
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2017
YANGON
26 - 29 September 2017
Sule Shangri-La Hotel
BECAUSE OF TODAY YOU CAN EXPECT GREATER THINGS TOMORROW
Special Promotion
First 50 to sign up and pay for the Conference Pass will get a copy of The Fairchild Singapore Plant. This book captures the start of the Electronics Industry which help propel Singapore from Third World to First in one generation.
Conference Overview
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW SESSIONS
26 & 27 September 2017
Tue & Wed
Speakers, who are subject matter experts, will be giving 1-Hour overview sessions on their topics and how their experience can help you. You will have an opportunity to ask them questions about their offering. If you are interested to learn more, sign up for their workshops.
You will need to register as a Conference Delegate at USD100 per pax for both days (includes 2 tea-breaks and 1 lunch per day).
Conference Delegates can attend any of the Executive Overview Sessions. Note that they can be repeated the following day so that if you miss any on Day One, you can attend on Day Two.
WORKSHOPS
28 & 29 September 2017
Thu & Fri
Trainers, who are subject matter experts, will be conducting 1 or 2-Day Workshops on their topics and how their experience can help you. You will have an opportunity to pick up vital skills, concepts and tools from them which will enhance your career.
You will need to register as a Workshop Participant in order to attend the workshop. Workshop fees are not fixed and depends on the particular workshop.
Please select REGISTER in the menu bar above for the latest workshop details.

Professional Development Conference 2017 (PDC2017) @ Yangon is organised by a group of Professionals from Singapore to address Myanmar's talent shortage. The goal is to leverage the skills, knowledge and experience of the Professionals in Singapore to equip the management staff in Myanmar so that they can take the Myanmar economy to the next level.

MANAGEMENT TRACK
Learn management skills, concepts and tools to help you manage work, meet employer expectations and build your career.
FINANCE TRACK
Learn financial management skills, concepts and tools to help you manage work, meet employer expectations and build your career.
TECHNICAL TRACK
Learn technical skills, concepts and tools to help you manage work, meet employer expectations and build your career.
EDUCATION TRACK
Learn teaching skills, concepts and tools to help you manage work, meet employer expectations and build your career.
Conference Programme
At a Glance
DAY ONE
26 September 2017
Tuesday
0800 - 0900 Registration
0900 - 0910 Welcome
0910 - 0920
Opening Speech by Chairman of PDC2017 - F T Liu
0920 - 0950 Keynote Speaker from Myanmar
Ms GRACE SWE SWE ZIN HTAIK
Secretary
International Relations Committee
The Myanmar Motion Picture Organisation
0950 - 1020 Keynote Speaker from Singapore
Ms LOW PECK KEM
Chief Human Resources Officer &
Senior Director (Workforce Development)
Public Service Division
Prime Minister's Office
Republic of Singapore
1020 - 1030
Opening Speech by Local Partner
- Ms Shwe Zin Ma, President, Trust Synergy International Pte Ltd
1030- 1100 Networking Break
1100 - 1200 Executive Overview Sessions #1
1200 - 1300 Executive Overview Sessions #2
1300 - 1400 Networking Lunch
1400 - 1500 Executive Overview Sessions #3
1500 - 1600 Executive Overview Sessions #4
1600 - 1630 Networking Break
1630 - 1730 Executive Overview Sessions #5
1800 End of Day One
DAY TWO
27 September 2017
Wednesday
0800 - 0900 Registration
0900 - 0910 Welcome
0910 - 0950
Opening Speech by Chairman of PDC2017 - F T Liu
0950 - 1020 Keynote Speaker from Myanmar
Mr LEE LEONG SENG
Managing Director / General Manager
Surbana International Consultants (Myanmar) Co Ltd &
SMEC Myanmar Co Ltd (A member of Surbana Jurong)
1020 - 1030
Opening Speech by Local Partner
- Nicholas Naing, CEO, Trust Synergy International pte Ltd
1030- 1100 Networking Break
1100 - 1200 Executive Overview Sessions #6
1200 - 1300 Executive Overview Sessions #7
1300 - 1400 Networking Lunch
1400 - 1500 Executive Overview Sessions #8
1500 - 1600 Executive Overview Sessions #9
1600 - 1630 Networking Break
1630 - 1730 Executive Overview Sessions #10
1800 End of Day Two
Contact
Please drop us a note if you have any questions at all.
