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Transform Tomorrow Today<\/h1>\n

ITAP returns to Singapore as a focused two-day platform for advanced manufacturing, industrial technology and real-world transformation.<\/p>\n

Meet the manufacturers, technology providers, research organisations and industry leaders shaping how industrial innovation is developed, deployed and scaled across the region.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 21 October 2026<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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9:30 am<\/strong>\u2013 10:00 am<\/div>\n
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Official Launch by HFAP<\/h3>\n
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HFAP and SMF Address \/ Welcome Remarks for formal re-launch of ITAP. Celebratory Performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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10:00 am<\/strong>\u2013 10:30 am<\/div>\n
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Opening Keynote | Physical AI: Where Humanoid and Cognitive Robotics Is Actually Heading<\/h3>\n
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This keynote will explore the shift of robotics from pre-programmed machines to systems that perceive, reason, and act in the real world \u2014 and what this shift means for how manufacturers, integrators, and policymakers should think about automation going forward. The talk will be grounded in examples drawn from across the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"MrMr Mavarick Ho<\/strong>Co-founder and Vice President of Advanced Development, NEURA Robotics<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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10:30 am<\/strong>\u2013 11:00 am<\/div>\n
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GOH Address MOUs and Announcements<\/h3>\n
\"MsMs Gan Siow Huang<\/strong>Minister of State, Ministry of Energy, Trade & Industry<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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Stream 1 \u00b7 Industrial Transformation: AI as the Manufacturing Intelligence Layer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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11:00 am<\/strong>\u2013 11:15 am<\/div>\n
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From Lighthouse to Launchpad: Rockwell Automation\u2019s AI-enabled Transformation Journey<\/h3>\n
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Rockwell Automation is the most recent addition to the list of WEF Global Lighthouses in Singapore. Ms Wang Li will pull back the curtain on the journey of deploying digital and AI solutions that have delivered measurable results in labour productivity, defect reduction, and time to competency for workers. Hear how the Singapore facility serves as Rockwell Automation\u2019s global launchpad for developing breakthrough solutions which are scaled across the company\u2019s global network.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Share on Rockwell Automation\u2019s journey of innovating and successfully deploying AI solutions in your operations<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Showcase how these AI solutions have delivered measurable results for Rockwell Automation<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Highlight how Singapore serves as a launchpad for developing these solutions, and are eventually scaled across Rockwell\u2019s global network<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"MsMs Li Wang<\/strong>Plant Director for Singapore Operations, Rockwell Automation<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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11:15 am<\/strong>\u2013 11:30 am<\/div>\n
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Speaker Presentation<\/div>\n

Transforming Manufacturing with AI: From AI Hype to Real Impact<\/h3>\n
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Coca-Cola\u2019s manufacturing plant in Singapore achieved WEF Global Lighthouse status in 2024. Mr Lam Zheng Hung will unpack how dynamic scheduling, AI-powered robotics and digital solutions improved throughput, labour productivity, whilst reducing inventory shortages. Discover how Coca-Cola Singapore is transforming their workforce, using its global digital academy to reimagine roles and equip employees at every level.<\/p>\n

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\"MrMr Lam Zheng Hung<\/strong>Lighthouse Director, The Coca-Cola Company Singapore<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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11:30 am<\/strong>\u2013 11:50 am<\/div>\n
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Co-curated with AIMfg & EnterpriseSG<\/div>\n

The Next Frontier of AI-Powered Manufacturing & AI-First Transformation<\/h3>\n
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After hearing the playbook behind Rockwell Automation and Coca-Cola\u2019s success, this session will distill the public sector\u2019s role in supporting Singapore-based manufacturing firms to achieve best-in-class operations.
\nDr Ng Huey Yuen, will unpack AIMfg\u2019s Phase 2 plans \u2014 the capabilities, support structures, and partnership approach designed to help manufacturers with AI-driven transformation.
\nThis is a key session for manufacturers wanting to understand how AIMfg can partner them on their AI journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Dr.Dr. Ng Huey Yuen<\/strong>Technical Director, AIMfg<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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11:50 am<\/strong>\u2013 12:30 pm<\/div>\n
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Panel Discussion<\/div>\n

