GLOBAL VOYAGE SINGAPORE
STEPPING OUT
A half-day business conference made for Singapore SMEs looking to grow or expand their business in Asia Pacific.
Key Takeaways from the Conference
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Going-global, seizing the next great opportunity in digital trade.
Conference highlights
Why attend
Hear from real world case studies and gain cross-border business insights from SMEs who've made it
Be the first to learn about WorldFirst exclusive product launches
Network with business owners and potential business partners over lunch
Access complimentary intermediate to advance-level workshops on global business strategies
Network with business owners and potential business partners over lunch
Access complimentary intermediate to advance-level workshops on global business strategies
Who should attend
Founders, co-founders, and senior management (CEO, CFO, COO, Directors) of SMEs
B2B and B2C industries looking to grow and expand their business in APAC
Agenda
09:00 – 09:30
Registration
09:30 – 10:00
Opening Address: Global Sourcing, Global Payments
Clara Shi, CEO of WorldFirst
10:00 – 10:20
The future of APAC's digital landscape and cross-border trade
Graham Dawes, Partner in Financial Advisory-Forensic, Deloitte
10:20 – 11:00
From Singapore to the World: Business Insights from Entrepreneurs
Reginald Koh, Chief Financial Coconut of the Financial Coconut
Ivan Ong, Co-founder of Keababies
Shaun Tan, Co-founder of Dreamcore
Hou Feng, Co-founder & Sales Director of Verz Design
11:00 – 12:00
Business Workshops
Select from 1 out of 4 business workshops, happening concurrently
Branding
The Best Promise Wins the Market - Not the Best Product
- Lessons on the brand promise from 80 interviews with CEOs
Zat Astha
Editor & Content Creator
E-commerce
Cross-Border Growth Strategies with Shopify's Global Commerce Platform
Hou Feng
Co-founder and Sales Director
Virgina Fung
Partnerships Manager
HR & Talent
Winning HR Strategies in Trying Times: Offshoring in SEA
- Strengthen business core: Enhance mid and back-office functions at low cost
- Revenue and market expansion: land in a new market with minimal risk and maximum control
- Managing a global/regional + remote team effectively
Weiyuan
Head of Sales, Singapore & New Markets
Operation Transformation
Cost & Tax management Strategies for Cross-border Businesses
Graham Dawes
Partner in Financial Advisory-Forensic, Deloitte
Branding
The Best Promise Wins the Market - Not the Best Product
- Lessons on the brand promise from 80 interviews with CEOs
Zat
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E-commerce
Cross-Border Growth Strategies with Shopify's Global Commerce Platform
Hou Feng
Sales Director
Virgina Fung
Partnerships Manager
HR & Talent
Winning HR Strategies in Trying Times: Offshoring in SEA
Strengthen business core: Enhance mid+back-office functions at low cost
Revenue and market expansion: land in a new market with minimal risk and maximum control
Managing a global/regional + remote team effectively
Weiyuan
Head of Sales, Singapore & New Markets
Business Innovation
Design Thinking Tools and Mindset for your growth journey
- Shape your growth strategy through design thinking – 3 shifts to make design thinking really work
- Simplify to innovate
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Intermediate level
Operation Transformation
Driving cost-savings, sustainability and speed to market in your core business operations.
Beginner level
Branding through Storytelling
Build your personal and corporate brand to connect with your customers and business network on a deeper level.
Talent & Leadership Strategies
Addressing top 3 concerns for CEOs - Retaining top talent, managing a global team and navigating legislations.
A focus on 3 markets: Malaysia, Indonesia, Phillipines.
Growth mindset & strategies for CEOs/ E-commerce strategies
How B2B and B2C companies can adopt growth mindset and strategies leverage on e-commerce, marketing and growth strategies to grow globally.
12:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00
End
Meet our guest speakers
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Limited seats available
Session highlights
NextGen Commerce:
Economic Trends Shaping the Future
Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on the economic forces and trends shaping retail and e-commerce in Australia and worldwide.
Talks
- Australia & Global Economic Trends by Tim Harcourt, the first Chief Economist of the Austrade and Research Officer with the ACTU
- E-commerce Evolution: Reflections on the Sector by Gabby Leibovich, co-founder of Australia’s #1 e-commerce group, The Catch Group
Blueprint for Global Operating Models
to Achieve Scalable Growth
Master effective operating models for entering and thriving in global markets, shared by top e-commerce experts. It will cover strategic planning, organizational structures, governance, and the integration of technology to ensure efficient global operations.
Talks
- Perfecting Strategies for Global Business Excellence by Annette Kaitinis, Co-founder CEO of Scoot Boots, one of Tasmania’s leading exporters supplying equine hoof boots to customers across 90 countries and the winner of 61st Australian Export awards in 2024.
- Using Amazon as a stepping stone into the United States and Beyond by Chris Thomas, CEO at Amasphere, an Amazon marketing agency. Chris has helped over 55 Brands launch and scale on Amazon’s various global marketplaces since 2018.
Trends and Innovations in Global Sourcing
Optimise your supply chain with expert sourcing solutions. The panellists will cover effective strategies, practical tips and firsthand experiences to help you improve your procurement process.
Expert Panel
- Graeme Paddock, a Real Estate tycoon turned successful Amazon Seller on why the success is in the buying, NOT the selling
- Rocky Yan, a 1688 buyer and Australia’s top-10 eBay seller.
- Still Zhu, founder at Wefulfil, a one-stop supply chain solution
The Role of Local Resources in Global Growth
Discover what practical support is available to help you on the global stage. The panellists will guide you on finding, accessing and applying for the resources you need.
Expert Panel
- Arnold Jorge, CEO at Export Council of Australia.
- Frank Li, who put Bundaberg on the map in China.
- Michael Fenech, an Australian entrepreneur, writer, start-up advisor, e-commerce expert, and a co-founder of SKUdrop.
Spaces are limited
Fill out the form to register your interest. We’ll be in touch closer to the event date to confirm your seat.
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Guoco Midtown Network Hub, 126 Beach Rd, Singapore 189773
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No, admission charges will not be incurred.
By public transport, there's a few ways to get there:
- 8 minutes walk, with direct connectivity from Bugis MRT (EW12/ DT14)
- Walking distance from City Hall (EW13/NS25), Promenade (DT15/CC4) or Esplanade (CC3)
- Nearest bus-stops to Guoco Midtown Network Hub: Suntec City (80159), Opp Suntec City (80151), Shaw Twrs (01629), Opp Shaw Twrs (01621)
By Car:
- Drive through Beach Road and/or Nicoll Highway to reach Guoco Midtown (128 Beach Road, Singapore 189773). View parking rates here.
This conference is open to Singapore SMEs looking to expand and grow their business in APAC. You may register here to reserve your spot.
Yes, you may.
The dress code is business casual.
You can reach us by emailing [email protected].
The main session will not be recorded. Only the panel discussion and the workshops will be recorded, post-edited and shared to delegates after the event. If you prefer not to be recorded or photographed, you can request to opt-out during the conference.
Yes, we have dedicated private meeting rooms available. You may inform us during registrations to book your consultation and we'll be happy to support any business queries for your cross-border business payment needs.
About WorldFirst
Founded in the UK in 2004, joined Ant Group in 2019. We provide international payment solutions to help businesses overcome trade barriers and high fees. Our goal is to enable truly borderless commerce with easy, fast and secure cross-border transactions.
Today, we’re a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform empowering SMEs to grow in global markets. Our multi-currency World Account lets you make and receive international payments, convert currencies and manage expenses – all from one platform.
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Years of history
