Learn Arounds

Learn Arounds are immersive off-site learning experiences that expand your perspective, spark your creativity and foster deeper connections. Prepare to leave the conference room and fully engage in a hands-on learning journey that connects theoretical knowledge with real-world encounters. Uncover the fascinating human narratives that bring each location to life as we extend a warm invitation for you to “SHINE”!

PLEASE NOTE:

Registered members and their fully registered guests may sign up for one (1) Learn Around per person. Please be sure to include the full names of both parties when registering.
All Learn Arounds will depart and arrive from the Marina Bay Sands. For Chapter Officers, you will be able to choose your Learn Around during the days and times that you are not at Chapter Officer Training.
All Learn Arounds have limited space and require pre-registration. They are made available on a first come, first serve basis, and there is no waitlist.
Learn Arounds are complimentary to EO GLC participants and are considered an integral part of the learning programme.

For questions about Learn Arounds, please contact [email protected]

Brass Lion Distillery

Creative Eateries

Description

Learn about EO Singapore member business, Creative Eateries, with serial restaurateur Anthony Wong and his business partner and daughter, EO Singapore member, Bonnie Wong.

Explore the company’s story and succession process, guided by Anthony and Bonnie at Sarai Thai Cuisine.

Learn how a well-executed succession plan can bring a seamless leadership transition in business, ensuring continuity and stability.

Following this, engage in a hands-on cooking experience, where you will craft your own Mieng Kam, concluding with a Thai wine tasting, and get insights from a Thai wine expert.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. Leadership transition and family business
2. Local cuisine
3. Operational efficiency and resource management

Brass Lion Distillery

Description

Join the EO Singapore member business, Brass Lion Distillery, and gain insights into their remarkable story. Hear firsthand from founder Jamie Koh as you explore how adaptability, market intelligence, and resilience played pivotal roles in the success of Brass Lion Distillery.

Sample exceptional spirits and discover the entrepreneurial journey behind Singapore’s first full-fledged distillery, while learning about modern distillation techniques.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. Market entry and expansion tactics 
2. Adaptation and resilience in business
3. Innovation in the food and beverage industry

Lionsbot

Description

Immerse yourself in the world of robotics and entrepreneurship at Lionsbot, Singapore’s innovation hub, an EO Singapore member business.

Founder Dylan Ng Terntzer will share insights on scaling, product diversification, and global expansion. Discover strategies for identifying new markets, adapting to diverse customer needs, and achieving sustainable growth.

Engage in an interactive problem-solving exercise during the Lionsbot factory tour, where everything is manufactured locally.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. Local innovative technologies and robotics  
2. Growth strategies 
3. Challenges and solutions in local manufacturing

Level 33 Brewery

Description

Join us as we explore what doing business in Singapore looks like.

Martin Bem, EO Singapore member, alongside a legal expert from the prominent Singaporean law firm Rajah & Tann, will share the challenges, strategies, and determination that come with building a successful venture in a foreign land.

You will also taste the house specialties, at the world’s highest microbrewery.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. Business regulations and opportunities in Singapore 
2. Insights on integrating into the Singaporean market 
3. Enjoy the sights and flavors from the world’s highest microbrewery

Goldbell Group

Description

Explore the dynamic organization that is Goldbell Group, an EO Singapore member business.

Learn about the company’s story and succession process from third generation entrepreneur Arthur and Alex Chua.

Following their story, you will participate in a legacy workshop led by a local expert and leave with actionable takeaways for your personal legacy planning.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. Multigenerational business 
2. Succession planning 
3. Business diversification

Netatech Living Lab

V-plus AgriTech and Bollywood Farms

Description

Experience Singapore's food security and sustainability innovation in action at V-Plus Agritech, hosted by soldier turned sustainability leader James Yin, CEO. Explore cutting-edge tech integrating vegetable and fish farming in a circular setup, powered by renewable energy.

For an insightful contrast, we will also visit idyllic Bollywood Farms to experience its nature forward agroforestry-as-edutainment path to impact and success.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. AgriTech trends and technologies
2. Singapore’s “30 by 30” food security initiative
3. Traditional food sustainability approaches

Green Architecture & Water Story

Description

Discover the synergy of futuristic architecture and urban farming, where green building incentives meet high-tech design.

Engage in hands-on activities like garden cleaning and smart tea leaf harvesting. Gain insights into cutting-edge concepts such as the circular economy, coastal protection, and advanced waste management infrastructure.

Learn more about the forefront of innovation that shapes a greener, tech-oriented world.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. Regulations in sustainable architecture  
2. Incentives for adopting green building principles  3. Water conservation strategies

Smart City

Description

Discover Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) role in shaping the city and its commitment to smart urban planning, providing insights into Singapore’s urban development history.

Interact with URA Experts and conclude the experience at Our Tampines Hub. This integrated community and lifestyle building serves as a model for modern urban community centres, showcasing spaces, sports facilities, cultural programs, and more.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. The Singaporean housing and community development approach
2. Integration of smart city concepts into business
3. Technological advancements for urban living

Street Art

Description

Embark on an immersive art experience in Singapore, starting with a street art tour, followed by a hands-on session to create your street art-inspired canvas under expert guidance.

Conclude the experience hearing from local art entrepreneurs, gaining exclusive insights into their artistic journeys.

During this experience, you will learn about:

1. Singapore’s art industry
 2. Business aspects of art entrepreneurship 
3. Art as a tool for storytelling