Back by demand: Connect @ IP Grow returns to IP Week 2025, happening 26-27 August at Heliconia Ballroom @ Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 3!

Whether you’re building a startup or growing your SME, here's your chance to get free expert advice on how to turn your intellectual assets into business growth.

Get free 1:1 consultations with IP experts, gain exclusive insights from our panel discussions, and connect with like-minded budding entrepreneurs, creators and innovators. Registration is complimentary. 

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GoBusiness IP Grow Panel Discussions

DAY 1, 26 AUGUST 2025    |    TUESDAY    |    12.00PM - 12.30PM

Title: How Leading Companies like Grab Use IP to Power Innovation and Growth

Ever wondered how top companies like Grab stay ahead of the competition by making the most of their ideas, technology, and brand?

In this session, hear from Grab’s in-house expert and EY Corporate Advisors, who will unpack how strategic IP management is helping businesses scale faster, innovate smarter, and generate new revenue streams.

Whether you are building a brand, developing technology, or just curious how to future-proof your business, this session will help you discover insights into using IP to boost growth and structure it for long-term gains.

Moderator: 

• Varun Parmar, Associate Partner, Strategy & Execution, EY Corporate Advisors Pte Ltd
  
  

Speakers: 

• James Choo, Partner, International Corporate Tax Advisory, EY Corporate Advisors Pte Ltd
• Sophia Tian, Associate Partner, Transaction Corporate Finance, EY Corporate Advisors Pte Ltd
• Grab - speaker pending

DAY 2, 27 AUGUST 2025    |    WEDNESDAY    |    12.00PM - 12.30PM

Title: How to Globalise Your Brand: Lessons from B.Duck’s IP Licensing Strategy

From a playful duck to a global phenomenon — how did B.Duck capture hearts across Asia and beyond?

Join us to hear from Kevin So, CEO of Egogo Group and master licensing agent behind B.Duck’s explosive growth, as he shares how smart IP licensing and cultural localisation helped turn a local character into a globally loved brand with over 40,000 products. 

Co-presented with experts from CHFT Advisory and Appraisal Limited, this session will give you insider knowledge on crafting effective licensing agreements to scale your brand, adapting your IP for different markets, and managing cross-border IP risks like infringement.

Moderator: 

• Deber Chan, Regional Associate Director, CHFT Advisory and Appraisal Limited
  
  

Speakers: 

• Stella Law, Regional Executive Director, CHFT Advisory and Appraisal Limited
• Kevin So, CEO of Egogo Group and Director of 830Lab

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Get complimentary IA/IP advice at Connect @ IP Grow

Meet suitable IP experts for free 45-minute consultations across 4 main IP-related areas: 

Here's what you can look forward to:

1. Pre-book an appointment with our participating firms and/or business advisors.
2. Meet in person at Heliconia Ballroom @ Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 3.
3. Enjoy a free 45-minute consultation tailored to your IP needs.
4. Recharge and network with our complimentary tea breaks.
5. Receive a personalised post-consultation action report, packed with professional recommendations and exclusive offers for your business.

Secure an appointment and receive a complimentary ticket to IP Week @ SG 2025 worth $1,700. Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis!

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Participating Firms For Connect @ IP Grow: