Part of the Global Tech Webinar Series hosted by Austrade and AIIA presented on 26 May 2022

Join this Global Tech Series Singapore special and learn the competitive edge of Singapore and find out how top tech firms like Google, Grab and Huawei are planning their growth in the region right from Singapore and discover what makes Singapore the digital capital of Asia. 

What is the Singapore-Australia Digital Economy Agreement?

The Singapore-Australia Digital Economy Agreement (SADEA) is signed almost two years. The SADEA enhances existing digital trade arrangements between Singapore and Australia under the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement. It also includes seven Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to operationalise some of the modules in the DEA by identifying or mapping collaboration projects.

Areas of interest:

• AI
• Data Innovation
• Digital Identities
• Personal Information Protection
• E-invoicing
• Trade Facilitation
• E-certification 

You will learn:  

• Business Environment in Singapore and Why Choose Singapore. Latest government grants / initiatives

• Singapore Government focus, incentives, Connections Concierge and foreign employee recruitment

• How Singapore government support digital transformation

• We will then hear from an Aussie company that has cracked the SG market

• A panel will then do a Q & A to answer exporters questions.

About the AIIA

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is Australia’s peak representative body and advocacy group for those in the digital ecosystem. The AIIA represents the depth and breadth of Australia’s innovation technology companies. Given the numbers of tech professionals employed by these companies, the AIIA represents a significant portion of the 750,000+ workforce of the Australian technology sector. AIIA membership is open to organisations providing digital goods and services across all industry sectors in Australia. Find out how to join the community here. 

The AIIA in Victoria provides a strong voice of influence, a sense of community through events and enables a network for collaboration and business opportunities as well as helping Victorian-based member companies to achieve business success and growth. AIIA’s interests and activities in Victoria are coordinated by the Victorian Council, an elected group of representatives from AIIA member companies who work on a voluntary basis to promote the association and the digital technology industry. Find out more here.

AIIA Events Program

The AIIA is renowned for its event program and the value it delivers for its members through the opportunities that are derived from it. Due to demand for significant and meaningful program content. AIIA continue to host its Online Briefing Series along with the return of COVIDSafe Face-to-Face Events where appropriate. The topics remain many and varied and deal with content that is very relevant today. The intention is to provide members with access to information, experiences and resources to create opportunity for member companies in the digital economy. Check out the AIIA 2022 Events Program or see a list of upcoming events on their website.