE College Central
Mentor: Adrian Sng

3) BeyondXtra

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mentor: Genevieve Lim

4) The Bouncers

Nanyang Polytechnic
Mentor: Diana Sani

5) The Game Changers

Nanyang Polytechnic
Mentor: Yoke Cheong

6) Team Sage

Republic Polytechnic
Mentors: Andrea Teo & Gladys Yap

7) Tri-Axis

Singapore Polytechnic
Mentor: Shanna Chong

8) Team Beyond

Republic Polytechnic
Mentor: Tyler Lim

9) AstraNova

Singapore Institute of Management
Mentor: Vivienne Ho

10) F4

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mentor: Andrew Tan

11) Team Havva

ITE College Central
Mentor: Karen Ng

12) Team IN

Republic Polytechnic
Mentor: Adrian Lau

13) TPX

Temasek Polytechnic
Mentor: Lisa Kurniawan

MENTORS

Adrian Lau

Business Development Director, Asia
Dorier

Adrian Sng

Portfolio Director,
Clarion Events

Andrea Teo

Implementation Director,
Omnicom Media Group

Andrew Tan

Cluster Director, APAC
Meetingselect Singapore Pte Ltd

Diana Sani

Chief Operating Officer & Partner
Chab Agency

Genevieve Lim

Executive Director of MICE Management,
Marina Bay Sands

Gladys Yap

Key Account Manager – Asia
Encore Event Technologies

Jessie Lim

Director of Guest Experience & Sustainability,
Pullman Singapore Orchard

Karen Ng

Executive Director​,
Kingsmen Exhibits

Lisa Kurniawan

Senior Project Manager​,
Hustle & Bustle Group

Shanna Chong

Manager, Sales
Constellar, Singapore EXPO

Tyler Lim

Director (Transformation & Strategic Projects),
GovInsider/ Clarion Events

Vivienne Ho

Group Events Director & Partnerships,
Kestone Singapore

Yoke Cheong

Managing & Account Director, Asia Pacific
International Conference Services

OUR FINALS JUDGES

Darlene Tan

Group Event Director,
Cloud & AI Infrastructure and DevOps Live,
CloserStill Media

Michael Wilton

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director,
MMI Asia

Poh Chi Chuan

Executive Director,
Exhibitions and Conferences,
Singapore Tourism Board

Richard Ireland

President,
SACEOS

Patricia Cheong

Chair,
SMC

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