AI is no longer a question of adoption; it is a question of direction. At our recent AI.dea Executive Briefing, organised in partnership with Singtel on 30 April 2026, one definitive theme emerged: for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the primary challenge is not securing access to AI, but translating its vast potential into a clear, actionable strategy.
The event commeced with an insightful session by Mr Geet Bhanawat, Chief AI and Analytics Officer at Singtel, who shared key perspectives on Singapore's national AI roadmap and its implications for local businesses.
Following this, Ms Michelle Yeo, AI.dea Programme Lead at SIM Academy, discussed how organisations can get started on developing pilot AI projects and outlined what is truly required to scale AI initiatives effectively across an enterprise.
The briefing concluded with an engaging panel discussion featuring Mr Wilson Tan, Senior Director, Cyber Consulting, Education and Professional at Singtel; Ms Natalie Lim, Director at Allkin Singapore; Mr Joseph Simbar, CEO at Mimin; and Mr Ho Seong Kim, CEO of SIM Academy. The panellists highlighted a critical shift currently taking place in the market: the move from superficial experimentation to purposeful, results-driven implementation.
As AI continues to reshape organisational landscapes, the ability to turn awareness into action will become a defining capability for business leaders. To support this transition, Singtel and SIM Academy have introduced the new AI.dea - AI bridge programme.
Jointly developed by Singtel and SIM Academy, the AI.dea - AI bridge programme is specifically designed to close the gap between ambition and real business outcomes. Purpose-built for SMEs, it provides a structured pathway to adopt AI with confidence, helping leaders navigate implementation complexities, manage security and compliance risks, and deploy AI strategies that deliver sustainable, measurable ROI.
Eligible SMEs can receive up to 90% SkillFuture funding (terms and conditions apply).
Learn more about how the AI.dea - AI bridge programme can help you transform your organisation and achieve measurable AI business outcomes here: AI.dea Programme Details
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