15-17 October 2025
Singapore EXPO
SYNOPSIS
LEADING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: UNLEASHING AI FOR SMART EXCELLENCE
From top executives in the C-suite to frontline factory managers, manufacturing leaders are actively equipping themselves and their teams with essential skills to excel amidst disruption and transformation. Yet, their endeavours merely scratch the surface. Our forum features influential global thought leaders spanning diverse industry sectors, fostering a dynamic platform for exploring emerging trends within the region. Our paramount objective is to serve as a knowledge hub where business leaders can discuss leveraging innovation. Aligned with this year's theme, 'Shaping a Sustainable Future with AI-Powered Manufacturing', the conference will spotlight five key themes to be discussed at ITAP 2024.
PROGRAMME
- Day 1: 14 October
- Day 2: 15 October
The programme is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.
LEADING THE INTERSECTION OF LEADERSHIP, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, AND MANUFACTURING COMPLEXITY WITH AI | |
11.30am – 11.40am | Visionary Keynote Shaping a Sustainable Future with AI-Powered Manufacturing The potential of AI-powered manufacturing to create a sustainable world is limitless. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership, we can use the transformative power of AI to build a future where economic prosperity and environmental stewardship coexist. In the future, business and environmental sustainability must be both a goal and a reality. Speaker:
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11.40am - 11.50am | Presentation Regenerative Manufacturing - Unlocking ASEAN’s Growth Through Design and AI Highlights from Industry White Paper. Co-Presentation by:
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11.50am – 12.20pm | Industry Leaders' Conversation Factory of the Future: A Leaders' Perspective on Software-Defined Manufacturing and AI-Driven Innovation In this session, industry leaders will share their insights on the Factory of the Future, where software-defined factories and AI-driven innovation are revolutionising manufacturing. They will discuss how these technologies are transforming production processes, enabling real-time decision-making, and unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity. The panel will explore the leadership strategies and best practices required to successfully navigate this transformation and stay ahead in a rapidly changing industrial landscape. Speakers:
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12.20pm – 1.00pm | Panel Discussion A View from the Top: Industrial Manufacturing Leaders Share their Digital Transformation Priorities In this session, speakers from leading manufacturers will go over various case studies and highlight the best practices, technologies, tools, and solutions that have helped these companies successfully deploy an intelligent manufacturing approach as part of their digital transformation and sustainability journey, as well as what hurdles were faced and overcome, what significant business value was created, and what lessons were learned to provide the audience with the knowledge that can help them improve and enhance their own factory’s digital transformation and sustainability journeys and smart manufacturing approaches were. Speakers:
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1.00pm – 1.20pm | Keynote Empowering Smart Manufacturing with AWS: Unlocking the Potential Through Innovative Cloud Technologies Discover how leading manufacturing companies are transforming their operations with AWS for Manufacturing. This keynote will explore how AWS customers are leveraging an industrial data strategy and cutting-edge cloud technologies, including generative AI, to accelerate their smart manufacturing journey. Learn how AWS services are enabling businesses to innovate, drive efficiency, and make smart manufacturing a reality in today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Speaker:
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1.20pm – 2.15pm | NETWORKING LUNCH @ Delegate F&B Zone |
2.15pm - 2.45pm | Panel Discussion Transformation with a Triple Mission: Balancing Profit & People While Embedding Sustainability In the modern world, businesses face the challenge of balancing profitability with people's well-being and the planet's health. The concept of sustainability offers a framework for achieving this delicate balance. Speakers:
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| 2.45pm - 3.00pm | Keynote SAP's Perspective: Bring Out your Best - AI, Leadership and Innovation in an Era of Change In today's rapidly changing business landscape, the need for strong leadership and innovative thinking is more important than ever. SAP offers its perspective on how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to bring out the best in individuals and organizations. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how to lead effectively and drive innovation in an era of change. Speaker:
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| DIGITALISING WITH SECURE AI-POWERED INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS (Industry Focused: Electrical & Electronics, Semiconductor, Automotive, F&B) | |
