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Launched in 2015, the ASEAN Conference is an annual signature event that brings together key decision makers from both the private and public sectors predominately in ASEAN to examine various business and investment related topics with the vision to help the regional business communities tackle challenges, explore opportunities and concretise deals in ASEAN and beyond.

Organised by Singapore Business Federation and jointly supported by United Overseas Bank, Rajah & Tann Singapore and RSM Singapore as founding partners, the ASEAN Conference is a premium conference that feature high level speakers from Singapore and other ASEAN states to offer insights and contribute to the dynamic growth and development in ASEAN.

ASEAN Conference 2024

Reimagining ASEAN for a Sustainable Tomorrow

29 August 2024

In line with the theme of “Reimagining ASEAN for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, the conference aims to invite attendees to envision ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) post 2025, discuss the upcoming trends of circular economy on ASEAN businesses, and how businesses can leverage new resources to chart their next phase of growth.

The conference is expected to attract over 400 government leaders and C-suite business leaders.

Time (hrs)

Programme

0800

Registration

0900

Welcome Remarks by Mr Lim Ming Yan, Chairman, Singapore Business Federation

0905

Opening Address by Mr Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman & CEO, UOB

0915

Ministerial Dialogue with DPM Gan Kim Yong - Reimagining ASEAN for Sustainable Tomorrow

Moderated by

Mr Kok Ping Soon, CEO, Singapore Business Federation

1000

MOU Exchange Ceremony

1010

Business Networking Tea Break

1040

Panel Discussion 1
ASEAN POST-2025: Reimagining the ASEAN Economic Community

Panellists:

Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, Executive Deputy Chairman, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University
Mr Joe, Jiong Chen, General Manager, Lingang Overseas Development Co. Ltd.
Mr Keith Leong, Managing Director, Enterprise, Singtel Singapore
Ambassador Iwona Piórko, European Union Ambassador to Singapore

Moderator:

Mr Terence Ang, Partner & Head of Advisory, RSM Singapore

1130

Panel Discussion 2
ASEAN Circular Economy: Ambition vs Reality

Panellists:

Ms Betul Genc, SVP & Head of ASEAN, Adecco
Mr Eric Lim, Chief Sustainability Officer, UOB
Mr Alan Lo, Vice Chairman, GP Energy Tech
Mr Arsjad Rasjid , Chairman, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
Ms Yukiko Tsukamoto, Partner, Bain & Company

Moderator:

Ms Lee Weilin, Head of Sustainability, Partner, Banking & Finance, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

1220

Fireside Chat with Chief Minister of Johor, YAB Dato' Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi

Moderated by Ms Ng Wei Wei, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, UOB Malaysia

1300

Business Networking Lunch

1430

Market Breakout Tracks

Indonesia

(Jointly organised with Indonesia Investment Promotion Center)

Opening Remarks

Mr Hendra Gunawan, CEO, UOB Indonesia

Welcome Speech

H.E. Suryo Pratomo, Ambassador of Indonesia to Singapore

Keynote Speech

Mr Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion, Ministry of Investment / Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)

Introduction to

Indonesia Investment Promotion Centre (IIPC)

Mr Andria Buchara, Director, Indonesia Investment Promotion Centre (IIPC) Singapore

Malaysia
(Jointly organised with Malaysian Investment Development Authority)

Opening Remarks

Ms Ng Wei Wei, CEO, UOB Malaysia

Keynote Speech

Dato' Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar,

Malaysia High Commissioner to Singapore

Spearheading Nation’s Investment Agenda

Mr Vinothan Tulisinathzan, Director, Malaysia Investment Development

Authority (MIDA)

Thailand
(Jointly organised with Thailand Board of Investment)

Opening Remarks

Mr Richard David Maloney, CEO, UOB Thailand

Welcome Speech

H.E. Ureerat Chareontoh,

Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore

Keynote Speech

Mr Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

Introduction to Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

Ms Tanita Sirisup, Executive Director, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

1515

Panel Discussion

Indonesia
Topics: Exploring Digital Landscape and Sustainability Investment in Indonesia

Panellists:

Mr Bernardus Djonoputro, Chief Executive Officer, Rebana Metropolitan Management Agency
Mr Enrico Tanuwidjaja, ASEAN Economist, UOB
Mr Purbaja Pantja, Director And Group Chief Investment Officer, PT Indika Energy Tbk
Mr Wong Soon Nam, Director of Planning And Transformation, Telkomsel

Moderator:

Mr Hisyaamuddin Bin Abu Bakar, Country head of Indonesia, Brunei & Timor Leste, Singapore Business Federation

Malaysia
Topics: Unlocking Growth: Business Opportunities and Investment in Malaysia

Panellists:

Mr Gilberto Cabral, Executive Vice Chairman, Meiban Energy Service
Mr Steve Tan, Head of Sales & Marketing, EcoWorld Singapore
Mr Vinothan Tulisinathzan, Director, Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

Moderator:
Mr Tay Woon Teck, Senior Advisor, RSM Singapore

Thailand
Topics: Building a Sustainable Future through Green Investments

Panellists:

Mr Chayasak Ittisiri, Managing Director (Thailand), SP Group
Mr Kevin Sim, Founder, Eigen Energy
Ms Tanita Sirisup, Executive Director, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
Ms Teshinee Techalapanarasme, Financial Director, Oatside

Moderator:
Mr Nattarat Boonyatap, Partner, Rajah & Tann, Thailand

1600

Business Networking Tea Break

1630

Market Advisory Clinic Session (Only for pre-registered delegates)

•Indonesia
•Malaysia
•Thailand

1730

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Friday

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