S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurship X Global - Chengdu : Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Food
About This Course
- Contribute to Singapore’s Broader Engagement with the strategic Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle (CCEC) initiative in China:
-Understand the CCEC’s strategic importance and explore opportunities in agricultural products, culinary innovations, smart Food and Beverage (F&B) transformation, advanced food manufacturing, and smart logistics.
-Visit leading Chinese F&B enterprises such as KFC China, Meizhou Dongpo, and Chen Mapo, to explore their culinary innovations, business model innovations and identify potential partnership opportunities.
- Visit Chengdu’s major logistics hubs to examine their capabilities in food distribution, supply chain management, and international trade, and uncover collaboration opportunities with logistics players to enhance connectivity and business expansion within the CCEC and Southeast Asia.
-Learn & Explore Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Collaboration Opportunities:
- Learn from leading Chengdu-based companies such as KFC China on the successful integration of AI and digital technologies in Chengdu’s F&B ecosystem to create smart F&B businesses to drive productivity growth and business growth.
- Gain exposure to AI and digital innovation practices in Chengdu, identifying potential collaboration opportunities, and explore how these technologies can foster business growth.
-Expand Business Networks and Resources:
-Build valuable connections with members of the Sichuan Industry Association of Hotels, Restaurants & Catering, and alumni from Tsinghua University and Sichuan University, including business owners and senior management, through curated networking sessions designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaborative ventures.Create a company-specific Business Strategy to pursue opportunities in Chengdu:
-Create and present a comprehensive business strategy tailored to capitalize on the unique opportunities and strengths of Chengdu, leveraging insights gained from site visits, panel discussions, and networking
What You'll Learn
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the CCEC’s significance, with a focus on opportunities in agricultural products, culinary innovation, smart F&B transformation, advanced food manufacturing, and smart logistics.
Learn about culinary innovations and business model innovations directly at leading Chinese F&B companies such as KFC China, Meizhou Dongpo, and Chen Mapo, & identify potential partnership opportunities.
Visit key logistics hubs in Chengdu to examine their capabilities in food distribution, supply chain management, and international trade, uncovering opportunities to strengthen connectivity and expand business operations within the CCEC and across Southeast Asia.
* Learn AI-Powered Smart Businesses in Chengdu:
Learn from top Chengdu-based companies, such as KFC China, about the successful integration of AI and digital technologies in the local F&B ecosystem to foster smarter, more efficient business operations.
Discover AI and digital innovation practices in Chengdu, identifying how these technologies can drive productivity improvements and unlock new business opportunities for growth.
* Expand Networks and Foster Collaborative Ventures:
Establish valuable connections with members of the Sichuan Industry Association of Hotels, Restaurants & Catering, and alumni from prestigious institutions such as Tsinghua University and Sichuan University, including business owners and senior executives. Participate in curated networking sessions aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing and collaborative ventures.
* Create a Tailored Business Strategy for Chengdu Opportunities:
Create and present a business strategy to leverage the unique opportunities within Chengdu, incorporating insights gained from site visits, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to craft actionable strategies for growth.
Entry Requirements
Basic knowledge in Food and Beverage (F&B) manufacturing, trade & logistics