The evening fostered deep personal and professional connection. Long-time colleagues reunited with warmth, while new acquaintances quickly felt welcomed. The atmosphere underscored the importance of relationships as the foundation of business collaboration, strengthened, of course, by tasting local cuisine and hospitality at the Jumbo Seafood restaurant next to the conference hotel
The opening session highlighted the dangers of relying on historical knowledge to guide present decisions. Agility, not tradition, will determine resilience. In a volatile global economy with shifting leadership, Asia stands well-positioned to assume greater influence. The concept of “grey rhinos”, visible but neglected threats, resonated strongly, emphasizing proactive risk management and readiness for action.
Singapore’s government continues to empower SMEs through active policy support and an enabling environment for regional expansion. Its broad business ecosystem, encompassing companies of all sizes and sectors, makes it a highly effective hub for collaboration and conference hosting.
Moores Rowland in the Asia Pacific, as co-hosts of this conference, lead an insightful session on collaboration. Sustainable business growth depends on the strength of regional relationships. Delivering quality service earns trust, and trust expands networks. The message was clear: nurture relationships consistently, invite expertise where needed, and build risk frameworks that not only protect but enable opportunity.
IPG’s expansion through new practice groups marks a strategic evolution in technical and cooperative capability. The emphasis on client co-operation reflects a shift from single-advisor models to integrated, multi-disciplinary advisory teams. Regional and global collaboration is now essential to resolving complex client challenges.
AI is no longer a future consideration - it is an operational reality. Introduction and discussions on practical approaches to automation, risk mitigation, and human-AI integration. The consensus: AI should enhance, not replace, human intelligence. Success will depend on how thoughtfully it is embedded into business processes.
AI is the future and as professionals we need to embrace it. Care should be given as it evolves but we should encourage our younger counterpart to make it part of their professional lives. Take caution not to rely on AI but to rather enhance what we do as humans.
We were very pleased that Baba Hady Thiam of Thiam & Associés could join the conference who represented our befriended network LEX Africa.
After a very intense and highly inspiring conference programme everybody enjoyed the gala dinner at the famous Singapore Cricket Club where networking and exchanges on a more personal level were continued.
The following new members were welcomed to the group after their companies presentations to the membership.
represented by Graham Wallace, Elliot Arwas and Selven Iyaroo
represented by Yuki Sato and William Gillespie
We also said sad farewell to Klaus Bertram, who indicated that he is leaving IPG due the acquisition of their firm Delta Revision GmbH by Nexia GmbH, which is part of an exclusive global accounting network, and therefore also needs to step down from the Board. Partick van der Werken and Selven Iyaroo were welcomed as new directors.
The next IPG conference will be in Luxembourg 7-10th May 2026.
The conference reinforced a shared commitment to collaboration, adaptability, and technological integration. Relationships remain the core of business sustainability, while innovation and partnership define its future. Singapore served as a fitting backdrop; a living example of resilience.
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