Webinar Series: A SEA Of Opportunity

Southeast Asia (SEA) has long been the nexus of trade and commerce between East and West. The spices and porcelain of yesteryear are joined today by microprocessors, automobiles, and laptops set against the backdrop of tech unicorns and an e-commerce boom. With SEA’s average real GDP growing at over 5% between 2000 and 2018, there is no better place to be now. But how can businesses navigate the region’s complexities to seize the wealth of opportunities available?

A SEA Of Opportunity is a specially curated webinar series aiming to answer this and other pertinent questions about the region, ranging from supply chain diversification and digital transformation, through to startups and consumer behaviour shifts. Over five free webinars, businesses will develop a clearer sense of the opportunities in SEA and be better positioned to get the best out of this diverse and dynamic region.

Each webinar will feature a specially selected panel of top business executives and leading industry experts who will share their deep insights on key issues in the region. If you missed any of the previous webinars in the series, you can watch the full recordings here.

Information on each session can be found below.

Session Details:

Webinar 1: Southeast Asia – Why You Should Be Here Too

Even amidst COVID-19, there is no better or brighter place for businesses to be now than in Southeast Asia.   Hear why from:   • Singapore Economic Development Board Chairman Dr Beh Swan Gin   • Procter & Gamble President for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Mr Magesvaran Suranjan   • Google Managing Director for Southeast Asia Ms Stephanie Davis   • McKinsey & Company Senior Partner and Managing Partner in Singapore Ms Diaan-Yi Lin   Registration Closed

Webinar 2: Supply Chain Twists And Turns Spell New Opportunities In Southeast Asia

COVID-19 has caused significant supply chain disruptions for businesses and a number are now looking to Southeast Asia for their supply chain needs.   Hear why from:   • Flex Vice President of Operations Mr Jacob Philip Kanianthara   • GEODIS Supply Chain Optimization Chief Procurement Officer for Asia Pacific Mr Terence Lee   • Cisco Executive Vice President and Chief of Operations Mr Irving Tan   • PSA International Head of Group Commercial, Strategy & Cargo Solutions Ms Ho Ghim Siew   Registration Closed

Webinar 3: Innovation On The Fly – Adapting To The New World

COVID-19 has forced businesses to dramatically rethink their operations and find innovative ways to engage customers in the new world.   Hear how from:   • DBS Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Piyush Gupta   • AirAsia Group President (RedBeat Ventures) Ms Aireen Omar   • Yoma Strategic Holdings CEO Mr Melvyn Pun   • Accenture Market Unit Group Lead for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and Middle East Mr Fabio Vacirca   Registration Closed

Webinar 4: Is Southeast Asia Still A Startup Hotspot Post-COVID-19?

Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem has witnessed a dramatic rise in the past few years, but the pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the future of the landscape.   Find out what the future holds for the region’s startups from:   • East Ventures Co-founder and Managing Partner Mr Willson Cuaca   • Golden Gate Ventures Founding Partner Mr Vinnie Lauria   • Vertex Ventures Partner Ms Carmen Yuen   • Singapore Economic Development Board Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific Mr Alfred Lum   Registration Closed

Webinar 5: Will Consumption In Southeast Asia Be The Same Again?

SEA’s burgeoning middle-class population, coupled with rapid digitalisation and COVID-19, have drastically altered consumption patterns in the region.   Hear how from:   • ShopBack Chief Commercial Officer Ms Candice Ong   • Sea Group Chief Economist Dr Santitarn Sathirathai   • Intudo Ventures Founding Partner Mr Patrick Yip     Registration Closed