The SME Budget Seminar 2026: Super Marvo drew a strong turnout of over 240 SME owners, business leaders, and partners for an engaging afternoon of insights, conversations, and connections.
From the moment attendees arrived, the space was filled with energy. As familiar faces reconnected, new conversations sparked, and anticipation built for an afternoon of learning and discovery.
Following the success of last year’s Sotong Game 2, this year’s Super Marvo theme created a lively space for businesses to learn about the latest Budget 2026 updates and how they can put them into action.
Unpacking Budget 2026
The seminar kicked off with a series of insightful sharing sessions, where speakers broke down key Budget 2026 updates into clear takeaways.
The seminar kicked off with a series of insightful sharing sessions, where speakers broke down key Budget 2026 updates into clear takeaways.
We were honoured to have a lineup of speakers from various organisations who shared practical insights on how businesses can navigate the latest Budget 2026 updates and adapt to today’s evolving business environment.
- New Budget Initiatives & AI Capabilities to Propel Your Business Forward: Ken Leong (361 Degree Consultancy) shared how SMEs can leverage the latest Budget 2026 initiatives alongside AI capabilities to improve efficiency and drive growth.
- Using AI to Strengthen HR Practices and Simplify OED Submissions for SMEs: Pang Wei Wen (Ministry of Manpower) highlighted how AI can support HR functions while simplifying Occupational & Employment Dataset (OED) submissions, making compliance more efficient for businesses.
- Post-Budget Tax Updates: Phillip Teo (NLA DFK) provided a clear breakdown of the latest tax changes and how SMEs can better plan and optimise their financial strategies.
- Hiring Mid-Career Switchers with Salary Support Grant: Felicia Chong (Workforce Advancement Federation) introduced support schemes that help businesses attract and onboard experienced mid-career talent.
- InvoiceNow Updates, How It Works & Upcoming Requirements: Lennie Leong (Infocomm Media Development Authority) walked attendees through InvoiceNow developments, including how the system works and upcoming compliance requirements.
Exploring Solutions
Beyond the stage, the energy continued at our partner booths, where attendees explored a range of business solutions and services.
Featuring partners such as iNextLabs, NLADFK, Airwallex, SimpleAI, and Payboy, the booths provided opportunities for attendees to engage directly with experts and discover new tools, helping them find simple, practical ways to run their operations more efficiently.
These interactions made the experience more engaging, giving attendees a chance to see how the insights shared could be applied in real-life situations.
Engagement, Rewards and Highlights
Beyond the sessions, attendees enjoyed a variety of engaging activities that maintained a lively and energetic atmosphere throughout the seminar.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of engaging activities throughout the seminar, including:
- Exclusive gift redemptions
- Exciting lucky draw segments
- Interactive booth experiences
Attendees also took part in a tea break, providing a relaxed environment to recharge while fostering continued conversations and connections.
These experiences contributed to a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, encouraging interaction throughout the event.
A Super Marvo Success
The SME Budget Seminar 2026 was more than just a seminar — it was a platform for learning, collaboration, and growth.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees, partners, and speakers for making this event a success. Your energy and participation truly brought the Super Marvo experience to life.
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What Our Attendees Said
“Very good. Exciting speakers with creativeness to lift attention and awareness of forthcoming. Audience enjoy very much and crave for more!” -Susan Ang
“Attended the SME Budget Seminar organised by 361 Consultancy recently. A very well curated and organised event. Great information on the possible grants available to SME. Appreciate the effort by the team. Thank You.” -Russell Koh
“Very enlightening seminar with great speakers. Make a heavy topics seminar light weighted and fun at the same time!” -Doris Ching
What’s Next: 361DC SME Budget Webinar 2026
Missed out on the seminar or looking to delve deeper into insights shared?
Join us for the 361DC SME Budget Webinar 2026, happening online on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, from 2pm to 4pm (GMT +8).
This upcoming session will continue the conversation from our physical event, helping business owners better understand how to tap into the latest grants, navigate policy changes, and explore opportunities for growth.
Use promo code 361grants and register now!
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