Panel | Achieving Best-In-Class Operations: How Singapore\u2019s ecosystem supports manufacturers to scale AI-enabled transformation<\/h3>\n
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Whether you\u2019re an MNC or an SME, the path to AI-enabled operations raises the same questions \u2014 where to start, what to prioritise, and how to scale with confidence. This panel brings together Coca-Cola, Racer, CADVision Systems, SMF, as well as senior management from EDB and EnterpriseSG, for a candid discussion on the real challenges companies face; as well as how Singapore is built to enable companies to overcome these challenges to achieve AI-enabled transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"MrMr Wong Keat Tze<\/strong>Executive Director, CADVision Systems Pte Ltd<\/small><\/a>\"MrMr Lam Zheng Hung<\/strong>Lighthouse Director, The Coca-Cola Company Singapore<\/small><\/a>\"MrMr Lennon Tan<\/strong>President, Singapore Manufacturing Federation<\/small><\/a>\"MrMr Wong Zeng Yi<\/strong>Assistant Managing Director, EnterpriseSG<\/small><\/a>\"MsMs Cindy Koh<\/strong>Executive Vice President, EDB<\/small><\/a>\"MrMr Willy Koh<\/strong>Founder and President, Racer Technology<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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12:30 pm<\/strong>\u2013 1:30 pm<\/div>\n
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Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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Stream 2 \u00b7 Autonomous Manufacturing & Digitalisation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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1:30 pm<\/strong>\u2013 1:55 pm<\/div>\n
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Fab of the Future: How Data Powers Smart Manufacturing<\/h3>\n
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As global manufacturing evolves toward more data-driven, intelligent and autonomous production environments, manufacturers are leveraging real-time process data, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, intelligent automation and closed-loop systems to improve quality, productivity and equipment performance. In this session, Ms Gan Theck Ling will share STMicroelectronics\u2019 perspective on how these technologies are advancing manufacturing maturity, from data-driven decision making toward increasingly adaptive and autonomous operations. She will also highlight the importance of industrialising and scaling these capabilities across manufacturing, combining technology, data and domain expertise to strengthen competitiveness and sustain Singapore\u2019s role as a high-value manufacturing hub.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"MsMs Gan Theck Ling<\/strong>Director of Manufacturing Data Science, STMicroelectronics<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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1:55 pm<\/strong>\u2013 2:30 pm<\/div>\n
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Panel Discussion<\/div>\n

Panel | From Data to Action: Building Robot Intelligence for Manufacturing<\/h3>\n
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Unlike digital AI, Physical AI must learn from interactions with the physical world. Building capable robots therefore requires robust pipelines for collecting, generating, managing and deploying robot data across different environments and applications. This panel will examine the emerging ecosystem required to train and scale embodied AI. Panellists will discuss topics such as synthetic data, simulation, robot foundation models, vision-language-action models, domain-specific datasets, continuous learning and deployment in industrial settings. The discussion will also explore how technology providers, researchers and end-users can work together to build data flywheels that continuously improve robot intelligence while addressing the practical challenges of real-world deployment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"DrDr Teo Chek Sing<\/strong>Research Division Director (Smart Robotics and Automation), ASTAR – SIMTech & ARTC<\/small><\/a>\"MrMr Aaron Lum<\/strong>Director, Smart Manufacturing & AI, MICRON<\/small><\/a>\"MrMr Louis Lian<\/strong>Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy, Lightwheel<\/small><\/a>\"MsMs Summer Toh<\/strong>Senior Director Regional Marketing, Smart Home & Building, Infineon Technologies<\/small><\/a>\"ProfProf Wang Ziwei<\/strong>NTU, PINE Lab<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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2:30 pm<\/strong>\u2013 2:40 pm<\/div>\n
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MOU Annoucement between SMF and China Electronics Enterprises Association<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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Stream 3 \u00b7 MNC-LE ALLIANCE \u2014 HOSTED BY SINGAPORE MANUFACTURING FEDERATION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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2:40 pm<\/strong>\u2013 2:45 pm<\/div>\n
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Hosted by Singapore Manufacturing Federation<\/div>\n

Opening and Introduction to MNC-LE Alliance<\/h3>\n
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\"MrMr Wayne Yap<\/strong>CEO, Singapore Manufacturing Federation<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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2:45 pm<\/strong>\u2013 3:05 pm<\/div>\n
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Hosted by Singapore Manufacturing Federation<\/div>\n

Bridging the Enterprise Divide: Unlocking High-Value MNC\u2013LE Collaborations<\/h3>\n
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Partnerships between Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) and Local Enterprises (LEs) require balancing agility with scale and building the capabilities MNCs qualify against. To turn insight into action, MNCs will share their roadmaps, giving attending LEs direct visibility into their priorities and partnership opportunities.<\/p>\n

Presentation 1: Liebherr\u2019s roadmap
\nLiebherr will share its operations in Singapore, its business priorities, and the capabilities and suppliers it seeks to support them. Mr Yen Wei Chien \u2013 Commercial Operations Manager, Liebherr-Singapore Pte Ltd<\/p>\n

Presentation 2: Resmed\u2019s roadmap
\nResmed will share its operations in Singapore, its business priorities, and the capabilities and suppliers it seeks to support them. Mr Dheeraj Madan \u2013 Senior Director (Manufacturing), Resmed Asia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"MrMr Dheeraj Madan<\/strong>Senior Director (Manufacturing), Resmed<\/small><\/a>\"MrMr Yen Wei Chien<\/strong>Commercial Operations Manager, Aviation Liebherr Aerospace Singapore<\/small><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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3:05 pm<\/strong>\u2013 3:30 pm<\/div>\n
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Panel Discussion<\/div>\n

Panel | Discover what it takes to build successful corporate partnerships<\/h3>\n
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Partnerships between Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) and Local Enterprises (LEs) require balancing agility with scale and building the capabilities MNCs qualify against. This panel discussion brings together MNC commercial, operations and technology leaders from Liebherr and Resmed to clarify how MNCs evaluate, qualify and onboard LE partners. Panellists will unpack core expectations, offer candid perspectives on the operational friction points that stall collaboration \u2014 from procurement bottlenecks to compliance alignment \u2014 and highlight how structured collaboration programmes build capability and deliver mutual value. To turn insight into action, both MNCs will present live problem statements, giving attending LEs direct visibility into innovation challenges and commercial partnership opportunities.<\/p>\n

Key Learnings:<\/p>\n