3.00pm – 3.15pm | Keynote From Hype to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Digital Twins for Industrial Automation Success Digital twin technology, powered by AI and advanced simulations, revolutionises industrial automation. Our approach uses the latest NVIDIA Omniverse technology and enables rapidly generating accurate digital twins from point cloud data, accelerating implementation timelines and ensuring precision at every stage. These realistic, real-time simulations optimise logistics and operations, providing reliability and seamless integration with existing industrial ecosystems. They enable manufacturers and system integrators to shorten development cycles, reduce hardware dependencies, and perform risk-free virtual testing – ultimately driving efficiency, innovation, and long-term competitiveness in the evolving industrial landscape. Speaker:
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3.15pm – 3.55pm | Panel Discussion Making Embedded Systems Convergence a Reality: Empowering a Smarter and More Flexible Future for Manufacturing through Strategic IT and OT Integration with AI As the manufacturing industry evolves, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) has become a critical factor in driving innovation and efficiency. Embedded systems, which are integral to both IT and OT domains, play a pivotal role in this transformation. This conference topic explores the strategic integration of IT and OT with a focus on embedded systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to empower a smarter and more adaptable manufacturing landscape. Speakers:
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3.55pm – 4.10pm | Keynote Intelligent Automation and IoT Devices: The Dynamic Duo Redefining Industrial Efficiency and Driving Sustainable Growth in Smart Manufacturing The advent of Industry 4.0 has brought about a paradigm shift in industrial operations, with a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to redefine efficiency. This presentation will delve into the transformative power of Intelligent Operations, showcasing how IoT-enabled automation and predictive maintenance can revolutionise industrial processes. Discover how to harness the potential of real-time data analytics to optimise production workflows, reduce downtime, and drive sustainable growth. Speakers:
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4.10pm – 4.40pm | Fireside Chat SMART FACTORY: Harmonising Connectivity, Innovation, and Human Ingenuity with AI The SMART FACTORY represents more than just a convergence of technology; it embodies a synergy between connectivity, innovation, and human ingenuity with AI, propelling manufacturing into a new era of efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. By embracing this paradigm shift, companies can unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth, competitiveness, and value creation in the global marketplace. Speakers:
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| 4.40pm – 4:55pm | Keynote Accelerating Manufacturing Innovation in the Age of Industry 4.0 The future of manufacturing lies in harnessing the transformative power of emerging technologies and digital solutions. As the industry continues to evolve, manufacturers are presented with an unprecedented opportunity to drive innovation and stay ahead of the curve. By embracing the capabilities of cloud computing and Industry 4.0 principles, organizations can unlock faster innovation cycles, empowering them to respond swiftly to changing market demands and optimize their operations. From predictive maintenance to computer vision-powered quality control, these cutting-edge technologies enable manufacturers to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and gain a competitive edge. Speaker:
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4.55pm – 5.30pm | Panel Discussion Discussing AI in Industry: Ethics, Transparency and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms how we work and live, especially in the industrial sector. However, with progress comes responsibility. The issues of trust, reliability, and ethics in AI are becoming increasingly important. Whether we can fully trust AI-powered systems to make decisions without human intervention is debatable. AI systems' reliability can be questioned if they are not properly designed, tested, and maintained. Furthermore, ethical concerns arise when AI systems make decisions that impact people's lives. The debate around AI in industrial applications is ongoing, and we must address these issues to ensure that AI is used safely, fairly, and responsibly. Speakers:
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| 5.30pm Onwards | Networking Drinks “Happy Hour” |
| CRAFTING HUMAN-CENTRIC SMART MANUFACTURING STRATEGIES EMPOWERED BY AI Industry Focused: (Semiconductor, E&E, Automotive & Logistics & Supply Chain) | |
11.00am – 11.30am | Keynote Humanising Industry 5.0: Harnessing AI to Unleash Human Performance in Smart Manufacturing In Industry 5.0, where technology and humans converge, AI transcends being a mere productivity tool; it ushers in the era of the digital workforce. Our speaker will delve into how AI’s promise goes beyond transforming how we work - it is about redefining the very essence of work and its purpose, and what we work on. Join us to explore the new formula for human performance, elevating experiences and outcomes through innovative human machine collaboration, where technology, skills and ecosystems intersect. Let us make work better for humans and humans better at work by redesigning work with intention and purpose, guided by the Human Agenda as our compass. Speaker:
