Programme outline

Learning objectives

• Strengthen Singapore’s engagement with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA):
  • Understand the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics ecosystem in Shenzhen, a global leader in innovation and technology.
  • Gain insights into cutting-edge AI technologies and products from leading Chinese tech giants like Tencent, Huawei, and Alibaba.
  • Leverage Shenzhen’s tech ecosystem to support business expansion in the GBA and Southeast Asia.
• Explore collaboration opportunities in AI and robotics:
  • Identify strategic opportunities for AI and robotic tech partnerships in the dynamic GBA region and beyond.
• Expand professional networks:
  • Participate in networking sessions with Tsinghua University alumni and industry leaders, including business owners and senior executives, to share knowledge and foster collaborations.
• Create a strategic AI and robotics business strategy:
  • Create and present a comprehensive strategy for AI and robotics partnerships, integrating key insights from site visits and networking sessions.

Day 1

• Pre-trip in Singapore
• Strategy workshop: Exploring AI opportunities in the GBA for Singapore’s technology, manufacturing, and retail industries

• Learn about the latest developments in Shenzhen’s AI and robotics technology ecosystem
• Learn about AI-driven opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) tailored to Singapore’s technology, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
• Gain insights into how AI and robotics technologies are shaping industries in Shenzhen and the broader GBA.
• Learn strategic frameworks to identify and capitalise on AI-related opportunities for business growth and competitiveness.

Day 2

• Site visit: Tencent Group
  • Understand Tencent’s latest AI technologies and products, including Large Language Model (LLM)
  • Opportunities for Singapore technology, manufacturing and retailing industry
• Seminar, lunch and networking session
  • Seminar on “Tencent’s Global Partnership Ecosystem: Trends & Opportunities”
  • In-depth partnership discussions with Tencent Group
• Site visit: Tencent Group
  • Understand Tencent’s ecosystem and related companies
  • Opportunities for Singapore technology, manufacturing and retailing Industry

Day 3

• Site visit: Huawei
  • Understand Huawei’s latest AI technologies and products, including Large Language Model (LLM)
  • Visit Huawei’s R&D Center at Shenzhen campus
• Seminar, lunch and networking session
  • Seminar on “Huawei’s Global Partnership Ecosystem: Trends & Opportunities”
  • In-depth partnership discussions with Huawei Group
• Site visit: Huawei Group
  • Understand Huawei’s ecosystem and related companies
  • Opportunities for Singapore technology, manufacturing and retailing industry

Day 4

• Site visit: Shokz
  • Understand the AI and innovation ecosystem for Shokz, the only earphone company globally with a core technology solution for bone conduction (1,400 patents, 1,000 trademarks)
  • Explore partnership
• Seminar, lunch and networking session
  • Seminar on “Tsinghua University International Campus: Partnership Ecosystem”
  • In-depth partnership discussions with Tsinghua-related tech companies
• Site visit: Tsinghua University International Campus in Shenzhen
  • Understand the technology and manufacturing ecosystem in Greater Bay Area (GBA)
  • Explore partnership opportunities.
• Roundtable Discussion on AI Partnership with Tsinghua University alumni in Shenzhen
  • Panel discussion by selected Shenzhen business leaders and SUTD participants
  • Networking with potential local partners

Day 5

• Site visit: Alibaba Campus in Shenzhen
  • Understand Alibaba’s latest AI technologies and products, including Large Language Model (LLM)
  • Explore partnership opportunities.
• Hands-on strategy workshop: Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative – Exploring AI and robotics collaboration opportunities
• Roundtable panel discussion: Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative – Unlocking AI collaboration opportunities
  • Regional Director (Shenzhen), IMDA
  • Regional Director (Guangzhou), Enterprise Singapore
  • Participants to share their business strategy for leveraging opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and receive constructive feedback from panellists and peers to refine and strengthen their proposed strategies.

Assessment

• Presentation of company’s business strategy to capture business opportunties