Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing Asia Virtual Summit 2026

Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Virtual Summit 2026

22 January 2026, Thursday

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (SGT)

Location: Online (Link will be provided upon registration)

HRD claimable program for Malaysian companies!

Contact us at +6011 1616 3281 or +65 8868 1418 or email us at AIMASIA@HASHTAQS.COM for more information and for the HRD application process.

Type of Ticket(s):

VIP Pass
Early Bird AIM VIP Pass: SGD$ 280

Early Bird VIP Group Bundle (Buy 3, Free 1): SGD$ 840

Normal Price VIP Pass: SGD$ 468

Normal Price VIP Group Bundle (Buy 3, Free 1): SGD$ 1404

General Pass
Early Bird AIM General Pass: SGD$ 58

Early Bird General Group Bundle (Buy 3, Free 1): SGD$ 232

Normal Price General Pass: SGD$ 88

Normal Price General Group Bundle (Buy 3, Free 1): SGD$ 352

Executive Summary

This educational summit is designed for forward-thinking manufacturing leaders and professionals who are ready to embrace Industry transformation. Combining strategic insights with hands-on experimentation, the program offers a dual focus: harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for manufacturing transformation and embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles as a strategic advantage.

Through a blend of expert presentations, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, participants will gain actionable knowledge and real-world skills to drive innovation, compliance, and competitiveness in their organisations.

Meet Our Leaders:

Renee Tan, Chairperson, Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing Asia

Dr Charlie Foo, Former Vice President & General Manager, NVIDIA

Vinod Balakrishnan, Senior Manager, Strategic Program Management, Micron Technology

William Zhong, Founder & CEO, Irista.AI

Lijin Chin, Founding Chairperson, Circular Business Association

Dr. Dean Wang, Regional AI Leader, Bain & Company

Morning session

AI-Driven Manufacturing Transformation

• Exploring AI fundamentals for manufacturing with real-world applications
• Experimenting with AI copilots for decision support and predictive analytics
• Simulating production challenges in AI sandboxes using synthetic data
• Automating defect detection and predictive maintenance with computer vision tools
• Leveraging generative AI for product design and digital twins
• Developing hands-on models with industry-relevant synthetic data
  

Afternoon session

Green & Sustainable Manufacturing Excellence

• Understanding and applying the mandatory sustainability reporting requirements using ISSB standards
• Identifying and mitigating risks of greenwashing while addressing ESG litigation as emerging threats and opportunities
• Evaluating technology and design as continuous business liability or asset in sustainability transformation
• Conducting rapid assessment of ESG risk and readiness across manufacturing operations
• Capturing opportunities for vendors and suppliers in Scope 3 value chains
• Getting data continuously ready on the right sustainability matters for accurate and transparent reporting

Why You Should Attend:

This summit offers a unique opportunity to gain both strategic foresight and practical skills at the intersection of AI and sustainability in manufacturing.

By combining executive-level insights with interactive discussions equips participants to address immediate operational challenges while positioning their organizations for long-term competitiveness in Industry X transformation.

You will learn practical frameworks which you can apply them directly, leaving with actionable takeaways that can be implemented in your workplace right away.

Organised by: Hashtaqs

Education Partner: Momentus Foundry

Register now to secure your seat and be part of this important conversation shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.