From AI Innovation to Real World Impact
AI that works in a demo is easy. AI that works in the real world is not.
From AI Innovation to Real-World Impact is a SWITCH 2026 partner event co-organised by Synvo AI, Fuel Ventures Asia, ASDC and TG0. Across two panels, researchers, investors, enterprise leaders, manufacturers and financiers will share what it takes to turn AI breakthroughs into products and businesses that scale.
PANEL 1 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Beyond the AI Hype: From Research Breakthroughs to Global Enterprise Adoption
AI has moved quickly from research labs to real-world use, but scaling it into reliable enterprise solutions that deliver measurable business value is still hard. This panel brings together perspectives from academic research, venture capital, enterprise leadership and technology integration to explore how to close the gap between innovation and commercial success.
Topics include:
Which research breakthroughs will matter most for enterprises in the next three to five years
What still holds AI agents back in real business settings, from context and memory to reliability
What makes an enterprise AI company defensible and ready to scale
How partnerships help AI move into enterprises across China and Southeast Asia
Speakers:
Prof. Cavan Loy, Director, MMLab, Nanyang Technological University; Co-founder, Synvo AI
Jing Jing Xu, Partner, Fuel Ventures Asia
Luke Wen, Director, ASDC
Matthew Setiawan, Chief AI Officer, Sobat Bisnis Group
David Low, Head of Technology, Vertex Holdings
Moderator: Saim Yeong Harng, Co-founder & CEO, Synvo AI
PANEL 2 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM From Legacy to Intelligent: How Physical AI Unlocks the Next Growth Curve for Family-Owned Manufacturers How intelligent sensing, robotics and deep-tech innovation can power the transformation of traditional manufacturing
As AI moves from the digital world into the physical world, machines are learning not only to see and think, but also to sense touch, pressure and physical interaction. For family-owned manufacturers with decades of experience, this opens a new opportunity: using existing materials, processes, supply chains and customers to build smart products and move into higher-value markets.
This panel brings together a family-owned manufacturer, a deep-tech innovator, a bank and a strategic investor to discuss one question: how can Singapore's manufacturing strengths combine with global Physical AI technology to create new growth?
Topics include:
Why tactile sensing matters for the next generation of robots and smart products
How manufacturers can turn existing materials and processes into smart products
Taking deep-tech innovation from lab prototype to mass production
How banks and long-term investors can support the journey
Singapore's role in connecting global deep tech with Asian manufacturing
Speakers:
Dr. Guo Liucheng, Co-founder & CTO, TG0
Representative, Singapore third-generation family-owned manufacturer
Senior representative, DBS Bank
Representative, strategic investment firm More speaker details to be announced.
Moderator: Leslie Sarma
AGENDA 09:45 AM Registration 10:00 AM Welcome 10:05 AM Panel 1: roundtable discussion and audience Q&A 11:00 AM Panel 2: roundtable discussion and audience Q&A 12:00 PM End
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Enterprise leaders and decision-makers adopting AI
Family-owned and established manufacturers, including next-generation business leaders
Investors, including VCs, corporate venture teams, family offices and banks
Deep-tech and AI founders, researchers and university partners
Government agencies and industry associations
PLEASE NOTE
Seats are limited to 50. Registrations are reviewed and confirmed by the organisers.
A free SWITCH pass is required to enter Sands Expo. Please register for your pass when you arrive and enter.
Coffee and tea will be served throughout the event.
LOCATION Heliconia 4, Level 3 Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Organised by Synvo AI, Fuel Ventures Asia, ASDC and TG0 A partner event of SWITCH 2026