Grow Local, Scale Regional, Compete Globally
October 8, 2026 @ 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
About This Workshop
Transforming Economic Headwinds into Strategic Advantage
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, shifting trade dynamics, supply chain challenges, and increasing competitive pressures, this executive forum is designed to equip business leaders with practical strategies to accelerate profitable growth, strengthen organisational resilience, unlock regional opportunities, and compete with confidence in the global marketplace.
Date: 8 October 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Registration & Lunch start at 12:30 PM)
Venue: Singapore Institute of Management
SIM Global Education Block A, SIM Grand Hall, Level 4
461 Clementi Rd, Singapore 599491
Key Takeaways
✅ Unlocking Regional Growth: Learn how core capability development enables sustainable SME expansion across Southeast Asia.
✅Sustainable & Profitable Expansion: Discover green innovation and sustainable practices that drive commercial growth.
✅Cross-Border Logistics Playbook: Gain actionable insights from logistics leaders on overcoming regional supply chain friction.
✅ Market Matching & Readiness: Assess business readiness before expanding overseas and match your offerings to high-potential target markets.
✅ High-Level Networking: Connect with industry leaders, ecosystem partners, and government stakeholders during the executive networking lunch.
| Time | Session Title | Speaker & Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM | Registration, Exhibitor Booths & Lunch | — |
| 2:00 PM | Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour | Alex Yam Mayor of North West District |
| 2:15 PM | Unlocking Regional Growth: How Core Capabilities Drive SMEs Expansion | Ho Seong Kim CEO, SIM Academy |
| 3:00 PM | From Singapore to the World: Profitable Growth through Sustainability | Richard Khoo Chief Executive Officer, Lastic (S’pore) |
| 3:30 PM | Driving Green Innovation, Sustainability and HVAC Solutions in Singapore | Terence Tan Jia Yu Project Sales Manager, Midea (Singapore) Product |
| 4:00 PM | Grow Local, Scale Regional: The Logistics Playbook for SMEs | Justina Sim Singapore Country Head, Ninja Logistics |
| 4:30 PM | Expand beyond Singapore: Matching your Business to the Right Market | Eva Loong Executive Director Group Commercial, Ascentium Global Services Holdings |
| 5:00 PM | Foundations Before Frontiers: A Readiness Check for SMEs | Jonathan Chen Senior Business Advisor, SME Centre@Northwest |
| 5:30 PM | Networking and Tea-Break | — |
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ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Programme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.
Should you require further information or assistance, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.