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AI and Digitalization in Singapore’s Aerospace & Aviation Industry

Name: AI and Digitalization in Singapore’s Aerospace & Aviation Industry
Start: 2025-11-27T13:30:00+08:00
End: 2025-11-27T17:00:00+08:00
Location: LT 1, PSB Academy Marina Square

Thursday, 27 November 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Discover the Future of Aerospace: AI and Digitalization in Aerospace

Join us for an engaging technical talk that delves into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence and digitalization in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector, with a special spotlight on Singapore’s dynamic aerospace industry.

This session will showcase how AI-powered solutions and cutting-edge digital technologies are reshaping the industry —driving greater efficiency, improving safety standards, and enabling smarter operations. Hear from industry leaders as they share real-world use cases, challenges faced, and the vast opportunities these innovations present within Singapore’s fast-evolving aerospace ecosystem.

Date & Time:

Thursday, 27 Nov 2025

1.00 PM – 1.30 PM Registration
1.30 PM – 5.00 PM Presentations
5.00 PM – 6.30 PM Industry Networking

Agenda:

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Registration

1:30 PM – 1:40 PM: MC Opening

1:40 PM – 1:50 PM: Welcome Address – Mervyn Sirisena, IES Dy President

1:50 PM – 2:00 PM: Welcome – Dr Bala, Director, School of Engineering & Technology, PSB Academy

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM:

Coming Soon

2:20 PM – 2:40 PM:

(Coming Soon)

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM:

“Singapore’s R&D Strategy to Uplift our Aerospace Industry” – Nelson Low, Director Singapore Aerospace Programme, A*STAR
A look into how the aerospace landscape is changing and what are the key challenges in the aerospace industry. A prelude to how Singapore government is supporting R&D efforts over the next 5 years to overcome those challenges, esp in the areas of AI, robotics, automation and advanced manufacturing*

3:00 PM – 3:10 PM: Midway break

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM:

“Artificial Intelligence in MRO” – David So, SVP Base Maintenance, SIA Engineering Company

AI is revolutionizing the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector, enabling smarter and more predictive operations. Mr. David So will share SIAEC’s digital transformation journey — from predictive maintenance analytics and intelligent scheduling to workflow automation and data-driven quality management. The presentation will also explore how AI complements human expertise, improves turnaround efficiency, and drives continuous improvement in a safety-critical environment.

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM:

“Beyond the Hype: What 10,000 Messy Work Cards Taught Us About AI in Aviation MRO” – Max Lorenz, CTO, Soji.AI

Why ‘Aribus’ Matters: The Unglamorous Truth About AI Adoption in High-Stakes Industries

AI promises to revolutionize aviation MRO, but what happens when your data says “Aribus” instead of “Airbus”?This talk explores the brutal lessons learned building AI tools for aircraft maintenance, where compliance violations can ground planes and delays cost millions. Forget perfect algorithms: the real challenges are messy legacy data, siloed systems, and workers who (rightfully) resist new tools.Learn why adoption is a people problem, not a technology problem, and how to build AI systems that maintenance teams actually want to use.

Lessons from 10,000 work cards that apply to any high-stakes team.

3:50 PM – 4:00 PM: Preparation for Panel Discussion

4:00 PM – 4:40 PM: Panel Discussion – Dr Ng, David, Nelson, Max and Moderator (with questions from the floor)

4:40 PM – 4:50 PM: Group Photo Taking

5.00 PM – 6:00 PM: Industry Networking

Location:
LT1 MAIN WING, PSB Academy, Marina Square
6 Raffles Blvd, #03 – 200

Registration Fees:
IES Member: $50
Non-Member: $80
Fees subject to 9% GST

Registration Link:
https://form.jotform.com/theies/ies-technical-talk–ai-and-digitali