Mark your calendars for the Tech Skill Up Festival 2025, happening on 12 March 2025, 9AM – 5PM at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre! Organised by SGTech & IMDA, this full-day event is designed to empower ICT students and graduates with skills-based career pathways in the tech industry. Through an engaging and immersive experience, attendees will explore in-demand skills, connect with industry leaders, and gain insights into exciting tech job opportunities.
The programme includes:
GOH address by SMS Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of National Developement
Fireside chats with industry and government leaders
Panel discussion on the latest tech trends
Sharing on talent programmes by participating companies
Fringe activities like career consultancy, styling booths, resume writing, photobooths
Tech Talk Session 1: The Future of Work - Navigating the AI Revolution How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming various industries and the skills needed to thrive in this new landscape. Moderated by:
Tan Sio Poh, Course Chair, Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence, School of Informatics & IT, Temasek Polytechnic
Panel Speakers:
Alex Chan, CEO, Babbobox
Lex Lee, Head of AI Automation, RSM SG Technology Consulting
Dr Linda William, Senior Scientist, School of Informatics & IT, Temasek Polytechnic
11:40 - 12:00
Skills Up Session 1: Level Up Your LinkedIn - Building a Strong Professional Profile for Career Success Melissa Yuen, Account Director, LinkedIn
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:30
Tech Talk Session 2: Cybersecurity - Protecting Our Digital World Discuss the growing importance of cybersecurity in today's digital age and the career opportunities available in this field
Moderated by:
Dr Divyan Konidala, Assistant Director, Continuing Education & Training and Tech Skills Advancement Office & Lecturer & Student Advisor, Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, School of InfoComm Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Panel Speakers:
Ken Soh, Founding CEO, Athena Dynamics & Group CIO, BH Global Corporation Ltd
Serene Yeo, Vice President, Human Resources, Ensign Infosecurity
James Lim, CEO, Centre for Cybersecurity Institute
Skills Up Session 2: The Art of Interview - Acing your next conversation Yeo Puay Lim, Partner, TalentKraft
Lucky Draw #2
14:00 - 14:30
Tech Talk Session 3: The Engine Room of Internet - Explore Data Centre Careers Explain the role of data science in various sectors and the skills required to become a successful data scientist.
Moderated by:
Dr Zhang Huiyu, Senior Academic Mentor, School of Informatics & IT, Temasek Polytechnic
Panel Speakers:
Aaron Tan Jui Feng, Business Development Manager - Data Centre Facilities, Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Ersin Aksan, Senior Manager, DC Engineering & Solution, Singtel Nxera
Chua Chee Ming, Associate Director, RED Engineering Design
14:30 - 14:50
Skills Up Session 3: Building Mental Resilience for Career Success Shane Yan, Managing Director, Growthbeans (Savoir Asia Pte Ltd)
14:50 - 15:20
Tech Talk Session 4: Tech for Good in Singapore - Building a Sustainable Future Explore how technology is being leveraged to address Singapore's sustainability challenges and create a more sustainable future for the nation.
