Hi SGN Members & SGNC Bali 2026 Attendees,

SGNC Bali 2026 is now officially complete… and wow, what an unforgettable few days together.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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Before this event, I’ll be honest… there were moments I felt emotionally challenged.

With everything happening around the world, uncertainty in different regions, rising travel costs, last-minute cancellations, and many saying they wanted to come but couldn’t commit… there were moments I questioned things deeply.

But then I reminded myself of something important:

Even if only ONE person comes…

That one person matters.

That one person deserves our best.

So my team and I chose faith over fear.

We chose to serve.

To love.

To connect.

To create something meaningful.

And the result…

Was one of the most beautiful, genuine, and powerful networking experiences we have ever witnessed.

Throughout the conference, one thing we kept hearing again and again was:

“This is one of the best networking events I’ve ever attended.”

Not because of the size.

But because of the quality.❤️

Quality over quantity.

🔥 Energy

🔥 Joy

🔥 Love

🔥 Genuine relationships

🔥 Real business opportunities

🔥 Deep conversations

🔥 Lifelong friendships

That is the true power of networking.

It is never just about transactions…

It is about transformations.

In lifting others, we rise together.

And this is why SGN is special.

It is no longer “me.”

It is “us.”

❤️ Forever grateful to all of you.

Event Reflections

4 May 2026 – Arrival & Welcome Cocktail Night

The energy started immediately from the first day. From golf, tennis, registration and our Welcome Cocktail Night, it was beautiful seeing old friends reconnect and new friendships begin.

The atmosphere already felt different:

Warm. Relaxed. Genuine.

Cocktail Night Group Photo (Not everyone was included, as some came late)

Cocktail Night Fire Dance

Cocktail Night Catwalk with Thanigaivel Man & Keanie Ku

Cocktail Night Catwalk with Kristy Guo & Faris Al Abbadi

5 May 2026 – Networking & VIP Experience

An incredible day filled with high-level networking, powerful conversations, and leadership insights.

We were honoured to hear from:

Prof. Dr. Thomas Sim, FIATA President, Managing Director of TopOcean Consolidation Service

Katharina Attana, General Manager, MCM Logistics

Faris Al Abbadi, General Manager of Blue Sea Shipping

The one-on-one meetings throughout the day created meaningful opportunities and future partnerships across the globe.

One-on-one meeting with Keanie Ku, Lynn Nguyen, Cindy Ma, Salma El Halouay, Simon Cai, and Rudee Bertie.

One-on-one meeting with Lynn Nguyen, Cindy Ma, Salma El Halouay, Simon Cai, Gilbert Ernest, and Keanie Ku.

The Signature Podcast brought us a lot of fun and professional insights too:

Signature Podcast interview with Kristy on the left, alongside an interview with Leslie Swamy of Worldline Logistics Pvt Ltd and Deepanker Parashar of AADE Trans Logistics

Signature Podcast interview with Kristy on the left, alongside an interview with Faris Al Abbadi and Zaher Amayreh of Blue Sea Shipping

6 May 2026 – Mastery, Leadership & Awards

One of the most emotional and inspiring days.

Group photo with SGN family members and partners

From communication mastery sessions to the SGN Awards Ceremony and Author Influencer Awards, this day reminded us that business success means little without people, growth, leadership and contribution.

Certificate of Completion: Mini-Masterclass in Influential Communication & Vocal Leadership

Featuring: Rowee Delgado, Fabrizio "Pep" Alvear, Kalana Wickramarathne, Salvador Ivan Reyes Najera, Katharina Attana, and Joanne Fang.

SGN Industry Influencer & Author Recognition 2026

  • Kalana Wickramaratne of Ocean 7 Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

  • Katharina Attana of MCM logistics

  • Fabrizio "Pep" Alvear of ePost Global

  • Deepanker Parashar of AADE Trans Logistics Group

  • Rudee Bertie of Nonexe Limited

  • Gilbert Ernest of GE International Forwarding

Disclaimer: Not all winners are featured in the photo, as not all winners were able to attend the event.

SGN 4-Year Anniversary Recognition

  • Sinem Koroglu of Genel Transport Forwarding & Trade Co. Ltd.

