Thuringia goes Singapore.Exploring Asia’s Business Hub.Republic of Singapore, 11 – 13 April 2019

Introduction: Thuringia Delegation Led by State Secretary Valentina Kerst, a political, economic and science delegation consisting of 50 representatives of companies and institutes participated in “Thuringia goes Singapore”. For 3 days, delegates were exposed to diverse opportunities and insights into Asia’s Business Hub, as they met existing and potential business partners through a series of workshops, briefings, site visits and networking evenings. The program promoted potential synergies and continued to strengthen bilateral relationship between Singapore and Thuringia. It was an interesting journey and the SGC is excited to see what collaborations will evolve in the near future.

DAY 1

Lunch briefing on “The Importance of Singapore as a Hub in Southeast Asia” by Dr Tim Philippi from the SGC, Ambassador Dr Ulrich Sante and Mr Werner Kemper from GTAI (From left to right)

Panel discussion with Mr Sebastian Zeitler from the SGC, Mr Eckart E. Jensen from HR ACT and Mr Friedhelm Best from HIMA Asia Pacific (From left to right)

Joint visit to BLK71 and the German Accelerator with pitches from both Thuringian and Singaporean start-ups.

Company visit to research institute ARTC that promotes robust public-private partnerships.

Appointment with Mr Gabriel Lim, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry,Ms Valentina Kerst, State Secretary of Thuringia and Dr Ulrich Sante, German Ambassador to Singapore.

Evening reception with the delegation at the German Residence.

Evening networking reception.

DAY 2

Company visit at SICK Pte Ltd. Delegates were being shown the latest sensor solutions for industrial automation applications.

Company visit at ASM Pacific Technology as the company representatives demonstrated integrated solutions in semiconductor and electronics industries.

Company visit to Fraunhofer Singapore. The institute looks at user-centered, immersive, real-time visual environments that allow users to interact with information.

Dining and evening networking session.

Day 3

Breakfast briefing with Dr Christoph Hein.