Sedifly summit spotlights AI, soft skills and student careers

Sedifly’s THE FUTURE Student Summit 2026 in Singapore drew more than 400 registrants and brought Minister of State Alvin Tan together with founders, investors and students to talk about AI, careers and resilience. The event focused on why adaptability, creativity and relationships may matter as much as academic results in a fast-changing job market. Why it matters: - AI is changing how students will study, work and compete for opportunities. - The summit pushed a clear message: academic performance alone will not define future success. - Students were urged to build soft skills, exposure and networks that can carry them through uncertainty. What happened: - Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development Alvin Tan spoke at Sedifly’s THE FUTURE Student Summit 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. - The summit drew more than 400 registrants, mostly high school students. - Tan told students they can shape their own outcomes even as technology changes quickly. - He said students should use AI as a tool, not let the tool use them. - The event featured leaders from Singapore’s startup and investment scene, including Eugene Lim, Looi Qin En, Jeffrey Paine, Allen Chng and Mohan Belani. The details: - Tan said AI can automate routine work, but human creativity, adaptability, relationship-building and strategic thinking will remain valuable. - He encouraged students to look beyond the classroom through international exposure, entrepreneurship and community involvement. - Media coverage included Channel NewsAsia. - Sessions at the summit centered on the idea that students need to keep learning, adapt to change and navigate uncertainty. - Speakers said there is no single blueprint for success. - Students were encouraged to pursue paths that fit their aspirations, values and strengths. - Attendees also visited Sedifly’s “Meet the Strategist” booth and networking lounge. - Amit Kamdar, Senior Territory Sales Leader ASEAN at Autodesk, said students who thrive will balance technological progress with human development. - Zhang Kaixin, a Banking and Finance student at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, said the summit offered useful perspectives on university pathways, careers, AI and entrepreneurship. - Zhang said persistence and learning from setbacks are key to building successful businesses. - Three raffle winners received vouchers totaling SGD 1,000. Between the lines: - Sedifly is positioning itself as more than a college-admissions platform. - The company is trying to frame its value around mentorship, confidence and long-term career preparation. - The oversubscribed turnout suggests strong demand for events that connect students directly with industry voices. - Sedifly also highlighted its Aptitude Cultivation framework, which it said has helped produce strong student outcomes. - The company said 100% of its students were accepted to Global Top 20 colleges, and its team has secured more than 150 offers from US T20 and UK G5 schools, including 30% from the Ivy League or Oxbridge. What’s next: - Sedifly plans to expand student access to industry leaders and mentors through its programs. - The company said it expects to return with THE FUTURE Student Summit 2027. - Sedifly will also exhibit at the Young PAP 40th Anniversary Conference on 4 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. - The conference is expected to draw more than 1,200 attendees and feature a keynote by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. - The full summit recording is available on Sedifly’s YouTube channel . - Students and parents can learn more on Sedifly’s website . The bottom line: - Sedifly used the summit to argue that the future belongs to students who combine AI literacy with soft skills, self-awareness and adaptability.