SMEICC EXPERIENCE
CONNECTING LEADERS, BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES ON ONE STAGE
Singapore’s largest and only bilingual SME conference for the past 25 years, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents its flagship event, SMEICC.
Revel in a showcase of practical ideas and successful initiatives by distinguished thought leaders, eminent business leaders and various government agencies.
Expect a carefully-curated programme designed to help SMEs win in disruptive times.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
- RETHINK -
Transform breakdowns to breakthroughs, discover practical innovation and be inspired by real-life experience from industry leaders to bring your company forward in the business environment of tomorrow.
- TRANSFORM -
Recognise the real business challenges and refocus your leadership and management strategies for lasting success.
- EXPLORE -
Connect vital collaboration opportunites to advance winning ideas and proven approaches to fuel growth.
We have more than
1000
participants
77.4%
Gather market information / technology updates/ SME services
69%
Learn from speakers on ways to conduct a successful business or adopt technology for business growth/productivity
47.1%
Business Networking Opportunities
44.1%
Obtain more information on Government Assistance schemes and programmes
29.6%
Source the best alternative ICT/ Solutions/ SME Services
OUR JOURNEY
Serving the needs of the local SME community since its inauguration in 1997.
In line with market trends and development, the annual themes reflect the business imperatives of each year and tackle the key SME challenges and opportunities in good time. Track the growth of this iconic event below.
The Beginning
(1997 - 2012)
The Beginning (1997 - 2012)
Our story began in 1997 with the establishment of 3 business events to address the learning and procurement needs of SMEs. Through the years, SCCCI has strongly advocated for the spirit of entrepreneurship and continuous capability development by presenting the flagship events at no cost to the business community.
SME CONFERENCE
The most established bilingual SME conference in Singapore, renowned business and industry leaders share their inspiring stories on how they defied the odds and redefined conventions to achieve success in the global economy.
INFOCOMM COMMERCE CONFERENCE
The ICC is a bilingual business and technology conference that convenes prominent field experts and academics who have developed and mastered effective strategies for business sustainability.
SME EXPO
A one-stop hub for SMEs to source for a wide range of business and technology solutions, with complimentary business consultations as well as information on assistance from the government agencies.
Synergy
(2013 - 2019)
synergy (2013 - 2019)
In line with the changing business landscape, the 3 events are amalgamated into “SMEICC” – a 2-day event held in August annually. The conference packed expert knowledge, market updates and valuable insight from industry champions and enterprising speakers in business and technology. The Exhibition complemented the Conference with the showcase of a myriad of practical solutions for SMEs to stay relevant and competitive in the disruptive environment.
2013
Embrace. Enable. Empower.
2014
Transforming SME 1.0 to SME 2.0: Recalibrate. Reload. Renew.
2015
The New SMEs: Think Creatively, Act Innovatively
2016
Smart SMEs: Innovate. Collaborate. Accelerate.
2017
Future SMEs: Embracing Realities. Creating Opportunities
2018
New Faces of SMEs: Disruptor. Challenger. Leader.
2019
Global Innovation: Navigating the New Future
Evolution
(2020 - 2021)
evolution (2020 - 2021)
For the first time in 23 years, SMEICC 2020 welcomed thousands of participants virtually via an online platform. With a global shift into the New Normal, SMEICC rose to the challenge of evolving and adapting amidst uncertainties. By maintaining its relevancy through rigorous fine-tuning, SMEICC provided an optimal learning experience for businesses during these unprecedented times.
2020
Re-Thinking & Re-Shaping your company to the Next Future
Forward Focus
(2022 - Ascending Beyond)
FORWARD FOCUS (2022 – ASCENDING BEYOND)
After a tumultuous period caused by the pandemic, we are finally on our steady path back to normalcy. Business sentiments have picked up at the start of this year, and GDP growth was forecasted at 3 to 5%. SMEICC 2022 is proud to play its role in contributing to a more vibrant and dynamic Singapore economy. Collaborate. Differentiate. Evolve. Forward Focus. These attributes remind us that we must collectively embrace them as a business community for a more resilient economy in the new reality.
