AI Festival Asia

Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Level 3, Summit 1 & Summit 2

16.01.2025 - 17.01.2025

Unlocking AI Potential for Agile SMEs

AI Festival Asia (AIFA) 2025 is a two-day premier event designed to empower SMEs with the transformative power of Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity. Hosted by the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME), this festival will inspire and equip decision-makers with the tools and knowledge to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Forge Ties at Inter-Association Networking Night (IANN)

On Day 2 (17 January 2025), the festival culminates in the annual IANN 2025—a high-impact evening of connections with over 800 business owners, entrepreneurs, and 80+ Trade Associations & Chambers of Commerce Presidents from Singapore, alongside key ecosystem partners.

Conference Themes

Evolve

Unlock the potential of AI to drive innovation and transform your business

Digitalise

Embrace digital tools to streamline operations and accelerate growth

Secure

Safeguard your business with cybersecurity solutions for a secure digital future

Ticketing

Get your Pass

AIFA

Valid Thru 16 & 17 Jan 2024

$20.00

IANN Public Admission

17 Jan 2024

$68.00

AIFA + IANN Public Admission (Best Value)

Valid Thru 16 & 17 Jan 2024

$75.00

2025 Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Marketing Partner

Creative Partner

Social Media Partner

Event Highlights

Our panelist and speakers will share insights on AI, digitalisation, and cybersecurity to help businesses innovate, transform, and protect their future.
*Programme is subject to change

Day 1

16 January 2024

09:15am

Keynote Speech

Singapore’s National Strategy for Driving SME TransTypeion with AI and Digitalisation.

Mr Leong Der Yao,
Assistant Chief Executive (Sectoral Transformation), IMDA

11:00am

Panel Discussion

AI / Digital TransTypeion on a Budget: Strategies for Cost-Effective Implementation

Dr Sophia Wei,
Assistant Director, Nanyang Polytechnic,
and others to be announced

13:30

Pilot Tested

Key Insights from SMEs Using Generative AI

Dr. Lim Shi Ying
Associate Lecturer, NUS School of Computing

15:30

Fireside Chat

The Art and Science of Scaling AI Solutions from PoC to Production

Ng Nam Guan,
Senior Director of APJC AI Innovation Hub and Cloud Native Architecture at Dell Technologies

15:30

Breakout Room

SME Sharing Session: From Manual to Automated: Supporting HR Recruitment with AI

Hara Mohanty,
Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants, TheBotWork

16:00

Fireside Chat

Legal Implications Of Using Generative AI

Lim Seng Siew
Director, OTP Law Corporation

16:30

Panel Discussion

Legal Implications Of Using Generative AI

Lim Seng Siew
Director, OTP Law Corporation

17:00

Workshop

From Data to Decisions: Digital Capabilities for Sustainable Business

Ho Lip Teng
Cofounder, Thriving Weeds, 
and others to be announced

& more to be announced soon

Day 2

17 January 2024

9:30am

Panel Discussion

Competing with Larger Players: How SMEs Can Use AI to Gain a Competitive Edge

Chen Diing Yu
Associate Director for Business Consulting of FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore,
and others to be announced

10:00am

Workshop

Creating a Cybersecurity Culture: Simple Practices for Protecting Your Business

Calvin Htet Zaw
Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Architect, MyRepublic

12:00pm

Case Study Sharing

Business Process Management case study with a reputable chain of restaurants in Singapore

Jeffrey Lee
Senior Principal Consultant of FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore

17:30 – 21:00

Inter-Association Networking Night (IANN)

& more to be announced soon

Partners & Exhibitors

Trade Associations in attendance

  • Action Community for Entrepreneurship
  • Asia AI Association
  • Career Development Association of Singapore
  • Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore)
  • DHI Water & Environment (S) Pte Ltd
  • Landscape Industry Association of Singapore
  • Meat Traders’ Association Singapore
  • Micro Builders Association Singapore
  • Norwegian Business Association Singapore
  • Romanian Chamber of Commerce Singapore
  • SAAA Singapore
  • Self Storage Association Asia
  • Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business
  • Singapore Computer Society
  • Singapore Fashion Council
  • Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  • Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers
  • Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
  • Singapore Tenants United for Fairness
  • Singapore Transport Association
  • Singapore Water Association
  • Society of Interior Designers Singapore
  • The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
  • The Cosmetic, Toiletry, & Fragrance Association of Singapore
  • And more…

Ask us anything about
AIFA 2025

Reach out to us for any inquiries or support.

    Email

    Reach us anytime at

    For Exhibitor and Sponsorship queries: bd@asme.org.sg
    For IANN queries: members@asme.org.sg
    For general queries: corpcomms@asme.org.sg

    Phone

    Call us at +65 6513 0388