Post-event Report on
6th ASEAN ANSYS Conference (Theme: R & D – Are You Game?)
held in conjunction with Global Entrepolis @Singapore 2006 
at Suntec Convention Centre 31 Oct to 2 Nov 2006

The 6^th ASEAN Conference, a biennial event held by CAD-IT saw the coming together of over 120 distinguished participants and presenters from diverse industries locally and across the region. 

The speech ‘R&D - Are You Game?’ reflecting the theme of the conference was delivered by our Guest of Honor Mr. Inderjit Singh (Chairman, GPC for Finance and Trade & Industry, Deputy Government WHIP, MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, CEO of Infiniti Solutions). 

Mr. Inderjit Singh’s speech served to both challenge an inform participants about the why’s and how’s of going about embracing an innovative mindset, achieving breakthroughs in design, engineering and manufacturing processes, carry out research and development activities, getting funding and support for their organizations in their strive to develop higher value-add products/services and achieve greater global competitiveness.

Students from Teck Whye Secondary School put up a most graceful Malay cultural dance item to welcome the arrival of Mr. Inderjit Singh.
 

Teck Whye Secondary School also showcased a range of specially selected award-wining art paintings by students at our conference.  They were also commissioned by CAD-IT to produce all the conference gifts and certificates.  TWSS’ principal, Mr. Adrian Cordeiro and teacher Mr. Sean Gragory Jalleh’s joint  presentation entitled “Creative minds in the making” explained how their students are being encouraged to use advanced technology like ANSYS by participating in CAD-IT’s Innovation Camps as well as in their multi-faceted  arts, design and technology programs to create innovative works and products.  

At the 6^th AAC, presentations spanning from industries such as Microelectronics, Chemical Processing, Environment, Defence, Marine/Offshore, Biomedical, Consumer Products, Automotive, Data Storage, Aerospace to Homeland Security were given.  Technical Papers featuring a wide range of ANSYS applications from CFD, Structural, Thermal and Multiphysics applications were also presented.

It is heartening to note from Mr Inderjit Singh’s speech that the Singapore government through SPRING has many schemes in place to assist Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in their R & D investment, the  focus and funding of which will increase even more in the near future in view of the high priority that the country places on high value-add activities.

From the feedback received at the end of the conference, we are greatly encouraged to know that  close to 100% of our participants have had their objectives fulfilled and would like to attend more of CAD-IT’s events in the future. Participants had an excellent time networking and learning about how leading companies have succeeded from the successful deployment of ANSYS technologies and the latest trends.

The conference held in conjunction with GES 2006 this year which attracted more than 10,000 delegates, provided our 6^th AAC participants with increased opportunities for networking as well as sourcing for new innovations and business in the region through many activities held during the 4 days.

What our participants say …

 “The conference was well organized and well done.  Thanks for your hospitality and those networking free wine events were kind of cool.”
                                                                                                         - Ravi Kumar, Regional Sales Director of Ansys Inc.

“It’s an eye opener especially for new user. Its a great opportunity for the ANSYS community to network and share their projects experiences and knowledge. Excellent job CAD-IT!
                                                                                    - Raymond Ong, assistant manager of Tractors Singapore Limited