Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Software
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ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP & ECOSYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS
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NUR ADIBAH ZAINAL ABIDIN

NUR ADIBAH ZAINAL ABIDIN

Event & Experience Lead
Singapore

Summary

Dynamic event management professional with 17 years of experience in creating high-impact engagement platforms across government, education, and corporate sectors. Successfully leads 4-7 Tier-1 events annually, expertly managing budgets ranging from $80K to $300K while coordinating 5-8 diverse stakeholder groups, including partners, vendors, speakers, and internal subject matter experts. Renowned for crafting meaningful attendee experiences that enhance thought leadership positioning and ensure seamless execution of events within budgetary constraints. Committed to delivering end-to-end event excellence that drives engagement and fosters lasting connections.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager, Industry & Partnerships

Singapore Polytechnic
06.2012 - Current

Event & Experience Leadership

  • Lead and co-lead 4–7 Tier-1 industry engagement platforms annually, including SP Booth @ BEX Asia, HR Learning Fest & Symposium, SP Booth @ SWITCH, and SP Booth @ ITAP, aligned to SP’s industry engagement and branding priorities.
  • Own end-to-end delivery across planning, stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination, operational readiness, on-site execution, and post-event review, ensuring smooth delivery within allocated budgets.
  • Drive experience concepts and engagement formats (e.g., Networking Luncheons, interactive activation areas) to strengthen visitor engagement and lead generation outcomes.
  • Coordinate internal teams and operational partners (including estates/security requirements and risk considerations) to ensure event readiness and delivery standards.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Manage 5–8 stakeholder groups per event, spanning external co-organisers, partners, vendors, speakers, internal management, and subject matter experts (SMEs).
  • Serve as vendor point-of-contact and execution lead, providing direction and ensuring on-ground delivery quality based on management guidance.

Partnerships & Thought Leadership Enablement

  • Support partnerships with ecosystem stakeholders including BCA, MOM, IHRP, RX Singapore and ESG, using industry platforms to amplify thought leadership and strengthen sector presence.
  • Enable showcases and strategic narratives (e.g., sector priorities, collaborations, initiatives) to build mindshare and strengthen SP’s role in industry transformation journeys.

Instructor, Operations Team (Part-time)

Flying Dragon Adventures Pte Ltd (Megazip Adventure Park, Sentosa)
05.2011 - 06.2012
  • Delivered front-line operations and customer experience support in a high-volume attraction environment, including guest handling, activity dispatch, safety preparation and coordination with team leads.

Admin Assistant (Marketing – Fashion & Beauty)

SPH Magazines Pte Ltd
01.2009 - 03.2011
  • Supported marketing operations and event logistics coordination across lifestyle titles including Her World, Female, NuYou, Simply Her, Shape and Seventeen.
  • Supported execution for signature events and roadshows, including RSVP administration, fulfilment coordination, registration operations and partner/vendor support.
  • Assisted marketing activities for SEVENTEEN magazine, including promotional partner coordination and event activation support.

Admin Executive (HR/Finance)

Hardware Zone Pte Ltd (SPHM subsidiary)
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Supported HR/admin coordination including interview scheduling, recruitment liaison, administrative processing and payments coordination.

Admin Assistant (Life Insurance) | Contract

NTUC Income
08.2007 - 11.2007
  • Provided administrative support including data processing, policy-related checks, and coordination with internal stakeholders and agents.

Education

Diploma - Information Communications Technology (ICT)

Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore
01.2007

Skills

Tier-1 Event Strategy & Experience Design

End-to-End Event Planning & Delivery (Booths / Summits / Conferences)

Stakeholder & Partnership Management (Internal & External)

Vendor, Operations & On-site Management

Experience Journey & Engagement Activation (incl networking formats)

Branding & Thought Leadership Enablement via Platforms

Cross-functional Collaboration (SMEs, management, estates, risk/security)

Sustainability Concepts in Event Planning & Experience

Event & Partnerships: Event management

Accomplishments

  • Led SP’s flagship presence at BEX Asia, engaging 800+ visitors yearly and strengthening SP brand visibility aligned to sector priorities.
  • Delivered 4–7 flagship industry events per year, driving consistent experience quality and end-to-end operational excellence.
  • Managed Tier-1 event budgets typically in the range of $80K–$300K, ensuring delivery within allocated budgets and organisational standards.
  • Strengthened event branding year-on-year through improved concepts and attendee experience enhancements, contributing to repeat attendance and sustained engagement.
  • Achieved consistently strong event satisfaction outcomes (typically 85%–95% positive feedback).

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP & ECOSYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Mentored 15 startups (up to 2015) under entrepreneurship-focused portfolio, supporting ecosystem development and partnership opportunities.
  • Supported organisation-wide initiatives including SkillsFuture-linked programmes, and later transitioned into full industry engagement platforms to strengthen mindshare and showcase organisational capabilities.

Software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Timeline

Assistant Manager, Industry & Partnerships

Singapore Polytechnic
06.2012 - Current

Instructor, Operations Team (Part-time)

Flying Dragon Adventures Pte Ltd (Megazip Adventure Park, Sentosa)
05.2011 - 06.2012

Admin Assistant (Marketing – Fashion & Beauty)

SPH Magazines Pte Ltd
01.2009 - 03.2011

Admin Executive (HR/Finance)

Hardware Zone Pte Ltd (SPHM subsidiary)
01.2008 - 01.2009

Admin Assistant (Life Insurance) | Contract

NTUC Income
08.2007 - 11.2007

Diploma - Information Communications Technology (ICT)

Singapore Polytechnic

ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP & ECOSYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Mentored 15 startups (up to 2015) under entrepreneurship-focused portfolio, supporting ecosystem development and partnership opportunities.
  • Supported organisation-wide initiatives including SkillsFuture-linked programmes, and later transitioned into full industry engagement platforms to strengthen mindshare and showcase organisational capabilities.
NUR ADIBAH ZAINAL ABIDINEvent & Experience Lead