Theme: Resilience & Restructuring — The Re-globalization Pathway for Asia-Pacific Manufacturing
I. Event Overview
Time: June 12 – 14, 2024 (3 Days)
Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Organizer: Asia-Pacific Industrial Manufacturing Association (APIMA)
Scale: 500+ CEOs of Asia-Pacific manufacturing enterprises, Ministerial-level government officials, and top think tank scholars.
II. Event Background
As of mid-2024, global manufacturing stands at a crossroads of "Re-globalization." On one hand, geopolitics has forced supply chain restructuring, with pronounced trends toward nearshoring and friendshoring. On the other hand, the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industrial Large Models is reshaping the boundaries of production efficiency. In the first half of the year, major Asia-Pacific economies (ASEAN, China, Japan, South Korea) have exhibited new divergences in attracting foreign investment and stabilizing exports.
At this critical juncture, APIMA is convening its Annual Summit to bring together regional political and business leaders. The summit aims to collectively analyze the second-half global economic trajectory and explore how to build a more resilient Asia-Pacific manufacturing ecosystem through technological leaps and supply chain synergy, moving beyond mere low-cost competition.
III. Core Agenda
Day 1: Macro Strategy & National Dynamics
Keynote Speech: "De-risking" vs. "Re-connecting" Global Supply Chains
Speaker:Minister for Trade and Industry (or Deputy Prime Minister level official), Singapore.
Content:Interpreting Singapore's neutral stance and positioning as a manufacturing hub amidst complex international dynamics.
Roundtable Dialogue: Is the "China+1" Strategy Sustainable?
Guests:CEOs of manufacturing giants from Vietnam, India, Mexico, and China.
Topic:Balancing supply chain security with cost control to avoid fragmentation.
Day 2: Technological Leap & AI Empowerment
APIMA Launch: 2024 Asia-Pacific Industrial AI Application Maturity Whitepaper
Unveiling for the first time the penetration rates of Industrial Large Models in quality inspection, production scheduling, and R&D across the region.
Leaders' Session: The Next Stop for Lighthouse Factories
Featuring:Bosch, TSMC, Schneider Electric.
Content:Practical experience transitioning from "digitalization" to "intelligent autonomy."
Day 3: Sustainability & Financial Empowerment
Green Finance Matchmaking: Introduction to the "Green Manufacturing Transformation Loan" program, a collaborative initiative between APIMA, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and DBS Bank.
Closing Keynote: Forging an Asia-Pacific Manufacturing Community
Speaker:President of APIMA.
Outcome:Release of the "Singapore Consensus," calling for a regional supply chain mutual aid mechanism and mutual recognition system for technical standards.
IV. Target Audience
C-Suite Executives: Regional CEOs, COOs, and Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs).
Government Representatives: Senior officials from ASEAN Ministries of Industry and Trade and Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs).
Cross-Industry Elites: Leading economists, founders of tech unicorns, and venture capital partners.
V. Event Highlights
CEO Closed-Door Roundtable: Limited to 100 top-tier CEOs, featuring a private luncheon with ministerial officials to directly voice industry concerns.
APIMA Excellence in Manufacturing Awards Gala Dinner: Inaugural presentation of the "Supply Chain Resilience Award," "Green Transformation Pioneer Award," and "Technological Innovation Award."
Smart Nation Site Visit: Post-conference tours of Singapore's Jurong Island Smart Chemical Park and the automated terminals of Tuas Port.
VI. Registration & Contact
Registration Email: service@apima.asia
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024