Conference Schedule

Theme: Connecting Markets. Shaping Future

Day - 0: Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Warming up for those early birds

  • 12:00 Noon onwards
    Golf Tournament by invitation only Sponsored by Lao Bullion Bank & Malca-Amit

Theme: Connecting Markets. Shaping Future

Day - 1: Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Greetings, Re-connecting, and Exploring Business Opportunities

  • 3:00 pm onwards
    Delegate Registration & Informal Networking
  • 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Welcome Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Metalor Tanaka

Theme: Connecting Markets. Shaping Future

Day - 2: Monday, June 15, 2026 - Markets, Architecture, and Direction

Simultaneous Translation (English - Mandarin - English) is available during conference session

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    Inaugural Session
  • 9:00 am to 9:10 am

    Welcome Address by Mr KL Yap, Chairman, Singapore Bullion Market Association

  • 9:10 am to 9:20 am

    Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour
    Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore

  • 9:20 am to 9:35 am

    Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony

  • 9:35 am to 9:40 am

    Special Address by Mr David Tait, Global CEO, World Gold Council

  • 9:40 am to 9:45 am

    Special Address by Ms Ruth Crowell, CEO, London Bullion Market Association

  • 9:45 am to 9:50 am

    Special Address by Mr Trevor Raymond, CEO, World Platinum Investment Council

  • 10:00 am to 10:30 am
    Networking Coffee Session Sponsored by MKS PAMP
  • 10:30 am to 11:00 am
    Keynote Address: Asia Pacific in a Fragmenting World

    Macroeconomics outlook with explicit reference to bullion flows. Implications for Asia, ASEAN, and market neutrality

    Mr Heng Koon How, ED, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics & Markets Research, UOB
  • 11:00 am to 11:15 am
    Presentation: Project Lion 2 - From Vision to Execution
    Mr Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
  • 11:15 am to 11:45 am
    Session-1: ASEAN Precious Metals Market Architecture

    Chair:

    Mr Andrew Clarke, Head of Brinks Global Services, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei

    Speakers:

    Khun Pawan Nawawattanasub, CEO, YLG Bullion International Co Ltd
    Mr Chanthone Sitthixay, CEO, Lao Bullion Bank
    Mr Kazuya Naoki, Managing Director / Head of Metals, Asia, ICBC Standard Bank Plc, Singapore
    Mr Li Zhen, Managing Director, Head of FX, Precious Metals and Digital Assets, Global Financial Markets, DBS Bank
  • 11:45 am to 12:15 pm
    Session-2: The Road Map to Advance PGM Market in Asia Pacific Region

    Chair:

    Ms Grace Lin, Manager, Asia Ex-Japan Product Partnerships, World Platinum Investment Council

    Speakers:

    Mr Joseph Stefans, Group Head of Trading, MKS PAMP
    Mr Kenny Hu, CFA, Head of Precious Metals Strategy, Citi
    Mr Weibin Deng, Regional Head - Asia Pacific, World Platinum Investment Council
  • 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
    Session-3: Connecting China Market via Hong Kong

    Chair:

    Mr Roland Wang, Regional CEO, World Gold Council China

    Speakers:

    Mr King Leung, Global Head, Financial Services, Fintech, and Sustainability, InvestHK
    Ms Zhu Jing, General Manager, Global Markets, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd
    Mr Wenbin Huang, Founder and Chairman, Point Gold Precious Metals
  • 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
    Session-4: Connecting Major Pools - China, India, and the Middle East with the Asia Pacific

    Chair:

    Mr Amar Singh, Head of Metals, Asia Pacific & Middle East, StoneX Group Inc.

