Regional Industry Networking Conference (RINC) 2024 and Automation SolutionGO!

Date : 17 – 18 October 2024 
Time : 9:30am to 5:00pm  
Venue
: Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre

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Guest of Honour
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Mr Alvin Tan

Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

ABOUT EVENT

Singapore Polytechnic and AutomationSG proudly present an innovative blended conference, uniting their flagship events: the Regional Industry Networking Conference (RINC) and Automation SolutionGO! This event serves as a collaborative platform for exploring innovation and solutions in Industry 4.0.

Themed “Empowering Today, Connecting Tomorrow,” the conference highlights five key manufacturing subsectors: Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial Facilities & Buildings, MedTech & Pharmaceutical, Precision Engineering, and Food Manufacturing & FMCG. The event offers opportunities for discussions on digital transformation trends such as AI and sustainability through roundtables, panel discussions, and presentations by industry leaders.

Participants can look forward to an enriching programme:

  • Conference featuring insights from industry thought leaders on trends and future directions in manufacturing, sustainability, and automation.
  • Solutions showcase by companies, featuring innovations and demonstrations of advanced automation solution.
  • Breakout tracks featuring learning journeys, seminar and workshops offer attendees practical experiences and discussions, addressing topics ranging from training to solutioning for the manufacturing sector.

With over 500 participants anticipated, this conference provides a chance to gain insights and connect with industry professionals. Join RINC and Automation SolutionGO! to engage with Singapore Polytechnic and AutomationSG in shaping the future of industry transformation.

Programme

TimeActivity
8:30 AMRegistration & Reception
9:30 AMWelcome address by Soh Wai Wah, Principal & CEO, Singapore Polytechnic
9:35 AMWelcome address by Terence Teo, President, AutomationSG
9:40 AM

Opening Address by Guest of Honour Mr Alvin Tan

Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

9:50 AMGO! Awards Ceremony
10:10 AMIndustry MOU Ceremony
10:15 AMLaunch of Singapore Polytechnic Sustainability Learning Journey
10:20 AMKeynote Address “Empowering SMEs for Growth & Innovation” 
Shalabh Bakshi, Vice President, Digital Enterprise Services, Siemens Digital Industries, ASEAN
10:50 AMKeynote Address "The Key to Networking IT and OT without Compromise"
David Chia, Managing Director, Beckhoff Automation Pte Ltd
11:10 AM"Augmented Reality (AR) in Manufacturing: Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity"
Jasmine Lok, Senior IIoT Business Development Manager Product Development Solutions
11:25 AM"Simplifying Security Operations in an OT Environment: Converging IT & OT"
Jonathan Chin, Business Development Director, OT Cybersecurity, Fortinet Singapore Pte Ltd
11:40 AM"Agile Manufacturing in Automation Processes with Additive Manufacturing"
Yvonne Lim, Commercial Account Manager, 3D Print & Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc
11:55 AM

"Innovating Automation"
Ling Teck Joon, Technical Engineer, Balluff Asia Pte Ltd

12:10 PMNetworking Lunch & Exhibition

2:00 PM

Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The Power of Smart and Digital AutomationAccelerating Digital Transformation for SMEs:
Making Digital Transformation Easier, Faster, and more Cost-Effective
Navigating the AMR x AI Frontier: Advancements and Potential ApplicationsAutomation Robotics
&
Generative AI Transformation for Industries Learning Journey
Sustainability
&
Advanced Manufacturing Learning Journey
Beckhoff Automation Pte LtdSiemensAutomationSG & Infocomm Media Development AuthoritySingapore PolytechnicSingapore Polytechnic
4:00 PMTea Break
5:00 PMEnd of Day 1 Programme
TimeActivity
8:30 AMRegistration & Reception
9:30 AM"Applying M-S-S Framework towards Automation within Manufacturing"
Teng Ling Foong, Senior Director for Manufacturing Operations and Strategy, HP Inc
9:50 AM"Driving Advanced Robotic Automation through Open Source"
Nicholas Yeo, Senior Director, Technical Operation, Robotics and Digital, Johnson & Johnson
10:05 AMGO! Awards Finalists Presentation
10:30 AMAI in Manufacturing
Ng Huey Yuen, Director, ARTC
10:45 AM

"Empowering SMEs: Transforming Business Through Automation"
Patrick Cheah, Senior Business Advisor, SME Centre@SMF Pte Ltd 

 

"Pursuing Growth Through Training"
Sew June Sung, Managing Director, TecMaven Group Pte Ltd

11:15 AM"2 Economies, 1 Ecosystem – Business Opportunities in Malaysia
Mr. Vinothan Tulisinathzan, Director, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
11:30 AM"Heat Pumps Paving the Way to Net Zero"
Erik Voon, Head of Sales, Industrial Refrigeration, SEA, Johnson Controls
11:45 AM"Harnessing the power of software defined automation for effective digital transformation"
James Prestwood, Industry Analyst, ABI Research Singapore
12:00 PMClosing Remarks by Dr Lim Joo Ghee, Honorary Secretary, AutomationSG &
Director, School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic
12:05 AMNetworking Lunch & Exhibition

2:00 PM

Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5
RoboCluster Manufacturing AutomationXchange Workshop: Semiconductor Back-end AutomationJob Redesign Capability Development Workshop:
How To Redesign Jobs And Reskill Workers to Support Business Transformation and Growth
Live Demo Session: “Defense-in-Depth for OT Environment”

Automation Robotics
&
Generative AI Transformation for Industries Learning Journey

Sustainability
&
Advanced Manufacturing Learning Journey
National Robotics Programme Office (NRP)AutomationSG and Workforce SingaporeNetmarks Singapore Pte LtdSingapore PolytechnicSingapore Polytechnic
4:00 PMTea Break
5:00 PMEnd of Programme
SP Sustainability Matters
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