Emcee - Redefining the Art of Hosting for the Year 2026, Events from April to Jan
- Emcee Ivan
- Apr 17
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 hours ago
Date - 17th April 2026
Event - Avent Dinner and Dance 2026
Theme - Black and White
Venue – Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Emcee - On 17th April 2026, Avnet—a global technology solutions provider specializing in electronic components, embedded systems, and supply chain services—hosted its annual Dinner and Dance at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, celebrating the dedication and creativity of its employees under a striking black-and-white monochrome theme. Throughout the evening, Emcee Ivan guided guests through an elegant programme that included the formal welcome of Apex members and speeches from Mr Ken Arnold, Chief People Officer, and Ms Tan Aik Hoon, Regional President - South Asia, Korea and Avnet United. The event featured a lively employee march-in, a supermodel segment where participants showcased innovative costume add-ons, multiple lucky draws, and competitive awards for best-dressed individuals, table couture, and the monochrome march. Emcee Ivan also kept energy high with interactive drinking games, a mass dance with a finale dance, and the presentation of special dance awards by Ms Tan Aik Hoon. The night closed with a heartfelt thank-you to the organising committee and a final lucky draw, leaving everyone inspired by Avnet’s spirit of collaboration and celebration.
Date - 27th March 2026
Event - Sentosa Development Corporation Dinner and Dance 2026
Theme - Wanderlust Soiree
Venue – Resort World Hotel
Emcee - On 27th March 2026, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) hosted its annual Dinner and Dance, themed “Wanderlust Soiree”, at Resorts World Hotel, with emcee Ivan steering the evening’s festivities. SDC celebrated this event not only to recognise the dedication of its staff and partners but also to mark another year of successfully transforming Sentosa Island into a vibrant leisure and tourism destination, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainable destination management. As the master planner, developer, and operator of Sentosa, SDC oversees the island’s attractions, hotels, retail outlets, and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for millions of visitors annually. The celebration was graced by the Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer, and other board members of SDC, alongside key government officials and industry partners, who joined in the night’s programme featuring performances and a lively lucky draw, all seamlessly guided by the emcee.
Date - 27th February 2026
Event - STI Dinner and Dance 2026
Theme - Shanghai Night
Venue – Fairmont Singapore
Emcee - On 27th February 2026, Semiconductor Technologies and Instruments Pte Ltd (STI) hosted its "Shanghai Night" themed Dinner and Dance at Fairmont Hotel’s Stamford Ballroom, celebrating the Chinese New Year with over 280 guests, and the evening’s emcee, Ivan, guided attendees through a dazzling programme that reflected the company’s spirit of innovation and precision. As a leading provider of advanced semiconductor testing and measurement solutions, STI engineers cutting-edge instruments that enable the fabrication and quality assurance of microchips—making this festive gathering not only a cultural celebration but also a well‑earned recognition of the team’s relentless drive in powering the global electronics industry. The emcee kept the energy high as VIPs including CEO Mr. Teng Choon Hwee, Chairman Mr. Zhao Yi (via video address), and other management leaders took the stage for speeches, awards, and the spectacular finale featuring a balloon and money toss. Throughout the night, emcee Ivan orchestrated casino games, a festive loh hei, stage performances, auctions, and lucky draws, all while honouring the best‑dressed tables and individuals, before closing with a heartfelt group photo and the promise of prize collection at the office.
Date - 28th January 2026
Event - ICA Land Domain Dinner and Dance 2026
Theme - Fashion Runway
Venue – Marriot Tangs Plaza
Emcee - The ICA Land Domain celebrated its annual Dinner and Dance (DnD) on 28th January 2026 at Marriot Tangs Plaza, adopting a glamorous Fashion Runway theme to foster camaraderie and appreciation among its personnel. The emcee, Ivan, guided the evening’s flow, beginning with the arrival of guests at 6pm, followed by a video montage and an address from the Land Domain Commander, Mr. Chua Sze How, which set the tone for a night of recognition and team bonding. As the event honours the dedication of those securing Singapore’s land checkpoints, the emcee Ivan kept energy high through dinner service, band performances, and a series of lucky draws, ensuring every segment ran seamlessly.
The ICA Land Domain is responsible for safeguarding Singapore’s land borders, including the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints, as well as the Rapid Transit System (RTS) link, managing passenger and cargo clearance to prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling. During the DnD, the emcee Ivan announced the Best Dress contest, where three males and three females were recognised for their standout outfits, with a champion per category receiving $100 vouchers and four consolation winners taking home $50 vouchers each. After a group photo and a lively finale game involving all four bosses and attendees, the emcee Ivan presided over the grand lucky draw, revealing the top 20 prize winners on screen before wrapping up the night at 10pm.
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