IIFT INTERATIONAL BUSINESS CONCLAVE 2018
In Partnership with Singapore Business Federation

Friday, September 28, 2018
6pm to 8pm followed by Networking Dinner

Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Singapore Management University
Fees: Complimentary

To attend, kindly register at: https://goo.gl/forms/zz1FCDODo6uwajnq2

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a Deemed University, is a premier research and training institution in India. Established in 1963 under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, IIFT focuses on capability development in the field of international trade. It offers post-graduate courses from its campuses in New Delhi and Kolkata in India, and Dar-es-Salam in Tanzania.

Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the apex business chamber championing the interests of Singapore business community in the areas of trade, investment and industrial relations. It represents 28,500 companies, as well as key local and foreign business chambers. 

IIFT Alumni Association Singapore (IIFTAAS) is a Singapore-registered society with more than 100 Singapore-based IIFT alumni as its members. IIFTAAS organises several formal and informal events each year as platforms for knowledge-sharing and professional networking. One of its largest events is the IIFT International Business Conclave which focuses on discussions on emerging trends and developments related to global trade.

The ongoing trade war between US and China has resulted in uncertainties in several markets. Further intensification of reciprocal measures, including raising of tariff and non-tariff barriers, is likely to increase volatilities, disturb and disrupt established integrated supply chains, and bring down business confidence levels. Several countries in South East and South Asia that supply raw materials and assemblies to either China or US, or both, are likely to be impacted. All major sectors – Commodities, Manufacturing, Services and Infrastructure Development – may face major challenges. Governments, businesses and individuals will need to react quickly to adapt to the new paradigms of business world.

Such a period of uncertainty and disruption is bound to throw up promising opportunities to both existing and new businesses in South East and South Asia. Major structural changes, new regulatory frameworks, intense competition and alternative business models coupled with rapid technological advancements will enable new partnerships, collaborative ventures and innovative entrepreneurs to carve out a space for themselves in the new era of regional and global business.

The Conclave will facilitate discussions with and amongst thought-leaders, industry captains, academics and professionals from various business sectors on the challenges created by an intensified US-China Trade War, and the huge potential for new business opportunities that are likely to come up as a result.

Speakers/Panellists:

Keynote Address: Dr. Steven Cochrane, Chief APAC Economist, Moody’s Analytics

Prof. Manoj Pant, Director, IIFT

Dr. Deborah Elms, Executive Director, Asian Trade Centre

Mr. Augustine Anthuvan, Executive Producer, Channel News Asia

Mr. Sanjay Mathur, Chief Economist – SE Asia and India, ANZ Bank

Mr. KV Rao, Resident Director – ASEAN, TATA Sons Limited