SYNERGY Singapore
Agenda

Please note: Agenda subject to change
09:30 - 10:00 am Registration
10:00 - 10:15 am Opening Address - Clarifying the Complex in Singapore
10:15 - 11:10 am Future of Professionals - Forces Shaping Professional Work
11:15 - 11:55 am

Legal breakout:

Legal Market Trends & Regulatory Developments in Singapore

Tax compliance & finance breakout:

Regional Tax Regulations and the Technologies Driving Compliance

11:55 am - 12:30 pm

Tax compliance & finance breakout:
Global Minimum Tax Compliance in Practice for Multinationals
 

Legal breakout:
AI 'Skills' and their Pivotal Role in Singapore's Legal Market

12:30 - 01:30 pm Lunch & networking
01:30 - 02:10 pm

Tax compliance & finance breakout:
Why Automate End-to-end Indirect Tax Processes?
 

Legal breakout:
Proving LegalTech's Return on Investment: Delivering Measurable Results

02:10 - 02:30 pm Afternoon tea
02:30 - 03:20 pm Ethical AI and Responsible Governance
03:20 - 03:50 pm Managing Rising Complexity in Trade and Supply Chains
03:50 - 04:00 pm Concluding Remarks 
04:00 pm onwards Drinks and networking

10:00 - 10:15 AM

Clarifying the Complex in Singapore

Our customers look to our company to clarify the complex so they can gain the clarity needed to address current challenges and navigate uncertainties confidently. This session will introduce you to the Thomson Reuters brand and purpose.

Presenter

Karan Batra
Director, AEM Strategic Accounts Thomson Reuters

10:15 - 11:10 AM

Future of Professionals - Forces Shaping Professional Work

It is undeniable that the future of work is being revolutionised, driven by mega trends and the power of AI. As digital transformation rapidly reshapes the Southeast Asia's professional landscape, our panel of high-profile leaders will explore its profound impact on the workforce and the future of professionals. This panel discussion will comment on topics from the 'Future of Professionals' research by Thomson Reuters, including data from professionals based in Southeast Asia.

Presenters

Coco Shiao
Vice President International Strategy, Thomson Reuters
Yeong Zee Kin
Chief Executive, Singapore Academy of Law
Zachary Shim
General Counsel (APAC) Shein
Hongrui Mo
Chief Financial Officer - Asia, MET Group

11:15 - 11:55 AM

Legal Market Trends & Regulatory Developments in Singapore

Legal and industry experts will take you through the most significant trends, legal and regulatory updates that are changing the way you advise your organisation and clients. Learn how legal professionals can stay across all existing and emerging laws and regulations. 

Presenters

Ranajit Dam
Managing Editor, Legal Media Group
Elsa Chen
Co-Head, ESG & Public Policy, Allen & Gledhill
Ezra Tay
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Travala.com
Rishi Ballakhan
Asean Legal Operations Leader, EY

11:15 - 11:55 AM

Regional Tax Regulations and the Technologies Driving Compliance

A panel of experts will address the future of tax in the Asia Pacific region. They will provide technical updates on the most significant changes to be across, how these will evolve over time. These include the impact of Global Minimum Tax and AI, and the challenges and opportunities for heads of tax into the future.

Presenters

Albert Lee
Global Tax Technology and Transformation Leader, EY
Yi Zhuan Chin
Director (Economic Programmes), Ministry of Finance (Singapore)
Chan Chai Ling
Deputy Group CFO, CWT Pte. Limited
Haryati Hamzah
Co-Founder, Intellista Consulting

11:55 am - 12:30 PM

Global Minimum Tax Compliance in Practice for Multinationals

How can multinationals in Singapore leverage tax technology for compliance and efficiency? In this workshop, experts will showcase practical scenarios where digital transformation is revolutionising tax compliance for multinationals in the region. Discover how the ONESOURCE and Orbitax tools are effectively operationalising compliance at scale, driving efficiency and accuracy through advanced technology solutions.

Presenters

Mark Freeman
Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, Thomson Reuters
Agnes Fok
Partner/Principal - Tax Tech Transformation, EY
Pei Qi Lim
International Tax Manager, Olam
Pooja Khetwani
Senior Solution Consultant Asia & Emerging Markets, Thomson Reuters

11:55 am - 12:30 PM

AI 'Skills' and their Pivotal Role in Singapore's Legal Market

Join us for a session delving into the transformative power of AI in Singapore's bustling legal industry. Discover how legal professionals are accelerating their work with AI, and the skillsets they are growing to get the best out of it. Hear from trailblazers experimenting with AI to discover the most valuable uses cases in legal.

Presenters

Noemie Alintissar-Mooney
Consultant, Singapore Academy of Law
Catherine Roberts​
Snr. Director, AI & LegalTech Thomson Reuters
Ben Gilbert
Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft
Eugene Ho
Partner, Allen & Gledhill LLP

01:30 - 02:10 PM

Why Automate End-to-end Indirect Tax Processes?

This workshop aims to prepare guests for the shifts in tax technology as we approach 2025 and beyond. Participants will learn about the international regulations that shape VAT and e-invoicing. It all starts with the right indirect tax and e-invoicing tech via ONESOURCE by Thomson Reuters and Pagero.

Presenters

Mark Oh
Indirect Tax Portfolio Lead - Asia and Emerging Markets, Thomson Reuters
Heena Shah
Global Head of Tax, Tech Mahindra
Richard Mackender
Indirect Tax & Corporate Secretarial Services Lead, Deloitte
Amit Verma
Regional Head of CFO Solutions, APAC and Japan, SAP
Raymond Lam
Managing Director, Pagero ASEAN
UmaMaheswaran Panneer Selvan
Indirect Tax Solutions Consultant, Thomson Reuters

01:30 - 02:10 PM

Proving LegalTech's Return on Investment: Delivering Measurable Results

A panel delving into the role of the legaltech ecosystem for legal teams and firms who are driving innovation to improve processes, accuracy and efficiency. The session will explore how legal decision makers are prioritising innovation to advise and enable the business. The panel will impart best practices for law firms and legal teams in Singapore.

Presenters

Rob Head
Senior Director - Proposition Lead, Legal Content Solutions, Thomson Reuters
Eddee Ng
Joint Managing Partner, Tan Kok Quan Partnership Advocates & Solicitors
Mel Nirmala
ASEAN Legal Ops Excellence Lead, BAYER South-East Asia
Adrio Rivadi
Associate Director Business Development, KPMG

02:30 - 03:20 PM

Ethical AI and Responsible Governance

A panel of leading voices will discuss Ethical AI and Responsible Governance. Explore the ethical and responsible facets of AI use while gaining valuable insights on challenges, emerging policies and establishing AI governance frameworks.

Presenters

Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri
Director of Engineering, TR Labs
Goh Peng Fong
Chief Operating Officer Group Legal and Compliance, DBS
Stella Cramer
Partner, Co-Head of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Sector, Clifford Chance
Arvind Mathur
Enterprise Strategist, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Anshuman Bhar
Founder & CEO, Aays

03:20 - 03:50 PM

Managing Rising Complexity in Trade and Supply Chains

Smoothly operating supply chains have always faced challenges including weather events and labour actions. The types of risks for firms continues to rise, including a growing split in supply chains given geopolitical tensions, increasing regulatory and legal fragmentation, rising technology challenges, and changing climate patterns.  Corporate leaders can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed. But which risks are most likely to drive higher compliance costs now and which can be safely monitored?

Dr. Deborah K. Elms
Head, Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation