AIM ASEAN Singapore 2026: National Convening & Flagship Forum

From AI Awareness to AI Impact

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AIM ASEAN (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) is a two-year regional initiative by the ASEAN Foundation, under the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia Pacific, in collaboration with AVPN and supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank. It aims to empower 100,000 MSMEs across all ASEAN Member States. Through practical, localised AI training, AIM ASEAN helps small business owners use digital tools to improve operations, expand markets, and build resilience. The programme also brings together policymakers and experts to strengthen the ecosystem that enables MSMEs to thrive in the digital age.

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Where Singapore's AI Ecosystem Comes Together

Artificial intelligence is reshaping businesses, industries, and the future of work. While awareness of AI has grown significantly, many organisations continue to face the same challenge—not whether to adopt AI, but how to do so successfully.

AIM ASEAN Singapore 2026: National Convening & Flagship Forum is a national platform that brings together policymakers, business leaders, education institutions, industry associations, technology providers, and ecosystem partners to accelerate practical AI adoption for enterprises.

As part of the regional AIM ASEAN (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) initiative, the event moves beyond AI awareness to focus on implementation, workforce capability, responsible adoption, and measurable business outcomes.

Whether you are shaping AI policy, leading organisational transformation, or beginning your AI journey, this event provides practical insights, meaningful connections, and clear pathways from awareness to impact.

Date

15 September 2026 (Tuesday)

Time

09:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Venue

Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre

Expected Attendance

Approximately 800 - 1,000 participants

Two Complementary Experiences

National Policy Convening

09:30 AM – 2:00 PM (By Invitation Only)

The National Policy Convening gathers approximately 100 invited stakeholders from government agencies, education institutions, trade associations, technology companies, industry associations, ecosystem partners, and selected business leaders. Together, participants will discuss practical strategies to strengthen Singapore’s AI ecosystem and accelerate enterprise AI adoption.

Insights and recommendations from these discussions will be shared during the afternoon Flagship Forum.

Are you a policymaker or ecosystem leader?

Flagship Forum

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

The Flagship Forum transforms policy conversations into practical business action.

Designed for business owners, SME leaders, professionals, AIM ASEAN alumni, and ecosystem partners, the forum provides practical AI knowledge, expert insights, valuable networking, and access to organisations that can support your AI journey beyond the event

Are you a business leader, functional leaders, or AI transformation team?

Whether you’re shaping AI strategy or leading digital transformation, the Flagship Forum provides the insights, connections, and support to turn AI into measurable business impact.

Why Attend?

Learn

Acquire practical AI knowledge from the AIM ASEAN Executive AI Masterclass.

Get Certified

Receive a complimentary AIM ASEAN e-Certificate, recognising your participation in a regional AI capability-building initiative.

Discover

Gain exclusive insights from the National Policy Convening.

Connect

Meet Singapore’s AI ecosystem and future collaborators.

Continue

Explore AI solutions, implementation partners, continuous learning opportunities, and support programmes that help your organisation move from awareness to implementation.

This is more than a conference—it's a gateway to Singapore's AI ecosystem.

Agenda

National Policy Convening

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Arrival & Registration

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM: Welcome Remarks

10:05 AM – 10:20 AM: Guest of Honour Opening Address

10:20 AM – 10:30 AM: AIM ASEAN: Programme Introduction, Progress and Achievements

10:30 AM – 11:10 AM Discussion 1: From Training to Adoption

AI awareness and training are important starting points, but meaningful business impact depends on what happens next.

This discussion will explore how SMEs can progress from learning and experimentation towards implementation. Stakeholders will examine common barriers including uncertainty over where to start, identifying high-value use cases, selecting suitable tools, affordability, internal capability gaps and access to post-training support.

The discussion will also consider how ecosystem stakeholders can work together to create clearer pathways from capability building to practical business adoption.

11:10 AM – 11:50 AM Discussion 2: Building AI-Bilingual SME Talent

Successful AI adoption requires people who can understand both business needs and the possibilities and limitations of AI.

This discussion will explore what AI-bilingual capability means for SMEs, how business leaders and employees can develop the skills to identify use cases and redesign workflows, and how institutions, training providers and industry partners can better support workforce transformation.

The discussion will also examine the skills and support structures required for businesses to adopt AI responsibly and sustainably.

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Closing Remarks by ASEAN Foundation

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Learning Journey Visits at Singapore Polytechnic (Optional)

Flagship Forum

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Registration & Networking

2:00 PM – 2:05 PM: Welcome Remarks

2:05 PM – 3:35 PM AIM ASEAN Executive AI Masterclass

Designed for business leaders and decision-makers, this condensed executive masterclass explores how AI can create measurable business value. Participants will learn how to identify high-impact opportunities, understand responsible AI principles, and develop practical implementation strategies that can be applied within their organisations.

3:35 PM – 4:15 PM Panel Discussion: What MSMEs Need Next: Skills, Tools, Trust, and Implementation

Many businesses have started exploring AI, but fewer have successfully translated these efforts into measurable productivity gains, improved decision-making, and sustainable business growth.

This discussion will examine how organisations can identify high-value AI opportunities, move from experimentation to implementation, build internal capabilities, and overcome common barriers to adoption.

The panel will also explore the practical support, resources, and ecosystem collaboration available to help businesses progress from AI awareness towards meaningful business impact.

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM National Policy Convening Highlights & AIM ASEAN Certification

Get an exclusive preview of the key insights and recommendations emerging from the morning’s National Policy Convening, where policymakers, industry leaders, education institutions, technology partners, and ecosystem stakeholders discussed how Singapore can accelerate enterprise AI adoption and workforce transformation.

Participants will also receive information on AIM ASEAN certification, post-event resources, and opportunities to continue their AI journey.

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM AI Ecosystem Showcase (Booths) & Networking

This is more than a conference—it’s a gateway to Singapore’s AI ecosystem.

Meet AI solution providers, implementation partners, training organisations, industry associations, public agencies, and ecosystem partners offering practical tools, programmes, and resources to help businesses continue their AI journey long after the event.

Explore AI solutions, discover implementation support, connect with continuous learning opportunities, and build relationships with organisations that can help turn AI ambition into business impact.

Who should attend?

• Business Owners & Founders
• SME Leaders
• C-suite Executives
• Department Heads
• HR Leaders
• Operations Leaders
• Finance Leaders
• Innovation & Digital Transformation Teams
• Entrepreneurs
• AIM ASEAN Alumni
• Professionals interested in AI adoption

Across ASEAN: National Convenings in Action

Across ASEAN, AIM ASEAN National Convenings have brought together policymakers, industry leaders, educators, technology partners, and business communities to strengthen AI capability, share best practices, and shape practical pathways for enterprise AI adoption. The Singapore edition continues this regional collaboration by bringing together local and regional stakeholders to translate AI awareness into measurable business impact

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See AIM ASEAN in Action

Since its launch, AIM ASEAN Singapore has brought together business owners, professionals, educators, technology partners, and ecosystem stakeholders through practical AI training, workshops, and networking sessions. Here's a glimpse of the growing community driving AI adoption across Singapore.

What our Alumni Said

The AIM ASEAN training offered practical and well-structured insights into AI adoption and implementation for businesses. The course materials, combined with thoughtful discussions among SMEs and AI practitioners, helped translate emerging AI concepts into actionable perspectives. It was a valuable programme for organisations looking to approach AI adoption with greater clarity and confidence.

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 Angeline Nguan
Co-Founder and Director, Over The Line Pte. Ltd
As Director of eFusion Technology Pte Ltd, I’ve spent more than two decades helping businesses adopt technology and digital commerce. What impressed me about the AIM ASEAN programme is that it makes AI practical for everyday businesses, not just something for developers or tech companies.

The programme breaks AI down into simple, actionable steps that business owners can actually apply to improve operations, marketing, and decision-making. That’s exactly what many SMEs in Singapore need right now.
I appreciate that the programme focuses on real business use cases and responsible adoption, rather than just theory. It gives leaders a clearer roadmap on how AI can be integrated into their workflow without overwhelming their teams.

Initiatives like AIM ASEAN are important because they help level the playing field for SMEs across the region. When more businesses understand how to use AI effectively, the entire ASEAN ecosystem becomes stronger and more competitive.
I’m glad to have completed the programme and look forward to seeing more business owners take advantage of it.

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Wee Kiat Lau
Director, eFusion Technology Pte Ltd
I found the AIM ASEAN program useful for two parts: the updates on the newest AI developments for businesses and how they are used, and also from the knowledgeable and hands-on presenters and their experience. The share how some companies use AI in different manners and different aspects a company should look at to remain compliant yet taking full advantage of AI tools.

I am in recruitment for MNCs and SMEs business in Singapore. I have been recommending the program to my network because I think businesses can remain competitive if they acquire more knowledge about the AI space. My clients are more often asking how the candidates use AI: how they form prompts, how they validate the information, how do they correct the information.

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Philip Hernandez
Executive Director, Blackstone Recruitment

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