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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260812T140000
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SUMMARY:Future-Proof Your Business with AI - Boost Productivity & Growth
DESCRIPTION:Date:   12 August 2026 (Wednesday)\nTime:   2:00 – 5:30 PM\nVenue: Mapletree Business City\, Town Hall\, Meeting Room 1 & 2\, 10 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 117438 \nDrive Productivity\, Efficiency & Sustainable Growth\nRunning a business today is more challenging than ever. Rising costs\, changing customer expectations\, and increasing competition are putting pressure on SMEs to do more with less. The question is no longer whether AI will reshape industries but how fast businesses can adapt. Gain practical insights\, actionable strategies\, and real-world guidance to help your business confidently take the next step in its AI journey.es beyond the founder. \nKey Highlights \n\nAdopt AI responsibly with the right governance and security practices\nImprove customer engagement and streamline operations with AI\nBe inspired by success stories from SMEs\nExplore practical next steps and available funding support to accelerate adoption\n\n  \nRegister Now \n\n  \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS \nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of Mapletree Industrial Trust and SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact Mapletree Industrial Trust at 6377-8000. \n 
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/future-proof-your-business-with-ai-boost-productivity-growth/
LOCATION:Mapletree Business City\, Town Hall\, Meeting Room 1 & 2\, 10 Pasir Panjang Road\, 117438\, Singapore
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260819T140000
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SUMMARY:Is Your Food Business Future-Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Date: 19 August 2026 (Wednesday) \nTime: 2:00 – 4:30 PM \nVenue: Zoom Webinar \nRising costs\, shifting regulations\, and rapid tech adoption make running a food SME challenging. But where there is disruption\, there is massive opportunity. \nJoin this webinar to gain practical insights into the latest industry trends\, business transformation\, product innovation\, international expansion\, and intellectual property (IP) strategies. Learn from industry experts\, discover government support schemes\, and explore actionable strategies to help your business remain competitive and future-ready. \nRegister Now \n\n  \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS \nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/is-your-food-business-future-ready/
LOCATION:Webinar (via Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260827T170000
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SUMMARY:Expand Into ASEAN: Thailand
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nExploring Thailand? Get an Insider Briefing Before It Gets Costly\nAvoid costly mistakes and setup delays—get an insider briefing on legal\, regulatory\, and logistics strategies before expanding your business into Thailand. \nExpanding into Thailand offers massive growth potential\, but navigating local business etiquette\, complex regulatory frameworks\, and supply chain logistics can be challenging without the right ground support. \nDate: 27 August 2026\n\nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 PM \nVenue: L^IFE Jungle at *SCAPE\, Level 2\, 2 Orchard Link\, Singapore 237978 \nKey Takeaways\n✅ Master the Thai Business Landscape: Navigate local business culture\, consumer expectations\, and operational norms to establish strong partner relationships with Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC).\n✅ Market Setup & Regulatory Compliance: Navigate key regulatory requirements and essential considerations for setting up and operating a business in Thailand with Kelvin Chia Partnership. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for Singapore-based:\n✅ Business Owners\, Founders\, and Managing Directors\n✅ Business Development & Regional Expansion Leads\n✅ Operations and Supply Chain Directors evaluating ASEAN growth \nReady to Scale Your Business into Thailand? 🛺\nDon’t let regulatory surprises delay your expansion plans. Secure your place today to gain direct access to ASEAN market experts. \n\nRegister Now\n  \n\nExplore Other ASEAN Markets in This Series\n🌴 Malaysia: Explore the Malaysia & JS-SEZ Briefing → Click here\n🌺 Indonesia: Explore the Indonesia Market Entry Briefing → Click here \nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS\nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/expand-into-asean-thailand/
LOCATION:L^IFE Jungle at *SCAPE\, Level 2\, 2 Orchard Link\, Singapore 237978
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260909T170000
