# Event Details - **Event Name**: FUTURE OF F&B 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+08:00) - **Event Description**: Fix Manpower, Streamline Operations & Turn Enquiries Into Revenue. In partnership with NTUC & e2i.About this EventOrganised in collaboration with NTUC and e2i, Future of F&B 2026 is designed for F&B operators navigating manpower shortages, rising costs and increasing operational complexity.Presented together with HRnet, WECOFA, Koomi OS, Asiabots and Ruler Marketing, the event brings together workforce partners, HR leaders, technology innovators and growth strategists to share practical systems that can strengthen operations and support more predictable revenue.Seats are limited due to venue capacity. Early registration is encouraged.ABOUT THIS EVENTMargins are shrinking.Manpower is tight.No-shows and unpredictable demand make daily operations harder than ever.Most F&B businesses are still trying to grow the old way: more promotions, more platforms and more operational chaos.This summit focuses on building stronger systems behind the business.Through practical sessions led by workforce partners, HR leaders and technology innovators, attendees will explore how to improve hiring pipelines, streamline operations, reduce manual work through AI and automation, and create more predictable revenue systems.WHO SHOULD ATTENDThis session is designed for:Restaurant owners and foundersCafé operators and F&B entrepreneursMulti-outlet F&B brandsSME business owners facing manpower and cost pressuresOperations managers and hospitality leadersIf you run an F&B business and are looking for practical ways to strengthen operations and improve revenue stability, this session is for you.WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITHThis is not a theory-heavy event.You’ll leave with practical ideas to strengthen your workforce, improve operations, reduce manual work through AI and automation, and drive more predictable revenue.If you run an F&B business and need clearer, smarter ways to operate, this session is built for you.PROGRAMME2:00 PM: Welcome and contextEmcee: Evan Hwong, Creative Director, Strategy & Operations, WECOFA2:05 PM: Workforce transformation and productivity for F&B SMEsSpeaker: Serene Yeo, Account Manager & Cluster Lead, NTUC SME PartnersFocus: How SMEs can tap into NTUC programmes such as the Company Training Committee (CTC) to support job redesign, workforce transformation and productivity improvements.2:20 PM: Strengthening your workforce through hiring and talent programmesSpeaker: Chloe Koh, Senior Manager, e2iFocus: Addressing manpower challenges in the F&B sector through hiring initiatives, Career Conversion Programmes (CCP), and workforce support schemes that help businesses build stronger talent pipelines.2:25 PM: Building demand systems that convert without creating operational chaosSpeaker: Ken Ong, Managing Director, WECOFA & SmartFlow AI by Ruler MarketingFocus: How F&B businesses can combine smarter marketing with automation systems to generate demand, manage enquiries more efficiently, reduce missed opportunities and turn customer interest into more consistent bookings and revenue.2:45 PM: The new profit engine for F&B leaders through AI and automationSpeaker: Chris Shum, Founder & CEO, Asiabots LimitedFocus: How conversational AI, Voice AI and intelligent automation are transforming business operations, helping companies improve productivity, streamline workflows and enhance customer engagement.3:00 PM: Building professional HR systems without hiring a full HR teamSpeaker: Grace Tang, Business Leader, LEAPS by HRnetFocus: How growing F&B businesses can implement professional HR operations covering compliance, onboarding, payroll and performance management through HR-as-a-Service solutions.3:20 PM: From chaos to clarity, how unified tech will define the next decade of F&BSpeaker: Andrew Tay, Co-Founder & COO, KOOMI OSFocus: In a world where F&B margins are shrinking and operational complexity is rising, explore how integrating POS, payments and business systems can simplify operations and support smarter decision-making.3:40 PM – 6:00 PM: Open networkingConnect with fellow F&B operators, SME leaders and industry partners. Share insights, explore collaborations and discover practical solutions that support business transformation.SPEAKER PROFILESSerene YeoAccount Manager & Cluster Lead, NTUC SME PartnersSerene works with SMEs across sectors such as retail, F&B and hospitality to support workforce transformation through initiatives like the Company Training Committee (CTC), job redesign and skills upgrading.Chloe KohSenior Manager, e2iChloe works with employers in the lifestyle sector including F&B, retail, hotels and attractions. She supports companies in addressing hiring challenges and developing local talent