Themed "Capitalising on Fast Changing Markets", experts will
share insights into 2013 economic outlook and "game changing"
global trends
SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Entrepolis @
Singapore (GES) Business Leaders Summit 2012 will get underway next
week (22nd - 25th October), bringing together policy makers from
Asia, leaders from the world's top management consulting firms and
some of the top decision makers in business.
This ninth annual event, aptly themed "Capitalising on Fast
Changing Markets", takes place at a time when government and
business leaders as well as non-government experts are dealing with
the challenges of a highly dynamic and volatile economic
environment. This year's event will take place at Resorts World
Convention Centre in Singapore.
Presented by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the
republic's apex chamber, GES 2012 aims to catalyse the growing
importance of Singapore as a gateway for the exchange of ideas and
business-to-business facilitation. This year's forum will take a
highly focused approach by concentrating on the challenges and
opportunities ahead in 2013, the rapid rise in emerging markets
like Indonesia and Myanmar, and how sustainable ideas and solutions
can be transformed into business opportunities.
Heading the list of political leaders include Guest-Of-Honour
Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Lim Hng Kiang,
Malaysia Minister of International Trade and Industry HE Dato' Sri
Mustapa Bin Mohamed and Ambassador of Ukraine to Singapore Pavlo
Sultanskyi. Former Korea Prime Minister and current Korea
International Trade Association Chairman Dr Han Duck-Soo will also
be speaking at the event.
The summit will be attended by more than 600 influential senior
business executives, entrepreneurs, high net-worth individuals,
founders and policy makers this year.
"As the Federation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, it
is moving to be a more issue-centric organisation. GES is one of
SBF's signature platforms in this strategic direction. The SBF has
also increased its offerings with the inclusion of focused business
forums and master classes. These key topics cover human capital,
sustainability, franchising, supply chain leadership, and SME
issues, in the context of increasing economic global volatility,"
said Mr Tony Chew, Chairman of Singapore Business Federation.
ANZ Bank, which has a banking network across 28 markets in the
Asia Pacific, is supporting GES as it sees a rapid growth in trade,
capital and people flows in this region, said Singapore CEO Vishnu
Shahaney. "We recognise that the pulse of commerce is sustained
through cross-border exchange of ideas and insight. In our view,
Global Entrepolis @ Singapore is an important working platform that
contributes to this fresh interaction of ideas and solutions."
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), an
investment promotion agency from UAE's Sharjah Emirate, will be
another key participant at GES 2012, using it as a key platform to
promote links between both regions. "Shurooq has been actively
pursuing stronger business ties with various companies, entities,
governments, and organisations in the East and in this regard
Singapore -- with its wealth of business experience and sound
fundamentals -- is an excellent match for the Authority's aims,"
said CEO H.E. Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal.
"Shurooq's goal is to develop Sharjah's considerable investment
potential and providing facilities and incentives to help overcome
obstacles facing investment activities in Sharjah is one of its key
functions, which is why GES 2012 is such a valuable platform," he
added. Shurooq is keen to promote investment and development
sectors in the areas of travel & tourism, healthcare &
pharmaceuticals, transport & logistics, and environment in
Sharjah.
The summit will also explore opportunities in the infrastructure
investments in Asia, present an update of the regional markets, and
spotlight hot sectors and projects in emerging economies such as
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and
Vietnam.
In addition, GES 2012 offers several programmes including the
'SBF SME Convention 2012', 'APAC Sustainability Leadership Forum',
'Growth Through Franchising Forum', 'Supply Chain Leadership Forum'
and 'Selection, Development and Retention of Your Highly Talented
People Forum'.
More than 50 international speakers will provide insights on
global trends and regional markets.
These include:
Focused Business Forums
In addition to the Business Leaders Summit, there are several
relevant forums including:
To download the brochure of Global Entrepolis @ Singapore (GES)
Business Leaders Summit 2012, please click http://www.prnasia.com/sa/attachment/2012/10/20121018211609128310.pdf.pdf
About Global Entrepolis @
Singapore
Presented by
Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Global Entrepolis @ Singapore
is an annual business platform which brings together a community of
regional business leaders, entrepreneurs, high net worth
individuals and policy makers for a series of highly focused
discussions on the latest outlook on global markets, business model
trends, innovative ideas and new approaches to growth in an ever
shifting economic landscape.
Each year, GES gathers an outstanding ensemble of renowned
international speakers who are well recognised thought leaders in
their fields of expertise. Their participation and sharing of
market experience and deep business acumen have contributed to
making GES a must attend event for business leaders in the
region.
About Singapore Business
Federation
As the apex
business chamber, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) champions
the interests of the business community in Singapore, in trade,
investment and industrial relations. Nationally, SBF acts as the
bridge between the government and businesses in Singapore to create
a conducive business environment. Internationally, SBF represents
the business community in bilateral, regional and multilateral fora
for the purpose of trade expansion and business networking. For
more information, please visit our website: www.sbf.org.sg.