Empowering Sustainability and Innovation: Highlights from SP's RINC 2024 and Automation SolutionGO!
October 18, 2024
It was an inspiring two days at the Regional Industry Networking Conference (RINC) 2024 and Automation SolutionGO!, held from 17 to 18 October at the SP Convention Centre. This event marked the first time Singapore Polytechnic's and AutomationSG's flagship events were combined, representing a significant step in advancing sustainability and technological innovation within the industry. The event attracted over 1,000 participants and featured more than 40 companies that set up exhibition booths to showcase their latest innovations and contributions to the field. Graced by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade & Industry, who served as the Guest of Honour, the conference focused on enhancing knowledge and skills in engineering-related fields.
Strengthening Ties with Indonesian Institutes of Higher Learning
In a move to bolster regional collaboration, SP signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with 17 Indonesian Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). This partnership aims to facilitate knowledge, skills, and technology exchanges between Singapore and Indonesia. Through initiatives like overseas internships and industry visits, students will gain invaluable experience in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, enhancing their technical competencies while broadening their cultural understanding and global outlook. This initiative aligns with Singapore’s Ministry of Education's "70-70" strategy, which seeks to ensure that 70% of local IHL students gain overseas exposure, with 70% of this group to have exposure to ASEAN, China, and India. Over the next three academic years, this partnership is expected to benefit 200 SP pre-employment training (PET) students, furthering Singapore’s ambition to lead in Industry 4.0 and become a Smart Nation.
Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was established between SP, AutomationSG, the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) to collaboratively develop the industry, enhance productivity, and uplift the workforce through Placement Support Programmes, including Career Conversion Programmes.
Launch of the SP Sustainability Learning Journey
Additionally, SP launched the Sustainability Learning Journey (Sus LJ), designed to assist companies in leading their sustainability transformations. Built around three key zones—Awareness, Baseline, and Commitment—the Sus LJ guides participants through essential steps for initiating their sustainability journey. SP has partnered with A*STAR SIMTECH, Grundfos, Danfoss, Paia from CBRE, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC), and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) to deliver this initiative.
Conclusion
The combined RINC 2024 and Automation SolutionGO! event was a tremendous success for SP, allowing us to reinforce our commitment to industry transformation through new partnerships and innovative solutions. By strengthening ties with international educational institutions and launching initiatives aimed at sustainability, SP continues to be at the forefront of industry transformation. A big thank you to all our colleagues, and attendees for making this year’s event a success. We look forward to building on these collaborations and driving further innovation in the years to come!