through workforce programmes and hiring initiatives.Grace TangBusiness Leader, LEAPS by HRnetGrace leads business growth at LEAPS by HRnet, helping SMEs build professional HR functions through HR-as-a-Service solutions covering onboarding, payroll, compliance and performance management.Chris ShumFounder & CEO, Asiabots LimitedChris is a technology entrepreneur advancing the commercial use of artificial intelligence across Asia. Through Asiabots, he develops Voice AI and conversational automation systems that help businesses improve productivity and customer engagement.Andrew TayCo-Founder & COO, KOOMI OSAndrew works with F&B operators to modernise their technology infrastructure through unified systems combining POS, payments and operational insights.Ken OngManaging Director, WECOFA & SmartFlow AI by Ruler MarketingKen connects demand generation with automation systems that convert enquiries into bookings and repeat visits, helping businesses reduce no-shows and stabilise daily sales.Evan Hwong (Emcee)Creative Director, Strategy & Operations, WECOFAEvan is an operational strategist with F&B experience across Cedele Group and YOLOFoods. He bridges marketing and operations, translating O2O2O strategies into practical steps for F&B brands. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f7b6dc50-2525-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w1200-h465-dc8d7b5f-gmir.jpg COMPANY PROFILESNTUC SME PartnersNTUC SME Partners works closely with businesses to support workforce transformation and productivity through initiatives such as the Company Training Committee (CTC).e2ie2i supports employers in addressing manpower challenges through hiring initiatives, workforce programmes and reskilling pathways.LEAPS by HRnetLEAPS by HRnet provides HR-as-a-Service solutions that allow businesses to run professional HR operations without maintaining a full internal HR department.Asiabots LimitedAsiabots develops AI solutions including Voice AI, conversational systems and intelligent automation that improve productivity and customer engagement.KOOMI OSKOOMI OS provides unified POS and payment systems designed specifically for modern F&B businesses.WECOFAWECOFA helps SMEs build marketing systems that generate predictable demand and measurable business outcomes.SmartFlow AI by Ruler MarketingSmartFlow AI helps businesses automate enquiry management, follow-ups and booking confirmations to improve conversion and retention. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/singapore/future-of-fandb-2026/100001985027899884 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffuture-of-fb-2026-tickets-1985027899884 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: SGD ## Event venue details - **city**: Singapore - **state**: SG - **country**: Singapore - **location**: NTUC Centre - **lat**: 1.2822004 - **long**: 103.8526513 - **full address**: NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, Singapore, Singapore ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: 陈泰成老师 | Master Steven Tan (https://allevents.in/org/陈泰成老师-|-master-steven-tan/18344033) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4078d45774d6fd0140b8b824bef1f92ae44359fb1eb4c3af4dbe8e21c90fe36b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbf2c64-gmir.png?v=1774098081 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5972728eb34d130305a4d94563436407458163de08e85ec2f01a05650f39e608-rimg-w400-h400-dc010204-gmir.png?v=1774098080 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+08:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, Singapore, Singapore - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 SGD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** 陈泰成老师 | Master Steven Tan - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, workshops, artificial-intelligence - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about FUTURE OF F&B 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "FUTURE OF F&B 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4078d45774d6fd0140b8b824bef1f92ae44359fb1eb4c3af4dbe8e21c90fe36b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbf2c64-gmir.png?v=1774098081", "startDate": "2026-04-08T14:00:00+08:00", "endDate": "2026-04-08T18:00:00+08:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/singapore/future-of-fandb-2026/100001985027899884", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "NTUC Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Marina Boulevard", "postalCode": "018989", "addressLocality": "Singapore", "addressRegion": "SG", "addressCountry": "SG" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "1.2822004", "longitude": "103.8526513" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Fix Manpower, Streamline Operations & Turn Enquiries Into Revenue. 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