SME ICC

SME ICC The Annual SME Conference, Infocomm Commerce Conference and SME Expo (SMEICC) is an amalgamation of 3 SCCCI’s flagship events combined into 1 platform.

Presented by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI), SMEICC is Singapore’s largest and only bilingual SME conference dedicated to championing entrepreneurship, business growth and collaboration, and capability development. It aims to equip and empower SMEs to cope with the perpetual market changes and unforeseen circumstances, to rise above challenges and stay on top of business. As one of Singapore’s most well-attended bilingual business conferences, the Annual SME Conference is into its 23rd run. The Conference provides tried-and-tested, practical and insightful business knowledge and strategies shared by top business and industry leaders and academic experts on how to continually stay relevant and thrive in an ever changing economy. The Infocomm Commerce Conference is a must-attend annual event for SMEs to learn from industry experts on the latest Infocomm Technology (ICT) that is impacting the business world and how to unleash and tap on the potential of ICT to increase the productivity and innovation quotients for their businesses. A joint collaboration with Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), the ICC is into its 24th run. Besides offering a learning opportunity for SMEs, the exhibition platform, SME Expo, showcases the latest and best-of-breed solutions pertaining to finance, business consultancy, logistics, infocomm technology and much more.

𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.At SMEI...
06/08/2026

𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

At SMEICC 2026, “Enterprise Rewired: Embedding AI Across Functions” explored what it takes to move from fragmented pilots to enterprise-wide impact.

The panellists shared practical perspectives on testing AI solutions internally, integrating them into actual workflows, protecting sensitive data and measuring business outcomes. They also discussed how agentic AI is strengthening cyber-threat response, and why leaders must prepare their strategies and workforce for AI while managing the associated risks.

Swipe through perspectives from Ms Darius Keng, Managing Director of UIC Asian Computer Services Pte Ltd; Ms Joey Goh, General Manager, APAC at ShareCRM; Mr Heng Kwee Tong, Chief Technology Officer of SPTel Pte Ltd; and Dr Zhao Jingyuan, Head of Group Data Office at OCBC.

The session was chaired by Mr Jeffrey Lim, Co-Managing Director of Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC.

𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.At SMEICC 2026, the session “B...
06/08/2026

𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

At SMEICC 2026, the session “Built on Partnerships, Powered by People” explored how leadership, culture and trust can help organisations navigate transformation and achieve sustainable growth.

A key message from the discussion was that while AI can automate tasks and improve productivity, it cannot replace vision, purpose or leadership.

“AI replaces tasks; it does not replace leadership.”

The speakers also highlighted the importance of building a strong organisational culture that connects people to a shared purpose. Psychological safety begins with trust—and trust is strengthened when leaders listen actively, ask meaningful questions and create space for employees to voice different perspectives.

Active Listening → Connection → Psychological Safety → Trust → Collaboration

Successful transformation therefore requires both technology and people: the right tools, together with the skills, mindset and organisational support needed to use them well. External partnerships, networks and resource sharing can further help businesses accelerate innovation and create greater value.

The session featured Mr Saurav Atri, DFI Retail Group; Ms Jeslin Lim, Cycle & Carriage; and Ms Emily Tan, Empower Partners.

It was chaired by Dr Anne Phey, The School of Leadership.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧.At the final plenary of ...
06/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧.

At the final plenary of SMEICC 2026, “Play to Win in a High-Cost, Uneven-Growth World”, business leaders shared how they are making deliberate choices, transforming with purpose and staying focused on long-term value.

Ms Beatrice Liu, Co-founder & CEO of Oriental Remedies Group, spoke about staying focused on target customers, strengthening business capabilities through available support, and adopting technology as part of a long-term strategy rather than through piecemeal solutions.

Mr Ernie Koh, Executive Director of Koda Ltd, encouraged businesses to keep experimenting and improving:

“Failure must be part of the DNA of your business.”