  • Lynn Nguyen of ECX Global Logistics

  • Leslie Swamy of Worldline Logistics Pvt Ltd

  • Keanie Ku of Alien Logistics Sdn Bhd

  • Thomas Herzog of Freight-Logistic AG

  • Victor Hermosa of Excelsior Worldwide Freight Logistics Corp.

Disclaimer: Not all winners are featured in the photo, as not all winners were able to attend the event.

The BBQ Beach Night and Awards Celebration brought unforgettable energy, laughter, dancing, and genuine bonding together as a community.

The BBQ Beach Night and Awards Celebration group photo, featuring SGN family members and partners.

On the Red Carpet featuring Simon Cai, Kalana Wickramaratne, Keanie Ku, Martin Heinzlmair, Kristy Guo, Mary Ann Hermosa, Prof. Dr. Thomas Sim, Manuel Theophilus, and Victor Hermosa.

The very first Logistics Legends Awards in history. Demonstrated the greater appreciation to logistics heroes behind the scenes that makes the world moving!

Prof. Dr. Thomas Sim, FIATA President, Managing Director of TopOcean Consolidation Service

Kalana Wickramaratne, CEO of OCEAN 7 Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

7 May 2026 – Logistics Legends & Deep Conversations

The mini-masterclass, an eyes-opened session by Prof. Dr. Thomas Sim the President of FIATA:

The panel sessions brought incredible value and authenticity.

Topics like:

Scaling through networking

Facilitator Katharina Attana: Kalana Wickramaratne, Gilbert Ernest, Simon Cai, and Prof. Dr. Thomas Sim.

Leadership Growth & exits

Facilitator Kristy Guo: Rudee Bertie and Fabrizio “Pep” Alvear

Building legacy businesses

…created some of the deepest conversations we’ve ever had at SGN.

The bonding games afterwards reminded us again:

Business can be powerful and fun at the same time.

Speakers appreciation:

Speaker Appreciation Award 2026

  • Simon Cai of United Ocean Int'l Logistics (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.

  • Prof. Dr. Thomas Sim of Topocean Consolidation Service

  • Gilbert Ernest of GE International Forwarding

  • Kalana Wickramaratne of Ocean 7 Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

  • Rudee Bertie of Nonexe Limited

  • Faris Al Abbadi of Blue Sea Shipping

  • Fabrizio "Pep" Alvear of ePost Global

Disclaimer: Not all speakers are featured in the photo, as not all speakers were able to attend on the day of the award.

Swimming pool and beach time together:

8 May 2026 – Family Day

The perfect ending.

A day filled with connection, relaxation, laughter, and family spirit.

Because SGN was never built only for business.

It was built for people.

The various kinds of international food which none of them was repeated:

Unbelievable views:

Testimonials From Our SGN & SGNC Family ❤️

To name a few:

Hello Team SGN,

Thank you for an amazing event once again. We trust everyone had a fruitful meet within this close-knit network.

Prof. (Dr.) Thomas’ session was a great initiative. Thank you for organising such an informative session.

Special thanks to Kristy and the team for the great assistance given to us during our stay.

Thank you once again, everyone, for all your time and support. Apologies if we missed someone, but we will be sure to make it next time.

Though we are still on the last lap of reaching our destination, we wish everyone safe travels and good health.

See you all again next year in Istanbul.

Cheers 🥂

— Team Worldline Mumbai, India


Just arrived in Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭 safe and sound.

Hi Kristy, thank you so much.

Truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this amazing SGN family.

Your leadership, passion, and genuine heart for members are truly inspiring. Me-ann and I also felt the love, warmth, and sincerity from you and the whole team.

Business may bring us together, but genuine relationships make the connection lasting. Looking forward to seeing you again in Istanbul. Let us continue to rise together, create impact, and be a blessing to others.

Mabuhay!! 🙏🦅

— Victor


Hello SGN Friends,

Neil and I are back in Mumbai, and we had a great conference.

Thank you, Kristy, John, and the rest of the team for all the support for seamless participation. 🙏

I must thank all of you who took time out to have a chat with Neil — Kristy, Thomas Sim, Arun, Keane, Les, Simon and his team Cindy & Selma (apologies for missing some names). Thank you, Kristy, for the interview with Neil. I am waiting to hear it.

Great speaker sessions on growth and scaling up, with a few key takeaways for us. Thomas Sim’s session on documentation was indeed an eye-opener regarding STC, insurance, and correctness when issuing FIATA BLs (which we do).

