AIM ASEAN Singapore 2026: Flagship Forum
AIM ASEAN Singapore 2026: Flagship Forum
From AI Awareness to AI Impact
📅 Date: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
🕘 Time: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM (including networking)
📍 Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre
Organised by: Project Asia Data (by BlackStorm Group) & Singapore Polytechnic
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how businesses operate—but for many organisations, the challenge is no longer understanding AI. It's knowing where to start, what to prioritise, and how to achieve real business impact.
Join 800 business owners, SME leaders, professionals, AI practitioners, ecosystem partners, and technology providers at the AIM ASEAN Singapore 2026 Flagship Forum, where practical learning meets meaningful collaboration.
As the Singapore's largest AIM ASEAN gathering, the Flagship Forum brings together business leaders, education institutions, industry associations, public agencies, and technology partners to share practical strategies, real-world case studies, and actionable pathways for AI adoption.
Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to scale implementation across your organisation, you'll gain practical knowledge, discover the right support, and connect with the people and organisations that can help accelerate your transformation.
What You'll Experience
Programme
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Registration & Networking
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM: Welcome Remarks
2:05 PM – 3:35 PM
AIM ASEAN Executive AI Masterclass
Designed for business leaders and decision-makers, this condensed executive masterclass explores how AI can create measurable business value. Participants will learn how to identify high-impact opportunities, understand responsible AI principles, and develop practical implementation strategies that can be applied within their organisations.
Participants who complete the session will receive a complimentary AIM ASEAN e-Certificate.
3:35 PM – 4:15 PM
Panel Discussion: What MSMEs Need Next: Skills, Tools, Trust, and Implementation
Many businesses have started exploring AI, but fewer have successfully translated these efforts into measurable productivity gains, improved decision-making, and sustainable business growth.
This discussion will examine how organisations can identify high-value AI opportunities, move from experimentation to implementation, build internal capabilities, and overcome common barriers to adoption.
The panel will also explore the practical support, resources, and ecosystem collaboration available to help businesses progress from AI awareness towards meaningful business impact.
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
National Policy Convening Highlights & AIM ASEAN Certification
Get an exclusive preview of the key insights and recommendations emerging from the morning's National Policy Convening, where policymakers, industry leaders, education institutions, technology partners, and ecosystem stakeholders discussed how Singapore can accelerate enterprise AI adoption and workforce transformation.
Participants will also receive information on AIM ASEAN certification, post-event resources, and opportunities to continue their AI journey.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
AI Ecosystem Showcase (Booths) & Networking
This is more than a conference—it's a gateway to Singapore's AI ecosystem.
Meet AI solution providers, implementation partners, training organisations, industry associations, public agencies, and ecosystem partners offering practical tools, programmes, and resources to help businesses continue their AI journey long after the event.
Explore AI solutions, discover implementation support, connect with continuous learning opportunities, and build relationships with organisations that can help turn AI ambition into business impact.
Who Should Attend?
SME Owners & Business Leaders
C-suite Executives
Department Heads
HR, Finance & Operations Leaders
Innovation & Digital Transformation Teams
Entrepreneurs & Startups
AIM ASEAN Alumni
Professionals interested in AI adoption
What You'll Receive
AIM ASEAN Executive AI Masterclass
Complimentary AIM ASEAN e-Certificate
Practical AI implementation insights
National Policy Convening key takeaways
Access to Singapore's AI ecosystem
Networking with 800+ business leaders and ecosystem partners
About AIM ASEAN
AIM ASEAN (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) is a two-year regional initiative by the ASEAN Foundation, under the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia Pacific, in collaboration with AVPN and supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank. It aims to empower 100,000 MSMEs across all ASEAN Member States. Through practical, localised AI training, AIM ASEAN helps small business owners use digital tools to improve operations, expand markets, and build resilience. The programme also brings together policymakers and experts to strengthen the ecosystem that enables MSMEs to thrive in the digital age.
Learn more about AIM ASEAN Programme: https://projectasiadata.com/aim-asean/
Prefer to learn online? If you're unable to attend the Flagship Forum, you can complete the AIM ASEAN programme through our self-paced online learning experience and receive the same AIM ASEAN e-Certificate: https://startupvillage.asia/course/aim-asean-singapore-express
If you have any questions, or if your organisation is interested in partnering with us as a sponsor, exhibitor, or ecosystem partner for the event, please contact us at jeslin@blackstormco.asia.