He also highlighted the value of trusted partnerships, industry networks and viewing sustainability as a source of long-term business value.

Mr Eugene Lee, Chief Operating Officer of GOGOX, emphasised creating lasting value for customers instead of pursuing market share alone. On AI, he shared:

“Don’t see AI as a trap, see AI as a productive tool.”

The session was moderated by Mr Suan Teck Kin, Executive Director & Head of Research, Global Economics & Markets Research, UOB.

𝐍𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.At SMEICC 2026, the panel for “Building Together: The Power of Partnership, Talent and Technolog...
06/08/2026

𝐍𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.

At SMEICC 2026, the panel for “Building Together: The Power of Partnership, Talent and Technology in Growing Your Business” shared how trust, aligned partnerships and strong relationships can support long-term growth.

Ms Yeah Lee Ching, Managing Director of ValueMax Group, spoke about nurturing the trust of banks, customers and business partners. Ms Jamie Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Scanteak Singapore, highlighted the value of finding people and organisations moving in the same direction. Ms Shayner Chioh, Division Head, Operations & Marketing at Far East Orchid Pte Ltd, shared how the idea of family extends beyond those running the business to employees, customers and suppliers.

The speakers also discussed developing talent and using technology to help teams achieve more, rather than replace them.

The session was chaired by Ms Chong Hong Chiang, Partner at WongPartnership LLP.

What does it take for a Singapore business to grow beyond the home market and become a regional leader?At the SMEICC 202...
06/08/2026

What does it take for a Singapore business to grow beyond the home market and become a regional leader?

At the SMEICC 2026 track on scaling beyond Singapore, speakers examined how local enterprises can expand successfully across Southeast Asia and the critical factors supporting that journey.

The discussion highlighted the importance of localisation and strong partnerships in target markets. It also explored how AI, data governance and emerging financial technologies are changing the way businesses operate and scale.

Key takeaways included the move from AI experimentation to real-world enterprise applications, the growing role of agentic AI, and the importance of data governance, regulatory compliance and security. The speakers also discussed how humans and AI will increasingly work together, as well as the convergence of AI, stablecoins and blockchain technologies in fintech.

The session featured Dr Bo Bai, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder of Alpha Ladder Group Pte Ltd; Charlie Hu, Co-Founder of OpenMax; and Christian Schneider, CEO of fileAI. It was chaired by Tan Yinglan, Founding Managing Partner of Insignia Ventures Partners.

Family Businesses & Succession in a New Economy Family businesses are the backbone of many economies, but sustaining suc...
06/08/2026

Family Businesses & Succession in a New Economy

Family businesses are the backbone of many economies, but sustaining success across generations requires more than preserving a legacy — it calls for reinvention, professionalisation and forward-looking succession planning.

At today's SMEICC 2026 session, Family Businesses & Succession in a New Economy, our distinguished panellists shared practical insights on navigating leadership transition while positioning family enterprises for long-term growth.

🟠 James Quan, Co-founder of Bynd Artisan, reflected on the company's transformation from a traditional paper business into a lifestyle gifting brand. He encouraged businesses to identify emerging trends, persevere through challenges and work with trusted partners when entering new markets. As he aptly put it, "Succession shouldn't be an event. Succession is planned for years."

🟠 Moh Yan Ting, Managing Director of Freshening Industries, highlighted the importance of professionalising family businesses by empowering capable talent, establishing strong governance and maintaining open communication. She also shared how AI can improve efficiency by supporting research, while human judgement remains essential for fact-checking and decision-making.

🟠 Howard Chan, Director of Chan Brothers Travel, reminded businesses that "What made you successful in Singapore will not make you successful overseas." He emphasised the need to understand local market conditions and regulations, diversify risks, remain adaptable, and combine professional expertise with family stewardship when expanding internationally.

Moderated by Joel Loh, Managing Director of Logica Law LLC, the discussion reinforced that successful succession is not simply about passing on leadership — it is about preparing the next generation with the capabilities, governance and vision to lead family businesses confidently into the future.