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11.30am – 11.50am | Keynote Data, AI, and Sustainability with Predictive Maintenance Machinery in production environments needs to be maintained regularly to ensure optimal performance. Predictive Maintenance lets you see into the future, a shift from traditional, reactive maintenance approaches to more proactive strategies. Discover the power of Industrial AI in predictive maintenance across all assets and sites to automatically interpret industrial machines' condition now and in the future, with the ultimate goal of saving operational and maintenance expenses. Unlock new maintenance possibilities with AI to boost productivity, sustainability, and digital transformation. Speaker:
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11.50am – 12.20pm | IN CONVERSATION: Innovations in Worker Safety: Leveraging AI for Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Environment in Smart Manufacturing Facilities Innovations in worker safety are transforming smart manufacturing facilities into safer and healthier environments for workers. By leveraging advanced technologies such as IoT, wearables, collaborative robotics, and AI, organisations can proactively identify and mitigate safety hazards, enhance worker well-being, and foster a culture of safety excellence. In doing so, they protect their most valuable asset—their workforce—and drive operational efficiency and productivity in the digital age of manufacturing. Speaker:
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12.20pm - 1.15pm | Lunch Break @ F&B area |
| ALIGNING SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING PRACTICES WITH AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS Industry Focused: (Semiconductor, Aerospace, Automotive & F&B) | |
| 1.15pm-1.55pm | Panel Discussion The Smarter Factory Ecosystem - Turning your Smart Manufacturing Vision into Reality; The Challenges, Decisions, and Learnings Speakers
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1:55pm – 2:25pm | Keynote How Generative AI can drive concrete business outcomes for Industrial Manufacturing Generative AI is reshaping industries, and manufacturing is no exception. This session will explore the technology of generative AI and cloud, real-world applications in manufacturing and use cases. Discover how building a strong data foundation can help manufacturers innovate, reduce environmental impact, and gain a competitive edge in the era of AI-driven transformation. Speaker:
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2.25pm – 2.55pm | Keynote Digitalisation for a Greener Future: AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Industries As industries strive for sustainability, digitalisation emerges as a crucial enabler. In this keynote, our speaker will explore the transformative power of AI-driven solutions in achieving a greener future. Learn how AI-driven digitalisation can propel your organisation towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. Speaker:
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2:55pm – 3:25pm | Keynote E-FOREST: Towards Auto-Flex, Human-Centric and Green Manufacturing In the future, we expect that there will be changes in furture urban mobility environment. To this end, Hyundai Motor Company is designing a future factory based on digital transformation under the name E-FOREST. E-FOREST pursues Auto-Flex (highly advanced flexible automation), Humanity (human-centric smart application), and Green (carbon neutrality for manufacturing), and based on this, we're developing a Software-Defined Factory vision centered on data. SDF supports continuous and agile digital transformation under the Tech Foundation, which systematically manages data. It is expected that HMGICS' sustainable digital transformation system will contribute to develop more diverse future use cases in the future. In addition, we aim to expand these use cases to Hyundai Motor Company's other global factories, enabling the entire Hyundai Motor Company to flexibly respond to the new mobility environment on digital/data foundations. Speaker:
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| 3.25pm - 3.55pm | Panel Discussion "In Conversation with Asia's First World Economic Forum Sustainability Lighthouse: Integrating 4IR Technologies for a Sustainable Future: The Success Story of Western Digital’s Batu Kawan Factory" Speaker:
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| HARNESSING AI TECHNOLOGY FOR BUILDING ANTIFRAGILE SUPPLY CHAINS Industry Focused: (Semiconductor, E&E, Logistics & Supply Chain) | |
| 3.55pm - 4.25pm | Keynote Helping Organisations Bring out their Best with AI-Driven Supply Chain Innovations To operate at your best requires a clear vision and strategy – and the right tools to execute. Learn how SAP's portfolio including Grow with SAP, supply chain manufacturing and sustainability applications, empowered by Business AI, and connected with the Business Network, can help you bring out the best in your company, enabling you and your business stakeholders to turn vision into reality. Speaker:
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4.25pm - 5.05pm | Panel Discussion Tech-Powered Supply Chains: Building an Antifragile and Adaptive Systems for the Future AI-driven antifragility represents a paradigm shift in supply chain management, leveraging advanced algorithms, machine learning, and data analytics to create resilient and adaptive systems. By harnessing the power of AI, organisations can anticipate risks, optimise operations, and respond rapidly to changing conditions, thus transforming their supply chains into dynamic, agile, and robust networks that drive competitive advantage and sustainable growth in an unpredictable business landscape. Speaker:
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5.30pm Onwards | Networking Drinks “Happy Hour” |