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SUMMARY:SME Centre Conference 2026 – Vision to Action: AI Adoption for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Date: 9 September 2026 (Wednesday)\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nVenue: Singapore Expo (Level 2 Max Atria)\, Peridot and Garnet Ballrooms\, 1 Expo Dr\, Singapore 486150\n \nArtificial 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nRegister Now \n\n  \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS \nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centres.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly email Sydney Chua
at smecconference2026@smecentre-asme.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/sme-centre-conference-2026-vision-to-action-ai-adoption-for-smes/
LOCATION:Singapore Expo (Level 2 Max Atria – Peridot and Garnet Ballrooms)\, 1 Expo Dr\, 486150\, Singapore
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261022T150000
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SUMMARY:Expand Into ASEAN: Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nAccelerate your Singapore-Malaysia manufacturing expansion and expansion—discover strategic factory clusters\, tax incentives\, and cross-border partnership frameworks. \nWith the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and evolving trade channels\, expanding manufacturing operations into Malaysia offers unprecedented cost efficiencies and regional scale. \nDate: 22 October 2026 (Thursday) \nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 PM \nVenue: Live Webinar \nKey Takeaways\n✅ Actionable Ecosystem Insights: Unpack the modern Malaysian manufacturing landscape\, strategic industrial clusters\, and lucrative foreign investor incentives.\n✅ Leverage the “Twinning Model” & JS-SEZ: Learn how to link Singapore’s high-value R&D\, HQ operations\, and management with Malaysia’s scalable factory hubs\, land\, and labor via the JS-SEZ.\n✅ Accelerate Cross-Border Partnerships: Establish strategic alliances\, optimize regional supply chains\, and build resilient operation models tailored for Singapore SMEs. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for Singapore-based:\n✅ Business Owners\, Founders\, and Managing Directors\n✅ Manufacturers\, Brand Owners\, and Supply Chain Executives\n✅ Business Development & Regional Expansion Leads evaluating ASEAN growth \nReady to Scale Your Manufacturing Operations into Malaysia? 🌴\nDon’t miss out on the strategic advantages of the JS-SEZ and cross-border twinning model. Secure your virtual seat today to gain direct insights from regional experts. \n\nRegister Now\n  \n\nExplore Other ASEAN Markets in This Series\n🛺 Thailand: Explore the Thailand Market Setup Briefing → Click here\n🌺 Indonesia: Explore the Indonesia Market Entry Briefing → Click here \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS\nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/expand-into-asean-malaysia/
LOCATION:Webinar (via Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261113T170000
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SUMMARY:Expand Into ASEAN: Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop \nYour brand might not work in Indonesia—here’s why. Discover how to adapt your marketing for Indonesian consumers and protect your critical IP assets before entering Southeast Asia’s largest market. \nIndonesia presents immense growth potential as Southeast Asia’s largest economy\, but direct market entry without local brand alignment or legal safeguards often leads to costly mistakes. \nDate: 13 November 2026 (Friday) \nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 PM \nVenue: Singapore Management University (SMU ALCove)\, School of Computing & Information Systems 1\, 80 Stamford Rd\, #B1-62\, Singapore 178902 \nKey Takeaways\n✅ Adapting for the Indonesian Consumer: Understand local purchasing behaviors and learn how to craft authentic marketing campaigns that resonate with Indonesian consumers to fuel brand growth.\n✅ Protecting Your IP Interests: Safeguard your brand\, trademarks\, and proprietary assets with key insights from IPOS International to avoid common cross-border entry mistakes.\n✅ Diplomatic & Market Guidance: Gain strategic market entry perspectives supported by the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for Singapore-based:\n✅ Business Owners\, Founders\, and C-Suite Leaders\n✅ Marketing Directors and Brand Managers planning regional positioning\n✅ Business Development & Strategy Executives expanding into Indonesia \nReady to Build a Successful Expansion Strategy into Indonesia? 🏝️\nDon’t let brand misalignment or un-protected IP hold back your growth in Southeast Asia’s largest market. Secure your seat today. \n\nRegister Now\n\n  \n\nExplore Other ASEAN Markets in This Series\n🛺 Thailand: Explore the Thailand Market Setup Briefing → Click here\n🌴 Malaysia: Explore the Malaysia & JS-SEZ Briefing → Click here \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS\nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/expand-into-asean-indonesia/
LOCATION:Singapore Management University (SMU ALCove)\, School of Computing & Information Systems 1\, 80 Stamford Rd\, #B1-62\, Singapore 178902
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