<YANGON CONTACT>
Trust Synergy International Pte Ltd
Ms Shwe Zin Ma
09 796210337
09 254198178
Speakers
Management Track - Speakers
M001 Strategic Thinking Skills
Speaker & Trainer : FT Liu
2-DAY Workshop @ USD 1,000 per pax
M002 Creative Thinking
Speaker & Trainer : John Teo
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M003 Strategic Business Management
Speaker & Trainer : Sekar Shanmugan
M004 Enhancing Professional Strength
Speaker & Trainer : Thuzar Win
M005 Making Things Happen: Getting Things Done
Speaker & Trainer : Francis Tan
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M006 Managing in a VUCA World
Speaker & Trainer : Anwar Jumabhoy
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M007 Strategic Change Management in Myanmar
Speaker & Trainer : Dr Sein Min
M008 Crisis Management
Speaker & Trainer : Khai Rassidy
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M009 Executive & Personal Coaching
Speaker & Trainer : Rosalind Wong
2-Day One-Hour Sessions @ USD 100 per Session
M010 Culture Centric Talent Management
Speaker & Trainer : Derek Teo
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M011 Leading Business Transformation using Lego Serious Play Method
Speaker & Trainer : Narudee (Poom) Kristhanin
2-Day Workshop @ USD 1,000 per pax
M012 Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Speaker & Trainer : Valerie Badilla
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M013 Becoming a Person of Influence
Speaker & Trainer : Pyay Khaing
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M014 Successful Business Presentations
Speaker & Trainer : Kaung Nyein Soe
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
M015 Philosophy-Based Management
Speaker & Trainer : Jack Nakamura
M016 Transforming your Organisation with Strategic HR
Speaker & Trainer : Lu Cheng Yang
2-Day Workshop @ USD 700 per pax
Education Track - Speakers
E001 Teaching How to Read Through Phonics
Speaker & Trainer : Dorothy Lee
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
E002 The Teacher's Toolbox
Speaker & Trainer : Remus Zhong
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
E003 Facilitating the Learning of Singapore's Mathematics
Speaker & Trainer : Adil Ali & Suryakenchana
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
Finance Track - Speakers
F001 Achieving Financial Operational Excellence
Speaker & Trainer : Gary Sng
2-Day Workshop @ USD 1,000 per pax
F002 Effective Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions
Speaker & Trainer : Kevin Lee
2-Day Workshop @ USD 1,000 per pax
F003 Effective Credit Overdue Management
Speaker & Trainer : Syed Ismail
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
F004 Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Speaker & Trainer : Than Aung
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
Technical Track - Speakers
T001 How Oil Majors do Project Management
Speaker & Trainer : Parthi Naidu
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T002 How to Succeed in Sales
Speaker & Trainer : Andy Ng
2-Day Workshop @ USD 499 for 2 pax
T003 Technology Products Supply Chain Management
Speaker & Trainer : Christopher Lim
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T004 Building a High Performance & Safe Workforce
Speaker & Trainer : Ezril Jamil
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T005 Best Practices for Today's Procurement Needs
Speaker & Trainer : Rick Chong
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T006 Myanmar Hospitality Development
Speaker & Trainer : Teh Keng Liang
T007 Effective Channel Management
Speaker & Trainer : Sean Tan
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T008 Awesome Tips to Stay Ahead in Digital Marketing
Speaker & Trainer : Ritu J Gaurav
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T009 The Urgent Need for IT Enterprise Architecture Planning
Speaker & Trainer : TA Toh
2-Day Workshop @ USD500 per pax
T010 Industry 4.0 Impact on Myanmar's Workforce
Speaker & Trainer : Kannan Chettiar
2-Day Workshop @ USD 750 per pax
T011 Best Practices in Equipment Maintenance
Speaker & Trainer : KH Liew
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T012 Best Practices in Occupational Safety & Health - The Singapore Experience
Speaker & Trainer : Goh Chye Guan
1-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T013 Design Thinking for Procurement
Speaker & Trainer : Emily Wong
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
T014 Designing for your Customers
Speaker & Trainer : See Ching Feng & Ho Chow Pheng
2-Day Workshop @ USD 800 per pax
T016 Powering Your Business with the Right IT Network
Speaker & Trainer : Sng Kok Lam
2-Day Workshop @ USD 500 per pax
