Talent Forward: Hiring AI-Ready Professionals in Data & Digital for the New Economy
Are you struggling to find talent who can actually apply AI in data analytics or digital marketing — not just talk about it?
If you have been unsure what “AI-ready” really means in hiring, or where to find candidates with the right mix of technical skills + business application, this session is built for you.
We are bringing together employers, hiring managers, and HR leaders for a focused session where you will gain
Hire with Confidence
Understand the exact tools, capabilities, and mindset that define strong hires in today’s data and marketing rolesPractical Hiring Pathways
Learn how to engage talent through interview days, structured referrals, or employer-led projects with the National University of Singapore (NUS)Cut your hiring costs significantly
Discover salary subsidies and government grants that can offset the majority of what you spend bringing on new data or marketing talent
Who This Is For:
Hiring managers and HR leaders building stronger data and digital marketing teams
Founders and business owners who need AI-ready talent but are unsure where to look
Heads of Data and Analytics seeking hires proficient in Power BI, Python, and predictive analytics
Marketing Directors and Growth Leads hiring for AI content, SEM, and performance marketing
Talent acquisition professionals looking for a reliable, structured recruitment pipeline
Event Highlights:
Opening Address: The AI Talent Landscape in Singapore
Speaker: Mr Suresh H Punjabi, Associate Dean, NUS SCALE
Gain a clear view of how AI is reshaping hiring needs across data and marketing functions
Industry Talk: What Great Data & Analytics Hires Actually Look Like
Speaker: Mr Assoc Prof Danny Poo, NUS School of Computing
Learn how to evaluate candidates beyond resumes — tools, thinking, and business impact
Industry Talk: AI in Marketing: What to Look for When Hiring
Speaker: Adjunct Associate Professor Eu Gene Ang, NUS
Understand how top teams apply AI across content, SEM, and performance marketing
Fireside Chat
Real Talk from Employers Who Are Hiring and from HR Professionals on Honest insights on building strong teams, avoiding hiring mistakes, and identifying real AI capability.
Panelists: Mr Girish Khanna (Director, Avanade)· Mr Mike Lim (Managing Director, InsightOut) · Ms Kaylene Wong (Managing Director, John Ethans International Pte Ltd) ·Mr Andrew Tan (Country Manager, Wantedly Singapore)
Hiring Pathway for the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) Hiring Pathway
Speakers: Mr Chiang Fock Pong (Senior Associate Director, NUS)
A practical walkthrough on how to start hiring from NUS programmes — quickly and effectively
Hiring Grants & Salary Subsidies
Presented in partnership with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). Find out how to offset hiring costs through schemes like the Mid-Career Pathways Programme (MCPP) and Career Conversion Programme (CCP) — including salary subsidies for eligible hires
Close the day mingling with fellow hiring leaders over light refreshments and an open networking session.