UOB FinLab’s 10th Anniversary Networking Event

UOB FinLab 10th Anniversary Networking Evening celebrates a decade of empowering businesses across ASEAN through digitalisation, sustainability, and innovation. The event brings together SMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, tech solution providers and ecosystem partners for an evening of meaningful connections, inspiring conversations, and reflections on UOB FinLab’s journey and impact.

The registration period has concluded.

Event Agenda

Registration and Welcome

Join us for networking ice-breaker activities at 6.15pm.

From Vision to Elevation:
A Conversation with Janet Young

This fireside chat will reflect on UOB FinLab’s 10-year journey of empowering SMEs through innovation, digitalisation, and collaboration, while looking ahead to the next decade. Hear from the founder as she shares her perspectives on leadership, transformation, and resilience, offering inspiration on how SMEs can harness digitalisation, innovation, and community to navigate change, seize new opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.

Uob Sme Networking Day Janet Young - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Janet Young

Managing Director and Head

Group Channels and Digitalisation,
Group Strategic Communications and Brand, UOB

Moderated by:

Uob Sme Networking Day Shannon Lung - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Shannon Lung

Head of UOB FinLab and Ecosystem Partnership, UOB

Building Better Businesses:
How SMEs Are Adopting Sustainable Practices

This panel will spotlight SME leaders from diverse industries sharing how they are integrating sustainability into their business models – from operations and supply chains to product innovation and community engagement. These business leaders have turned ambition into action through participation in UOB FinLab programmes and community, where they redefine success by aligning growth with positive environmental and social impact. The goal is to inspire more SMEs to explore practical approaches to balancing profitability with purpose, and how SMEs can lead the way in building resilient, responsible businesses.

Moderated by:

Uob Sme Networking Day Marianne Tan - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Marianne Tan

Programme Director,
UOB FinLab and Ecosystem Partnership, UOB

Speakers:

Uob Sme Networking Day Alan Wong Krome - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Alan Wong

CEO and Creative Director,
Krome

Uob Sme Networking Day Ck Smart Tradzt - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Chung Chee Kong

Managing Director,
Smart Tradzt

Uob Sme Networking Day Simarna Singh - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Simarna Singh

Regional Healthcare Sustainability Manager,
DKSH

Vanessa Ong - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Vanessa Ong

Founder,
Gernise Global and MamaShop

Short break

Refreshments will be served.

No One Builds Alone:
The Power of Community, Mentorship and Growth

This panel explores how community, mentorship, and skills development empower SMEs to grow with confidence. It will highlight why surrounding yourself with the right people is just as critical as having the right tools. Through real stories and practical insights, the session will show how building strong support networks can accelerate learning, build resilience, and drive meaningful business transformation.

Moderated by:

Uob Sme Networking Day Candice Chua 2 - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Candice Chua

Branch Manager,
UOB Clementi, Hangout @ NP, SP

Speakers:

Paul Kan

Paul Kan

Country Head,
Business Banking Singapore, UOB

Bridget Tai 400 By 400 - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Bridget Tai

Executive Director,
Sonata Dancewear

Uob Sme Networking Day Jo Ng Inspire Marketing - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Jo Ng

Founder and Director,
Inspire Marketing

Uob Sme Networking Day Abhishek - Uob Finlab’s 10Th Anniversary Networking Evening

Abhishek Chatterjee

Founder & CEO,
Tookitaki

Networking

Connect with fellow business leaders, ecosystem partners, and the UOB FinLab community to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore future opportunities in a casual networking setting.