SkillsFuture Festival 2026

AI X HALAL: THE UNTAPPED GROWTH ENGINE FOR F&B

DISCOVER HOW AI CAN HELP F&B BUSINESSES GROW, AUTOMATE & TAP INTO THE HALAL MARKET

Thursday, 24 September, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute
$20/pax

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For F&B Business Owners • Managers • Entrepreneurs • Industry Professionals

SkillsFuture Festival 2026

AI X HALAL: THE UNTAPPED GROWTH ENGINE FOR F&B

DISCOVER HOW AI CAN HELP F&B BUSINESSES GROW, AUTOMATE & TAP INTO THE HALAL MARKET

Thursday, 24 September, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute
$20/pax

(Payment will be collected via PAYNOW) or (You will be contacted by our team regarding payment)

REGISTER NOW

For F&B Business Owners • Managers • Entrepreneurs • Industry Professionals

Shape the Future of Food: Join SkillsFuture Festival 2026

The F&B landscape is transforming faster than ever. Step into the next era of culinary operations and business growth at SkillsFuture Festival 2026, where innovation meets real-world strategy.

Whether you are scaling a business, optimizing kitchen workflows, or upgrading your personal skillset, this is your launchpad to staying competitive in today's evolving food and beverage ecosystem. Empower your business. Elevate your skills. Secure your place at SkillsFuture Festival 2026.

Thursday, 24 September, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute, Event Hall 1-1

SEE AI IN ACTION

Live demonstration of Agentic AI featuring Claude Code.

See how AI is moving beyond answering questions to actually performing business tasks.

HEAR FROM F&B OPERATORS

Real-world perspectives on what works - and what doesn't.

Hear directly from business owners navigating manpower, costs, productivity and growth.

EXPLORE THE HALAL OPPORTUNITY

Discover how Halal can unlock new customers and markets.

Explore Halal beyond certification - and what the growing Halal economy could mean for your business.

LIVE AI KEYNOTE + DEMO

Beyond ChatGPT: Exlorping Agentic AI with CLAUDE CODE

Whai if AI didn't just answer your questions - but actually did the work?

See agentic AI in action and discover how businesses can move from simply AI to
deploying AI that can perform tasks, interact with systems and automate workflows.

Mohamad Adil Bin Mohd Kassim

Mohamad Adil Bin Mohd Kassim

VP-Technology Solutions/Country Manager UAE, SSA Group

is the VP-Technology Solutions/Country Manager UAE, SSA Group, specializing in technology solutions, digital transformation, and business consulting. He brings strategic leadership and industry expertise in helping organizations leverage technology to improve operations, innovation, and business growth.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Can AI x Halal Unlock the Next Growth Opportunity for F&B?

Hasan Abdul Rahman

Hasan Abdul Rahman

Managing Director – Pondok Abang

Hasan Abdul Rahman is the second-generation Managing Director of Pondok Abang, a Singapore Muslim-owned food business established in 1990. Since 2016, he has transformed the family business into a growing halal food manufacturing and distribution company with regional ambitions. He also contributes actively to Singapore’s business and social enterprise community through his roles with SMCCI and raiSE Singapore.
Leroy Low

Leroy Low

Managing Director - United Bakery Supplies Pte Ltd

United Bakery Supplies Pte Ltd is a family business, operating since 1988. Currently have 1,000+ active accounts, data for last 2 months. Customers Include: Cafes, Caterers, Gelato, Butter Toast, Homebakers, Cake shops & Bakeries
Hamidah Aidillah Mustafa

Hamidah Aidillah Mustafa

Founder, Parrot Social

Hamidah, founder of Parrot Social, has over 18 years of experience in Data Analytics, Consumer Intelligence, and Communications, serving government and private-sector clients across Singapore and ASEAN. She was recognized among Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Technology 2023 and Parrot Social was a Global Finalist in the WeConnect International Rise to the Challenge Awards 2022. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer at SUTD and a recognized thought leader contributing to national committees and regional media on AI, digital transformation, data analytics, and IoT.
Ustaz Azmi Abdul Samad

Ustaz Azmi Abdul Samad

CEO & Principal Consultant at HalalHub Consultants

Ustaz Azmi Abdul Samad is the CEO & Principal Consultant of HalalHub Consultants, specializing in halal industry consultancy, certification advisory, and professional training. With his expertise in Shariah and halal compliance, he supports businesses in understanding and implementing halal requirements while strengthening their credibility and market readiness.

MODERATED BY:

Aric Hidir Amin

Aric Hidir Amin

Founder & CEO of Omnitron Asia Pte Ltd

Specializes in AI automation and agentic AI, helping businesses across Southeast Asia modernize, improve productivity, and scale through practical AI solutions. His work focuses on AI agents, workflow automation, SaaS, customer support, and AI-driven media technology, with a mission to make AI adoption accessible, scalable, and impactful for businesses.
Mohamad Adil Bin Mohd Kassim

Mohamad Adil Bin Mohd Kassim

VP-Technology Solutions/Country Manager UAE, SSA Group

VP - Technology Solutions and Country Manager UAE at Consulting SSA Group, specializing in technology solutions, digital transformation, and business consulting. He brings strategic leadership and industry expertise in helping organizations leverage technology to improve operations, innovation, and business growth.

Guest of Honor

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What we'll be talking about

  1. Is AI genuinely improving F&B profitability – or are businesses getting caught up in the hype?
  2. As AI takes over more of the customer journey, at what point does efficiency come at the expense of hospitality?
  3. Is Halal simply a certification – or could it become a business growth strategy?
  4. Can AI make Halal compliance easier – and how far should we trust it?

Program

Time Agenda
9:30am – 10:00am Registration
10:00am – 10:15am SkillsFuture Advisory by SECDC
10:15am – 10:30am Opening Address + About SSA Group
10:30am – 10:45am Speech by CEO of SSA Group
10:45am – 11:25am Keynote Speech, “Beyond ChatGPT: Exploring Agentic AI with Claude Code” by Adil Kassim
11:30am – 12:15pm Panel Discussion – “Can AI & Halal Unlock the Next Growth Opportunity for F&B Business
12:15pm – 12:45pm Audience Q&A
12:45pm – 1:00pm Closing + Upskilling Pathways
1:00pm – 2:00pm Networking Lunch

Secure your seat

Join us on 24 September and discover how AI and the Halal economy could create new opportunities for your F&B business.

could create new opportunities for your F&B business.

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AI x HALAL: The Untapped Growth Engine for F&B
Thursday, 24 September, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute
$20/pax
(Payment via PayNow; our team will contact you regarding payment.)

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