Peter McMullin
President, CACCI

On behalf of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), I am pleased to extend my sincere invitation to you to join me at this year’s 38th CACCI Confederation cum Inaugural Asia Pacific Economic Forum (AEF) to be held from 11-12 November 2024 in Singapore.

Lennon Tan
President, SMF

It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to the 38th CACCI Asia Pacific Economic Forum in Singapore. Our theme, “Making Asia Pacific Business Future Ready,” reflects our shared commitment to driving sustainable economic growth and innovation across the region. This focus is particularly timely as we navigate today’s rapidly evolving global economic landscape.

“Join industry leaders and local innovators at the upcoming CACCI Meeting in Singapore to network, learn and drive your business forward.”

– AMBASSADOR BENEDICTO V. YUJUICO, Lifetime Special Member, CACCI since 2009, Past President, Member – Advisory Board, CACCI

“Enjoyed attending previous CACCI conferences for over 10 years as there were breakaway sessions in which everybody had a chance to participate”

– Teresita M. Yujuico, Lifetime Special Member CACCI in 2011 and Partner, Double Dragon Meridian Plaza REIT

“An exceptional platform for fostering valuable connections and gaining insights into the latest trends in commerce and industry, CACCI truly serves as the compass of trade in the region.”

– Alireza Yavari, Vice President, CACCI

“Great place to catch up with like-minded people and become abreast with what is happening in the world”

– Samir Modi, Immediate past President, CACCI and Managing Director- Modi Enterprises

“CACCI conference was an amazing experience, looking forward to this year!”

– Shareena Safdar Janjua, CEO, Shareena Garments

“CACCI conference provides a platform connecting Asia Pacific region and the World.”

– Wendy Li, Specialist, CIECA

“Asia starts a new era as the world’s new majority. I am delighted to participate in the CACCI Singapore Conference as a member of Japan YEG and YEGAP. We all know that the era of Asia has begun. Let’s Get Connected!!!!”

– Hiromi Aoki, President and CEO, SUNTECH CO., LTD. (Japan YEG)

“For the last two years I’ve attended, the CACCI Conference provided the platform to connect me with a global network of entrepreneurs and business leaders.”

– Michael Lim, Founder, Launch Hero Digital Marketing Agency

“CACCI connects businesses across the Asia-Pacific region, strengthens the multilateral relations among the membership, facilitates the exchange of expert knowledge that is beneficial to the advancement of enterprises, and furthermore, improves the regional business performance. I am proud to witness and participate in the history of the great union of business people across the Asia-Pacific region.”

– Ping Lu, Specialist, CIECA

Dr Ceferino S Rodolfo

Undersecretary
(Vice Minister), Industry Development, Trade and
Investment Promotions of Philippines

Mr. Paul Guerra

Chief Executive of
the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Meeting of the CACCI Advisory Board
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Venue: Spottiswoode Room, Level 6, One Farrer Hotel

Meeting of the CACCI Budget Commission
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Venue: Spottiswoode Room, Level 6, One Farrer Hotel

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Level 6, One Farrer Hotel, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562

8:00 am

Registration

09:00 am – 10:00 am

First Day Opening Ceremony

Welcome Address by Mr. Lennon Tan, President of Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)

Address by Mr. Peter McMullin AM, President, Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and
Industry (CACCI) -VIRTUAL

Keynote Address by Special Guest Speaker Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (SINCPEC) and Economic Advisor to Singapore Manufacturing Federation

10:00 am – 10:15 am

Coffee break

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Plenary Session One: SME Development
Moderator:
Mr. Melvin Tan, Vice President, Singapore Manufacturing Federation

11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Plenary Session Two: Food and Agriculture
Moderator:
Mr. Pradeep Kumar Shrestha, Chairman, Asian Council on Food and Agriculture of CACCI

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

Plenary Session Three: ICT Sector and Tourism Sector
Moderators:
Dr. Dennis Hu, Chairman, Asian ICT Council of CACCI
Mr. Anura Lokuhetty, Chairman, Asian Council on Tourism of CACCI

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Plenary Session Four: Water, Energy and Environment Sector and Textiles and Garments Sector
Moderators:
Mr. Gyanendra Lal Pradhan, Chairman, Asian Council on Water, Energy and Environment of CACCI
Ms. Shareena Safdar Janjua, Chairperson, Asian Council on Textiles and Garments of CACCI