Thank you all for the new connections and friends we made. We will reach out to you soon.

Take care, and wishing you all success in your business and life.

— Wilfred


Hi SGN Friends,

I’m back in Melbourne now and just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone. I didn’t get a chance to properly say goodbye before leaving, but I genuinely appreciated the amazing people, great conversations, and deeper connections made over the last few days.

A huge thank you to Kristy, John, and the whole team for putting together such a well-organised event. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but I came away really impressed — not just with the business discussions, but with the quality and kindness of the people in the network.

It was an honour representing MCM Logistics and Australia on a global scale, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead. For anyone looking at eCommerce, retail logistics, warehousing, transport, or project logistics support in Australia, please feel free to reach out anytime.

Looking forward to staying connected and hopefully seeing many of you again soon.

— Kat Attana
MCM Logistics


Thank you SGN team, thank you Kristy.

This is my first time joining SGN, and it’s my pleasure to join the family. SGN is different from other networks — it feels more like a family. Everyone is very nice, close, and supportive of each other, like brothers and sisters.

It has been a very good experience for me, and I’ve learned a lot from you all.

SGN is a very positive and powerful network.

Hope to see you all again next year!

Raven 


Hi All.. Greetings from FOSDesk!

Just wanted to drop a note of gratitude to the entire SGN community. Being my first time with the group, I wasn't sure what to expect, but you all made it feel like home. From the productive meetings at the Westin to the beautiful Bali sunsets, it’s been an incredible week.

Thank you for the hospitality and the great memories. Looking forward to our future collaborations in Turkey!

Regards,
— Thanigai
CEO – FOSDesk


Hello everyone,
SGN family,
and wonderful Kristy,

Thank you for the unforgettable moments.

Mr. Faris and I were very excited and amazed by the professional organisation and the great people — truly friends — that we met. Your kindness and love shown to everyone came straight from your hearts.

Looking forward to meeting you again, especially when you make it to Jordan.

— Zaher
Blue Sea Group


Hi My SGN Friends,

Reached back to Dubai now.

It was nice meeting a few old friends and making new friends at this conference.

If anyone is coming to Dubai, please give me a call.

Thanks Kristy for the conference.

— Arun


Hi Kristy,

A unique conference with a group of friendly-oriented people… it was a pleasure to be here.

Catch up again soon, and have a safe flight back.

— Corey


Thank you Kristy. It was a pleasure being there. The SGN family is so welcoming and full of genuinely nice people. I am proud to be part of this network.

See you soon. ❤️

— Gilbert

Dear Miss Kristy & Team SGN,

I hope you all have returned back safely after the conference. 


I would like to sincerely thank Miss Kristy and Team SGN for organizing such a wonderful event. As this was my first international conference, it was truly a memorable and valuable experience for me.


The networking sessions, meetings, and overall arrangements were very well managed and made the event both productive and enjoyable. It is a good start for me in networking with professionals from different countries and learning more about the industry. 


The opening cocktail night and the Gala dinner was absolutely amazing. It was a great opportunity to interact with everyone in more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. 


I want to thank Miss Kristy for taking out the time to speak with me for sharing your valuable insights and inspiration throughout the conference. It truly means a lot and made the experience even more special for me. 


I will be writing an article about my first international conference at SGN Bali and my experience for our newsletter which will be issued in the coming days. Please feel free to give it a read once our team shares it on our website.


Thank you once again Team SGN for your hospitality and efforts in making the conference a success. 


Wilfred Sir and I look forward to the next SGN Conference 2027 in Istanbul. 

— Neil Menezes

Special thanks to our amazing sponsors

for supporting SGNC Bali 2026:

  • United Ocean Int’l Logistics (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Branch

  • Wisetech Global Limited

  • ePost Global

  • Ningbo Ark International Logistics Co., Ltd.

  • BoxC Logistics Inc

  • Circadian Global Forwarding Ltd.

What’s Next?

And now…

We move forward together toward the next chapter.

SGNC Istanbul 2027

After Bali, expectations are now even higher… and we are ready.

If you would like priority consideration for future SGN events, collaborations, speaking opportunities, sponsorships, or community participation, stay closely connected with us.

The future is bright.

And we are only getting started.

❤️

With gratitude and love,


Kristy Guo

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Founder & President

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