    Speakers:

    Mr Raman Walia, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
    Mr Monal Thakkar, Founder & MD, Ashoka Global
    Ms Peggy Chang, Managing Director, Head of Metal Origination, HSBC Limited
  • 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
    Networking Lunch Sponsored by LBMA
  • 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm
    "Singapore Sling" Round Table (Multi-Track)

    Small-group, anchor-led discussions

    Abaxx Exchange

    Hosted by: Mr Dan McElduff & Mr Russell Robertson

    India

    Hosted by: Mr Chirag Thakkar & Mr Ranjith Singh

    Japan Bullion Market Association (JBMA)

    Hosted by: Mr Bruce Ikemizu

    Laos - Lao Bullion Bank

    Hosted by: Ms Crystal Rose Dinglasan & Ms Patima Detvongsa

    London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)

    Hosted by: Ms Ruth Crowell, Mr Jeremy East & Ms Doris Bao

    Thailand

    Hosted by: Mr Khun Golf

    Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA)

    Hosted by: Mr Albert Cheng & Ms Margaret Wong

    The CME Group

    Hosted by: Mr Sachin Patel & Ms Dee Jee Cheng

    The Silver Institute

    Hosted by: Mr Trevor Keel

    UAE – DMCC, Dubai Business Group for Bullion and Gold Refinery (DBRG)

    Hosted by: Mr Mohammad Ayyob & Mr Ronan Manly

    Women in PGM (WiPGM)

    Hosted by: Mdm Zhuo Ying, Jing

    World Gold Council

    Hosted by: Mr Mike Oswin

    World Gold Council China

    Hosted by: Mr Roland Wang, Mr YANG Rui Qi, Mark, UOB (China) Ltd

    World Platinum Investment Council

    Hosted by: Mr Weibin Deng

  • 5:15 pm onwards
    Shuttle Service to "Gardens by the Bay" from Shangri-La
  • 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
    Cocktails & Gala Dinner at Gardens by the Bay Sponsored by Rand Refinery
    • Announcement of "Predict & Win" Contest winners Sponsored by ABC Bullion & Silver Bullion
    • Shuttle back to the venue hotel is arranged

Theme: Connecting Markets. Shaping Future

Day - 3: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Future Pathways and Market Confidence

Simultaneous Translation (English - Mandarin - English) is available during conference session

  • 9:15 am to 9:30 am
    Announcement
  • 9:30 am to 10:20 am
    Session-5: Beyond Gold - Silver, PGMs, and New Demand Drivers

    Chair:

    Ms Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank PLC

    Speakers:

    Ms Rhona O'Connell, Head of Market Analysis, EMEA and Asia Region, StoneX Financial Ltd
    Dr. Trevor Keel, Senior Technical Director, The Silver Institute
  • 10:20 am to 10:35 am
    Sponsor Felicitation
  • 10:35 am to 11:20 am
    Session-6: Sustainability, Trust, and Market Integrity

    Chair:

    Mr John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council

    Speakers:

    Ms Doris Qihui Bao, CFA, Advisor, LBMA
    Mr Ben Kirkwood, Head of ESG, ABC Refinery
    Mr Urs Roosli, CEO, aXedras
  • 11:20 am to 11:40 am
    Networking Coffee Break Sponsored by Sino-Platinum Metals
  • 11:40 am to 11:45 am
    Launch of Gold Focus 2026 and Highlights
    Mr Nikos Kavalis, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Metals Focus Singapore Pte Ltd
  • 11:45 am to 12:45 pm
    Session-7: Precious Metals Outlook Roundtable

    Chair:

    Mr Nikos Kavalis, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Metals Focus Singapore Pte Ltd

    Speakers:

    Mr Bart Melek, Global Head of Commodity Market Strategy, TD Securities
    Mr Yuichi (Bruce) Ikemizu, Representative Director, JBMA
    Mr Jordan Eliseo, General Manager, ABC Bullion
  • 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
    Conference Synthesis & Closing Reflections

    Presenters:

    Ms Joni Teves, Chief Precious Metals Strategist, UBS Investment Bank
    Ms Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank
  • 1:15 pm to 1:20 pm
    Vote of Thanks
    Mr Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
  • 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm
    Networking Lunch