Canon’s annual thought leadership platform returns with expert dialogue and tech innovation such as AI to help businesses better navigate global uncertainty.
On Tuesday, the Japanese tech company Canon announced the much-anticipated return of its annual «Think Big» Leadership Business Series in Singapore, which will be held at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay on 29 and 30 October 2024. This year's theme, «The Year of Elections – Surviving and Thriving Amid Political Change,» promises to be more engaging than ever.
With election outcomes potentially impacting economic trajectories, business leaders must capitalize on change to enhance their resilience and adaptability.
Leadership Business Series 2024
Attendees will also gain exclusive access to invaluable perspectives from esteemed speakers across key business and trade associations, academia and industry experts discussing topics ranging from the impact of the changing global landscape on businesses in 2025 to best practices for enhancing workplace productivity. For the first time ever, the «Think Big» Series in Singapore will feature sessions conducted in Chinese, available during the afternoon on the first day of the event, opening doors to even more diverse perspectives.
«In a year marked by constant global change and disruption, businesses across Asia face unprecedented challenges. Canon's commitment to equipping businesses with innovative solutions to stay ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever,» said Norihiro Katagiri, Senior Vice President, Canon Singapore.
Towards AI
At the event, Canon will also present a «Towards AI» solutions showcase, designed to empower businesses to make strategic investments in AI amidst rapid change. The showcase, which comes at a time when more than 75 percent of companies globally are looking to adopt technologies such as AI in the next five years, will spotlight innovative AI and technological solutions for the front, main, and back offices through an experiential journey.
Guests will be able to preview Antelope AI Genie, an advanced AI-powered solution poised to revolutionize operational efficiencies with automated content analysis, summarisation and comparison.
Unique Opportunities
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to interact with other cutting-edge technologies such as facial recognition, process digitalization, and smart surveillance while witnessing firsthand how they can be leveraged to boost productivity and streamline operations across key sectors.
«We are excited to announce the return of Canon's esteemed 'Think Big' Leadership Business Series. As a cornerstone event in Singapore for over a decade, we are committed to providing a platform for thought-provoking discussions and a culture of innovative showcases,» said Vincent Low, Head of Enterprise Business, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore.
The «Think Big» Leadership Business Series addresses business challenges posed by political shifts; and explores how businesses can leverage technology to thrive in uncertain times through the tech-driven solutions showcase. This year's event will feature a dual-language format with English and Chinese keynote addresses, and panel discussions led by Mediacorp, one of Singapore's leading media companies. Interested participants can register for «Think Big» Leadership Business Series in Singapore here. The event is open to the public, with both the panel discussions and solutions showcases accessible to all attendees.
