Reimagining Your Business Blueprint for
Resilient and Agile Operations
May 13 - 16, 2025
| Amara Hotel, Singapore
Pre-Conference Focus Day - Change Management and Workforce Transformation (13th May)
Pre-Conference Focus Day - Change Management and Workforce Transformation (13th May)
10:00 am - 10:35 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
10:35 am - 10:40 am
Welcome Address by OPEX Week Asia 2025
10:40 am - 11:20 am
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation for Operational Efficiency
Ganaesh Aku -
Director of Transformation Strategy,
Standard Chartered Bank
Ignite innovation in your organization and unlock a world of possibilities. Learn how to foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Discover strategies for fostering a culture that encourages creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking
- Learn how to empower employees to generate innovative ideas and bring them to life
- Explore techniques for measuring and rewarding innovation to drive continuous improvement
Ganaesh Aku, Director of Transformation Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Ensuring Sustainable Change Management for Long-term Operations
Heliana Adiwinata -
Head of Corporate Planning & Strategy,
PT Astra Otoparts
Build a sustainable future for your organization by diving deep to effectively manage change, implement sustainable practices, and drive long-term success.
- Explore the intersection of change management and sustainability initiatives
- Learn how to effectively communicate and implement sustainable practices within organisations
- Discover strategies for overcoming challenges and driving long-term sustainability goals
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
Embracing A New Era: Welcoming the New Generation of Workers in a Tech-Driven Market
Heliana Adiwinata -
Head of Corporate Planning & Strategy,
PT Astra Otoparts
Gain insights on managing workforce transitions, leveraging technology, and fostering a future-ready, inclusive workplace culture.
- Explore strategies for integrating change management practices that cater to the expectations and skills of the new generation workforce
- Discover how technology can bridge generational gaps, foster collaboration, and create a seamless transition to a digitally enhanced workplace
- Learn how to build a culture that embraces innovation, supports continuous learning, and empowers the next generation of talent to thrive in operational excellence
12:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Networking Lunch Break
Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points
1:40 pm - 3:20 pm
Roundtable A: Should Change Management be a Top-Down or Bottoms-Up Approach?
How to balance short-term goals with long-term sustainability? Leadership's role in driving sustainability. Motivating employees to embrace sustainability.
1:40 pm - 3:20 pm
Roundtable B:Building Culture & Change Management within your Centre – Making Change Everyone’s Business
Balancing immediate costs with long-term sustainability investments. Emerging trends in sustainable business. Measuring social and environmental impact.
