Pathways to Growth: Unlocking Opportunities in Vietnam
2025-11-25 14:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Guoco Midtown, 128 Beach Road, #20-01, 189773, Singapore
Date: 25 November 2025 (Tuesday)
Event: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Venue: 128 Beach Road #20-01, Guoco Midtown, Singapore 189773
Is Vietnam your next growth frontier?
Southeast Asia’s most vibrant economy holds immense potential, but crossborder expansion requires precision, cultural fluency, and legal grounding.
This essential workshop is your practical blueprint for building a sustainable and profitable presence in Vietnam. Move beyond theory and gain actionable strategies from the ground up.
Join us to navigate the complexity, forge the right partnerships, and secure your competitive edge in Vietnam.

Master Market Entry: Navigate Vietnam’s unique regulatory landscape with expert legal and cultural insights
Strategic Partnerships: Build sustainable relationships with local partners through cultural intelligence
E-Commerce Excellence: Tap into Vietnam’s explosive digital economy and understand consumer behavior
Real-World Solutions: Learn from practitioners who’ve successfully scaled across borders

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ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Programme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SouthWest.
Should you require further information or assistance, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.

From Strategy to Success: Digital & AI Marketing for Business Growth in 2026
2026-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Live Webinar
Date: 15 January 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Venue: Live Webinar
Stop Chasing Trends. Start Setting Them.
Having an online presence is no longer enough. In 2026, effective marketing is about reaching the right audience, on the right platforms, with the right message—and doing so efficiently.
This webinar is designed for SME owners and business leaders who want clarity on where to focus their marketing efforts next. Learn how consumer behaviours are evolving, what truly captures attention today, and how digital and AI-driven marketing strategies can be applied practically to improve engagement, conversions, and sustainable growth.
Turn strategy into action. Build a future-ready marketing approach that works for 2026.
#NextMoveDigital

Understand changing consumer behaviours and what captures attention and drives action
Apply practical AI tools to create relevant content, improve targeting, and work more efficiently
Gain insights into how SEO, paid advertising, and social media strategies have evolved, and what to prioritise next

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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 agnestay@smecentre-smf.sg.

Sustainability in Action: Balancing Business Cost and Growth
2026-03-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Enterprise Singapore, 230 Victoria Street, Bugis Junction Office Tower (Singapore Room, Level 9), 188024, Singapore
Date: 11 March 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM (Registration starts at 1:30 PM)
Venue: Enterprise Singapore, 230 Victoria Street, Bugis Junction Office Tower (Singapore Room, Level 9), Singapore 188024
Sustainability has become a core pillar of business strategy worldwide.
As new standards take effect, every organisation faces a simple choice: manage rising costs, or seize growth opportunities.
This session equips SME leaders with the tools to transform sustainability requirements into a structured roadmap for competitive growth and financial performance.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ Global Credibility: Understand ISO Circular Economy Standards for sustainable business growth.
✅ AI Automation: Use digital tools to simplify reporting and carbon compliance.
✅ Proven Excellence: Use the upcoming Technical Reference (TR) to track and scale environmental sustainability progress.
✅ Strategic Growth: Unlock grants and tenders with a practical ESG roadmap.

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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 agnestay@smecentre-smf.sg.

Workforce Transformation: Fair and Inclusive Employment
2026-06-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Webinar (via Zoom)
Date: 10 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Venue: Live Webinar
This webinar brings together industry leaders from SME Centre, SBF, TAFEP, and SPD to equip SME owners and HR leaders with practical insights on business transformation.
Participants will learn how to unlock growth through initiatives like the PW Mark, access relevant grants, meet fair employment standards, and implement inclusive hiring practices—while gaining actionable steps to scale sustainably.

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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.

Sell Smarter on TikTok: Understand Content, AI and Social Commerce
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar (via Zoom)
Date: 18 June 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Venue: Live Webinar
As more businesses adopt short-form content to expand their reach, the key challenge lies not just in creating engaging content, but in converting an engaged audience into new customers and long-term supporters.
Join us as we look past the numbers and focus on factors that drive real results for SMEs!
KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Discover Key Trends for Short-Form Content
Create Effective Marketing Content with AI Tools
Use TikTok Symphony Studio for AI Assisted Content Creation
Turn Discovery into Purchase with TikTok Symphony Shop

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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 agnestay@smecentre-smf.sg.

AI Frontier: Smarter Growth & Stronger Competitiveness
2026-07-01 12:30 - 17:30 | Republic Polytecnic, Republic Polytechnic (LT-E5, East Agora), 9 Woodlands Ave 9, Singapore 738964
Date: 1 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 – 5:30 PM
Venue: Republic Polytechnic (LT-E5, East Agora), 9 Woodlands Ave 9, Singapore 738964
Nearest MRT station to Republic Polytechnic (RP) – Woodlands North MRT Station (TE1). Sheltered walkway to the campus.
The AI Frontier seminar provides essential information for leaders to drive transformation through AI and digitalisation. By uniting industry experts, innovators, and advisors, the event explores how enterprises can achieve Smarter Growth and Stronger Competitiveness by embedding AI into core operations.
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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.