区域合作如何在充满变化的环境中继续向前？在SMEICC 2026东南亚商界领袖炉边对话中，来自汶莱、马来西亚、新加坡、缅甸、泰国和菲律宾的商会领袖，就互信与互动、包容发展、区域经济一体化，以及各国如何发挥自身优势分享看法。主持人谢锦发律师也...
05/08/2026

区域合作如何在充满变化的环境中继续向前？

在SMEICC 2026东南亚商界领袖炉边对话中，来自汶莱、马来西亚、新加坡、缅甸、泰国和菲律宾的商会领袖，就互信与互动、包容发展、区域经济一体化，以及各国如何发挥自身优势分享看法。

主持人谢锦发律师也以世界杯球队为例，指出区域国家不必同质化，而应发挥各自不同的角色和长项，通过高度协同，让整个区域绽放更大光彩。

滑动查看各位商会领袖在现场分享的观点。

#东盟 #区域合作 #企业发展

What does it take to turn disruption into an advantage?At the SMEICC 2026 Opening Plenary, “The New Business Order: Turn...
05/08/2026

What does it take to turn disruption into an advantage?

At the SMEICC 2026 Opening Plenary, “The New Business Order: Turning Disruption to Advantage”, four business leaders shared practical perspectives on building, transforming and scaling a business.

Mr Kong Wan Sing, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JustCo, emphasised the importance of discipline from day one, resilience through challenges and a clear understanding of the customer needs a business is solving. On AI adoption, he encouraged SMEs to believe in their vision and embrace technology with confidence.

Mr Terry Tan, former Chief Executive Officer of Country Foods Private Limited, said leaders must be willing to “create discomfort” by challenging the status quo. He highlighted the importance of explaining the purpose behind transformation, building trust in technology and working together to drive change—while reminding businesses that innovation does not always require expensive solutions.

Dr Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Alpha Ladder Group Pte Ltd, encouraged businesses to build on their competitive strengths and view problem-solving as a driver of innovation and growth.

Ms Dorothea Koh, Co-Founder and CEO of Bot MD, shared that “to scale up, you will have to know what ‘scale’ is”. She highlighted the importance of understanding business processes, making effective use of internal knowledge and embracing the opportunities presented by AI.

The session was chaired by Professor Annie Koh.

“ASEAN’s greatest strength lies in remaining open, inclusive and cooperative, rather than choosing sides.”At the SMEICC ...
05/08/2026

“ASEAN’s greatest strength lies in remaining open, inclusive and cooperative, rather than choosing sides.”

At the SMEICC 2026 Opening Ceremony, Professor Kishore Mahbubani delivered the keynote, “Global Geopolitics: Who’s Winning? Who’s Losing?', moderated by SCCCI International Affairs Committee Chairman, Mr Chia Kim Huat.

He shared his perspectives on US-China competition, ASEAN’s role in an increasingly multipolar world, and why cooperation remains essential in addressing challenges that no country can solve alone.

Here are some key messages from his keynote.

SMEICC 2026 officially opened this morning at Suntec Singapore!SCCCI President Mr Kho Choon Keng welcomed business leade...
05/08/2026

SMEICC 2026 officially opened this morning at Suntec Singapore!

SCCCI President Mr Kho Choon Keng welcomed business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry partners to two days of conversations, learning and connections.

Guest of Honour Mr Chee Hong Tat 徐芳达, Minister for National Development, delivered the Opening Address, followed by a keynote by Professor Kishore Mahbubani on “Global Geopolitics: Who’s Winning? Who’s Losing?”

The morning continued with a fireside chat featuring Chinese chamber leaders from across Southeast Asia, who shared their perspectives and experiences from the region. Mr Heng Swee Keat, Chairman of the National Research Foundation, also attended the session as a special guest.

Here are some highlights from this morning’s Opening Ceremony.

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