🗓 21 Oct 2025, Tuesday | 🕡 10:00pm - 2:00pm | 📍 Yong Pung How School of Law, Hall B1-2 & Hall B1-3
Join us for an engaging half-day event where leaders from industry, academia, come together to discuss bold strategies for workforce transformation. Explore interactive booths, participate in hands-on workshops, and witness the signing of a landmark MoU with Singapore’s polytechnics and ITE.
Plenary Session
The event will open with a plenary session featuring an Opening Address by Professor Lily Kong and a Welcome Address by Senior Minister of State for Education, Mr David Neo. A key highlight will be the signing of an MOU between the Institute of Technical Education and all five of Singapore’s polytechnics, marking the first-ever inter-IHL agreement on credit exemptions for the Industry Practice Master of Digital Economy and Industry Graduate Diploma programmes.
Workshops
Workshop 1: Abundance in the Age of AI: Culture, Innovation, and Change to the Tools that Matter
In this session, Derek Arris will explore the human skills that matter most in the age of AI: mindset, adaptability, innovation, and creative thinking. Participants will be introduced to the core pillars of culture, innovation, and change, with practical tools and techniques to help navigate disruption. The workshop will challenge attendees to cultivate an innovation-driven mindset and embrace change with confidence.
Trainer: Mr Derek Ariss
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Venue: SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, Classroom B1-09
Workshop 2: Work Smarter, Think Sharper: Transforming Work in an AI Age
Dr Michael Netzley will lead this interactive session designed to equip participants with sharper thinking and practical insights for thriving in an AI-driven world. Drawing from research and case studies, the session will highlight how to strengthen brain health, maintain focus, and reimagine workplace practices. Participants will leave with actionable techniques to build resilience and adaptability for the future of work.
Trainer: Dr Michael Netzley
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Venue: SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, Classroom B1-13
Workshop 3: Green AI: How Sustainable Data Centers Are Powering the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Camillus Yang will examine one of today’s most urgent sustainability challenges: the carbon footprint of data centres and the energy demands of AI workloads. This session will unpack sustainable data centre strategies, from cooling innovations to renewable energy integration, offering participants a forward-looking view of how the digital economy can be more sustainable.
Trainer: Mr Camillus Yang
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue: SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, Classroom B1-09
Workshop 4: From Funnels to Future: Upskilling for the Next Era of Digital Marketing
Adrian Chye will introduce participants to how businesses can sharpen their marketing impact by building stronger product and service branding at the top of the funnel. A strong brand not only captures attention but also improves engagement, boosts conversions, and nurtures long-term customer loyalty. Participants will experience practical demonstrations of how AI tools can enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the entire funnel, from content creation to customer engagement and retention strategies.
Trainer: Mr Adrian Chye
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue: SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, Classroom B1-13
Find out more and register your interest here.
