EXPAND SMART: Building Your Business Across Borders
About this Event
EXPAND SMART
Building Your Business Across Borders
Fireside Chat • Business Insights • Networking
Taking your business into a new market can open exciting opportunities. But successful expansion needs more than ambition. It requires the right strategy, market knowledge, partnerships and connections.
Èlan Empowered Circle presents EXPAND SMART: Building Your Business Across Borders, an evening bringing together experienced business leaders to share practical perspectives on international growth and cross-border opportunities.
Whether you are already exploring overseas markets or just thinking about your next stage of growth, this event is designed to give you practical insights, fresh perspectives and meaningful business connections.
WHAT WE WILL EXPLORE
• Preparing your business for international expansion
• Identifying the right markets and opportunities
• Understanding a new market before entering
• Building trusted cross-border partnerships
• Common challenges businesses face when expanding
• Using networks and industry connections effectively
• Strategies for sustainable international growth
• Real-world lessons from experienced business leaders
MODERATOR
Mr. Push Sharma
Founder & CEO, Haldy
GUEST SPEAKERS
Mr. Ang Yuit
President, ASME
Mr. Alex Ng
President, Enterprise Singapore Society
Mr. Azhar Othman
Executive Chairman, Enercon Asia Pte Ltd
Mr. Simon Bernie
Founder & Managing Partner, Goh Bernie Advisory
Mdm. Elaine Teh
Group MD, Octopus APAC Limited
WHY ATTEND?
ENGAGE
Connect with business and industry leaders.
EXPLORE
Discover new markets, opportunities and practical strategies.
EXPAND
Build meaningful connections that can support your next stage of growth.
Strategies • Connections • Opportunities
Grow Beyond Boundaries.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Ideal for:
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• SME owners
• Business leaders and professionals
• Startups preparing to scale
• Companies exploring overseas markets
• Businesses seeking international partnerships
• Anyone interested in cross-border growth
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Registration & Networking
5:00 PM onwards
Fireside Chat & Programme
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue
MIT Space, Peninsula Plaza
111 North Bridge Road
#06-27/28, Room Universe
Singapore 179098
Come for the insights. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new connections and possibilities.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
SGD 17.97
