03 December 2025 | 09:30am to 10.30pm | Sands Expo and Convention Centre

SMESummit 2026 Speakers Line Up

Keynote Speakers

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Veronica Tan

Director, Safer Cyberspace
Cybser Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)

Veronica oversees the Safer Cyberspace portfolio in the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and is responsible for the national cyber resilience of organisations in Singapore. Under her leadership, the Agency established the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust certifications, which are national cybersecurity standards to guide organisations in managing their digital risks effectively.

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Marcus Chan

Director
Flo Energy Singapore Pte Ltd

Marcus has over 15 years of experience in finance, supporting businesses of all sizes across oil and gas, mobile security, and, most recently, renewable energy with Flo Energy. He began his career at PwC Singapore before moving into the startup and SME space, where he combined his passion for helping growing companies build strong financial discipline with hands-on experience running finance functions.

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Mike Krishnan

Senior Manager, Business Advisory
SME Centre@SICCI

Mike has been with SME Centre since 2018 and has assisted more than a thousand companies thus far. With his vast experience working in both Multinational Corporations and Small and Medium Enterprises in numerous different countries throughout his career, he has accumulated more than 13 years of experience in the Banking/Financial sector.

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Lai Ye Siang

Chief Representative
IPOS International

Ye Siang advises both public agencies and innovative enterprises on intellectual property management and strategy. Prior to joining IPOS International, Ye Siang was a consultant at a patent attorney firm where he advised various enterprises on intellectual property matters. He also has a rich background in the automation and automotive industries as a former engineer. Ye Siang is a Registered Management Consultant.

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Sharon Chong

Property Asset Enhancer
Prop Investment LLP

Sharon transforms numerous properties into elegant, future-ready assets through thoughtful design and precise execution. Together with Ron, the firm’s - Property Strategic Roadmap Advisor, they craft bespoke property pathways grounded in clarity, discipline, and long-term value. Quiet confidence. Trusted experience. Purpose-led results.

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James Wong

Head of SAP Cloud ERP, APAC & SEA
SAP Asia

James Wong is primarily responsible for orchestrating a diverse set of teams to help organizations of all sizes and industries adopt SAP Cloud ERP. As a core member of the APAC/SEA Executive Team, James is focused on driving sustainable business growth, operational excellence, and innovation for SAP Cloud ERP together with the SAP Partners across the region.

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Felicia Kow

Deputy Director,
Singapore Commercial Credit Bureau

Payments leader with 15 years of experience driving innovation across banking and fintech, with the last 5 years specializing in risk and credit risk. Felicia has worked with global and giant institutions like Citibank, OCBC, Fiserv, Wirecard, and Singapore Commercial Credit Bureau — building smarter systems, safer transactions, and stronger partnerships.

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Eelen Lim

Programme Director,
Finlab & Ecosystems, UOB

With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, Eelen Lim has a proven track record in building high-performing teams and driving business growth across diverse markets in the region. In her current role as First Vice President at UOB, Eelen leads strategic partnerships and ecosystem initiatives under UOB FinLab, spearheading the AI Ready Programme.

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Paul Kan

Country Head,
Business Banking Singapore, UOB

Paul is the Country Head for Business Banking Singapore in UOB, with over 20 years’ banking experience in leading banks across markets such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Prior to this, he has held positions such as the Group Product Head leading SME-focused product strategies across ASEAN, and Country Head for Business Banking Indonesia at UOB.

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Shannon Lung

Senior Vice President & Head,
Finlab & Ecosystems, UOB

Shannon Lung is the Senior Vice President & Head, FinLab Ecosystem & Partnership the bank’s innovation accelerator, fostering innovation by helping technology companies and SMEs. Before UOB, Shannon forged strategic collaborations and solidified Grab’s position in the FinTech industry as the Business Development & Partnerships Lead at Grab Financial Group Singapore.

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Derrick Toh

Senior Manager
Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)

Derrick has been with TAFEP for more than 18 years, witnessing how TAFEP has evolved since its inception. At TAFEP, he engages employers and promotes the adoption of fair and progressive workplace practices. He has extensive experience working with companies and partners and conducts briefings to help companies and its stakeholders to implement these practices so that they become employers of choice.