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Plenary Session Five: Entrepreneurship
Moderator:
Mr. Rommel Gerodias, Chairman, Young Entrepreneurs Group of Asia and the Pacific (YEGAP) of CACCI

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Coffee break

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Plenary Session Six: New Initiative for Sustainability – APAC Green Alliance
Moderator:
Mr. Bernard Lim, Vice President and Honorary Treasurer of Singapore Manufacturing Federation, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Tai Sin Electric Limited

5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

98th CACCI Council Meeting (COUNCIL MEMBERS ONLY)
Venue: Napier Room, Level 6, One Farrer Hotel

7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Welcome Networking Reception (Standing)

7:00 pm

Registration

7:15 pm – 7.25 pm

Welcome Address by Mr. Lennon Tan, President of SMF

7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Networking and Getting to know each other

9:15 pm

End of Session
SEE YOU ON DAY TWO, TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2024
FOR GRAND OPENINGIN AT 9AM

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Level 6, One Farrer Hotel, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562

8:00 am

Registration

9:00 am – 9:45 am

Grand Opening Ceremony

9:00 am

Welcome Address by Mr Lennon Tan, President of Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)

9:10 am

Address by Mr. Peter McMullin AM, President of Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) – VIRTUAL

9:20 am – 9:35am

Opening Address by Guest of Honor, Mr. Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore

9:35 am

Opening, Launching and MOU Signing Ceremony

9:40 am

Presentation of Token of Appreciation to Guest of Honor and Group Photo

9:45 am – 10:05 am

Keynote address by Special Guest Speaker
His Excellency, Dr Ceferino S Rodolfo, Undersecretary (Vice Minister), Industry Development, Trade and Investment Promotions of Philippines

10:05 am – 10:20 am

Coffee Break

10:20 am – 11.45 am

Plenary Session One: Sustainable and Resilient Business in Asia Pacific
Moderator:
Mr. Lennon Tan, CACCI Vice President for Sustainability and President, Singapore Manufacturing Federation

11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Plenary Session Two: AI: The New Business Frontier the Age of AI
Moderator:
Dr. Dennis Hu, Chairman, CACCI Asian ICT Council

1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Lunch

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Plenary Session Three: Future of Trade: Digitalization, E-commerce, and Cross-Border Collaboration
Moderator:
Dr. Alireza Yavari, Vice President, CACCI

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Special Session on Johor- Singapore Special Economic Zone
Keynote Address By:
His Excellency Dato’ Dr Azfar bin Mohamad Mustafar, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore
Moderator:
Mr. Lennon Tan, President of Singapore Manufacturing Federation

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Special Address by Mr. Paul Guerra, Chief Executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on the 14th World Chambers Congress to be held in 2025 in
Melbourne

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

99th CACCI Council Meeting (COUNCIL MEMBERS ONLY)

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Gala Dinner (SEATED)

6:45 pm

Registration and Cocktails

7:25 pm

Guests to be seated

7:30 pm

Start of Dinner
– Introductions by Emcee
– Welcome Address by Mr. Lennon Tan, SMF President and Vice President (Sustainability) of CACCI
– Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation
– Installation of New Chairman of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Asia-Pacific (YEGAP)
– Installation Ceremony for Newly Elected CACCI President
– Presentation of CACCI Awards
– Closing Remarks by Host of 2025 CACCI 39th Conference

10:00 pm

End of Dinner

Optional Tours

Morning (Business)

Tour to one factory in Singapore

Afternoon (Business)

Tour to an Innovation Centre in Singapore

Morning and Afternoon (Social)

Sightseeing tours by Travel agent
(Payable to Travel agent)

Silver Sponsors


Bronze Sponsors


Friendship Sponsors

One Farrer Hotel is located at 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562

By Mass Rapid Transport (MRT)
Nearest MRT Station is Farrer Park MRT Station (NE8) , Exit A or Exit C

By Car or Taxi
There is a drop-off point at the hotel lobby. The hotel is located about 20 minutes away from Changi International Airport via East Coast Park (ECP) expressway and 15 minutes away from Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands respectively.

CACCI Secretariat

Ms Abby Moreno
Tel: +886 975601873 (WhatsApp)
Email: abby.moreno@cacci.biz

SMF Secretariat

 Ms Emmeline Lam
 Tel: +65 9621 9202 (WhatsApp)
 Email: emmelinelam@smfederation.org.sg

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