The recent Influenza A pandemic scare has reminded many SMEs of the grim reality they faced during the 2003 SARs induced recession. As SMEs brace themselves for the worst economic recession ever, it is imperative that they remain resilient and respond effectively as they face challenges ahead. This event will address concerns that SMEs might have when it comes to safeguarding the interests of its key stakeholders, reputation, brand and value creating activities. It will also highlight and remind participants of potential impacts that may threaten an organisation.
This event will cover the essence of how:
• SMEs can be recognised as reliable & sustainable business partners;
• To enhance business reputation & consumer confidence;
• To protect assets & its infrastructure; and
• To maintain operations and minimise financial impact during crises.
Programme:
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8:30am |
Registration |
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| 9:00am | Welcome Address |
Teng Theng Dar CEO, Singapore Business Federation
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| 9:10am | Opening Address |
Lawrence Leow President, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises
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| 9:20am | Preparedness - The Key Success in Today’s Economic Climate |
Marc Ronez Managing Director, Asian Risk Management Institute
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| 10:00am | National BCM Programme |
Rita King Senior Director, Singapore Business Federation
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| 10:15am | BCM: Sourcing for Information |
Samuel Sng Research Associate, National Library Board
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| 10:30am | Tea Break |
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| 11:00am | Insights to Business Continuity Planning |
Stephen Tan Project Manager, IBM
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| 11:45am | Panel Discussion | Singapore Business Federation, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, SPRING, IBM, BSI, ARiMi, Raffles Hospital |
| 12:30pm | Networking Lunch |
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| 1:30pm | Keep Your Business Connected – Embracing IT for Business Resiliency |
Peter Borup Jakobsen Cisco
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| 2:00pm | Wisdom around Software Usage |
Roland Chan Senior Director, Business Software Alliance
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| 2:30pm | Addressing the 'If I know then what I knew now" Mindset |
Toh Siew Guat Financial Service Director,
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| 3:00pm | Tea Break |
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| 3:30pm | Singapore Business Continuity Index Survey Findings |
Wong Tew Kiat Service Delivery Director, NCS Pte Ltd
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| 4:00pm | Benchmarking - how sound are your BCM plans? |
Philip Sy Member of BC/DR Working Group, Information Technology Standards Committee
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| 4:30pm | Re-thinking your Business Processes |
Ken Loke Chairperson, Workflow Management Coalition
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| 5:00pm | End |
