Agenda
Get to know the detailed daily plan of activities we have organised. In this section, you will find the complete itinerary so that you don't miss any part of this unforgettable experience.
A trip for EADA Alumni and EADA MBA participants focused on upgrading your skills during a three-and-a-half-day programme at one of Singapore’s most renowned universities, Nanyang Technological University – Nanyang Business School. The programme features academic content and will allow you to obtain certification with the International Immersion Programme and learn about the country's most relevant aspects regarding:
Innovation and Digital Transformation, AI and the Future of Work
The Singaporean Miracle and Growth
The Local Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Trip Agenda
Sunday 24 May 2026
Arrival and hotel check-in at 3:00 pm
City tour at approx. 4:00 pm
Welcome dinner approx. 7:00 pm
Monday 25 May 2026
NTU: Singapore Growth Story.
Col. Sukhvinder Singh
9:30 am - 12:45 pm.
Corporate Content (Austral Group) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm approx.
Tuesday 26 May 2026
NTU: Exploring Future Customer Experiences with AI.
Prof. Jonathan Briggs
9:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Campus Tour: 5:15 pm approx.
EADA Alumni Meet-Up Singapore: 7:00 pm (Meeting with the local community).
Wednesday 27 May 2026
NTU: AI & Future of Work.
Assoc. Prof. Ruchi Sinha
9:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Visit: 7:30 pm (To be confirmed).
Thursday 28 May 2026
NTU: Digital Transformation.
Prof. Vijay Sethi.
9:30 am - 5:00 pm approx.
Certificates will be awarded at the end of the session.
Friday 29 May 2026
Corporate Content (Austral Group): 9:00 am – 1:30 pm approx.
Free afternoon.
End of the academic program at NTU.
*The trip agenda may be subject to change as pending activities are confirmed. Confirmed activities are shown in bold.
Speakers and Faculty
1) Col. Sukhvinder Singh – Singapore Growth Story
Area of Expertise: National strategy, security and economic development.
Brief Overview: Former Colonel in the Singapore Armed Forces and expert in geostrategy. He explains how Singapore has evolved from a resource-poor country into a global hub for innovation, logistics and political stability.
Relevance for EADA Alumni: Provides a macro-level perspective on sustainable growth models and institutional resilience.
2) Assoc. Prof. Ruchi Mishra – AI and the Future of Work
Area of Expertise: Artificial Intelligence applied to human resources, talent transformation and automation.
Brief Overview: Professor and consultant specialising in the Future of Work. Her research focuses on how AI is reshaping labour models, key skills and talent management.
Relevance for EADA Alumni: Offers key insights into how organisations must adapt to AI, future employability and digital upskilling.
3) Prof. Vijay Sethi – Digital Transformation
Area of Expertise: Digital transformation, technology strategy and innovation leadership.
Brief Overview: Recognised as one of the world’s Top Information Systems Professors, with deep expertise in how organisations adopt disruptive technologies to create competitive advantage.
Relevance for EADA Alumni: Connects corporate strategy with real-world technological implementation (AI, big data, platforms, automation).
4) Prof. Jonathan Briggs – Future Customer Experience (Marketing)
Area of Expertise: Customer Experience, strategic marketing, consumer behaviour, and customer-centric experience design.
Brief Overview: Professor and consultant specializing in how brands can design memorable and consistent experiences in omnichannel environments. He analyses consumer evolution, the use of data and technology, and the role of experience as a competitive advantage.
Relevance for EADA Alumni: Provides key insights on how to differentiate in saturated markets, build customer loyalty, and align marketing, technology, and organizational culture around the customer.
Additional Programme Speakers (To Be Confirmed)
1) Corporate Visit Speakers – To be confirmed