The SME Resilience Forum 2026
2026-07-01 12:30 - 17:30 | Grab HQ, 3 Media Close, Singapore 138498
Date: 1 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 – 5:30 PM
Venue: Grab HQ, 3 Media Close, Singapore 138498

Early Registration Incentive
Complimentary Grab Rides for Early Registrants
Enjoy complimentary Grab rides to and From the event (up to $20 per trip) courtesy of Grab for Business.
Sign up for a free account: Grab for Business Sign-Up
Available to the first 100 registrants only.
Terms and conditions of Grab shall apply.
The reward will be fufilled and credited by Grab, subject to the applicable terms and conditions of Grab.
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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 agnestay@smecentre-smf.sg.

4 Blind Spots Every SME Owner Should Fix Before the End of 2026
2026-07-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Info-Tech Systems Office, 80 Bendemeer Road, #01-08, Singapore, 339949, Singapore
Date: 8 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Venue: Info-Tech Systems Office, 80 Bendemeer Road, #01-08, Singapore 339949
You’re running a business. You know something’s off — the energy bills, the grant applications you keep putting off, the HR process that runs on one person. But between daily operations and everything else, there hasn’t been time to fix it.
This session brings four practitioners into one room. Two hours. Each one covering a blind spot SMEs consistently get wrong — with steps you can act on immediately.
What’s covered:
🔴 SME Centre @ SMF — Turning sustainability into a business opportunity: practical steps for SMEs to lead sustainable change, supported by government assistance schemes
🔵 Evercomm — Your energy data can unlock cheaper financing. How carbon tracking becomes a “green passport” for better bank rates.
🟣 G Element — Monitor your operations real-time in 3D. How digital twins help by performing fault detection diagnostics and cut operational and maintenance costs.
🟡 Info-Tech — Manual HR is a compliance risk, not just an inconvenience. What CPF errors, MOM exposure, and over-reliance on one staff member actually costs you.
Followed by 30 minutes of open networking with dedicated Expert Corners — speak directly with any practitioner about your specific situation.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Programme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.

How SMEs Can Leverage AI to Transform Operations and Customer Experience
2026-07-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Eclipse Building, 1 Fusionopolis View #07-03, Singapore 138577
Date: 15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Venue: Eclipse Building, 1 Fusionopolis View #07-03, Singapore 138577

Is your business ready to move beyond the AI hype and achieve real business results?
Successful AI adoption doesn’t require massive budgets or expert technical knowledge. It’s about starting small, solving everyday headaches, and scaling your existing processes. Join us to learn how AI can automate workflows, support employees, improve customer interactions, and accelerate marketing efforts.
Key Takeaways

Understand how SMEs can apply AI to improve operations and customer experience
Explore how AI can automate operations, sales, and customer interactions
Discover real-world examples of AI and Digital Employees in action
Learn how AI-assisted content creation can elevate your brand’s digital presence

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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 agnestay@smecentre-smf.sg.

FM Digital Connect Day: Scaling Productivity in Food Manufacturing
2026-07-21 13:30 - 17:30 | Catapult by CapitaLand, 1 Rochester Park, #02-01 (Ascent Auditorium), Rochester Commons, 139212
Date: 21 July 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Venue: Catapult by CapitaLand, 1 Rochester Park, #02-01 (Ascent Auditorium), Rochester Commons, Singapore 139212
For the venue directory and transportation guide, please click here: https://a8qtat.short.gy/Directory01072026.

Key Sessions & Programme

OPENING ADDRESS
An overview of the food manufacturing digitalisation landscape.
Enterprise Singapore
KEYNOTE: FROM EXPERIMENTATION TO IMPACT, HOW TO WIN WITH AI?
Munal Rathore, Boston Consulting Group
Expert insights on practically and profitably implementing AI in your food manufacturing operations to move beyond initial trials.
DIGITALISATION SUCCESS STORIES
Real case studies presented by local fellow food manufacturers on how digitalisation has transformed daily operations and delivered tangible business results.
SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE
A showcase of >10 solution providers covering digital tools

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ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Programme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.

Can Your Business Afford to Delay Succession Planning?
2026-07-23 15:00 - 17:00 | The Masons Table, 23A Coleman St, Singapore 179806, Singapore
Date: 23 July 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Venue: The Masons Table, 23A Coleman St, Singapore 179806
More than half of Singapore family business leaders have no succession plan in place.
Is your business prepared for the future?
In today’s volatile business environment, many SME owners focus on growth but overlook a critical question: what happens when the founder is no longer at the helm? Without proper succession planning, leadership transitions can put business continuity and long-term sustainability at risk.
Join this exclusive session to discover practical strategies for safeguarding your business legacy. Learn how to prepare for leadership transitions, protect business interests, and build a succession roadmap that ensures your business thrives beyond the founder.

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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.

SME Centre Conference 2026 – Vision to Action: AI Adoption for SMEs
2026-09-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Singapore Expo (Level 2 Max Atria – Peridot and Garnet Ballrooms), 1 Expo Dr, 486150, Singapore
Date: 9 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Singapore Expo (Level 2 Max Atria), Peridot and Garnet Ballrooms, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond experimentation — it is now reshaping industries, transforming business models, and redefining competition. For businesses, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to harness it effectively and empower their people in an AI-driven world. With vast opportunities come new responsibilities. Success in this AI-driven era demands strategic planning and purposeful execution.
This year’s conference brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and SME pioneers to explore how enterprises can strategically and effectively harness practical AI solutions. Through keynote presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, the conference will help business leaders design and implement future-ready AI strategies for growth.

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ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Programme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centres.
Should you require further information or assistance, kindly email Sydney Chua at smecconference2026@smecentre-asme.sg.
