AI Training for Business Leaders: From Smart Operations to Scalable Business Growth – AIM ASEAN Certification

📅 Date: 1 Jul 2026 (Wednesday)

🕘 Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (including networking)

📍 Venue: National Library, Central Library – LAUNCH Room (L7)

As AI reshapes how businesses operate and grow, business leaders need practical ways to adopt AI, improve productivity, and build scalable operations.

This session features a 1.5-hour AIM ASEAN training, a business-focused panel discussion, and an MOU signing between Brishon and BlackStorm Group.

Participants will gain practical insights into AI adoption, smart operations, enhanced RFID solutions, project execution, cross-border opportunities, and scalable business systems.

The event will conclude with networking, giving participants the opportunity to connect with speakers, partners, and fellow business leaders.

Who Should Attend

This event is suitable for business owners, SME and MSME leaders, founders, management teams, operations leaders, project leaders, and professionals involved in business transformation, digitalisation, AI adoption, operational improvement, or regional expansion.

What Participants Can Expect

Participants will gain practical insights into:

How AI can support business productivity and decision-making

How smart operations and enhanced RFID solutions can improve operational visibility

How businesses can prepare for scalable and cross-border growth

How to approach AI adoption with proper planning and implementation discipline

How partnerships can support business transformation and new market opportunities

Agenda

10:30AM – 10:40AM: Registration

10:40AM – 12:10PM: Compressed AIM ASEAN Training

12:10PM – 12:55PM: Panel Discussion — From Smart Operations to Scalable Business Growth

12:55PM – 1:00PM: MOU Signing between Brishon (Mexico Market) and BlackStorm Group

1:00PM – 1:30PM: Networking

Important Programme & Eligibility Notes

This session will cover Modules 1 to 4 of the AIM ASEAN Programme in a single, structured training session, combining guided learning, practical examples, and facilitated discussion.

Participants who complete the session and meet the programme requirements will receive an AIM ASEAN e-Certificate.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in this programme, attendees must be eligible under the AIM ASEAN Programme.

Eligible participants include:

• Singapore-registered MSMEs, including:

– Private Limited Companies

– Sole Proprietorships

– Partnerships, LPs, LLPs

• Priority will be given to entities that have not previously participated in the AIM ASEAN Programme.

An MSME is defined as an organisation (Singapore entity only) with:

• Revenue of up to S$100 million, or

• A maximum employment size of 200 employees

Suitable for individuals who are able to evaluate, approve, or implement new workflows, processes, or AI tools within the business.

Programme Structure (Full AIM ASEAN Programme)

Module 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Basics & Business Use Cases

Module 2: The AI Adoption Journey – Steps for Business Owners

Module 3: Using AI Responsibly – Ethical & Governance Principles

Module 4: Key Considerations & Framework for Successful AI Deployment

Programme Highlights

100% sponsored (no course fees)

Beginner-friendly — no technical or coding background required

Short & time-efficient

Practical tools and real business examples

Certificate of Completion issued under AIM ASEAN

Access to Resources Hub (case studies, policy templates, prompt library and ROI calculator)

About AIM ASEAN

AIM ASEAN (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) is a two-year regional initiative by the ASEAN Foundation, under the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia Pacific, in collaboration with AVPN and supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank. It aims to empower 100,000 MSMEs across all ten ASEAN Member States. Through practical, localised AI training, AIM ASEAN helps small business owners use digital tools to improve operations, expand markets, and build resilience. The programme also brings together policymakers and experts to strengthen the ecosystem that enables MSMEs to thrive in the digital age.

Learn more about AIM ASEAN Programme: https://projectasiadata.com/aim-asean/

If you prefer a full online learning mode, please sign up here: https://startupvillage.asia/course/aim-asean-singapore-express