THiNKBIG Innovate 2013

Posted on  19/07/2013  |  2013, Programs & Events

The Programme

Wednesday
13th November 2013
THiNKBIG Innovate 2013 – “BREAKTHROUGH:
Transforming Business through Innovation”
8.00am Registration and Welcome Refreshments
9.00am – 9.30am
OPENING SESSION
Welcoming Remarks by Mr Brian Koh, Director, KR Consulting, NUS Enterprise

Opening Keynote Address by Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, Deputy Minister, Prime Minister’s Office & Chairman, Brunei Economic Development Board

9.30am – 10.45am
SESSION ONE
FORUM INSIGHT ON INNOVATION AND CULTURE

Google’s Pillars of Innovation
How Google creates a culture of innovation, and how you can too.

Address by Mr Andrew McGlinchey, Senior Product Manager, Google, South East Asia

3D Printing: An Innovation Story
How is innovation like 3D printing changing the landscape of possibilities?

Address by Mr Jonathan Buford, Founder, Makible 3D Printing

Followed by an open moderated forum discussion on “Keeping up with Innovation – Is Innovation best driven top-down or bottom up?”

Moderated by Mr Delwin Keasberry, Program Manager (Brunei), Asia Inc Forum

10.45am – 11.15am Networking Break
11.15am – 12.30pm
SESSION TWO
FORUM FOCUS ON EMERGING TRENDS IN SOCIAL AND BROADCAST MEDIA

“The Power of Media in Connecting People”
How to leverage the media to connect to new and old audiences? What are the emerging trends that are making an impact? How do the media build bridges between cultures and businesses?

Address by Dr Dina Ibrahim, Associate Professor, San Francisco University & Founder, Mahtob

Followed by an open forum discussion joined by Mr Steve Lai, Presenter and Senior Producer, Channel NewsAsia, Singapore

Forum discussion to focus on The Media’s Role in Influencing Innovation

Moderated by Mr Brian Koh, Director, KR Consulting, NUS Enterprise

12.30pm – 1.30pm Arrival of Special Guest, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

Networking Lunch

1.30pm – 3.00pm
SESSION THREE
FORUM FOCUS ON MAKING BUSINESS MATTER

Doing Good while Doing Well
Learn about the importance of business strategies that aim to leave lasting legacies while growing the bottom line.

In conversation with Mr Daryl Arnold, Founder & CEO of Newton Circus on Social Entrepreneurship and Lessons for Building Startup and Creative Communities

Moderated by Mr Andrew Dy, Program Manager (Regional), Asia Inc Forum

Presentation of the iMMerse Multimedia Awards by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

3.00pm – 4.30pm
SESSION FOUR
FORUM MASTERCLASSES ON CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Masterclass One:
Creativity: Thinking without a Box

Learn how to think and work creatively.

Conversation with:

  • Mr Steve Lai, Presenter and Senior Producer, Channel NewsAsia, Singapore
  • Ms Siti Kamaluddin, Brunei Film Maker and Managing Director at Origin Films
  • Mr Jonathan Buford, Founder, Makible 3D Printing
  • Dr Dina Ibrahim, Associate Professor, San Francisco University & Founder, Mahtob

Moderated by Ms Jenny Malai Ali, Presenter, Kristal FM

Masterclass Two:
Strategic Shift: Harnessing Innovation in Business
Learn how to unlock and apply innovation in your workplace.

Conversation with:

  • Mr Andrew McGlinchey, Senior Product Manager, Google, Southeast Asia
  • Mr Reeda Malik, General Manager, Business Development, TelBru
  • Mr Ti Eng Hui, Deputy General Manager, Retail Banking, Baiduri Bank
  • Mr Daryl Arnold, Founder & CEO of Newton Circus

Moderated by Mr Stuart Kemp, iCentre Advisor

4.30pm Closing Remarks

Followed by Refreshments

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